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If there really is alien life elsewhere in the Universe, then it''s reasonable to ask why we haven''t seen it. Surely planet Earth must have been visited by aliens, if they exist. Does that mean that alien life doesn''t exist? This book uses our knowledge of the universe, some simple maths and a little bit of intelligent speculation to take a sober look at the chances of our actually meeting alien life. After all, we will only meet up if both of us are in the right place at the right time. The Universe is a big place - and it has been around for a long time. Perhaps we were "out" when they visited us?This is a wonderful non-fiction book which offers deep insights to inquiring minds in a way that is simple yet not patronising. Light-hearted, stimulating and entertaining, this book will answer at least some of the questions that a curious child wants to know the answers to.

''I am flying at 1,200 miles per hour. This is the best fighter aircraft in the world.'' Take a test flight in the F-22 Raptor. Find out why they say ''First look, first shot, first kill.'' Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge.Part of the 321 Go! series, this title offers a heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experience of a lifetime! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by a real fighter pilot. You couldn''t get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills.

''Hi! I''m Sara Campbell. I''m a World Champion free diver.'' In free diving you dive as deep as you can. You must hold your breath. Is it dangerous? Oh yes. Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge.Part of the 321 Go! series, this title offers a heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experience of a lifetime! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by an expert free diver. You couldn''t get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills.

''I am a sky diver. I am in the Red Devils.'' Jump out of an aircraft and fall 10,000 feet without a parachute. You''ll be falling at 120 miles per hour. After that, you can try the ''chain of death''. Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge.Part of the 321 Go! series, this title offers a heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experience of a lifetime! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by an expert sky-diver. You couldn''t get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills

Meet Pam and Sam in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 148 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Pam and Sam is a Phase 2 ''Build'' book.It introduces the Set 1 letters and sounds (s, a, t, p) and only uses the following letters and sounds:Set 1: s, a, t, pSet 2: i, n, m, dSet 3: g, o, c, kAs well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 2 Build Pack - one of every Phase 2 Build titlePhase 2 Build 6-Pack - six of every Phase 2 Build titleComplete Phase 2 Pack - one of every Phase 2 titleComplete Phase 2 6-Pack - six of every Phase 2 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Find out who can tip whom in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Can Dom Tip Tom is a Phase 2 ''Build'' book.It introduces the Set 1 letters and sounds (s, a, t, p) and only uses the following letters, sounds and high frequency words:Set 1: s, a, t, pSet 2: i, n, m, dSet 3: g, o, c, kHF: and, isAs well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 2 Build Pack - one of every Phase 2 Build titlePhase 2 Build 6-Pack - six of every Phase 2 Build titleComplete Phase 2 Pack - one of every Phase 2 titleComplete Phase 2 6-Pack - six of every Phase 2 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Who can hop? Find out in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Hop! Hop! Hop! is a Phase 2 ''All-In'' book.It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words introduced in Letters and Sounds Phase 2. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 2 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 2 All-In titlePhase 2 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 2 All-In titleComplete Phase 2 Pack - one of every Phase 2 titleComplete Phase 2 6-Pack - six of every Phase 2 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

What animals does Farmer Jack have on Woodlands Farm? Find out in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - On Woodlands Farm is a Phase 3 ''All-In'' book.It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words introduced in Letters and Sounds Phase 3. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 3 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 3 All-In titlePhase 3 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 All-In titleComplete Phase 3 Pack - one of every Phase 3 titleComplete Phase 3 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Find all manner of mad things in this funny low-level phonics reader.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Mad, Mad, MAD! is a Phase 3 ''All-In'' book.It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words introduced in Letters and Sounds Phase 3. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 3 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 3 All-In titlePhase 3 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 All-In titleComplete Phase 3 Pack - one of every Phase 3 titleComplete Phase 3 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Chip is on the moon - but his visit is cut short! Find out why in this fun low-level phonics reader.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Chip Visits the Moon is a Phase 3 ''All-In'' book.It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words introduced in Letters and Sounds Phase 3. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 3 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 3 All-In titlePhase 3 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 All-In titleComplete Phase 3 Pack - one of every Phase 3 titleComplete Phase 3 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Find out who has got sharp teeth, who has got long teeth and who has got fat teeth in this low-level phonics reader.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Teeth is a Phase 3 ''All-In'' book.It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words introduced in Letters and Sounds Phase 3. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 3 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 3 All-In titlePhase 3 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 All-In titleComplete Phase 3 Pack - one of every Phase 3 titleComplete Phase 3 6-Pack - six of every Phase 3 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Join a family who are going on a camping trip in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - The Camping Trip is a Phase 4 ''Blend-Plus'' book.It introduces CVCC, CCVC and some CCVCC words (as well as the high frequency word there), following Letters and Sounds Phase 4. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 4 Blend-Plus Pack - one of every Phase 4 Blend-Plus titlePhase 4 Blend-Plus 6-Pack - six of every Phase 4 Blend-Plus titleComplete Phase 4 Pack - one of every Phase 4 titleComplete Phase 4 6-Pack - six of every Phase 4 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Learn all about different breeds of dogs - from labradors to pugs - in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Breeds of Dogs is a Phase 4 ''Blend-Max'' book.It introduces more complex (CCVCC, CCCVC/CCCVCC) words and the high frequency words out and do, following Letters and Sounds Phase 4. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 4 Blend-Max Pack - one of every Phase 4 Blend-Max titlePhase 4 Blend-Max 6-Pack - six of every Phase 4 Blend-Max titleComplete Phase 4 Pack - one of every Phase 4 titleComplete Phase 4 6-Pack - six of every Phase 4 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section

