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That evil genius, the Wizard of Edo, has made a camera that can steal people’s minds. The world’s top scientists fall one by one, and then Wu Pee goes missing too! It is up to Boffin Boy. Who will …

Find out about snakes of the world, and ‘read’ a fabulous ‘snakes’ story. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling …

Find out about big things, and even bigger things, all in a book without words. Then ‘read’ a story about neighbours competing to get the biggest car. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting …

Find out about the jungles on our planet, and ‘read’ a story about a plane crash in the jungle. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all …

Find out about different types of cars over the years, and then ‘read’ a story about a high-speed drive to hospital. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, …

Find out about some of the dramatic dangers in our world, and ‘read’ a story about the dangers of fire. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal …

Find out about all the rubbish we create, and what we do with it. Then ‘read’ a story about searching through rubbish for lost concert tickets. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour …

Find out about the different kinds of menacing monsters in our world. Then read a story about a famous scary monster from history. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and …

This is a book all about shopping, past and present. It also includes a story about owning up when your ‘shopping’ goes wrong. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and …

Find out about space stations, space shuttles, Voyager 2 and trips to Mars followed by a story about a mission to Mars where they find more than they expect… This fun, non-fiction reading book, …

This is a book about chocolate and sweets. Find out what’s in a bar of chocolate, and discover how to make truffles. Plus, read a story about a woman who acquires the Midas touch, with everything …

Find out about the amazing apes in our world: chimpanzees, orang-utans, and even humans! Plus, read a story about some clever orang-utans who find some food for the taking. This fun non-fiction …

Find out about skyscrapers past and present, from the tallest buildings of the ancient past to the skyscrapers of tomorrow. Then read a story about a skyscraper with a ‘secret’ floor. This fun …

This is a book all about fire: how fire is useful, ways to make fire, and what happens when fire gets out of control. Then read a story about a fireworks party that nearly ends in disaster. This fun …

Famous pirates, pirate flags, modern pirates and smugglers – it’s all in here. Then read a story about a boy who discovers smugglers in his midst. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting …

Find out about secret tunnels past and present. Secret bunkers, underground cities and war-time tunnels – it’s all in here. Then read a story about treasure, a secret tunnel and a secret exit. This …

Tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, droughts and even things that fall from the sky. It’s all in here: crazy weather. Then read a true story about a village that flooded in an instant. This fun …

Find out about the planets in our solar system and beyond. How do we find them? What is a dwarf planet? It’s all in here! Then read a story about a journey to a distant moon – and the strange events …

Clever pets, working pets, crazy pets, grumpy pets and weird pets: it’s all in here! Then read a story about a clever dog that saves its owner’s life. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting …

Deadly deserts, fantastic rainforests, mega-mountains and lonely islands: find out all about the wild places on our planet. Then read a story about a wild place that isn’t quite so far away. This fun …

Ghosts, haunted castles, ghouls and even a screaming skull: find out all about ghosts and ghouls. Then read a terrifying story about a child trapped in a haunted hotel. This fun non-fiction reading …

Do polar bears eat penguins? Can penguins fly? How do animals survive in the cold? It’s all in here. The read a story about one polar animal that comes back to haunt its hunters: ‘The Ghost Whale’. …

What are robots? Where can you find them? What do they do? What do they look like? It’s all in here. Then read a story about a robot that starts to take control of the home – and invites its friends …

The Planet is in danger! A fleet of alien space ships is on a misson – to steal the Earth’s water. Boffin Boy must stop them. Will he use force, or can he find a clever way to save Earth? Featuring …

Just when you are having a nice quiet time on the beach some giant mutant jellyfish come along and spoil it! They are stealing all the sweets and choccy bars they can find. This is serious! But …

The evil Ninja, Red Wolf, is using TV to turn every wizard in the world into his slave. With their magic and money, nobody will be able to stop him! When Red Wolf captures Ninja wizard Wu Pee, Boffin …

People keep disappearing then reappearing again. But the ones that appear aren’t exactly the same as the ones that disappear. Sounds like a job for Boffin Boy! Of course it’s a door into another …

