Description
How does a yo-yo climb back up its string? Why does a boomerang come back to you? And how does a kaleidoscope work? These and other mind-bending questions are answered in this explanation text about how toys work.
- Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.
- Text type - An explanation text.
- A table on pages 20 and 21 summarises what makes each toy featured in the book work, for example, magnets, friction or gravity. The book includes a glossary and an index on pages 22 and 23. Both provide lots of opportunities to check comprehension and stimulate work outside the reading session.
- Curriculum links - Art and design: Investigate materials; Science: Forces and movement.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Mind-bending questions are answered in this informative book.
About the Author
Adrian Bradbury was born in Manchester and worked as a PE teacher before moving overseas to teach English in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. After returning to England he worked as Deputy Head in three schools and now divides his time between teaching and writing. As well as writing educational materials for HarperCollins and other publishers, he also writes humorous football books for children. His hobbies include playing the piano and all sports.
Book Information
ISBN 9780007186273
Author Gill Matthews
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 70g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 170mm * 2mm
