Do You Know? Level 3 - BBC Earth Reptiles
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Dive into the scaly world of reptiles with 'Do You Know? Level 3 - BBC Earth Reptiles' by Carol Vorderman. This captivating book introduces young readers to the fascinating lives of various reptiles through richly detailed photographs and engaging, clear explanations. Designed for children ready to explore reading independently, this book aligns perfectly with developmental milestones, helping to expand vocabulary and comprehension. Parents will appreciate the focus on nurturing a child's lifelong interest in the natural world, fostering a deeper understanding and respect for these incredible creatures. Recommended for shared reading, this book is an excellent tool to enhance parent-child bonding while developing essential reading skills. What are reptiles What do they eat Find out about different reptiles on land and in water in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know graded readers series comprises a range of non-fiction STEM titles for young learners of English. Covering a variety of topics, Do You Know adopts an enquiry-based approach, and includes motivating video content, project work and critical thinking activities to develop students' linguistic and twenty-first century skills. Recommended for children aged 7+, there are four levels progressing from CEFR level Pre-A1 to level A2. Each reader is accompanied by online video content, audio, video and comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Reptiles, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some unique features of reptiles that you learned from this book?
Can you explain how reptiles adapt to their environment?
Why do you think reptiles are important to our ecosystem?
Which reptile from the book did you find most fascinating and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the information from the book to a reptile they may have seen in a zoo or in nature.
Ask your child to draw their favorite reptile from the book and describe its habitat and lifestyle.
After reading, watch a documentary or visit a website with them to learn more about a specific reptile mentioned in the book.
Discuss the conservation status of reptiles and talk about ways we can help protect them in the wild.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The book showcases various reptiles in their natural habitats, emphasizing the importance of these ecosystems.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and care for the environment, understanding the role each organism plays in the ecosystem.
Example Lesson: Diversity in Animal Life
Explanation: Through vivid descriptions and imagery, the book highlights the differences and similarities among various reptiles.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to recognize and celebrate diversity, not just in animals but also among people they meet in daily life.
Example Lesson: Scientific Inquiry and Exploration
Explanation: By presenting interesting facts about reptiles, the book stimulates curiosity and encourages exploration.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to ask questions, seek answers, and explore the world around them, boosting their critical thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Conservation Awareness
Explanation: The narrative introduces threats to reptiles like habitat destruction and climate change, urging the necessity of conservation efforts.
Real-World Application: This can help foster a sense of responsibility towards taking actionable steps to protect and preserve wildlife and nature.