Books published by Hodder Education

Mary Anning is one of the greatest fossil hunters who ever lived. Even as a young girl, she discovered fossilised bones of ancient creatures that people didn't even know existed, and was the first to work out their significance. In spite of a very limited education and opportunities, she became one of the most important people in the study of prehistoric animals. Learn about her inspiring life and the astonishing discoveries she made. Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

Read about six magnificent medical Game Changers, from Edward Jenner, who brought an end to smallpox, to Mary Seacole, whose nursing skills and resilience improved and saved many lives. Learn more about these magnificent medics, whose discoveries and skills have saved millions of lives over the past 300 years, and continue to do so today! Game Changers: Magnificent Medics is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

Jacqueline is an ordinary, boring girl, according to her little brother, Humphrey. He is always in trouble for breaking things, blowing things up or melting things, while Jacqueline quietly gets on with her homework, helps with the dishes and walks their dog. But when Humphrey discovers Jacqueline's Secret Spy Pen, he starts to suspect she's got something to hide. Can he discover her secret - and help to defeat an evil villain? Jacqueline Hyde and the Monkey Menace is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

After her first time-travel adventure to 1941, Skye wonders if she'll be able to travel into the past again. But sure enough, Skye is transported back again - this time, to 1905! There, Skye meets Lucy and her palaeontologist mum, and goes with them to the opening of an exhibition of Dippy, the dinosaur. But when they spot something suspicious going on, will they be able to stop a thief? Hideaway Hotel: Dinosaur Drama is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

Jack doesn't like school very much, but he does love creating his own comic books. He wishes he could do more drawing at school, but instead he's stuck in lessons next to Isaac. He is always butting in, even when Jack knows the answer to something. Can Jack find the courage to speak up and start making friends at school? Maybe his comic books hold the answer.... The Caravan Diaries: Jack's Diary is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

Digby dreams of winning the Golden Dance Cup of Excellence, but suddenly it disappears from the ballet studio, right under everyone's noses. Now, Digby and Marvel have another mystery to uncover - and quickly - but will they be able to figure out the clues and find the thief? The Digby and Marvel Detective Agency: The Mystery of the Missing Golden Dance Cup of Excellence is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

Come with Reza on a tour of all the interesting things in his Guyanese kitchen. We'll learn about weather, plants and crops of the Caribbean that help to create the wonderful flavours of Caribbean cooking. Read about the fruits, herbs and spices and all the different ingredients commonly used in South America. Follow Reza's recipes and instructions to discover tasty healthy sweet treats, delicious drinks and mouth-watering meals that you can make at home. Reza's Kitchen is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

Sleepovers can be great fun, but there's a lot to think about if you want it to go well. In this book, you'll find ideas about where everyone can sleep, the games you can play, the food you will eat, and the things you need to think about to make sure everyone has a great time. Then you'll be ready to plan the best sleepover ever! Your Best-Ever Sleepover! is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

What's inside your fridge? Perhaps some smelly cheese or bright green broccoli? And where does it all come from? In this book, you will discover which foods travel from a faraway field to reach your fork, as well as learning surprising facts about how some of your favourite foods are produced. The Food in Your Fridge is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

There are thousands of different festivals around the world. Some festivals are based on religion or celebrate ancient traditions, while others are all about creativity and fun! Join Akari and Jun as they take you through a colourful calendar of fun and fascinating festivals from across the globe.Festivals and Celebrations is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8 years

The Golden Age of Islam was an important period of history. Mathematicians, inventors, astronomers and scientists made incredible discoveries and inventions, which have shaped the world we live in today. Join your guide, Rehan, to nd out all about these amazing ideas and inventions of the Golden Age of Islam, and why Muslims believed education was the route to success. The Golden Age of Islam is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

How is underwater hockey played, where would you go skibobbing, and which animals enjoy flyball? Find the answers to these questions as you explore the wonderful world of unusual sports. Learn all about some fantastic, fun sporting activities that will really challenge your idea of sport. Surprising sports can be found everywhere, from the gym to the swimming pool, from snowy mountains to squelchy, muddy bogs. Some unusual sports look like familiar sports ... but there's always a marvellous twist! Surprising Sports is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

The king is a terrible man who wants everyone in the land to be scared of him. He's furious when the Buddha arrives in his city and starts teaching everyone how to become happy. But when the king begins feeling dreadful and getting horrible, painful spots, will he start listening to the Buddha? The Angry King and the Gentle Buddha: A Buddhist Tale is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

The crane lives by a lake, deep in the Punjabi forest. It would be very happy there if it wasn't for the other animals teasing it for being ugly, especially the mean peacock. Then a boy called Gagan accidentally starts a fire in the forest, and all the animals that can't fly are stuck. Maybe they'll realise that the crane is a really important animal after all.... The Unfortunate Crane: A Punjabi Tale is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

Have you ever wanted to make your own comic? Well, now you can! Join Comix, your friendly alien guide, as he tells you all about: how stories are told through pictures the very first comic books ever made the people who work on comics behind the scenes. Then, follow the practical steps and fun tips to create your very own epically good comic! Make Your Own Comic is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

Muna is excited to try out her new fishing rod with her family at the lake. But when she catches something far more magical than a fish, will it cause her trouble or be the answer to her problems? Magic at the Lake is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

