Peter D. Riley
Oxford Literacy Web
Paperback
(Oxford University Press May 31, 2001)
A fascinating set of information books on a popular and topical subject, 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 - discussion, persuasion, instructions,
report.
"Cars - For and Against" (discussion/persuasion from two different viewpoints) - Two people's different viewpoints on this controversial subject
"Transport Firsts" (report) Fascinating facts about 'firsts' in transport history.
"Making Moving Models" (instructions, report) - Instructions for making mechanisms used in transport (gears and pulleys), explanations about how they work, and information about the vehicles themselves (submarines, gliders, etc)
"Bridges and Tunnels" (report/explanation) - how they work as structures, and some famous examples
report.
"Cars - For and Against" (discussion/persuasion from two different viewpoints) - Two people's different viewpoints on this controversial subject
"Transport Firsts" (report) Fascinating facts about 'firsts' in transport history.
"Making Moving Models" (instructions, report) - Instructions for making mechanisms used in transport (gears and pulleys), explanations about how they work, and information about the vehicles themselves (submarines, gliders, etc)
"Bridges and Tunnels" (report/explanation) - how they work as structures, and some famous examples
- ISBN
- 0199173834 / 9780199173839
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 3.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.32 x 0.08 in.
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