Simon Chapman 
How to Trek the Himalayas 

A steep climb in the mountains. There are ice valleys and snow-covered hills. Anything could be up there – snow storms, landslides, even a Yeti… Whether your reluctant readers want to know about famous historical events, comic heroes, deadly plagues and animals, the wonders of space or mountain exploration, there is something in this set to cater for them! With a reading age of 8-8.5, and full of features to make reading more inviting for reluctant or struggling readers, these books are perfect to ignite an interest for a new subject, whilst simultaneously developing a sense of achievement and progress in the act of reading.