Most Popular Books by Franklin Watts

A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite Roman myth. Twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, never stop fighting. They are brought up in the wild, but even their return to the kingdom of Alba Longa does not stop the arguments. Their grandfather tells them to build a new city but where to build it causes their last and deadliest argument yet. Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 2 stories are told in under 1000 words with chapters.

This title introduces the achievements of past civilisations through 12 structures or objects, each of which illustrates a key aspect or theme of that civilisation.

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.

A young activist''s guide filled with real ways to make a difference Get motivated to stand against poverty and hunger in your community and the world with this introduction to non-violent activism. Young activists: follow the practical and effective methods in this book, and help mobilise others to take care of the poorest and most marginalised people now! This highly topical series informs and educates young people on key social issues in the world today. Vibrant and clearly designed content will inspire the next generation to take peaceful action now. With knowledge and passion in their corner, young people can change the world!

Wilf is not like other wolves. He doesn''t want to scare people, he''d rather make friends with them! But the harder he tries to be nice, the more the others fear him, so he decides to dress up as a sheep!

Jack and his mother are poor. Jack''s mother works hard all day, but Jack is lazy. It''s time for Jack to go out and find a job!

Step up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of light! In Step Into Science: Light, find out about how light comes to Earth from the Sun; when shadows form and how light moves. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you''ll explore why certain materials reflect light and discover how to make a shadow puppet theatre. Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh and encourage interaction with the subject. Written to support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments. Perfect for readers aged 7+ Titles in the series: Electricity Forces & Magnets Habitats Light Plants Rocks & Soil Sound The Body

When there''s trouble deep at sea and a sea monster is terrorising the oceans, only one team can save the day - the Parrots of the Caribbean! This first colour chapter book is a perfectly levelled, accessible text for Key stage 2 readers aged 7-8. 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. The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows: Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+ Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+

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.

Explains the sense of hearing, including how the ear works.

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. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band orange.

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.

This is the first ever, 100% unofficial book about Fifth Harmony, the amazing girl group taking the whole world by storm! The book charts their rise through X-Factor USA to the release of their first single in their quest for international stardom. All the essential details are inside for Harmonizers to test their knowledge of the girls'' early days, plus loads of photos, quotes, profiles, games and more. So whether the girls have got you through tough times or just helped to make you smile, if you love their music you''ll love this book! Fifth Harmony are the most amazing all-girl group and are the most successful group to have come out of X Factor USA. Now signed to Simon Cowell''s music label, they released their first album - Reflection - in 2015 and are currently in the studio recording their follow-up album.

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.

The princess is cursed by a wicked fairy and must sleep for a hundred years. The rest of the kingdom falls alseep too, and the palace is covered by a thick forest. Can anyone rescue the princess?

Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the American revolutionary war.