In this information book, children learn how Helen Sharman became the first Briton to go into space when she was just 27 years old, after winning a contest! Helen's trip lasted only a week, but made her famous. Helen Sharman is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.
Reading age: 5-6 years
This is Book 387 in the Rising Stars Reading Planet Series. See all Rising Stars Reading Planet books here.
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Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University before working in the wonderful world of children's publishing. She has written dozens of books for children and teenagers, and is a trained literacy tutor. Isabel lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband and three rambunctious sons.
More about Isabel ThomasAlex Patrick was born in the Kentish town of Dartford in the South-East of England. His lifelong love for cartoons, picture books and comics has shaped him into the passionate children's illustrator he is today. Alex loves bringing an element of fun and humour to each of his illustrations and is often found laughing to himself as he draws.
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