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This series offers a shortcut to instant expertise! Quick Expert’s Guides are aimed at teens and ‘tweens who are keen to know more about a popular topic but who may be put off the idea of having to read wordy or technical guides. Each title includes features that break down technical/scientific/complex aspects of the subject, inspirational case studies, activities and a final project to test the reader’s new skills. Chapter round-ups also offer tips on key words and phrases as well as boosting self esteem and confidence, in order to walk the walk and talk the talk of a true expert.

Quick Expert's Guide: Mobile Phone Photography

Popcorn: Year of Festivals: Hindu Festivals

The books look at religious stories, celebrations, how people worship and the importance of belonging to each religion. There is a fun, easy-to-make festival-related craft activity at the end of each title.

The World in Infographics: The Human Body

Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information to kids in a whole new way. Marvel at the science behind the human anatomy, genetics, diseases, reproduction and our senses – all visualised in beautifully designed infographics and graphic organisers.

Freestylers: Short Thriller: High Stakes

A short mystery that’s high on suspense!

This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers.

Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases – using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way!

‘High Stakes’ is a humorous mystery about first love and vampires, and there’s a lot at stake! Vladya Blud-chik is the new girl at Jas and Sam’s school. With her red lips and killer smile, she’s soon the most popular girl in the class, but Vladya is bad news – as Jas and Sam soon find out!

Reading level for this book:-
ATOS: 2.4
Lexile ® Measure: 320L
Book Band: 10 White

A short mystery that’s high on suspense!

This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers.

Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases – using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way!

In this humorous mystery, ‘Wolf Boy’, Jas and Sam are called to solve the case of an escaped dog. The moon is full and suddenly, a mass of fur and teeth looms out of the shadows towards them. That’s no dog – there’s a werewolf on the loose!

Reading level for this book:-
ATOS: 2.4
Lexile ® Measure: 340L
Book Band: 10 White

Freestylers: Short Thriller: Sliced in Two

A short mystery that’s high on suspense!

This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers.

Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases – using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way!

In this mystery, ‘Sliced in Two’, there’s a ghost on the loose in the local woodyard and it looks like it’s not just a ghost – it’s a ghost that has been sliced in two by a wood saw! Sam keeps her cool but Jas is all of a dither as they try to solve the case.

Reading level for this book:-
ATOS: 2.5
Lexile ® Measure: 340L
Book Band: 11 Lime

Freestylers: Short Thriller: The Crawling Hand

A short mystery that’s high on suspense!

This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers.

Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases – using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way!

In this mystery, ‘The Crawling Hand’, Jas and Sam hear a knock on the door of their detective agency. It looks like no one is there but then they notice a skeleton’s hand on the floor! The hand can crawl, it can talk and it is in urgent need of help to find its missing body. There’s a case to be solved!

Reading level for this book:-
ATOS: 2.6
Lexile ® Measure: 360L
Book Band: 11 Lime

Eco Chic: Crafts for Revamping Your Room

Give your room a fabulous eco-friendly make-over with these fab craft ideas! From the bedside cabinet to the door stop, this book offers easy step-by-step instructions to upcycle, customise and add sparkle to your bedroom.

Eco Chic: Crafts for Styling Your Wardrobe

Is your wardrobe in need of a fashion fix? If you are an eco girl who loves to set trends and strut her style, this book is for you! Simple step-by-step instructions show you how you can customise, upcycle and revamp your clothes the eco-friendly way.

The History Detective Investigates: The Normans and the Battle of Hastings

Who were the Normans and why did they invade England? What was it like to fight in the Battle of Hastings? How did the battle change the history of Britain?

THE HISTORY DETECTIVE INVESTIGATES helps children discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions by visiting Norman castles and churches, looking on the Internet and finding clues about the Norman and Anglo-Saxon rulers of the past.

The detective shows how to:
Create a project about England in the dramatic year 1066.
Discover the Norman past in your area.
Find out what has been discovered about the Normans – and the Anglo-Saxons who fought them.

There are also mysteries and puzzles to solve as you follow the detective’s trail back to the Norman world.

