Books with author David Orme

What is a vampire? Did Count Dracula really exist? Who was he? Then don't forget the vampire hunters - like Van Helsing. And what about other kinds of bloodsuckers: vampire bats, and the deadly assassin bugs. Never heard of them? Well find out here. Then read Blood in My Eyes: a warning about what happens when you go vampire hunting in Romania. This is one of a series on books on popular non-fiction topics. As with other books in the series, a full colour non-fiction section is followed by a fiction story based upon the topic. The story appears in two formats: one with simple texts for poor or reluctant readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated "speech bubble" version for those who are just starting to read.

UFO means 'Unidentified Flying Object'. What are UFOs? Are they real? What do UFOs look like? This book will tell you.Do aliens exist? What color are they? Have aliens visited the Earth? What has seen them? Have people really been taken away -- or abducted -- by aliens? Get the Facts.Got that? Then read a great story about aliens invading Earth: "The Valley of the Zombies".Finally, use the Word Check to make sure you know your flying saucer from your stealth bomber!

So you want to be a pop star. Where do you find a band? How do you get a gig? What's recording all about? And most important - do you look cool?It's all in here. Get the facts.Then read the story "The Stormers" and find out what happens when pride gets in the way of making great music. Is this band rubbish, or what?Finally, use the Word Check to make sure you sound like a real pro!

The Trailblazers series has been written for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5'8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading program. Each book cover a strong, popular topic, with a colorful, attractive layout. Each book has a non-fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats'one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. Carefully limited vocabulary and simple sentences to reinforce reading skills, make the books suitable for even the poorest readers.

Discover the Earth's make-up and learn about the forces that have shaped and moulded our planet. From raging volcanoes to climate change, the story of the Earth has never been so accessible. This title offers fascinating in-depth look at how the Earth works. It features brilliant photography. It is presented with expert series editor, Steve Parker. It includes 'Tell Me More!' feature.