Reading Champion: Animals that Glow

Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fiction
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Reading Champion: Animals that Glow by Katie Woolley delves into the fascinating world of bioluminescent animals. This engaging children's book introduces young readers to creatures that produce their own light to survive, such as fireflies and deep-sea fish. Through vibrant images and accessible language, the book sparks curiosity about these glowing wonders of nature.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're curious about the intriguing world of creatures that light up in the dark. It offers a fascinating look at bioluminescent animals, combining fun facts with engaging illustrations, making it ideal for young readers who love learning about nature's wonders.

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Reading Champion: Animals that Glow

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

Animals that Glow is a non-fiction text reporting on animals that glow to attract prey, protect themselves or communicate. The simple sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations.

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Series: Reading Champion

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Animals that Glow by Katie Woolley is praised for its engaging content and vibrant illustrations, which capture young readers' interest and imagination. The informative text is accessible and effectively introduces children to the fascinating world of bioluminescence in animals. Designed for early readers, it combines education with entertainment, making it a popular choice among parents and educators.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445176369

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire McElfatrick

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children, EFL / TEFL / TESOL

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 67g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Katie Woolley (Author)

Katie Woolley is a creative and versatile editor and writer who has worked on children's books for all age levels, from board books, novelty books and picture books to non fiction, licensed publishing and educational books and apps. Katie has more than 10 years' publishing experience; she has written, commissioned, edited and project managed a variety of titles for some of the biggest children's publishers, such as Ladybird Books and Hachette Children's Books.

Claire McElfatrick (Illustrator)

Claire studied Surface Pattern and Textile Design at De Montfort University, Leicester. Following her graduation, she began her creative career as a greetings card designer for a leading UK publisher and went on to have a successful 12 years there. She now freelances from her home studio in rural Northamptonshire working on exciting projects worldwide illustrating children's books, puzzles, greetings cards, stationery and various other items. Her work is inspired by countryside surroundings, vintage design and latest trends. Working mainly in photoshop, Claire's style is a vibrant mix of textured, colourful pattern and hand-drawn, painted and digital art.

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