Oxford Literacy Web - Softcover

Haselhurst, Maureen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199173877 ISBN 13: 9780199173877

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2001

Synopsis

A fascinating set of information books, suitable for guided, shared or independent reading, with good cross-curricular links. These books exemplify the different text types required by the National Literacy Strategy - Persuasion, Discussion, Reports, Instructions, reference, recount
(biography).

"Two African Countries" (report) - A comparison of Ghana and Botswana, two countries with contrasting landscapes, climates, cultures and histories
"Countries of the World" (alphabetic reference) - Interesting facts and figures on each country. Maps, photographs and facts about people of diverse lands.
"Red Adair" (recount/biography) - An exciting recount of this modern hero's lifelong fight against oil fires, and his poverty stricken background. Plus more technical information about firefighting.
"Living on the Edge" (report) - Shows how people cope with living in extreme environmental conditions. Contrasts frozen and hot deserts, mountain life and water environments.

About this title

About the Author

David Wray is Series Editor of the Oxford Literacy Web.

Review

`The Ancient Peoples foursome is aimed at Year 3 children, the titles slotting into the beautifully produced Literacy Web from Oxford. Plentiful full-colour illustrations provide photographic and artistic support to the simple text.' Literacy and Learning June/July 2001

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0199173877
• ISBN 13: 9780199173877
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 24