Celebrity Secrets feature nine celebrities in depth. The star’s background, personal life and career highlights are explored. The books also features six mini-biographies of other celebrities.

Celebrity Secrets feature nine celebrities in depth. The star’s background, personal life and career highlights are explored. The books also features six mini-biographies of other celebrities.

Celebrity Secrets: World Sports Champions

Celebrity Secrets feature nine celebrities in depth. The star’s background, personal life and career highlights are explored. The books also features six mini-biographies of other celebrities.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story Diamond Jubilee

This year Queen Elizabeth II enjoys 60 glorious years as monarch with a Diamond Jubilee celebration to be held on 5th June 2012.

Queen Elizabeth II, Her Story recounts the life of our Queen from her birth to present day. It is the story of a princess who became Queen and head of the Royal House of Windsor.

* Birth of a Princess
* The Little Princesses
* Life in the Palace
* Princess at War
* Elizabeth becomes Queen
* The Royla Family
* Royal Duties
* The Royal family Tree

Early photographs capture the Queen’s early years and a Royal family tree place the events of her life in context.

Gossip, scandal, badly behaved rulers – if you thought that celebrity culture was a symptom of the 21st century, think again. This is an irreverent but fact-packed look at the ancient Romans, with a colourful cast of celebrity characters and a keen awareness of what was ‘on trend’ and what was not, in how people dressed, what they ate and where they lived.

Find out about the people and culture of Russia in this colourful book about the country. Looking at topics such as land and sea, weather, town and country, homes, shopping, food, sport, holidays and festivals. Includes maps, photographs and a craft activity.

Find out about the people and culture of China.

Find out about the people and places of Australia in this fun and interactive beginners book about the country.

Popcorn: History Corner: The Great Fire of London

A fun and interactive beginners look at amazing events and people in history.

First-hand accounts alongside a wealth of original documents, photographs and letters, this title tells the story of the Titanic, from descriptions of the passengers and the ship inside and out to why the Titanic was considered ‘unsinkable’ and the dangers of floating ice. Stories of heroism on board, stories from the lifeboats and theories for raising the Titanic are included. The book concludes by considering lessons that were learnt from this disaster.

The stories follow the adventures of Jake and his friends. Jake learns to swim and be good at PE. The children have great fun creating an obstacle race and going on a nature trail.

Start Reading: Fairytale Jumbles: Snow White and The Enormous Turnip

Snow White lives with the seven dwarves, safely in the wood. She likes to spend her time planting seeds and gardening. When a turnip sticks fast in the clay, she and the dwarves need more help to pull it out. So when a kind old lady offers Snow White a piece of tart to give her energy, she accepts. But is the kind old lady all she seems?

Historical Stories: Great Fire of London

As a sleepy William awakes from the cries of Fire, Fire, he thinks something big must be burning. But from the comfort of his own bed he does not realise the whole of London is ablaze! Will is desperate to help save his home and beloved city but are Will and his family in danger? Will they be able to escape with their lives?

Quick Expert's Guide: Starting a Band

Quick Expert's Guide: Mobile Phone Photography

Popcorn: Year of Festivals: Hindu Festivals

The World in Infographics: The Human Body

Freestylers: Short Thriller: High Stakes

Freestylers: Short Thriller: Wolf Boy

Freestylers: Short Thriller: Sliced in Two

Freestylers: Short Thriller: The Crawling Hand

Eco Chic: Crafts for Revamping Your Room

Eco Chic: Crafts for Styling Your Wardrobe

The History Detective Investigates: The Normans and the Battle of Hastings

Celebrity Secrets: Reality TV Stars

Celebrity Secrets: Fashion Models

Celebrity Secrets: World Sports Champions

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story Diamond Jubilee

Hail!: Ancient Romans

Popcorn: Countries: Russia

Popcorn: Countries: China

Popcorn: Countries: Australia

Popcorn: History Corner: The Great Fire of London

Titanic: Lost and Saved

Start Reading: Out and About: Dogball

Start Reading: Fairytale Jumbles: Snow White and The Enormous Turnip

Historical Stories: Great Fire of London

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