Series Editor: Sue Palmer Non-fiction Editor: Bobbie Neate Longman Book Project non-fiction for ages 4-11: *Motivates a wide range of reading abilities with differentiated text in every book to support struggling readers and extend confident readers *Encourages successful learning of information retrieval skills through clear and consistent page layouts and supportive photography *Develops non-fiction reading and writing skills through National Curriculum and QCA linked cross-curricular subjects *Provides guidance on monitoring progress and assessment for Key Stage 1 and 2 in the Teacher's Books and Copymaster Books

 

This book is part of a book series called The Longman Book Project .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 1. KS1 covers school years 1 and 2, and ages 5-7 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

This book was published 1998 by Pearson Education Limited .

Fiona Reynoldson is an experienced author who has written nearly sixty children's information history books. Sallie Purkis is a renowned historian who has had over forty history books for children published. She is a regular contributor to Junior Education, a consultant to BBC Schools Television and writes for English Heritage and the National Trust Education services.