Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.

What is it like to live in the hottest and coldest places on Earth? Discover how different communities survive in some of the world’s most extreme climates.

White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.

Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Danny was first fascinated by how humans have adapted to life in extremes after visiting the stunning island of Iceland. The people there had learnt how to co-exist and respect the environment. It was easy to see why it was one of the happiest places in the world to live.

Danny wrote this book to explore how humans have adapted, and thrived, to live in extremes. There are so many places to discover on this amazing planet. So, get out there and get exploring!