Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. A Matter of Life and Death investigates famous explorers and sailors who became stranded or lost and had to fight for their survival in extreme conditions. Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.