Oxford Reading Tree: Level 12: Treetops Non-Fiction: The Flick of the Switch: How Electricity Changed Our Lives - Softcover

Oxlade, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199198675 ISBN 13: 9780199198672

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2005

Synopsis

This book is part of the TreeTops Non-Fiction series which are full of fascinating facts and have been produced with stunning artwork and photography in a lively and modern design sure to attract all young readers.
Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree level.

About this title

Book Description:

Exciting levelled TreeTops non-fiction readers for juniors

Synopsis:

"TreeTops Non-Fiction" is an exciting extension to the "Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops" range. "Do Monsters Exist?", from Goat Suckers to Death Worms, is a fascinating look at real and fictional monsters. "Breaking News: Shipwreck!" tells how people in newspapers, radio and television bring us the latest news. The real story of the Maria Asumpta, which shipwrecked in 1995. "What Can You See in This Cloud?" presents an exploration of the fun and fabulous shapes found in nature. "What's Strange About Saturday?" tells how the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings link with the days of the week. "Let's Look at Advertising" shows the power of advertising and the art of persuasion. "The Flick of the Switch" describes from the discovery of electricity and early experiments with frogs legs to the flick of the switch.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0199198675
• ISBN 13: 9780199198672
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24