Fabulous Creatures – Are they Real?: An information book that describes some fantastic legendary monsters. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Anderson, Scoular

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007186398 ISBN 13: 9780007186396

Publisher: Collins, 2005

Synopsis

This witty information book describes real and imaginary creatures, and answers the question – are they real? Some of the creatures are from myths and legends, while others are genuine. Included are the Loch Ness Monster, about which there is disagreement, the vampire bat, and the yeti.

· Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.

· Text type – An information book.

· A table on pages 30 and 31 summarises the information about each of the creatures in the book providing an ideal opportunity for children to recap.

· Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? History: Ancient Eygpt.

· This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

An information book that describes some fantastic legendary monsters.

Synopsis:

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. Giant squid, the minotaur and the Yeti are found in this humorous and witty non-fiction report from author/illustrator, Scoular Anderson. This one looks at legendary monsters and beasts, and asks whether they really existed, and if not, explains the roots of the legend.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007186398
• ISBN 13: 9780007186396
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Anderson Scoular