After years of trying, people have finally made it to the red planet, Mars. Cities have been built and familieshave arrived to start their new lives. This is the story of one of the first children to be born on Mars: Kai. The Mars landscape is harsh and it's too risky for children to play outside. But when Kai finally gets the chance togo out and explore, he suddenly finds himself fighting against the many dangers of the red planet...Life on Mars is part of the Astro ...

Join us on our mission to discover how people have explored space in the past, what they are doing today and what's next for space travel! Read about the very first satellite launched into space; astronauts walking on the Moon; space stations where people live for months at a time; and constructing homes on Mars! This book is packed full of facts about how people find out about different planets, the hunt for alien life and plans to make exploring space easy for everyone! Maybe you would l...

China is a country that has enchanted people for thousands of years. It is a country of vast mountain ranges, legendary rivers, arid deserts and icy winters. And with a population of over 1.3 billion people, it is also home to giant pandas, Siberian tigers and dancing (human) dragons! In this guide you will discover many fascinating facts about the culture and history of China, including ...- How to make noodles by hand, and which province has the spiciest cuisine- The diffe...

"I've gone into the game. I can't help them from outside and I can't not try. I know it's a risk but there's no other choice. I love you both." These are Jay's dad's final words before he enters the mysterious game-world that he created. The game that has now started trapping play-testers - kids - and hooking them into the game. Jay's dad has gone in to try to save them, but what if his dad needs saving, too? Jay knows he has no choice but to go in after him and enter a world where danger ...

When the spaceship colony Buzz Aldrin spots an ice planet, although it's no good for long-term habitation, it isa great place for a winter holiday! Armed with skis, snowboards andsledges, the children are taken for a fun-filled fieldtrip, which quickly turns to disaster when an avalanche strikes.Luke, Yuri and Yasmin think that being trapped inan ice cave is bad enough, but then discover that actuallythey're inside the mouth of an...

Fascinating fictional retelling of the eventsthat led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives.A boy works in the dockyard where the Titanicis being built, then gets a job on the ship. As he witnesses a seriesof mistakes, short-cuts and bad decisions, he becomes more and moreworried about what could happen. But he's preoccupied by his rivalrywith a fellow ship's boy and doesn't realise the full...

Life can be pretty tough when you're stuck on a spaceship because pollution has destroyed Planet Earth. Especially when your mum is the stressed-out captain, and your grades are slipping at school. But Luke's boring world is about to change when he accidentally gives a dangerous virus to the spaceship's mainframe, sending the ship hurtling unstoppably towards a radioactive moon. Whoops! Can Luke and his friends stop the ship from crashing and killing them all?

This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers.When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As his family escape the flames engulfing their bakery, Will realises he must stop the fire from spreading. But what can be done before all of London goes up in smoke?Full of adventure and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but...

Luke, Yasmin and Yuri have been stuck on the Buzz Aldrinspaceship for so long that they can barely remember what living onpolluted planet earth was like! So when the colony finally finds anearth-like planet that seems safe to land on, they can't believe theirluck. But when the trio of friends accidentally stumble across anabandoned alien city, tripping the planet's self-destruct system in theprocess, it seems that all their dreams of leavi...

Join Jimmy and his friends in a new, action packed adventure series, specially designed for readers learning about World War II for the very first time!It's 1941 and the Second World War has transformed London.All the adults are doing important things and playing their part. Jimmy and his friends want to be in the thick of the action, doing whatever they can to keep the East End safe. So they form a top-secret group called the Cobb Street Commandos....