What can and can''t you see in the dark? Find out in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - In the Dark is a Phase 4 ''Blend-Plus'' book.It introduces CVCC, CCVC and some CCVCC words (as well as the high frequency word there), following Letters and Sounds Phase 4. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 4 Blend-Plus Pack - one of every Phase 4 Blend-Plus titlePhase 4 Blend-Plus 6-Pack - six of every Phase 4 Blend-Plus titleComplete Phase 4 Pack - one of every Phase 4 titleComplete Phase 4 6-Pack - six of every Phase 4 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

How can Prince Casper be sure that the girl he will marry is a true princess? Find out in this low-level phonics reader that is based on a traditional tale.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - The Princess and the Pea is a Phase 5 ''All-In'' book..It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words found in Letters and Sounds Phase 5. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 5 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 5 All-In titlePhase 5 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 5 All-In titleComplete Phase 5 Pack - one of every Phase 5 titleComplete Phase 5 6-Pack - six of every Phase 5 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Can the birds get a little frog to venture outside of his deep, dark well? Find out in this low-level phonics reader that retells this old Taiwanese story about being aware that there is more to the world than one''s own experiences.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - The Frog in the Well is a Phase 5 ''All-In'' book..It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words found in Letters and Sounds Phase 5. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 5 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 5 All-In titlePhase 5 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 5 All-In titleComplete Phase 5 Pack - one of every Phase 5 titleComplete Phase 5 6-Pack - six of every Phase 5 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

Learn all about some truly weird and wonderful creatures - including stingrays, thorny dragons and squids - in this low-level phonics reading book.Part of Reading Stars Phonics - our structured programme of 133 fully decodable phonics readers to support the teaching of phonics using the UK Government''s Letters and Sounds programme - Magical Creatures is a Phase 5 ''All-In'' book..It covers all the letters, sounds and high frequency words found in Letters and Sounds Phase 5. As well as being available to buy individually, this title appears in the following discounted Reading Stars Phonics (RSP) Packs:Phase 5 All-In Pack - one of every Phase 5 All-In titlePhase 5 All-In 6-Pack - six of every Phase 5 All-In titleComplete Phase 5 Pack - one of every Phase 5 titleComplete Phase 5 6-Pack - six of every Phase 5 titleComplete RSP Pack (Phases 2-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 2-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 2-5)Complete RSP Pack (Phases 1-5) - one of every RSP title (Phases 1-5)Complete RSP 6-Pack (Phases 1-5) - six of every RSP title (Phases 1-5) For more information on how our Reading Stars Phonics packs work, head here.For more information on the programme itself, head to our dedicated Reading Stars Phonics section.

''This car is green. It is not a blue car.'' A short text about blue and green things. Blue and Green This s a reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Pink Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 87-word non-fiction book is suitable for ages 4 - 5. Blue and Green Things features a short, highly structured, repetitive text with limited vocabulary. It features short, predictable texts with natural language. It has larger print, appropriate fonts and clear spacing.Blue and Green Things is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Look at the sky. What can you see in the sky? In the sky is a reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Pink Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 104-word non-fiction book is suitable for ages 4 - 5. In the Sky features a short, highly structured, repetitive text with limited vocabulary. It features short, predictable texts with natural language. It has larger print, appropriate fonts and clear spacing. In the Sky is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Yellow socks, white socks, green socks and stripey socks. Can you see the socks? Stripey Socks is a reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Pink Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 57-word recount text is suitable for ages 4 - 5. Stripey Socks features a short, highly structured, repetitive text with limited vocabulary. It features short, predictable texts with natural language. It has larger print, appropriate fonts and clear spacing.Stripey Socks is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

I am a lion. I am in the play.'' The Play is a reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Pink Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 95-word recount text is suitable for ages 4 - 5. The Play features a short, highly structured, repetitive text with limited vocabulary. It features short, predictable texts with natural language. It has larger print, appropriate fonts and clear spacing.The Play is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Parrots, penguins, blackbirds and robins. They are all kinds of birds. Birds is a reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Pink Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 55-word non-fiction book is suitable for ages 4 - 5. Birds features a short, highly structured, repetitive text with limited vocabulary. It features short, predictable texts with natural language. It has larger print, appropriate fonts and clear spacing.Birds is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Trees are plants, frogs are animals. What are cats, sunflowers and people? What do they need to live? Plants and Animals is reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Pink Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 85-word non-fiction book is suitable for ages 4 - 5. Plants nd Animals features a short, highly structured, repetitive text with limited vocabulary. It features short, predictable texts with natural language. It has larger print, appropriate fonts and clear spacing.Plants and Animals is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

What has two legs? What has eight legs? Legs is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 126-word non-fiction book is suitable for ages 5 - 6. Legs features a sort, highly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing.Legs is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Holly is coming to play, so the bedroom must be tidy. A first-person narrative. Tidying My Room is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 106-word recount text is suitable for ages 5 - 6. Tidying My Room features a short, higly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing.Tidying My Room is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Every day that Kim goes to school, she forgets something. When will she remember everything she needs? Ready for School is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this 107-word fiction story is suitable for ages 5 - 6. Ready for School features a short, higly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing.Ready for School is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

What to wear when you go to the park on a cold day. A first-person narrative, Keeping Warm is a book banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 102-word first-person narrative is suitable for ages 5 - 6. Keeping Warm features a hort, highly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing.Keeping Warm is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

Aran goes shopping with Dad. They have a lot of things to buy. Will they get everything? Shopping with Dad is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this 124-word book is suitable for ages 5 - 6. Shopping with Dad features a short, highly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing.Shopping with Dad is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).

What did I see at the pond? At the Pond is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 60-word first-person narrative is suitable for ages 5 - 6. At the Pond features a shot, highly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing.At the Pond is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book bands (Pink through to Lime).