New Releases by Judy Allen

Oxford Reds is our first major superseries for newly confident readers. Each book is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and richly coloured, realistic illustrations. Many are written by well-known children''s writers. Each one is written by an author who communicatesenthusiasm, passion and understanding for the subject. Approved by educational experts, Oxford Reds contain clear type, simple sentence structures, information boxes, contents pages, alphabetical glossaries, and parents'' and teacher''s notes. These books will appeal particularly to the beginner reader who prefers factual information to a story. Theseries is planned to launch with 12 titles in 2000 followed by 8 per year. Other subjects include: Sharks; Snakes; Frogs and Toads; Dogs; Rockets; Wolves. About Trains: Did you know that early steam trains travelled at twenty miles an hour? Today''s TGV trains in France can travel at speeds of around 180 miles an hour! About the author: Dennis Hamley is a retired teacher who has written numerous children''s books and short stories, among them The War and Freddy, which was shortlisted for the Smarties prize. He also writes crime thrillers for adults. He lives in Hertford and is married with two grown up childrenand one grandson.

The stories in this series are about endangered species and how to prevent their extinction. This book tells the tale of a little boy who is frightened when a massive eagle swoops overhead. A fact sheet is included.

At first, Kate''s not sure about Lee Road City Farm. But then she makes friends with a goat called Cleopatra and soon she finds herself involved in planning a Summer Open Day, with a highly original scheme for raising money - The Great Pig Sprint.

The arrival of some unusual new ducks causes a bit of a stir among Kate and fellow helpers at Lee Road City Farm. And digging a pond for them unearths something most unexpected.

The weird things start as soon as Mike and his parents move into their new home, 31 South Street. Mike''s things fly out of the window, footsteps pad up the stairs at night - the house is haunted, Mike is sure, and the ghost wants him out. But why and what can he do? Mike has to solve the mystery.

When Hannah finds an ivory necklace that belonged to her great-grandmother, it gives her dreams; and she knows she must make restitution to the elephants for their suffering caused by the ivory trade.

Lisa, who has always been lacking in self confidence, finds herself involved with the Christian fundamentalists who have moved in next door and at first feels a new sense of belonging. But Lisa''s friend Flora feels that something has gone wrong and she must find a way to help. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Rhymed text and pictures tell how walls are made, what they're for, how to climb one, and where they can be found.

Integrates cultural awareness in early childhood education. Includes information on Asian, Black, cowboy, Eskimo, Mexican, and Native American cultures.

A practical introduction to stamp collecting, with step-by-step instructions on how to handle stamps correctly.