by PaulMcEvoy (Author), KatyPike (Author)
A full-colour exploration of birds. Incorporating photographs and diagrams, it seeks to convey essential information on the topic, in line with the National Curriculum, and should be suitable for school libraries and topic work for children between the ages of six and eight, school years 2-3. It is part of a series of four titles on themes related to animals. Each title incorporates features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in Literacy lessons, such as contents lists, diagrams, flow charts, captions, report writing, glossaries and indexes.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 31 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 0713665920
ISBN 13: 9780713665925
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Clearly and simply laid out, incorporating stunning photography and high-quality diagrams with well-written, accurate and easy-to-read text. Each book conveys essential information on a science topic from the National Curriculum. Each book incorporates features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in Literacy lessons, e.g. contents lists, diagrams, flow charts, captions, report writing, glossaries, indexes, etc. Won the Australian Excellence in Education award for Best Primary Series and also won the overall award, beating over 100 products in 27 categories (primary, secondary and tertiary). Also available in paperback binding with a photocopiable teaching guide to using the texts to teach non-fiction reading and writing skills.