The Olympic Games: Band 13/Topaz by John Foster Paperback Book

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Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhat'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.

Author Biography

John Foster is a well-known anthologist and poet and has compiled several wonderful collections – WHAM BANG ORANGUTANG being one of the best known (OUP), and he wrote the poem of the title. He travels extensively to help promote his books.

Long Description

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level 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.

Feature

* Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. 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. This fantastic title, written by John Foster is illustrated photographically with amazing, awe-inspiring images to catch the imagination of all readers. 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. Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. * Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

Details ISBN0007231202 Pages 48 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Series Collins Big Cat ISBN-10 0007231202 ISBN-13 9780007231201 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 428.6 Author Collins Big Cat Birth 1941 Oct. 12 Media Book Imprint Collins Subtitle Band 13/Topaz Short Title The Olympic Games UK Release Date 2009-09-01 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-09-01 AU Release Date 2009-09-01 NZ Release Date 2009-09-01 Audience Age 7-8 Alternative 9780008429072 Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary We've got this

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