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Carmel Reilly
Arachne was a talented young spinner and weaver. She made the most wonderful fabrics and tapestries. But, she was proud and stubborn.
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PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression…
Someone came to speak to us at school today about tree planting. I want to help out in the nursery just out of town where they grow the trees.
Jack woke to the sound of banging. ‘What’s going on?’ he asked, sitting up and rubbing his eyes. BANG, BAND, BANG!
Fossil fuels provide more than 80 per cent of the energy used in the world today. However, there are two major problems with the use of fossil fuels…
When Dad got his new job, I was pretty nervous. We had to move right next door to a graveyard…
All cultures have their own creation stories. Creation stories explain how the world was made, how things in the world came to be, and why things happen the way they…
Over time, people have always faced huge challenges. But, the biggest challenge people have faced has always been disease.
‘I want you to help out on the school newspaper for next month,’ said Ms Cramble. ‘The newspaper!’ I groaned. What use would I be on the newspaper?
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Photography is a way of making pictures by using light. The idea of taking photographs has been around for hundreds of years. However, it wasn’t until 1826 that an inventor…
Nina has a new puppy called Pickles. When Nina’s friend Eddie, comes over to meet him, Pickles behaves very badly. Nina and Eddie decide that Pickles needs to go to…
Nina takes Pickles to puppy school, and he behaves very well. But when they go home and Eddie comes over to play, Pickles forgets everything he has been taught.
Nina enters her dog, Pickles, in the dog show at the park. She and Pickles practise all week. The morning of the show arrives. Pickles does his best, but he…
It is Mums birthday soon. Kayla and Joe want to buy her a present but they have no money. But Kayla has an idea to make some money that could…
Our family loves camping. And we love our camping ground by the beach. There are so many things to do at our beach camping ground!
A sleepover camp at school! What fun! But Mitch is not very happy about staying the night at school.Then he meets a new friend …
It’s been so hot and dry that the creek on Josh’s farm has almost dried up. Josh shows his friend Harry how he’s been saving the native fish, by moving…
When Nina's best friend, Salim, discovers that his bike has been stolen, they decide to solve the mystery together. But then more objects go missing at school, and news spreads…
Thousands of cargo ships sail around the world every day, loading and unloading in busy ports, to transport the things we need. It can be dangerous and difficult work, and…
Deserts are the driest places on Earth. They receive very little rainfall and are usually extremely hot during the day and cold at night. Deserts are home to plants, animals…
Okadi has been sleeping for ten years. Forced to abandon the dying planet of Faya, Okadi and her people have flown across the universe to reach K22 ' the new…
Deadly diseases have affected humans throughout history, from smallpox and malaria to the recent pandemic of Covid-19. Though these diseases are dangerous, people have been able to fight them with…
Frank and his dad are going to see Franks painting at the childrens art show. On the train, they meet a little boy and his family. Then, the little boy…
Kayla, Joe, Mum and Dad are going on a camping holiday. But first, they have to take Mip the cat to the pet hotel. Then, Grandma calls to say she…
Ms Higgs is a new teacher, and today is her first day at school! She wants to be a good teacher, but what if something goes wrong?
Water sports are played at swimming pools, rivers, lakes or in the sea. People like swimming, surfing, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing and water polo. Children can play or watch these sports.
The PM Story Books from Purple level feature a range of different activities and sports that attract children at this age. Ben is new at Josh’s school. Both boys love…
The PM Story Books from Purple level feature a range of different activities and sports that attract children at this age. Uluru is an enormous rock in the middle of…
The PM Story Books from Purple level feature a range of different activities and sports that attract children at this age. Blue Lake is a beautiful place, near the middle…
It’s the annual Dog Day Walk at the park, and Mum, Dad, Joe and Kayla are excited to take part with their new dog, Rusty. But Rusty wants to do…
Alex thinks that her family is totally normal ‘ other than the hi-tech gadgets they sell in their shop, like X-ray binoculars and self-drying jackets. But when her dad goes…
Sam is the star player of the school basketball team, and the finals are fast approaching. But when he is chosen for a role in the school play, he’s under…
Mara really wants a computer game but it is really expensive and she doesn’t have enough pocket money to buy it yet. Her mum tells her that she can do…
It was late afternoon and Gemma sat outside watching her cat, Max. Suddenly, he leapt into the air and pounced on a small bird that had just landed nearby. Oh…
Ben looked down the street. He saw a boy running away with a woman’s bag. ‘I will get your bag back,’ Ben said to the woman.
The zoo is fun when you are little. But Anna is not little any more…
Jess looked around. It was a black night… What was that noise?
Celebrating New Year is an old festival. People celebrate it in lots of ways.
Harry did not want to help Mrs Black, but he did not want to say no. So, he stopped and turned around…
Ruby and Raf walked into the school dance. There were lots of kids inside. But no one was dancing.
What makes you who you are? Is it your family, your culture or your group of friends? Is it a mix of all these things?
Anna jumped on her new skateboard and raced down the hill. Tom wanted a ride on it, but Anna said ‘no’. Tom didn’t care what Anna said, and raced off…
Eddie was walking home from school. As he came around a corner, he saw that the jewellery shop had been robbed. All the jewellery had been taken…
Is making a cake like making a work of art? Or is making a cake science?
Mick could see his family and friends in front of him. Everyone was quiet. They were waiting for him to start.
Buzz looked out the window. The sky was still dark, but he could see something outside. ‘Oh my!’ he shouted, ‘where are we?
When animals are sick or hurt, they go to the animal hospital. The vet always has a lot to do. Medicine is given, and some animals even have operations. A…
Do you like making friends and keeping fit? Then joining a sports team could be for you. You will learn different skills, and have fun as well!
