Antarctica: Land of the Penguins: A non-chronological report about the coldest environment on Earth. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Scott, Jonathan; Scott, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007186401 ISBN 13: 9780007186402

Publisher: Collins, 2005

Synopsis

The survival of the white continent’s most famous inhabitants is the subject of this beautiful book. The beauty of Antarctic and the enchanting secrets of its penguin population is brought to life with a delightful series of photographs by the Big Cat Diaries team of Jonathan and Angela Scott.

· White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.

· Text type – A non-chronological report.

· A poster on pages 30 and 31 advertises the highlights and attractions of the magical land of Antarctica, providing opportunities for speaking, listening and writing activities.

· Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? Passport to the World.

· This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Review:

‘Combining accessible text with gorgeous photos and a few line drawings, Antarctica is the work of two writers who clearly have a love for and fascination with the continent.’
Real Travel magazine

‘...seductive photographs with text that argues convincingly the importance of the earth's scarce, unspoiled places.’
The Scotsman

‘An impressive book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the southern polar region.’
The Sunday Business Post

Jonathan and Angela Scott are ‘two shining stars in the wildlife galaxy’
Amateur Photographer magazine

Book Description:

A non-chronological report about the coldest environment on Earth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007186401
• ISBN 13: 9780007186402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32