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Perron Family Haunting: The Ghost Story That Inspired Horror Movies
The Perron family received this advice from the previous homeowner of their Rhode Island farmhouse: ""For the sake of your family, leave the lights on at night!"" A ghostly witch named Bathsheba led the haunting of the Perron family, physically and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Bloody Mary: Ghost Of A Queen
The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? Some say she is the spirit of Queen Mary I of England. Catholic Queen Mary I wanted to stamp out ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
How we affect Earth
Pollution and mining for resources have negatively impacted Earth. Non-renewable resources will one day run out. Then what? In this title readers will learn about alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal energy, and what they can...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardcover
Mount Everest
No place on Earth is higher than the summit of Mount Everest. Learn all about this amazing place from its geography to the brave adventurers who have scaled it.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Tech Behind Off-Road Vehicles
A dirt bike rider flies off a ramp and soars the length of a football field. He lands safely with a thud. In wild stunts like this, the technology of an off-road vehicle can mean the difference between life and death. Off-road vehicles need ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Collection: Tales From The Pitch | 12 Books
This half price Tales From The Pitch collection includes 12 of the most popular footballers in recent times, all quizzed for Accelerated Reader at a Middle Years interest level:
KANE MY 5.9
MAHREZ MY 5.8
FELIX MY 5.8
KANTE MY 6.4
KELLY...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Klopp (Tales From The Pitch)
Once described as a man with a first division head and fourth division feet, Jürgen Klopp’s route into football was far from easy. But his infectious charisma, combined with the relentless energy of his ‘Heavy Metal Football’, meant that his ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Salah
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's superstar forward, and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This exciting book follows his adventures across the world - from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome, the roar of Anfield stadium and -...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Points Value : 4
- Book Cover : Paperback
Son (Tales From The Pitch)
A year after signing for Tottenham Hotspur, football player Heung-min Son asked to leave. Now he’s a Spurs legend who’s showing no signs of slowing down. Widely considered to be one of the best wingers in the world, Son was selected as one of the...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Salah (Tales From The Pitch)
Quick, focused, and with astonishing speed, Mo Salah is one of the best players of his generation – and certainly the best Egyptian player of all time.
But his journey to the top wasn’t all plain sailing. An early move into the Premier ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Journeying To New Worlds
Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Guardiola (Tales From The Pitch)
When Josep 'Pep' Guardiola was a part of Barcelona's "Dream Team", he knew he wanted to swap the pitch for the touchline. But learning how to handle the pressure, the press and the outrageous talent a the top of football doesn't happen overnight. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unsolved Questions About Living Things
How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Tech Behind Self-Driving Cars
No longer a part of science fiction, self-driving cars are a reality. Is there an object blocking the way? Sensors will see it and apply the brakes. Drifting out of a lane? The car will steer you back in. Complex computer systems continually monitor ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Kante
N'Golo Kanté is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, but life hasn't always been easy for the Chelsea superstar. Growing up in the Paris suburbs, N'Golo had to work hard to overcome other people's doubts about his ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bigfoot, Nessie And Other Unexplained Creatures
Legendary creatures abound. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and the Chupacabra, sightings of mystifying beings have spanned the globe throughout the ages. Paranormal Handbooks presents the details in all their spellbinding mystery.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Haaland (Tales From The Pitch)
Strong, quick, and physically dominant – Erling Haaland is the striker who has it all.
From an early age, his impatience and his determination to succeed always singled him out as a player to watch.
This is the inspiring story of how a boy ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Southgate (Tales From The Pitch)
Once labelled as the boy from Crawley who would never make it, Gareth Southgate’s dream of a career in football was by no means inevitable.
But his tactical intelligence and quiet authority earned him the respect of fans and players alike, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Cry: The Science Of Tears
Do you get tearful watching a soppy film? Or hold back sniffles when your best friend suddenly ignores you? Maybe you sometimes just get a case of the blues you can't seem to shake. Have you wondered why? The answer is in the science behind ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
Explorers Of The Deepest Places On Earth
Did you know the deepest parts of the ocean are still largely unexplored? Courageous explorers risk their lives to go to these great ocean depths. Other explorers journey into deep volcanoes, caves and mines. Who are they and why are they seeking a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Sancho (Tales From The Pitch)
As a teenager, Jadon Sancho walked away from one of the biggest football clubs - and managers - on the planet. The world of football thought he was crazy. But with hard work, natural talent and total self belief, Jadon is now at the top of one of the...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Viking And Anglo-Saxon Struggle For England
The Viking and Anglo-Saxon Struggle for England is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when the Vikings arrived and attacked Lindisfarne in 793, through to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when the Normans were ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
How Rights Were Won
We all have rights. But the rights we have now were not always protected. For hundreds of years, brave men and women have fought and even died to win the rights that we now enjoy. These are their stories.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Mbappe (Tales From The Pitch)
As a teenager, Kylian Mbappé was one of the best footballers on the planet. Now - he just keeps on getting better. Kylian's skill, pace and sensational finishing have fired his clubs and his country to incredible victories, whilst he has established...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 3
- Book Cover : Paperback
Felix (Tales From The Pitch)
Félix plays for Spanish club Atlético Madrid. He is Portuguese and plays for the Portugal national team as a forward. He can also play as a winger or an attacking midfielder. Joao Felix is the second most expensive teenager of all time having ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback