i-SPY Cars: Spy it! Score it!
Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides Series
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What’s inside...
A fun and interactive guide for kids to explore different types of cars and engage in a scavenger hunt game to spot various car models. The book titled 'i-Spy Cars What Can You Spot' encourages children to learn about various car models while enjoying a playful scavenger hunt game
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was the most unique car you spotted in the book, and what made it stand out to you?
If you could design your own car, what features would it have?
How do the different cars in the book help people in their daily lives?
Which car would you choose to go on a long road trip and why?
How do cars from the past differ from the cars we see today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about cars and expand on their interests.
While going through the book, encourage your child to describe the cars they see, discussing colors, shapes, and possible uses.
After reading, play a game where you and your child guess the car types while outside, using descriptions from the book.
Use the scoring system in the book as a fun way to keep track of the cars you both find in everyday life.
Connect the discussion to environmental awareness by talking about how different cars impact the world around us.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: i-SPY Cars encourages children to pay close attention to different types of cars and their features to successfully score points.
Real-World Application: Enhanced observation skills can help children become more detail-oriented and aware of their surroundings, aiding them in academic learning and daily activities.
Example Lesson: Categorization
Explanation: The book teaches children to classify cars into various types and categories, promoting organizational skills.
Real-World Application: This skill can help children in sorting and organizing tasks in school subjects like science and mathematics as well as in their personal spaces.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Success in the game requires persistence as children need to keep searching for different car models to complete their score cards.
Real-World Application: Persistence learned through the game can translate into a valuable life skill, encouraging children to persevere in face of challenges encountered in schoolwork or personal goals.