Comets

by David Orme

Published 22 February 2006
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 maybe the answer is yes. Find out why. Get the facts. Then read a scary fiction story about what might happen: 'Doom from Space'.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Sharks

by Dr Helen Orme and David Orme

Published 24 June 2011
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 here. Get the facts. Then read the adventure story 'Swimming with Sharks'. Learn the big lesson of the day: don't bleed when there are sharks around!

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Magic

by Dr Helen Orme and David Orme

Published 30 October 2009
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 magicians - ever. And find out what to do if a witch puts a curse on you. Get the facts. Then read 'The Disappearance', a scary story about being a magician's assistant. It might cost you your life!

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Endangered Animals

by David Orme

Published 30 April 2009
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 becoming extinct. Find out why. Find out which animals are in danger, and what we can do to save them. Then read 'Where the Forest Ended', a true story that shows how sometimes it is very hard to do the right thing to help endangered animals survive.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Great Journeys

by David Orme

Published 1 July 2009
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 Pole? Who was first to land on the Moon? Get the facts. Then read 'The Big Sleep' - a story about a man who takes a fifty-year journey to the stars. What does he find there when he arrives?

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Extreme Science

by David Orme

Published 4 August 2008
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 facts. Then read 'The Man in the Machine', a story about aliens who create universes inside computers.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Great Disasters

by David Orme

Published 1 July 2009
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 that might happen in the future. Will the Earth survive? Then read 'The Eruption', a story about living and dying in the path of a volcano. Who can you trust when a volcano erupts?

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged

Speed

by David Orme

Published 4 August 2008
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 slowest thing ever? You'll be surprised! Get the facts. Then read 'All About Speed', a story about rally driving at the very limit.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Mummies

by David Orme

Published 1 July 2009
Describes what mummies are, how they are made, and where they are found, and includes a short fictional story about a mummy's curse.

Lost Animals

by David Orme

Published 30 October 2009
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 to come back from the dead. Get the facts. Then read 'The Last Mammoth', a story where the past meets the present.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Dinosaur!

by David Orme

Published 1 July 2009
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 dinosaur story: 'The Land Time Forgot'.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Sea Killers

by Dr Helen Orme and David Orme

Published 1 October 2006
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 waves that can break boats in two. Get the facts. Then read 'Shark Attack!' - a great diving story about what to do when a shark is after you and it can really smell your blood.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Weird Places

by David Orme

Published 1 October 2006
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 about them. Get the facts. Then read 'The Lost Tribe', a story about what might have happened to a race of tiny humans.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Amazing Gadgets

by David Orme

Published 1 January 2010

Ancient Mysteries

by David Orme

Published 1 January 2010
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 mysteries that are described in this book. Then read 'Doorway to Demons', a story about what happens when you're both the good guy and the bad guy.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Bugs and Spiders

by David Orme

Published 27 August 2009
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. Get the facts. Then read 'What's Bugging You?', a story about alien explorers who get a big welcome from the local insect life.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Body Art

by Helen Bird and David Orme

Published 24 June 2011
Sound like an expert. Tattoos, body piercing, jewellery and face painting. People have been decorating their bodies for thousands of years. Who thought that flat heads were the latest in fashion? Who had a 4,000 year-old tattoo? Now you can find out. Get the facts. Then read 'Death by Arsenic', a story about what happens when you start to believe the adverts.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Inside the Earth

by David Orme

Published 1 January 2010
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 Earth? Find out about fossils - and the bones of dragons! It's all in here. Get the facts. Then read 'The Railway Ghost', a story about what happens when the past meets the present - and you are facing death.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Killer Plants

by Helen Bird and David Orme

Published 30 October 2009
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 poisonous than rattlesnake venom. You'd better get the facts. Then read the story 'Where's Mr Potts?' You'll be a bit more careful next time you cut some flowers.

This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.