"A biome is all the living things in a particular environment, such as a forest or a desert."
This is the diary of an explorer as she visits the most interesting biomes on our planet. Join her as she travels through the icy polar regions and high mountains, to tropical grasslands and deep oceans. On the way you will discover ...
the amazing wildlife and how it has adapted to live in the climate of each biome
the people that thrive in these often challenging environments
'Eco Success' stories about protecting wildlife in these special places
Biome Explorer is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.
Reading age: 8-9 years


Monkeys and apes are clever animals that belong to a family called primates. (Did you know that you are a primate too?). In this book you will ...
find out about different types of monkeys and apes, and how they live and communicate;
discover how intelligent they are as they use tools and help humans;
read the stories of three women who have done amazing work to study and protect these fascinating creatures.
Monkeys and Apes is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.
Reading age: 8-9 years


Ever dreamt of climbing Everest, rafting down the Nile or hiking across the Sahara? These are all very exciting ideas ... but hold on a minute! Even a small-scale adventure requires planning, preparation and the right knowledge and equipment. To learn these skills and be ready for any adventure you'll need the advice in the book, such as how to make a camp for the night, build a raft, read a map and navigate by the moon and stars. You'll also find out how explorers can survive in extreme conditions, how to escape killer bees and how to call for help in times of danger.

Survival Skills is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years