Books in Geography Starts series

Where do rivers begin? What are river bends called? Which is the longest river? ‘Rivers’ explains what rivers 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.

This text is designed to provide a study of the subject of forests for nine-year-olds with special educational needs. It is part of the "Take-Off" series which is aimed at children 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.

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.

What is lava? Where are volcanoes found? What does a vulcanologist do? ‘Volcanoes’ explains what volcanoes are, how they are formed, and describes how they grow and change. 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.