In 1704 a Scottish sailor called Alexander Selkirk was marooned on a remote and uninhabited island in the South Pacific. He spent the next four and a half years there, completely alone, struggling to survive using little other than his wits. How did he come to be there, how did he manage to survive for so long, and what was life as a castaway like? Castaway is a story of survival and resourcefu…
Visit the Robot Zoo to meet some brilliant robots! People have created a variety of robots with features based on animals. From planes to plumbing, discover how new technology is helping humans in many areas of life.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which…
Story of our Lives is the true story of the Hancock family. Family photographs and documents are woven together to create an entrancing tale of how one family experienced some of the world''s most important historical events.TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to i…
Extreme Fashion is a top-to-toe look at some of the strangest trends from the last 500 years. TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children's authors and subject experts. The books are c…
Get close to some of the world's gigantic art installations from the Nazca lines in Peru and The Kelpies in Scotland, to Mount Rushmore in the USA. TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top c…
In this beautiful guide to birds and the sounds they make, readers will find falcons, kookaburras, yellowhammers and more, learning their calls and discovering facts about them. The birds are brought to life by stunning illustrations that make these creatures feel close enough to touch. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for ple…
Charles Darwin is one of the most important figures of modern science, but he was also a seasick sailor and a stinky schoolboy! Find out about his misadventures as well as his theories in this funny biography. TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every c…
Some of the world''s strangest theatres and most spectacular productions feature in this child-friendly guide to the world of drama.TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children''s autho…
Come face to face with the future! Revolutionary Robots introduces a huge range of advanced and astonishing robots - from Velociraptor receptionists to super-strong teddy bears and miniature bees. Readers can ponder questions of robo-ethics, learn all about the history of robots, plan their own robot design, discover how new bots are developed and marvel at all the incredible things they can do…
In The Dinosaur Hunters, the search is on to find the next dinosaur fossil. Will it be a sea reptile bone or the tooth of a huge predator? The dinosaur hunters are working hard to find out more about these amazing creatures. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are…