Collins Big Cat
8 total works
Ever wondered why the dinosaurs didn’t survive? In this fascinating non-chronological report the success story of crocodiles and lizards (focusing on monitor lizards), and some of the reasons why they have survived since the time of the dinosaurs is explored.
- Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.
- Text type – A non-chronological report.
- The book includes a contents page on page 1, plus a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21.
- A fact chart on pages 22 and 23 summarises the distinguishing aspects of each of crocodiles and monitor lizards.
- Curriculum links – Science: Humans and other animals.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
The survival of the white continent’s most famous inhabitants is the subject of this beautiful book. The beauty of Antarctic and the enchanting secrets of its penguin population is brought to life with a delightful series of photographs by the Big Cat Diaries team of Jonathan and Angela Scott.
- White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.
- Text type – A non-chronological report.
- A poster on pages 30 and 31 advertises the highlights and attractions of the magical land of Antarctica, providing opportunities for speaking, listening and writing activities.
- Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? Passport to the World.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
This report with its dramatic photography helps us understand what brown bears look like and the savage, unspoilt, grandeur of their habitat. It persuades us that these animals are to be respected and saved from encroachment on their habitat.
- Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
- Text type – A non chronological report.
- There is a useful glossary on page 44 and a summary of the bear's year on page 46 to encourage speaking and listening.
- Curriculum links – Geography: Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development; ICT: Working with others to explore a variety of information sources and ICT tools.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
The Maasai have a reputation for courage, independence and a way of life that fits with the grasslands of the East African plains. Find out all about the people, their history and how they live, in this stunning non-fiction book by top BBC wildlife filmmakers and photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott.
- Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.
- Text type – A non-chronological report.
- There is a useful glossary and index on pages 44 and 45 and a diary of the day in the life of a Maasai child on pages 46 and 47.
- Curriculum links – Geography: knowledge and understanding of places; Citizenship: developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
BBC’s Big Cat Diary presenter and photographer Jonathan Scott has written and photographed this beautiful and informative book all about Africa’s big cats and their babies.
The stunning photographs show baby lions, leopards and cheetahs in their natural habitat, giving lots of discussion points.
- Green level/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned, natural language and varied characters.
- Text type – Non-chronological report.
- There is a fact file on pages 22 and 23 for children to discuss.
- Jonathan and Angela Scott are well-known for their wildlife books and television programmes about big cats and other wildlife.
- Curriculum links- Geography: Passport to the world.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
What's it really like to go on safari? What do you take? What will you find? Go on a journey with Jonathan and Angela Scott to the famous game parks of Kenya, and discover the excitement, the wonder and the dangers of travelling into the wild.
- Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.
- Text type: A non-chronological report.
- The diary entry of a day on safari on pages 46-47 provides a fascinating example for children of being on safari.
- 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: Passport to the world; Art and Design: Journeys; Citizenship: Animals and us.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and Angela Scott, answers all these questions and more, telling us all about Gini's life.
- Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.
- Text type: A non-fiction recount.
- A spider diagram on pages 22 and 23 shows all the main aspects of Gini's day, and helps children recap the main features of life in India.
- Additional retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills.
- Curriculum links: Geography: A village in India; Passport to the world; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world
Another captivating title written and photographed by BBC Big Cat Diaries presenters, Jonathan and Angela Scott; authors of the Collins Big Cat titles Antartica: Land of the Penguins and Big Cat Babies. This time they look at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals - the elephant, the rhino and the hippo.
Another captivating title written and photographed by BBC Big Cat Diaries presenters, Jonathan and Angela Scott; authors of the Collins Big Cat titles Antartica: Land of the Penguins and Big Cat Babies. This time they look at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals - the elephant, the rhino and the hippo.
Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.
Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.