Reports are coming in: weapons are being stolen from army bases all over the world. Guards says the thieves looked like Japanese Samurai. But there haven’t been any of those around for centuries, or …

Boffin Boy and Wu Pee are exploring the Solar System. On the planet Mars they find an ancient building – with some dead Martians inside. Except they’re not Martians, and they’re not dead! Who are …

Rock Men are th elatest craze in the toyshops. They’re great little friends for children (and Colonel Bullets) everywhere. If you get fed up with them, you can just plug them into your computer and …

When Mrs Wiggins gets attacked by giant killer bugs, only Chika is brave enough to join Boffin Boy to find out what’s going on. Their search leads them into great danger inside an extinct volcano. …

Boffin Boy is trying out his new space ship – and Wu Pee has come along too. On Pluto they find an alien space ship frozen in the ice caves. The aliens are still on board and Boffin Boy is in for a …

Wu Pee has joined a gang of Ninja crooks. Police Chief Hancuff has even got him on CCTV holding up a truck full of gold bards. Can this be true? Has Wu Pee joined the dark side? But when Boffin Boy …

Wu Pee will never say ‘no’ to ancient wisdom – even if he has to pinch it from the world’s most secret library. But the celebrities in the Big Sister house want wisdom too. So they kidnap Wu Pee and …

Green Tights Man has been invited to the swanky Celebrity Superhero awards night. Boffin Boy hasn’t, but he didn’t want to go anyway. So there. As he watches on TV, the ceremony is rudely interrupted …

A famous mad scientist lives next to Boffin Boy’s friend Polly, and she’s not a good neighbour. Not only does she keep planting weird trees, but the trees look suspiciously like dogs and people. When …

Boffin Boy and Katt the Dog bump into a yeti when they go mountain climbing in Scotland. Or, was it a bloke in a hairy suit? Time to find out! The team ends up trapped in the future, where humans …

The evil Great Brains are taking over planets and turning everyone into zombies. When they crash on the Moon (because Great Brain 2 is a rubbish pilot), they steal a spaceship and launch their attack …

Wu Pee finds a magic book and disappears off to China to find the Emperor’s Tomb. When he still hasn’t come back a month later, Boffin Boy, his new pet and Chika go to investigate. Things soon get …

The Deadly Virus is part of the new Starchasers series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for boys aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the …

Galactic Shopping Mall is part of the new Starchasers series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for children aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books …

Jungle Planet is part of the new Starchasers series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for children aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the …

In Lost Explorers, a spaceship and it’s crew have gone missing and the Starchasers have accepted the dangerous, but well-paid rescue mission. On a planet, covered in a plant infested ocean, the team …

The Starchasers are lost deep in space and Rob, their onboard computer is riddled with viruses. Without any of their controls working and only 24hrs of oxygen left, the team make an emergency landing …

The Starchasers discover Suma’s home planet…well, what’s left of it. The uninhabited planet lies in ruins, but why? They’re close to finding out when they discover they’ve been beaten to it by some …

Millions of years ago a giant meteorite killed all the dinosaurs. Find out how. Will humans all be killed in the same way? Find out what we can do. Is there life on the planet Mars? Scientists think …

Find out all you need to know about dinosaurs! When did dinosaurs rule the Earth? What were the biggest dinosaurs? Why did they die out? And how? Become an expert. Get the facts. Then read a great …

Find out all you need to know about mummies. What is a mummy? Where do they come from? Where can you see them? Is there really a mummy’s curse? Get the facts. Then read a scary story about the mummy …

Do you want to be a great football player? Or are you happy just to support your local team? Either way, this is the perfect book. Explore the history of football, find out which are the greatest …

UFO means ‘Unidentified Flying Object’. What are UFOs? Are they real? What do UFOs look like? This book will tell you. Do aliens exist? What colour are they? Have aliens visited the Earth? Who has …

Do you want to be a great Formula One driver? Find out how motor racing started. Learn about the greatest Formula One drivers. Understand how Formula One cars work – you’ll need to know in a race! …

Dirt bike racing, bungee jumping, paragliding, skateboarding. Cheese rolling, extreme ironing and going over the Niagra Falls in a barrel (yes, really!). There are all kinds of crazy and not-so-crazy …

