Ladybird Readers Level 3 - BBC Earth - Ice Worlds
Ladybird Readers Level 2 Series
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What’s inside...
Explore the icy landscapes of Earth with 'Ladybird Readers Level 3 - BBC Earth - Ice Worlds.' This engaging reader presents a stirring journey through our planet’s frigid environments, from the Arctic tundra to the vast expanses of Antarctica. Tailored for young readers, this book combines stunning BBC Earth imagery with accessible, factual text to foster both literacy and a respect for the natural world. It’s a perfect tool to help children grasp the importance of Earth’s delicate ecosystems while enhancing their reading skills. Polar bears, seals, and penguins live in the Arctic and Antarctica. They must work hard to find food and look after their babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series for English Language Teaching (ELT) markets, designed for children learning English as a foreign or second language.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do animals in icy environments like the ones in this book adapt to stay warm and find food?
What can we do to help protect the icy regions of the world from climate change?
Why is it important to learn about different environments on Earth, like ice worlds?
How do you think living in an icy world would be different from living in our environment?
Which animal from the book would you like to learn more about and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically about the natural world by relating it back to their own environment. Ask them to imagine daily life in extreme cold and discuss the adaptations animals must have to survive. Highlight the importance of taking care of our planet by discussing the human impact on these fragile ecosystems. Enhance curiosity by having your child pick their favorite ice-dwelling animal from the book and doing additional research together. Make connections to real-world issues like climate change, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding different ecosystems
Explanation: This book explores icy ecosystems, their unique inhabitants and climate conditions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn about biodiversity and the importance of different habitats, promoting environmental awareness from a young age.
Example Lesson: Importance of conservation
Explanation: The narrative includes how ice worlds are affected by climate change, showing the impact on animals like polar bears and penguins.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to participate in or advocate for environmental conservation activities, such as recycling or saving energy.
Example Lesson: Adaptation of animals to environments
Explanation: The book describes various animals and how they have adapted to survive in extreme cold conditions.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the concept of adaptation more broadly, aiding them in adjusting to new situations or environments they encounter.
Example Lesson: Scientific exploration and curiosity
Explanation: Ice Worlds delves into scientific facts and the ongoing exploration of these remote areas.
Real-World Application: This can inspire curiosity and respect for science, possibly sparking interest in scientific education or careers later in life.
Example Lesson: Interconnectedness of global ecosystems
Explanation: It discusses how changes in polar regions can affect the global climate.
Real-World Application: Children learn that their actions have global impacts, promoting a sense of global citizenship and responsibility.