The Olympic Games

by John Foster

Published 1 September 2009

What's it like to compete in the world's largest sporting event? Find out all about the Olympic Games, when they began and how they have changed over time. Read about the different events and some of the amazing stories of how athletes have won their medals in this fascinating information book.

  • Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
  • Text type: An infomation book.
  • A useful chart on pages 46-47 compares Olympic events from the ancient games, the first modern games and the most recent games to help children discuss what they've read and think about the way the sporting event has changed and developed over time.
  • Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills.
  • Curriculum links: Geography: Connecting ourselves to the world; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world.
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Marathon

by John Foster

Published 4 January 2006

People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report.

People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report.

Pages 14-15 feature a glossary, index, and a whole host of marathon facts.

Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.

Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.