This series of books is designed for children who are making good progress in their reading ability. It is expected that they can be read by the child, usually in the presence of an adult, because there may be some unfamiliar words. They offer much more interesting content than the books that the child is likely to bring home from school, and offer not only material for discussion with a parent or carer, but also serve as a springboard for craft and science activities. The content of these books will also be of interest to older children, and even adults learning English as a foreign language.