Oceans Alive: Find out what lies under the ocean in this stunning photographic book. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Belcher, Angie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007230923 ISBN 13: 9780007230921

Publisher: Collins, 2007

Synopsis

This stunning non-fiction book presents the underwater world and why we must protect this special place. There are simple descriptions of food chains, bizarre ways in which deep creatures support each other and ecosystems. Threats to marine life as well as conservation efforts are described in detail.

· Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.

· Text type – An information book.

· There is a useful glossary and index on page 44 and a sample poster on page 47, designed to persuade us to 'Save our Oceans'.

· Curriculum links – PSHE and citizenship:Preparing to play an active role as citizens; to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events.

· This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

Find out what lies under the ocean in this stunning photographic book.

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. What is going on under the ocean? A whole other world is living there -- but it is becoming a world in danger. Find out about the ocean world and what threatens it in this non-fiction book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007230923
• ISBN 13: 9780007230921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Belcher Angie