Books with author Miranda Ashwell

How far is the Earth from the Sun? How are shadows made? The "What is Weather?" series introduces nine-year-old reluctant readers to key weather conditions. It presents essential information through appealing and easy-to-understand examples. This volume focuses on the topic of snow. The "What is Weather?" titles are part of the "Take-Off" series, which is designed to be used with children at the age of nine who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The titles chosen have been based on best-selling titles within existing Heinemann Library series and meet all Key Stage 2 requirements for their subject. The National Literacy Strategy emphasizes that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible eventually to work at the appropriate level for their age.

Why do pine trees have special leaves? How long do trees take to grow? Where do the biggest trees grow? ‘Forests’ explains what forests are and describes how they can change the way people live. Each book in the ‘Geography Starts’ series looks at a special geographical feature and describes: how it is made and what it is like, how it is changed by the weather and people, how maps use colors and symbols to show it.

An introduction to sunshine, with one concept and one large photograph to each spread. Sunshine is explained in terms of what it is, how and when it occurs, and its effect on people, plants, animals, buildings and landscapes is discussed. The final spread considers the weather condition on a global scale, with a factfile giving further information about weather extremes, past and present.

How are mountains made? Why does a volcano erupt? Which is the highest mountain in the world? ‘Mountains’ explains what mountains are and describes how they can change the way people live. Each book in the ‘Geography Starts’ series looks at a special geographical feature and describes: how it is made and what it is like, how it is changed by the weather and people, how maps use colors and symbols to show it.