True Life Survival: An account of three true life stories of survival. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Vale, Janice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007230788 ISBN 13: 9780007230785

Publisher: Collins, 2007

Synopsis

An account of three true life stories of survival, where people have to act quickly against unexpected disasters. Maps and pictures engage us in the drama of a sailor lost at sea, a man ejecting from his plane and a school girl facing a tsunami. Survival tips are given in the unlikely event of the similar situations happening to us.

· Copper/ Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

· Text type – Non fiction recount.

· A card index chart on pages 30-31 summarises facts and could act as a model for finding out more true life survival stories.

· Curriculum Links – Citizenship: Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle, to recognising the different risks in different situations and then deciding how to behave responsibly.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

An account of three true life stories of survival.

Synopsis:

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--9 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. How do people survive catastrophes liking being lost at sea? What do you do when the odds are stacked aganist you? Find out in these exciting recounts of real-life adventures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007230788
• ISBN 13: 9780007230785
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Wademan Spike