People of Different Lands Topic Pack
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9780199173907
Paperback|9780199173907
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Overview
A fascinating set of information books, suitable for guided, shared or independent reading, with good cross-curricular links. These books exemplify the different text types required by the National Literacy Strategy - Persuasion, Discussion, Reports, Instructions, reference, recount (biography). "Two African Countries" (report) - A comparison of Ghana and Botswana, two countries with contrasting landscapes, climates, cultures and histories "Countries of the World" (alphabetic reference) - Interesting facts and figures on each country. Maps, photographs and facts about people of diverse lands. "Red Adair" (recount/biography) - An exciting recount of this modern hero's lifelong fight against oil fires, and his poverty stricken background. Plus more technical information about firefighting. "Living on the Edge" (report) - Shows how people cope with living in extreme environmental conditions. Contrasts frozen and hot deserts, mountain life and water environments.
| ISBN-13 | 9780199173907 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0199173907 |
| Weight | 0.78 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.32 x 0.39 x 9.49 In |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Published On | 2001-06-28 |
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