Do You Know? Level 1 - BBC Earth Jungles
Do You Know? Level 1 - BBC Earth Series
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What’s inside...
Explore the lush, vibrant jungles of our planet with a book from BBC Earth designed for young readers. It offers an educational journey to learn about diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and plant life in jungle environments. Aligned with the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum, the book includes stills from BBC Earth TV series and features questions, facts, and activities to foster exploration and curiosity. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series provides nonfiction STEM content, adopting an inquiry-based approach with video content, project work, and critical thinking activities to develop linguistic and 21st century skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to live in a jungle?
Can you name some animals that live in the jungle and what they might eat?
Why do you think jungles are important to our planet?
How do the animals in the jungle help each other?
What would you do if you were an explorer in a jungle?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the jungle setting of the book, asking them how they would feel and what they would explore.
Discuss the importance of biodiversity and conservation, relating them back to the jungle's ecosystem presented in the book.
Ask your child to draw their favorite jungle animal from the book and describe why they like it.
Create a fun quiz based on the facts from the book to reinforce what they've learned and make connections to real-world jungle conservation efforts.
After reading, watch a short documentary or clips about jungles to see real-life images of the environments and animals discussed in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: The book explores the diverse ecosystem of jungles and the importance of each species in maintaining ecological balance.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and protect natural environments, fostering a sense of responsibility towards Earth from an early age.
Example Lesson: Importance of biodiversity
Explanation: Through vivid illustrations and facts, the book highlights how various animals and plants coexist and depend on each other.
Real-World Application: Kids understand the importance of diverse species and ecosystems, which can encourage them to participate in or support conservation efforts.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book poses intriguing questions about jungle life, prompting children to learn through discovery.
Real-World Application: This encourages a habit of inquiry and research, helping children apply critical thinking skills in school and beyond.
Example Lesson: Interdependence in communities
Explanation: By showing how jungle species rely on each other, the book mirrors this interdependence in human communities.
Real-World Application: Children grasp the importance of teamwork and being considerate of others’ roles and contributions in their own communities.