{"product_id":"astrosaurs-series-steve-cole-10-books-collection-set-childrens-fiction-paperback","title":"Astrosaurs Series by Steve Cole 10 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRiddle of the Raptors\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hatching Horror\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Seas of Doom\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mind-Swap Menace\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Skies of Fear\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Space Ghosts\u003cbr\u003e\nDay of the Dino-Droids\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Terror-Bird Trap\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Planet of Peril\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Star Pirates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Red Fox\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlast off with Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the DSS Sauropod in this action-packed Astrosaurs Collection by Steve Cole, gathering the first ten galaxy-hopping adventures in one paperback set. Perfect for young readers who love dinosaurs, space, and silly alien mysteries, each short chapter book pairs punchy plots with laugh-out-loud humor and just enough peril to keep pages turning. From raptor kidnappings to mind-swapping villains and haunted mining planets, this set is an ideal introduction to chapter books for confident young readers, and a fantastic gift for space-obsessed kids building their own home library or classroom collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book Astrosaurs Collection follows the DSS Sauropod, a starship crewed entirely by dinosaurs, as Captain Teggs Stegosaur and his loyal crewmates patrol the galaxy keeping peace among the stars. Steve Cole builds a playful, fast-moving universe where prehistoric heroes pilot spaceships, dodge cosmic disasters, and outwit scheming villains across ten wildly imaginative planets and settings. Readers join the crew as they rescue kidnapped athletes before the Great Dinosaur Games, protect fragile dinosaur eggs from ruthless poachers, dive beneath alien seas to face a lurking sea monster, and even swap minds with unexpected consequences. Later adventures send Teggs and friends chasing rogue droids, escaping terror-birds, exploring perilous new worlds, and facing down space pirates hunting for treasure among the stars. Each short, self-contained story introduces new alien creatures, gadgets, and puzzles while keeping familiar faces at the heart of the action, so young readers quickly bond with the crew even as the settings change from book to book. Steve Cole's writing favors short chapters, quick pacing, and plenty of comic-book style humor, making these stories approachable for readers transitioning from early readers into longer chapter books. Themes of teamwork, courage, and curiosity run throughout, wrapped in a galaxy of dino-powered gadgets and quirky alien cultures. Black-and-white line illustrations accompany the text throughout the series, adding extra visual appeal for reluctant readers. Whether read in order or picked up individually, this collection offers a complete mini-universe of space-detective thrills that rewards curious young minds with humor, heart, and non-stop galactic adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 10-book Astrosaurs collection in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced chapters perfect for building independent reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends dinosaurs, space adventure, and comedy for broad kid appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-contained stories mean kids can start anywhere in the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or classroom and home libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for reluctant readers transitioning into longer chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiddle of the Raptors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Flesh-chomping raptors kidnap two star dino athletes right before the Great Dinosaur Games, sending Teggs and the crew racing to uncover a scheme bigger than a simple kidnapping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hatching Horror\u003c\/strong\u003e — A mission to protect precious dinosaur eggs on a remote planet turns tense when an egg-snatching threat closes in, forcing the crew to outsmart danger at every turn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Seas of Doom\u003c\/strong\u003e — A colossal sea monster looms as the Astrosaurs dive beneath the waves of Aqua Minor, charting treacherous waters to protect both their mission and a fragile underwater world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mind-Swap Menace\u003c\/strong\u003e — A diabolical plot swaps minds between crewmates, tossing Teggs and Iggy into unfamiliar bodies as they scramble to reunite the team and stop the scheme.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Skies of Fear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dino-birds mysteriously lose the power of flight, and Teggs must investigate a secret that threatens an entire winged ecosystem across the skies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Space Ghosts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Diplodocus miners on the planet Creepus report eerie hauntings, and Teggs must separate real danger from superstition to keep the crew safe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay of the Dino-Droids\u003c\/strong\u003e — A fleet of rogue robotic dinosaurs threatens the galaxy, sending the Sauropod crew on a race to shut down the droids before chaos spreads.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terror-Bird Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Giant terror-birds ambush the crew on a dangerous new world, testing their teamwork and quick thinking as they fight to escape the trap.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Planet of Peril\u003c\/strong\u003e — An unexplored planet hides dangers at every turn, challenging Teggs and his crew to navigate the unknown and outwit whatever waits below.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Star Pirates\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ruthless space pirates set their sights on the Sauropod, and Teggs must outmaneuver the raiders to protect his ship and crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteve Cole is a British author known for writing fast-paced, funny adventure fiction for young readers. He created the Astrosaurs series, blending dinosaurs, space travel, and comic mystery into an accessible chapter-book format loved by reluctant and confident readers alike. Cole has written dozens of children's books across multiple series, including Slime Squad and Z. Rex, alongside official Doctor Who tie-in novels for older readers. His storytelling style favors short chapters, vivid alien worlds, and plenty of humor, making his books popular choices for classrooms, libraries, and family bookshelves across the UK and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book Astrosaurs set makes a stellar gift for space-loving kids, perfect for birthdays, holiday stockings, or building a classroom library. Short, punchy chapters and laugh-out-loud dino humor make it ideal for summer reading or back-to-school confidence-building, giving young readers ten complete galactic adventures packed with rescues, mysteries, and mischief to enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173341798774,"sku":"MAN-9781782959137","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/astrosaurs-collection-steve-cole-paperback-12868470.jpg?v=1785846606","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/astrosaurs-series-steve-cole-10-books-collection-set-childrens-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}