Read about six amazing environmental game changers, from Wangari Maathai, who started the Green Belt Movement to educate people about the harmful effects of deforestation, to Boyan Slat, who is helping to clean up the world's polluted oceans with his plastic-guzzling 'Interceptor'! Learn more about these cool conservationists who have inspired people to change their ways to make our planet a better place! Game Changers: Cool Conservationists is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

When Skye's mum opens a hotel with her girlfriend, Skye is ready for a boring summer, stuck in the tiny flat upstairs. But when she seeks out some peace and quiet in one of the hotel rooms, Skye is shocked to find herself transported back to 1941, where she meets a boy called Charlie. Stuck in wartime London, can Skye help Charlie find his missing sister? Will Skye find her way back home? Hideaway Hotel: Race to the Shelter is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

Star is excited to be entering the village Bake Sale, and is really hoping to win and prove she's good at something. But when her dog knocks over the strawberry jam she needs for her sponge cake, she has to come up with another idea - and fast! Her nan is on hand to help, but will that just make things even trickier? Star soon finds herself trying to get to the bottom of a forty-year-old mystery.... The Caravan Diaries: Star's Diary is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

In the village of Ashton, the mayor's statue keeps being found dressed up in pantomime costumes! Best friends Digby and Marvel want to solve the mystery. They quickly form the Digby and Marvel Detective Agency and set to work. But is the culprit who they think it is, and will they find out why someone is doing something so strange? The Digby and Marvel Detective Agency: The Mystery of the Mayor's Bloomers is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

There are so many different islands in the world. Some are tropical, with palm trees and white beaches. Others are dotted with smoking volcanoes or covered in ice. But one thing lots of islands have in common is that they are fascinating! This book will take you on an island-hopping trip, stopping at tropical Trinidad and Tobago, mesmerising Madagascar and many other islands along the way! Amazing Islands is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

New Zealand's volcanic landscape is full of treasures to discover and explore - steep valleys, deep fiords, stunning glaciers and amazing animals that are only found in this country. As well as exploring this beautiful landscape, find out all about the exciting adventures you can have in New Zealand from bungee jumping to abseiling, from tramping to sea-kayaking and climbing volcanoes. New Zealand: A Wild Wonderland is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. 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: 7-8.

Fox is hot, hungry and looking for something refreshing to eat. Suddenly, he sees Crow with a juicy tomato in his beak. Fox works hard to trick Crow into dropping the tomato so he can eat it up, but nothing works. Can he come up with a last-gasp plan to flatter Crow and win that delicious tomato? (Letter-sounds featured: /oa/ o-e ow -oe o) The Fox and the Crow is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Rose lives on a Traveller site with her Mam, Da and little sister, Cora. Rose loves her home, and when Da tells her that they're moving to another site, she is very upset. But when they arrive at their new home, Rose is happy to see yellow fields, a colourful meadow, and some familiar and friendly faces ... Maybe living somewhere new won't be so bad after all? (Letter-sounds featured: /igh/ -ie -y /oa/ o-e ow ) A Home for Rose is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Sunshine and her little sister, Hadiza, love to play in and around their camp. When a tiger cub is hurt by a sharp tool, Sunshine and Hadiza want to help, but their father says no. After escaping the camp to help the poor cub, more trouble comes their way in the form of a stampede of mammoths! Will the tigers save Sunshine, Hadiza and the whole camp? (Letter-sounds featured: /ee/ -ie ea /igh/ i i-e ) Sunshine and the Tiger is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

April and Pete love to play video games and are amazing at it! But one day, when they try to exit a game, Pete sees April on the screen ... She's trapped in the game! To escape, she must follow the Button Chief's orders and collect all three gold buttons. Can Pete and April work together to complete the quest and get April out of the game? (Letter-sounds featured: /ai/ a /ee/ e-e ie ea) Delete! Delete! is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

One day when Alba the elephant is gathering apricots for her frail and elderly mother, she comes across a man who is lost. After she safely returns the man to the town, he betrays Alba and sells her to become the king's elephant for the parade. Will the king understand that Alba needs to return to her mother immediately? (Letter-sounds featured: /w/ wh /f/ ph /ai/ ay a-e ) Hayma's Star is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Meet Alf the Alligator and his alligator partner, Shay! Alf tells us why alligators are so amazing. Find out how these amazing creatures hunt for their food, how their lost teeth grow back, and how Shay keeps her babies safe from predators! (Letter sounds featured: /ai/ ay a-e a /ee/ e-e) Amazing Alligators is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Amber and Cooper take a boat trip along the Amazon river. They soon spot a young pink dolphin swimming along. The boat's captain, Esteban, tells them that it may be lost and needs to be guided back to its 'pod' or family group. Can Amber and Cooper help Esteban lead the pink dolphin back to its pod? (Letter-sounds featured: /y+oor/ -ure /uh/ -er /w/ wh /f/ ph) The Pink River Dolphin is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1

Clara lives in Canada with her mum and her big sister, Nora. Clara shows us some of the amazing things to see and do in Canada such as visiting Toronto, camping in the huge forests and looking for bighorn sheep in the hills. Nora and Clara even try to look for the legendary Bigfoot! Do you think they will find him? (Letter-sounds featured: ar or oi /uh/ -er) This is Canada is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5/Reception