The sea is a dangerous place. There are sharks of course, but the real dangers are much smaller. Like a killer octopus the size of a golf ball. And it’s not just animals: there are pirates, and giant …

So you want to be a pop star. Where do you find a band? How do you get a gig? What’s recording all about? And most important – do you look cool? It’s all in this book. Get the facts. Then read the …

What is Manga? What is anime? What’s it got to do with Pokemon, Samurai and the Ninja? Here are the answers. Then read a great Manga story about a new superhero – Boffin Boy, who must defeat an evil …

From Death Valley to jungle temples where humans were sacrificed, from a giant lake under the ice to a pirate treasure that nobody can reach. There are some weird places in the world. Find out all …

Speed. What’s the top speed on land? Can you go faster on water? Or in the air? What about in space? Do you know what can travel at seven miles a second? Then what about the opposite? What’s the …

How did the universe start? How will it end? Will we ever visit the stars? Can we take short cuts through space? Can we travel in time? Could we live forever? Welcome to extreme science. Get the …

What links pirates, body snatchers, gangsters and people smugglers? The answer is that they are all criminals. Find out about crime through the ages – and how the Internet is now being used for new …

Could you eat 8 kilos of cow’s brain in fifteen minutes? Could you jump through fire? How about pulling a truck – just you and a rope? Thought not. But these are just some of the fantastic feats …

Find out about the greatest journeys ever! Modern humans’ first great journey took more than fifty thousand years to complete. What was it? Who discovered America? Who was first to reach the South …

What is a disaster? What causes disasters? Investigate natural disasters and man-made events. Wars, terrorism, tornadoes, hurricanes, and things just made badly. Then find out about mega-disasters …

What is a vampire? How do people become vampires? Did Dracula really exist? Are vampires real? Are there really creatures that drink blood? Now you can find all the answers. Get the facts. Then read …

Some scientists say there could be two hundred million different types of living things in the world. Actually, nobody really knows. But there is a problem. Many of these types of living things are …

What is a spy, or spook? Which are the world’s famous spying organisations? Who were the most famous spies? Now you can find out. Get the facts. And if you want to be a spy, get some useful tips. See …

Who built a space port for aliens? Who lost the lost city of Atlantis? What’s a Big Foot? Does the Yeti exist? And what’s the secret of the Great Pyramid of Khufu? These are some of the ancient …

Which bug has the most legs? Which bug is the fastest runner? Which spider is the most poisonous? And what’s the deadliest bug of all? This is the world of bugs and spiders. Find out all about it. …

What was the Black Death? How many people did it kill? And how did it kill them? Find out about plagues we have now. What causes them? What can we do about it? Get the facts. Then read ‘The Lost …

Which type of shark do you most not want to meet in the water? But if you are attacked – where’s the best place to poke a shark? Great White Sharks, Bull Sharks, even Whales Sharks – it’s all in …

Which octopus has floppy ears? How do you spot a see-through squid? Which creature stands without moving for sixty days? (Outside, and in winter.) Are you hungry? How about 3, 000 ants for breakfast, …

This book is about animals that have disappeared – animals that are now extinct. How does it happen, and why? Find out all about alien species and mass extinctions. Find out about animals that seemed …

What are you frightened of? Spiders? Snakes? Or just ghosts and monsters? How about the skull that lay in its grave – and screamed? Can fear ever be a good thing? Which creatures do you never want to …

Find out about some of the coolest gadgets ever. What’s the most important gadget ever invented? How do mobile phones work? What about email? What do robots look like? Who said the world only needs …

What goes on inside the Earth? Where is the longest tunnel in the world? Do people really live in caves? Can you live, work and shop – all underground? Could you really travel to the centre of the …

Meet the killer plants. These plants don’t bother with sunlight or water. They eat meat instead. Insects, rats, mice … Remember – you could be next! Then find out which bean is 12, 000 times more …

How do magicians cut a person in half – and then put them back together again? How can you read other people’s minds? Is it magic – or it is for real? Then find out about one of the the greatest …

