Issue 4: Sept 2011: Big Business & Reluctant Readers

Our focus points for this issue are the ever-rising global issues, ethical debates and international brands that envelope and impact our lives on a daily basis. Our world is under constant duress, feeling the weight of increasing pressures from our constantly evolving lifestyles and advancing technologies. Take a look at the Big Business and Ethical Debates series to learn the facts behind our current worldly issues and see what's really happening.

This issue also includes a special feature on our Edge titles for reluctant readers, and our always popular Fast Fiction titles that may have slipped under your radar!

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Sample spread from the series
Content page or list of each book in the series
Other titles in the series not mentioned in the newsletter

Big Business

Publisher: Wayland. Edition: HB. Aus Price: $32.99. Age: 10+

This high interest series focuses on the fascinating stories behind the most iconic businesses today. Key themes of enterprise and initiative are covered with real-life stories showing entrepreneurship and enterprise. Brains behind the brand features look at key jobs and give the reader a real insight into the world of business. Cross-curricular appeal for biography work and literacy.

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Ethical Debates

Publisher: Wayland. Edition: HB. Aus Price: $35.99. Age: 12+

Explores contemporary issues of an ethical nature and encourages lively debate. This series shows balanced arguments for and against issues affecting our modern world. The books study each argument in detail and explore the history of each topic. The use of case studies throughout bring the issues to light. Read More...

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These titles are published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.

I hero

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $14.99. Age: 7+

A smash-hit interactive adventure series where YOU are the hero and can decide your own destiny as the story progresses. Written by the award-winning 2Steves! Fast-paced stories, in short paragraphs, perfect for high/low readers. Read More...

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Action Force

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $19.99. Age: 10+

Ride along with some of the world's toughest, highly trained units on the frontline, whether in the battlefield or on the street. Action Force brings together the people, weapons, vehicles, the stats and the facts in one all-action series. Includes all-action explosive photography. Read More...

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Go Turbo

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $22.99. Age: 10+

Power-packed series that features non-fiction and fiction to encourage older, disengaged readers back to books. Information is presented in bite-size pieces to appeal to a wide range of reading abilities. Read More...

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Classics Retold

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $12.99. Age: 10+

A series of adaptations of well-known stories, designed to introduce young readers to the classics. Divided into short chapters and illustrated with modern black and white artwork, each title will offer the reader an accessible and exciting read. Read More...

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Monster Tracker

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $29.99. Age: 10+

Sure to be a monster-hit with kids who have been bitten by the 'creatures of the dark' bug, this series takes a fresh look at legends, tales and sightings of monsters, aliens and weird creatures from around the world. The case studies, with cross-overs into history, geography and culture, are sure to be a scream for both children and teachers. Read More...

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Crime Team

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $14.99. Age: 10+

You are the leader of CRIME TEAM - a top crime-busting unit. You are called in to solve only the toughest mysteries with the help of your expert team. Each book includes visuals puzzles, and images contain clues. Read More...

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My Zone

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $19.99. Age: 10+

A sharp, edgy look at the hot topics interesting young girls today, presented in a dynamic way to make them accessible to readers of all abilities. MY ZONE is the hottest place to come for news, gossip, facts and stories from scenes that matter to you. Top picks from inside Boyfriends and Stuff: Super star boyfriends, Keeping a boyfriend, Body chemistry, First date guide, What is love , Boyfriend bust ups, Perfect kiss guide. Read More...

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Battle Books

Publisher: Watts. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $14.99. Age: 10+

Take up your weapons and prepare to fight your own battle in these all-action, interactive adventures, in which you take part in epic battles from throughout history. Interactive adventures which engage the reader and hook them into the books. Read More...

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Claude on Holiday by Alex T Smith

Publisher: Hodder Children's. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $14.99.

Claude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life! When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides what adventure he wants to have that day. Today he and Sir Bobblysock go on holiday for the very first time. The build sandcastles, eat ice cream and sunbathe. It is all very normal until... Claude meets pirates and discovers treasure! Read More...

Claude in the City by Alex T Smith

Publisher: Hodder Children's. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $14.99.

When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides what adventure he wants to have that day. Today he and Sir Bobblysock go to the city for the very first time. The have tea in a cafe, go shopping and visit a museum. It is all very normal until... Claude accidentally foils a robbery and becomes the local hero! Read More...

A Bed of Your Own by Mij Kelly and illustrated by Mary McQuillan

Publisher: Hodder Children's. Edition: HB. Aus Price: $28.99.

This is the story of Suzy Sue, ready for bed, just like you! But then she finds a cow, a horse, a sheep and a goat all fighting for space in her bed! Will she ever get to sleep? Read More...

Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray

Publisher: Orchard Books. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $16.99.

This traditional verse is retold with wit, filled with charm and illustrated with tremendous style by an exciting debut artist. Follow the funny exploits of the utterly lovable pup as he does his best to get his paws on the pie! Apple Pie ABC is bound to be loved by young children and adults alike who will undoubtedly savour the story again and again. Read More...

Captain Kangaroo by Mandy Foot

Publisher: Lothian Children's Books. Edition: PB. Aus Price: $14.99.

From the arrival of the ground staff and the pilot, through to the passengers checking-in, boarding and the flight itself, this rhyming text explores the excitement of air travel for young children. Read More...