Explosions & fake blood! Aliens from outer space & life-sized dinosaurs! Characters that disappear by magic & entirely fictional worlds! Special effects have been an important part of the film industry since it began. Today, the technologies used to create these visual illusions are very advanced. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the techniques used to make special effects, & the people who use their creativity & expertise to bring movies to life. Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Guided Reading Non-fiction books are fascinating texts that increase in word count & pages in line with progression of children’s reading age, for appropriate literacy skills development. The books represent all the standard text types & contain literal, inferential & applied knowledge questions to test comprehension & promote discussion. pm 19-offer ...

Cassie’s Uncle Bill takes her flying to a Pacific isl&, but the small plane’s engines fail over the ocean, & they have to land on the water. After putting on their life jackets & ditching the plane, Cassie & Uncle Bill wait in the water for hours until they are rescued. While they are waiting, they have a close & fascinating encounter with a whale. Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Plus Chapter Books  (levels 25–30) provide a selection of stories chosen for their broad range of content, characters, topics & points of view. The high-interest topics include adventure, emergencies, natural disasters, risk-taking, historical events & investigation. pm 19-offer ...

Cassie’s Uncle Bill takes her flying to a Pacific isl&, but the small plane’s engines fail over the ocean, & they have to land on the water. After putting on their life jackets & ditching the plane, Cassie & Uncle Bill wait in the water for hours until they are rescued. While they are waiting, they have a close & fascinating encounter with a whale. Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Plus Chapter Books  (levels 25–30) provide a selection of stories chosen for their broad range of content, characters, topics & points of view. The high-interest topics include adventure, emergencies, natural disasters, risk-taking, historical events & investigation. pm 19-offer ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

Sport can play a big part in our lives, but how & where did sport begin? From simple prehistoric games using survival skills to ancient Greek & Roman tests of strength & speed, all kinds of sports have been invented over time. Since the first Olympic Games of the modern era in 1896, modern technology & big business have changed sport forever, but some ancient traditions from sport’s beginnings are still present today. Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Non-fiction books are carefully researched, presenting factual information accompanied by superb photography & realistic illustrations to engage young readers. pm 19-offer ...

Everyone can play sport, but only some of us grow up to be champions. Champions need special talents to reach the top in their chosen sports, but they also have to be prepared to work hard & train long hours in order to achieve their goals. True champions have another very special – they play fair. The most famous & well-respected sporting heroes are great athletes & good sports, too. Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Non-fiction books are carefully researched, presenting factual information accompanied by superb photography & realistic illustrations to engage young readers. pm 19-offer ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

From the invention of the first cars & bicycles, to the rise of newer sports such as Formula One racing, BMX racing & wheelchair basketball, it’s impossible to imagine the world of sports without wheels! Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Non-fiction books are carefully researched, presenting factual information accompanied by superb photography & realistic illustrations to engage young readers. pm 19-offer ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

Modern technology helps athletes go faster, higher & further than ever before. New materials & designs mean better equipment, clothing & gear. Better playing surfaces help prevent injuries & electronic timing systems measure results more accurately. Sports Technology leads to better sporting – & modern stadiums & communications technology make it easier to watch sports, too. Ruby level titles give readers the variety they need to become confident & successful readers, using a range of characters, topics & text styles keep children engaged & encourage discussion. PM Non-fiction books are carefully researched, presenting factual information accompanied by superb photography & realistic illustrations to engage young readers. pm 19-offer ...