Have you ever got off a train at the wrong stop? This is the wrong stop. There are skeletons and rats and figures without faces trying to kill you. And no, it’s not a …

There’s nothing wrong with a few cockroaches crawling in the rubbish, is there? But these cockroaches are bigger than usual. And they like people. Eating people, that is …

The Antarctic winter is very cold. Very cold. You will die in minutes if you’re not covered up. So who’s walking around barefoot when it’s minus 40 degrees? And what do they want from …

Three of you on a space station. Then two. Then it’s just you. Alone in space. You are scared. Very scared. Then it gets worse. Much …

Julie was driving very carefully. After all, it wasn’t her car. But when she saw Matt standing on the pavement, she gave him a lift. Or did …

An intelligent robot that can learn sounds like a good idea. Until it learns to build a copy of itself. Then it isn’t just a machine anymore. It’s alive. That’s when it’s clear: the future’s going to …

In the small seaside town strange things start happening. Fishermen find crabs with extra legs and seals that kill people. Could it have anything to do with the nuclear power station next to the …

They have been waiting for 300 million years. Waiting just for you. And now they are going to kill you. You and everybody else on the planet. And there’s nothing you can do …

The past casts a long shadow. Bodies hanging at the gallows. Walls that bleed. Not all of it is a dream. The dead have come to haunt the …

Exploring an old cellar at night sounds like a great adventure. The piles of rotting, broken coffins, full of skeletons, weren’t so great. Then things got worse. They got so bad that even the rats …

The insects living inside the ancient mummy won’t harm you. Unless you are alive, that is. You see, the insects like living flesh. And now they’re escaped. And they’re looking for fresh meat. Are you …

Sophie and Chris are lost in the forest. They don’t know where they are. Worse than that, they don’t know when they are, either. But getting back home is the least of their …

An alien plant comes to planet Earth from outer space. The plant’s roots feed on human blood, but the plant doesn’t bother killing people first. Soon the plant is everywhere – and so are its …

In the mountains, people are disappearing. One man finds out what is happening. And he doesn’t believe his eyes. Then he finds out that some of his friends aren’t who they seem to …

It’s during World War II, and Martin has been evacuated to the country. But he hates it there, so he goes back home to London. But London is in flames – and Martin’s home has been destroyed by a …

The year is 1665 and plague has come to the city of London. Henry Harper is alone. His father is dead, a victim of the plague, and his family have fled the city. Henry needs to escape to the country …

It is 2nd September 1666 in London and Martin Outwich is suddenly awoken by the sounds of fire. He thinks nothing of it, but the fire is spreading and very quickly the whole city is ablaze. Abandoned …

Some people say that Mott Hill is sacred. It mustn’t be disturbed. Something dark lies beneath the hill. Something ancient, something deadly. So when the diggers move in, it’s not just the local …

Space pilot Chad takes Jak and Sammi on a secret trip to explore a new planet. Yet fun turns to fear as their helicopter crashes on the planet, surrounded by deadly spear plants. Left on their own, …

Blitz is set in World War Two, when Martin is evacuated to Winchester. However, he hates it there, and manages to find his way back home to London. But home isn’t where it used to be – a bomb has …

It is 1665 and the plague has hit the city of London. Life will never be the same again for apprentice apothecary Henry Harper. His father is dead and his mother and brother have fled the country. …

Wu Pee feels like an adventure, but is far too scared to go by himself. He persuades Boffin Boy to travel through the desert with him to find Tickel-My-Tum, a lost city full of treasure. The trouble …

This unique book contains poetry teaching strategies, differentiated poetry activities and a coherent poetry anthology – all organised as one coherent resource. This is the definitive book for …

London is flooding, and it’s getting worse; already day-to-day life is breaking down. Todd needs to get away – and not just from the floodwater. He was a witness in the trial of a drugs gang, and now …

London is flooding, and it’s getting worse; already day-to-day life is breaking down. Todd needs to get away – and not just from the floodwater. He was a witness in the trial of a drugs gang, and now …

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of …

Bull Sharks, tigers, crocodiles and polar bears. And find out what is the most dangerous animal of all. Fierce Animals is a book- readng book for developing readers, carefully levelled at Orange Book …

