Books with author Rob Alcraft

A history of Dubai, told through stunning aerial photos.• Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.• Text type—A non-chronological report.• Curriculum links—Geography: "Interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including. . . aerial photographs."• Check comprehension and embed learning with a reader response spread on pages 22–23.

Where can you find castles in Germany? Why do some houses have wide sloping roofs? How many different kinds of German sausage are there? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join in the celebrations. Find out what German children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kind of clothes. Learn some words in German!

What is Mexico's highest mountain? How do most people travel in Mexico? What sports are popular in Mexico? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join in the celebrations. Find out what Mexican children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kinds of clothes. Learn some words in Spanish!

Where is the Eiffel Tower? How fast can France trains go? What is a béret? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join in the celebrations. Find out what French children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kind of clothes. Learn some words in French!

Some animals are very good at keeping themselves hidden in fact, you wouldn't notice them if they were right in front of you! In this wordless book featuring amazing photographs, children can spot camouflaged animals and explore different habitats from around the world. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

Where can you find castles in Germany? Why do some houses have wide sloping roofs? How many different kinds of German sausage are there? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join in the celebrations. Find out what German children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kind of clothes. Learn some words in German!