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Reading Planet - Winners on Wheels - White: Galaxy
by Emily HibbsAll kinds of fun can happen when you're on wheels. In this book, you can find out more and discover some real-life winners on wheels! Winners on Wheels is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet - Write It Down! - Purple: Galaxy
by Stevie DerrickHave you ever wondered how the letters you use to write things down came about?Let's find out! Write it Down! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Amazing Women in Black History - Mars/Stars
by Sandra A. AgardBlack History is not just history - it is the history of people left out of the history books. But this book is different! In this book, we're going to meet 15 amazing Black women. Some were pioneers of the past - and some are doing incredible things today! Learn about Mary Prince, the first Black woman to publish her life story; Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of rock and roll; Wangari Maathai, the environmental warrior; and Dina Asher- Smith, the fastest British woman in history! Why not learn about Amazing Men in Black History in the other book in this series too! Amazing Women in Black History is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Crow Wars - Supernova/earth
by Gill LewisSome people say crows are evil. Some say they bring death and disease. Some say they are omens of bad luck. But Ash knows better. Kevin, the crow who Ash saved as a chick, is a friend. A friend who understands when Ash feels sad or lonely. And a friend who knows about Ash's special place - the Crow Tree. It's where Kevin lives and where Ash goes to escape his worries. But when developers arrive to cut down the Crow Tree and build on the field, will Ash be brave enough to speak out... before it's too late? Crow Wars is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Deadly Game - Jupiter/Mercury
by Tom Bradman"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 lurks around every corner. Deadly Game is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 9-10 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Firestorm - Saturn/venus
by Maisie Chan"Winnie breathed out slowly and looked into the sky - the blue was quickly disappearing and she could see grey plumes of smoke starting to edge towards them. She knew she needed to stay calm, but panic bounced around inside her like a yoyo." Winnie, her mum and her brother Marcus have flown to Australia for the holiday of a lifetime! But in an instant the blue skies and fresh air that they came for, are swallowed up by a terrifying wildfire. Winnie knows they must keep calm and work together if they are to make it out alive ... Firestorm! is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Food Myth Busters - Earth/orange Band
by Helen ChapmanWe all have to eat, right? We do it every day! But do you ever really think about what you're eating? In this fascinating book, you'll learn all about Go, Slow and Whoa foods - foods that are healthy to eat all the time and ones that we should only eat sometimes. We'll also be busting the myths about food that many people think are true but are not! Things like: Eating bread crusts will make your hair grow curly ... Read on to find out the truth about this myth and many more!Food Myth Busters is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Earth/White band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Forbidden Classroom: Battle In The Stars - Supernova/earth
by Tony BradmanWelcome to Rockhead Primary, a school so ordinary even the teachers think it's boring. But things start to change when a builder knocks down an internal wall and reveals something totally weird... It seems the school - and the world - is safe once more...or is it? Verna Lee and Jamie Ballard face their greatest challenge. How can they save their school from total destruction? Will they win an epic battle in the stars and save the Earth from an evil alien overlord? The answers to all these questions are inside this book. Open it...if you dare! Forbidden Classroom: Battle in the Stars is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Inside Our Planet - Saturn/venus
by John TownsendHave you ever thought about what it would be like to look inside our planet? What is all that stuff beneath our feet? And what might happen to you if you fell through the Earth and came out the other side? Sophie and Jakub have the answers! They're mad about magma, gripped by granite and fascinated by fossils! Join them on their virtual reality adventure, as they drill down towards the centre of the Earth. Inside our Planet is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - The Story Of Us - Supernova/earth
by Emily HibbsTen million years ago, there wasn't a single human on this planet. Today, there are over seven billion of us! So, how did we get here?! This book has the answers! Find out about: Charles Darwin and his fascinating theory of evolution, how putting together a fossil jigsaw can tell us about our past, our earliest ancestor, which looked more like a squirrel, how early humans learnt to use tools, speak to each other and make art, and how we ended up where we are today. Who knows what will happen next in the Story of Us ... The Story of Us is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Time Tours: Crash into History - Mars/Stars
by Steve Cole"Welcome aboard Time Tours - your first stop for holidays in history." History happens in the past, right? At least, that's what Ana and her brother Rocco used to think until a mysterious floating coach picks them up and whisks them away to the year 1838. The siblings suddenly find themselves surrounded by robot tour guides, wonder-onesies and Victorians! And if that wasn't enough, a case of mistaken identity links Ana and Rocco and their new friend Ifan with a plot to rob Buckingham Palace! Take a trip into the past with Time Tours! Time Tours: Crash into History is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Time Tours: Sky Smash - Supernova/earth
by Steve Cole"Welcome aboard Time Tours - your first stop for holidays in history." What's scarier: a scheming robot with a fearsome army of robo-drones, murderous dinosaurs with rows of razor-sharp teeth, or an enormous meteor that's about to wipe out all life on earth?! Well, it just so happens that Ana and Rocco have travelled 66 million years back in time and now face all three! This time they'll need all the help they can get in order to stop Miss Stumpkin, avoid being eaten alive and get back home to the 21st Century all in one piece! Time Tours: Sky Smash! is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Time Tours: The Volcano Of Fear - Saturn/venus Band
by Steve Cole"Welcome aboard Time Tours - your first stop for holidays in history." Ana and her brother Rocco and their time travelling companions have landed near a beautiful Roman town, surrounded by mountains. Unfortunately, one of those mountains in Mount Vesuvius - the most deadly volcano in Europe, and it's about to blow! But something even more sinister is going on... futuristic rubbish is turning up on the edge of town. Surely, someone from the future isn't dumping their rubbish in the past? The four friends must find out who is behind this mess... and quickly! Time Tours: Volcano of Fear is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Tomb Robbers - Mars/Stars
