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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.

Big Cat Babies

by Jonathan Scott and Angela Scott

Published 5 January 2005

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.