Franklin Watts imprint: 115 books

Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which...

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, when they discover a house made of gingerbread! but when they start eating, a wicked old witch opens the door...

Neil Armstrong was involved in one of the most memorable events of the twentieth century - the moon landing! Find out more about how he got to become one of the first to set foot on the moon. Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such...

Little Red Riding hood is off to Granny's house with a basket of food, but the wolf gets to Granny's house first. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she soon realises her Granny doesn't look quite right...

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Fox is trapped in a well and he tricks Goat into joining him. But can he trick Goat again to get out?

The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including...

Christopher Columbus sailed the seas in search of the perfect trade route - find out how his life and explorations helped to change the world! Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such as Christopher Columbus to more modern figures like...

Time to take a sideways look at the bizarre and outrageous from throughout history - and it's all TRUE! Which new material got the Victorians building mad? Who was the bad guy that committed terrible crimes in London? Which dangerous job was banned for boys under 10? Find out the answers...

The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including...

The Three Little Pigs all set off to build a new home, but will their new houses keep them safe from the Big, Bad Wolf?

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Hare thinks he is much quicker than Tortoise and never stops teasing her. But what will happen when they have a race?

Pieter Bruegel, the greatest Flemmish painter of the 16th Century, developed a unique style of painting and created many masterpieces, often painting scenes of daily life. Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such as Christopher Columbus...

Tim Berners Lee started off his career building computers out of old televisions. He is now one of the most prolific internet experts in the world and was responsible for founding the World Wide Web! Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers...

Mother Duck is impatient for her eggs to hatch. When they do she's very excited! But one of the ducklings looks very different ... Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.