Most Popular Books by Franklin Watts

In this story, Zara is in a rush to dress her snowman, while Mum and Dad are busy trying to dress Zara! Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for the 4-5 year old beginner reader or those reading book band red. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Today, the Indus Valley Civilisation is known mainly through the ruins of its cities and the artefacts its people made. Just as ancient objects enable us to step back into the world of the people who made them, the stories people told can reveal what they thought about their world. This book combines facts about the inhabitants of the Indus Valley with photographs of the artefacts they left behind and the stories they shared with each other to present a full picture of life at the time.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Charlotte Bronte''s original text, Jane Eyre overcomes hard beginnings to become governess at the Thornfield Hall where she encounters the handsome but stern Mr Rochester. But as time goes on she feels the house may be hiding an eerie secret ... Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Charlotte Bronte, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts. Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Rainforests are teeming with life from the depths of the forest floor to the tops of the towering tree canopies. Spend a day and night in a rainforest to see how the unique animals and plants that live there change depending on the time of day. Thousands of fabulous creatures live around in rainforest. Get ready to meet ... ...shrieking squirrel monkeys darting through the trees ... enormous harpy eagles swooping through the branches looking for food ... sunbathing iguanas basking in the bright sunshine ...slimy blob-like caterpillars and beautiful blue butterflies ....scarlet macaws and toucans cracking nuts ... and many, many more. Then find out why rainforests are in danger and what is being done to help them. Perfect for children aged 7+ to help them learn about this beautiful and amazing habitat. Full of intricate illustrations by award-winning artist, Khoa Le.

First graphic readers levelled at book band Turquoise 7, featuring the same set of characters on six daring adventures.

Find out all about Christmas! Read the Christmas story and some traditional Christmas tales. Learn what advent is, why we give gifts and see lots of christmas decorations and lights. Discover how Christmas is celebrated around the world. The Celebrate series explains how festivals are celebrated around the world for children aged 5+. Read the other titles in the series: Diwali, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr, Holi, Easter Full-colour photographs show the celebrations in action, covering topics such as clothes, food, places of worship, ceremonies, rituals and traditions.

Covered in vast expanses of ice and snow, and battered by gale-force winds, Antarctica is one of Earth''s most isolated and hostile habitats. And yet many amazing animals and plants thrive in these extreme conditions. This book explores Antarctica, showing the plants and animals that survive here in the long dark winters and acute cold. Learn about ice floes and pack ice so heavy and hard they can tear a ship''s hull and read about the amazing Antarctic fish who have anti-freeze in their blood. See the stunning Southern lights rippling across the sky in glowing greens and yellows and find out what sparkling diamond dust is. Because so few humans can live in such cold conditions, this means the region is mostly unspoilt, providing a great environment for scientific research. This book looks at the work that happens in Antarctica as well as exploring some of the problems that affect the region, such as climate change and toxic pollution. Oliver Averill''s atmospheric illustrations provide a visual guide to one of our planet''s extraordinary polar regions. Perfect for children aged 7+

Ella is nervous about her first school trip - to a museum. Where will she sit? Where will she have lunch? There are so many things she feels worried about ... but maybe with the help of her friend, Josh, she will enjoy the trip after all. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Modern life can be complicated. As an older child or teenager you will experience lots of different social situations and encounter all kinds of people both at school, at home and in the wider world. Part of a four book series aimed at children 10+, ''Under Pressure'' is a resource for children who are perhaps afraid or unsure of asking for help directly, or simply need some added reassurance or advice.

Find out all about Holi. Holi is a joyful festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. It is also known as the festival of colour! Find out about the food, games, stories and traditions behind this important festival. The Celebrate series explains how festivals are celebrated around the world for children aged 5+. Read the other titles in the series: Christmas, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah, Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr, Easter Full-colour photographs show the celebrations in action, covering topics such as clothes, food, places of worship, ceremonies, rituals and traditions.

Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights. It lasts for eight days every year. Find out about the food, games, stories and traditions behind this important festival. The Celebrate series explains how festivals are celebrated around the world for children aged 5+. Read the other titles in the series: Christmas, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah, Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr, Holi, Easter Full-colour photographs show the celebrations in action, covering topics such as clothes, food, places of worship, ceremonies, rituals and traditions.