Product DescriptionOxford Reds is our first major superseries for newly confident readers. Each book is on a real-life subject with a simple lively text and richly coloured, realistic illustrations. These books will appeal particularly to the beginner reader who prefers factual information to a story.Ships can catch fire. Ships can capsize. The Mary Rose went into battle overloaded with cannon and soldiers, and went down within sight of land. The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. But in fact, most shipwrecks happen when two shops collide.About the AuthorJan Mark is an experienced writer for children having had over 45 books published. She has won the Penguin/Guardian award and the Library Association Carnegie Medal amongst others, as well as being shortlisted for the Whitbread and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Jan lives inOxford.