All about the Moon, our planet Earth’s constant companion. Find out how the Moon affects the Earth, find out about the first man on the Moon, and the great mystery of the Moon. The Moon is a …

This photocopiable workbook accompanies the Boffin Boy reading books Boffin Boy and the Invaders from Space, Boffin Boy and the Monsters of the Deep, and Boffin Boy and the Red Wolf. It contains …

This photocopiable workbook accompanies the three Boffin Boy reading books Boffin Boy and the Lost City, Boffin Boy and the Time Warriors, and Boffin Boy and the Wizard of Edo. It contains worksheets …

This workbook accompanies the three Boffin Boy reading books Boffin Boy and the Ice Caves of Pluto, Boffin Boy and the Forest of the Ninja and Boffin Boy and the Deadly Swarm. It contains worksheets …

This photocopiable workbook accompanies the three Boffin Boy reading books Boffin Boy and the Temples of Mars, Boffin Boy and the Rock Men and Boffin Boy and the Quest for Wisdom. It contains …

This photocopiable workbook accompanies the three Boffin Boy reading books Boffin Boy Goes to Hollywood, Boffin Boy and the Poison Garden and Boffin Boy and the Lost Yeti. It contains worksheets …

This photocopiable workbook accompanies the three Boffin Boy reading books Boffin Boy and the Moon Zombies, Boffin Boy and the Emperor’s Tomb and Boffin Boy and the Worm of Death. It contains …

Accompanies the Starchasers reading books Jungle Planet, Planet of the Vampires and Galactic Shopping Mall. Each reading books is supported by a selction of photocopiable worksheets, and teacher’s …

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of …

Liam is walking his dog Tig along the river and around the pond. Little do they know that just above the surface of the water, two eyes are watching them. Badger’s Gripping Stories series is an …

Gemma and Becky are identical twins. But after a plane accident they couldn’t be more different. There is a wide variety of different stories in the Full Flight Heroes and Heroines series – something …

London, November 1825. At the Cross Bones burial ground in Southwark, bodysnatchers were at their familiar grisly business. But in this grave there was more than just a body. This discovery started a …

Su is having a very bad first trip to the lunar surface; trapped at the bottom of a crater, miles away from base, and with dangers all around. This vibrant set of ten stories contains a range of …

Dark Lake was old and deep. And the locals knew it was trouble. But that didn’t stop the new city being built. Then people started disappearing… Who or what was the secret of Dark Lake? This hi-lo …

Stranded on an unexplored asteroid, things do not look good for Sam and Simon. With their ship out of action, the stranded Ghost Ship offers their only hope of escape. And when that fails…? This …

Twenty years ago, planet Atten was beaten in a space war by Minus and his evil empire. Now, once more, Minus’s terrible price must be paid. But Esus will not sit quietly by. He decides to face the …

The gang are out in the shed. Luke wants to see a spaceship, but Ben and Tanya know there is no such thing. Soon some strange lights appear and there are creepy noises that no one can explain. Scary! …

It was quiet on the bridge of the Nightstar… until the warning lights went off! Stranded in the Ghost Nebula, the crew discover an evil plot. Can they escape the clutches of the pirates and foil …

Living on a starship, The Searcher, Todd and his friends knew just how lucky they were. Starship TV showed all the big football matches, and there was ‘virtual’ football too. But what if you wanted …

James and Jade are bored. They are stuck at their uncle’s house for a week. Then everything changes when they enter the garden next door. A set of ten engaging stories for reluctant or struggling …

Dan and Eva are about to land right in the middle of the Galaxy’s most popular talent show. But what can they do, and will the alien viewers like it? Each title in Full Flight Adventure is only 32 …

What is needed for life? Why is the Earth right for life? Where else might there be life? How did life start on Earth? Did it come from space? Get the answers. Get the facts. Then read ‘The Search …

Science fiction stories are about things that seem impossible, but might be possible one day. Things like space travel and aliens, amazing inventions and time travel, disasters and the future – both …

What are rainbows? What makes a rainbow? Where can you see them? And is there really gold at the end of a rainbow? Rainbows is a book-banded reading book for developing readers, carefully levelled at …