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Pirates
[Kingfisher Readers Level 4]
A new range of graded readers from the non-fiction experts! For the first time, Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read. This new graded reading scheme will grip children’s interest. Developed with literacy experts, the four-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 3 – READING ALONE Extent: 32pp, words per page: up to 100 Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. • Natural language which is clear and precise • High-quality, arresting photos – with lots to talk about • Artwork in an attractive variety of styles • Clear design which helps the narrative flow, making obvious links between the text and images • Features to engage readers such as fact boxes, diagrams and graphics, captions, glossary • Prompts to encourage readers to think and talk about the topic • Careful progression over four levels in both language and design features • Helpful advice for parents about sharing books with their children • Online resources for teachers to encourage use in schools
A new range of graded readers from the non-fiction experts! For the first time, Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read. This new graded reading scheme will grip children’s interest. Developed with literacy experts, the four-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 3 – READING ALONE Extent: 32pp, words per page: up to 100 Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. • Natural language which is clear and precise • High-quality, arresting photos – with lots to talk about • Artwork in an attractive variety of styles • Clear design which helps the narrative flow, making obvious links between the text and images • Features to engage readers such as fact boxes, diagrams and graphics, captions, glossary • Prompts to encourage readers to think and talk about the topic • Careful progression over four levels in both language and design features • Helpful advice for parents about sharing books with their children • Online resources for teachers to encourage use in schools
- GenresPirates
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2000
About the author
Philip Steele
601 books14 followersPhilip Steele was born in Dorking, Surrey, England. He attended University College, Durham, where he studied modern languages. In the 1970s he worked as an editor for various publishers, including Hodder and Hamlyn. In 1980 he moved to the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales, where he now lives. He has written on a wide range of topics, especially in the fields of history, junior biography, peoples, and cultures.
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May 8, 2022
Esaustivo, forse un po' troppo per essere propinato a bambini o ragazzi. Bellissime illustrazioni. A fine libro, è presente un dizionario dei termini usati e una stringata bibliografia per chi voglia approfondire.
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