Book details
Maps
Published in
2018
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Description
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series features both fiction and non-fiction decodable readers designed to excite and inspire children, while being fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6. The series includes helpful notes and Handbooks that provide guidance in demonstration, modelling, monitoring comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. One book explores the evolution of maps and how they've changed as our understanding of the world has developed, written by Karen Wallace. Another book takes readers on a magical bus tour of strange and wonderful lands in a poem by June Crebbin. Both books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events, support comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and include reading notes to facilitate effective teaching of phonics.
Age
5-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
16 pages
Why to read
- Enhances Geographic Knowledge: Reading 'Maps' can expand your understanding of world geography, helping you to visualize where countries, cities, and landscapes are situated on the globe.
- Improves Spatial Thinking: The book can improve your ability to think spatially, which is crucial for navigation, understanding distances, and planning travel routes.
- Cultural Insight: 'Maps' may provide insight into how different cultures perceive and represent their space and environment, offering a unique look at the world through others' eyes.
- Educational Value: The book is likely to be informative and educational, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, or anyone interested in cartography and the art and science of map-making.