Roads

by Nichola Baxter

Published 31 August 2000
Each book in this series focuses on one topic area, with cross-curricular application. The titles are varied and offer a mix of information through science, art and music activities and linked reading material. Reading exercises are presented as poems, stories, newspaper-style articles and myths and legends. Each title is designed in a child friendly and accessible way, using both artwork and colour photographs. Roads - Talks about why roads exist, old and new roads, road maps, signs and names of roads. This title also explains about danger on the roads and stories of road robbers and highwaymen.

Bridges

by Nichola Baxter

Published 26 October 2000
Each book in this series focuses on one topic area, with cross-curricular application. The titles are varied and offer a mix of information through science, art and music activities and linked reading material. Reading exercises are presented as poems, stories, newspaper-style articles and myths and legends. Each title is designed in a child friendly and accessible way, using both artwork and colour photographs. Bridges - This title takes you through time, discussing how bridges were made many years ago and how they have changed trough time, from using simple natural materials to industrious materials. Explore the different types of bridges including suspension and cable stayed bridges and bridges that open up and move. Find out about why some bridges are famous landmarks.