Most Popular Books by Franklin Watts

Shang Dynasty China looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as the tomb of a warrior queen or objects as beautiful and complex as a decorated bronze vessel, readers gain a picture of who was whom in ancient China and how the civilisation in which they lived really worked.

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) In this story a little fir tree is surrounded by much bigger trees in a forest and it longs to be as big as them. Will it grow bigger and what will happen to it if it does? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic 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 retelling of the original fairy tale by Hans Chritstian Anderson is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.

Defines intuition, the sixth sense, and explains how it 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) Max is on a school trip to Chester to visit some Roman ruins. As he takes a little nap after lunch he is suddenly transported back in time ... and before him stands a fully armed Roman Gladiator! 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.

Find out all about the science in the world around us with Moving Up with Science. 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. Moving Up with Science: Rocks and Soil looks at Earth and the rocks that make it up, from its fiery core and volcanoes to limestone cliffs and fossils. It also explores how rocks form and reform over time, and how they change the world around us.

Find out all about rainforests by asking some clever questions! Why is the rainforest so ... wet? How can the rainforest heal toothache? And just why do vines cuddle trees?! Discover the answers to these questions and much more in Clever Rainforest Questions! Discover the world with these fun, child-friendly question and answer books on high-interest topics for readers aged 6 and up. Along the way, readers will discover fascinating facts to remember and share, as well as learn key science and geography information. Books in the series: Animals / Dinosaurs / Human Body / Planet Earth / Rainforest / Robots & AI / Space / Technology

Discusses the sense of taste, including how the taste buds work.

Journey Through offers young readers the chance to take a trip through exciting world countries using different modes of transport, from train and car to bicycle and private jet. Along the way the traveller visits highlighted places both well known and less known, and learns lots of exciting facts about history, language, culture and much more. Journey Through France offers a look at the landscape, culture and people of France, from the exciting buzz of Paris, through the peaceful lavender fields of Provence to the wave-pounded Atlantic coast.

Defines terms related to the different types of environments, the plants and animals that live in each one, threats to their survival, conservation, and related areas.

Covered in vast expanses of ice and snow, and battered by gale-force winds, Antarctica is one of Earth''s most isolated and hostile habitats. And yet many amazing animals and plants thrive in these extreme conditions. This book explores Antarctica, showing the plants and animals that survive here in the long dark winters and acute cold. Learn about ice floes and pack ice so heavy and hard It can tear a ship''s hull and read about the amazing Antarctic fish who have anti-freeze in their blood. See the stunning Southern lights rippling across the sky in glowing greens and yellows and find out what sparkling diamond dust is. Because so few humans can live in such cold conditions, this means the region is mostly unspoilt, providing a great environment for scientific research. This book looks at the work that happens in Antarctica as well as exploring some of the problems that affect the region, such as climate change and toxic pollution. Oliver Averill''s atmospheric illustrations provide a visual guide to one of our planet''s extraordinary polar regions.

When Vikings arrive and invade, King Alfred summons the Anglo-Saxons to fight. This true story of the famous defeat of the Vikings is brought to life through the eyes of Alfred''s squire, who witnesses Alfred''s bravery first hand. This first colour chapter book is a perfectly levelled, accessible text for Key stage 2 readers aged 10-11 or in year 6. 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 activities to provoke deeper response and encourage writing. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

This inspiring series covers various aspects of black history and the black experience, from ancient civilizations to today''s African-American social and political movements. Each book includes sources, a bibliography, and an index.

An innovative series that integrates the science and social studies curriculum by looking at the impact of science and technology on society, and, in turn, at society''s collective response to the issues raised. Includes a bibliography and an index.

Discusses Saddam Hussein''s rise to power, the events leading to the United States attack on Iraq, and the aftermath of that conflict.

Find out all about the science in the world around us with Moving Up with Science. 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. Moving Up With Science: Forces and Magnets takes you on a journey of scientific discovery. Find out how we use forces everyday; which force pulls objects down holes and why Earth acts like a huge magnet. Explore which materials are magnetic and discover how to test them.

Young adult readers seeking to examine and understand how family life -- indeed, the very definition of the word "family" -- is changing in America and around the world will find that this series provides a comprehensive, in-depth look at the family, past and present. Each volume focuses on the most pressing issues facing families today and provide, a broad view that takes into account a variety of experiences and perspectives. Includes an index and bibliography.

Origins is an extraordinary series that looks at the historic, large-scale movement of people from one country or region to another.

Discusses the origin, characteristics, cultivation, and uses of the peanut.

Readers will be intrigued with these books'' expansive, X-ray vision of the world.

This new series provides an in-depth look at the geography, economy, history, and physical regions of various places around the world and the people who live there. Also examines timely demographic, technological, and environmental issues. Includes maps, charts, a glossary, and an index.

Discusses the importance of wheat as a staple food and describes the different varieties and how they are grown.