Living Dinosaurs: This fascinating non-chronological report reveals to the reader the success story of crocodiles and lizards. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Scott, Jonathan; Scott, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007186738 ISBN 13: 9780007186730

Publisher: Collins, 2007

Synopsis

Ever wondered why the dinosaurs didn’t survive? In this fascinating non-chronological report the success story of crocodiles and lizards (focusing on monitor lizards), and some of the reasons why they have survived since the time of the dinosaurs is explored.

· Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.

· Text type – A non-chronological report.

· The book includes a contents page on page 1, plus a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21.

· A fact chart on pages 22 and 23 summarises the distinguishing aspects of each of crocodiles and monitor lizards.

· Curriculum links – Science: Humans and other animals.

· This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

This fascinating non-chronological report reveals to the reader the success story of crocodiles and lizards.

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. Big Cat Diary authors Jonathan and Angela Scott, are back with another lavish insight into nature, this time presenting lizards, crocodiles and komodo dragons, with lavish photographs and fascinating facts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007186738
• ISBN 13: 9780007186730
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Scott Jonathan, Scott Angela