This book is part of a book series called Cambridge Reading .
. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Cambridge University Press .
Dr Phil Gates lectures on biology at the University of Durham, UK, and regularly writes for BBC Wildlife. His other natural history books for children include The Aliens Are Coming, The Amazing World of Plants and 365 Days of Nature and Discovery.
This book is in the following series:
Cambridge Reading
Cambridge Reading is at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading. Key features include: a coherent yet flexible structure for teaching and learning; a variety of high quality, attractive picture books; a balance of different text types and genres, including stories, poems and information books; an integrated phonics programme; comprehensive support materials.
