Water

Description

The Big Picture series launches with 16 titles for KS1 all about what is going on all around the world, split into four high interest topics. Find out how other people around the world live/lived; extreme animals habitats or weather across the globe; faraway homes made of ice and much, much more. Each book within this Key Stage 1 series will provide a number of jumping off points in a high interest, accessible way, with which to cover the 'big curriculum picture'. Eventually backed up by teacher notes comprising background information and teaching notes re: how to use the books to cover statutory national curriculum key skills. The tale of how one village faraway uses one well to collect vital water for the people that live there. Book band: Gold Ideal for ages: 5+

Before life as an editor and writer, Sarah Levete set up a networking organization for pub theatres and then worked for an arts division of the British Council. She has written over 60 books on a range of subjects, from mountains to monster trucks. These include books in the Protecting Our Planet series (Wayland) and the How Do I Feel About series (Franklin Watts). As well as editing and writing children's books, she has edited many books for adults. Sarah also teaches adult literacy and runs workshops in schools.