by Ross MontgomeryTHE CITY OF THEBES, ANCIENT EGYPT, 1315. A boy called Seth creeps through the dark city streets towards the deserted marketplace. But he's not alone. Two figures watch him from the shadows. Seth doesn't yet know it, but this fateful night will lead him to the Valley of the Kings: the final resting place of the pharaohs. Here lie the rulers of Egypt, undisturbed in their tombs - a place no living person should ever go... Tomb Robbers is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Why Are You Wearing That? A History Of The Clothes We Wear - Saturn/venus Band
by Emily HibbsWhy are you wearing THAT?! Only joking, you look great! That's the title of this book, which is all about the clothes that people have worn throughout history. Once upon a time, humans didn't wear very much at all, except for the odd animal fur. Nowadays, we have all sorts of cool, weird and wonderful fashions. But how did these fashions develop? And where did they come from? How do people even make clothes? Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and much, much more! You'll learn about three-metre-wide skirts, shoes so pointy they need to be chained to your knees, sports team kits and the future of fashion. Why Are You Wearing THAT? A history of the clothes we wear is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Carter's Story - Mars/Stars
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... The first week back has barely started and Carter is already having a tough time. As if things couldn't get any worse, the new teacher has put him in a reading group with people he doesn't even know! Carter is angry and upset but can't find a way to express his feelings. Will Mr Ali's new singing group help Carter to find his voice? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Carter's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story - Saturn/Venus
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Something's up with Femi. He won't join in with football, he hardly speaks to his friends anymore, and he keeps going to sit by himself at break-time. All Femi's friends have noticed it, but Femi won't tell them what's wrong. All Femi can think about is his new computer game, but is it just a distraction from what's really going on? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story - Jupiter/Mercury
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Next month is the inter-school gymnastics competition and Lexi has been asked to lead the team! But Lexi has other things on her mind ... And now all anyone talks about is the snooty new girl who has extra gym lessons, and her own gym equipment at home. It's not fair! Will things go Lexi's way at the competition, for once? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 9-10 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Sara's Story - Supernova/Earth
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes... The day of the Year 6 trip has finally arrived! But all the talk is about Sara going to a different secondary school. Sara feels miserable - she hadn't chosen to break the friendship group up! And as if things weren't daunting enough, she's selected as leader for her team's activities! Will Sara rise to the challenge? And can she lead her team to safety when it really counts? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Sara's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Your Brilliant Brain - Supernova/Earth
by Tom ChatfieldYour brain is BRILLIANT! And so is mine! We all have amazing brains, and each one is different. In this book, you'll discover that different people's brains have different strengths and needs. We're going to meet some people and find out what it feels like to be them. From people living with dyslexia to others who are autistic - there are billions of different brains in the world and not one of them is perfectly 'average' or 'normal'. They are all the best at being themselves. Your Brilliant Brain is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro – A Good Friend - Stars/Turquoise band
by Emma NorrySometimes it can be hard to make friends. When Fay starts at a new school, she misses her old friends. What if the new children don't like her? Deepak has started at the school too, but he likes different things to Fay. Fay likes dogs and flowers and feeding the cows at her old farm. A girl called Bella asks Fay to play at lunchtime. But then, Bella does something that is not very fair ... Will Fay ever make a good friend? A Good Friend is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Stars/Turquoise band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet: Astro – A Kite for a Prince - Earth/White band
by Chitra SoundarFar away, across the deep seas and the tall mountains, there is a little kingdom called Samanpur. In the kingdom there lived a prince called Prabir and a poor boy called Arup. Prince Prabir had everything a boy could want, and yet he was unhappy. But then Arup hears of the queen's competition to cheer up the unhappy prince, and the big reward that comes with it! But how will he come up with something to impress a royal prince? All he has is a broken kite and a mouse from a wise man... A Kite for a Prince is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Earth/White band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet: Astro – Amazing Men in Black History - Stars/Turquoise band
by Marcelle AkitaBlack History is not just history - it is the history of people left out of the history books. But this book is different! In this book, we are going to meet eight amazing Black men. They did amazing things in the past - and some are doing amazing things today! Learn about Mansa Musa, the richest man EVER, Walter Tull, the fantastic footballer and hero, and William Kamkwamba, the boy that made electricity for his town! Children can also read about Amazing Women in Black History too, in the partner book at Mars/Stars band. Amazing Men in Black History is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Stars/Turquoise band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet: Astro – Down in the Deep Sea - Mercury/Purple band
by Ben HubbardCome with Jack as he shines a spotlight down into this dark and murky world. You will meet all sorts of animals, from the vampire squid in the twilight zone, to the flashing sea cucumber on the seafloor. You will find out about shocking shipwrecks and smart submarines, and the reasons that we must protect our seas. Down we go! Down in the Deep Sea is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Interest age: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet: Astro – Dragonville: Battle of the Unicorns - Venus/Gold band
by Martin ChattertonDragonville! The best spot in the Kingdom of Pamelot! Things in Pamelot are better than they have ever been. And best of all, there are no dragons ... Or that's what people think ... until Zig and Zag of Unk's Pest Control see something in the tunnels under Dragonville Castle ... Who is the shadow creeping around Dragonville Castle at night? What is Zig and Zag's secret plan? And will Wizard Klang have to be a baby rainbow unicorn dragon toy for evermore?!In graphic novel format, Dragonville: Battle of the Unicorns is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Venus/Gold band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Interest age: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years