Write On: Endangered Animals

Description

Get to grips with facts about endangered animals and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge. Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer, perfect for the 7-11 age group. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills.

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre - and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.

By combining a topic which interests children -- and endangered species are a popular topic -- and stimulating writing ideas, this series fills a gap * Parents In Touch * Primary teachers will find this a useful addition to the classroom, especially with the hints to grammar, parts of speech and style ... this series could form an excellent trigger to developing a student's understanding of the different uses of English and how they can interpret information for a variety of uses * School Librarian *