Publisher Description

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. All you ever wanted to know about castles is in this fact-packed information book, from how they were built, to what each part was used for, and where you can see castles today.

Author Biography

Maggie Freeman has published two children's novels and five factual primary literacy books. She has taught in community education for about fifteen years, writes poetry and started what became the Essex Poetry Festival.

Review

How were castles built? What were they for? Who lived in them? Find out in this explanation text.

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A non-fiction book packed full of information about castles.

Long Description

The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type - A report and explanation text. There is an index on page 21 and a labelled 3-D diagram of a castle on pages 22 and 23 providing an opportunity to recap the information. Curriculum links - Art and Design: Can buildings speak?; History: Famous events (Norman Invasion). This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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How were castles built? What were they for? Who lived in them? Find out in this explanation text.

Promotional "Headline"

A non-fiction book packed full of information about castles.

Feature

A non-fiction book packed full of information about castles. * Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

Description for Sales People

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. A non-fiction book packed full of information about castles. The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today. There is an index on page 21 and a labelled 3-D diagram of a castle on pages 22 and 23. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. * Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

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