A pack of four science topic texts for pupils on the theme of plants, with an accompanying teaching guide. Incorporating photographs and diagrams, the titles seek to convey essential information on the topic, in line with the National Curriculum, and should be suitable for school libraries and topic work for children between the ages of seven and nine, school years 3-4. The texts address: Plants"; "Flowers"; "Trees"; and "Plants as Food". Each title incorporates features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in Literacy lessons, such as contents lists, diagrams, flow charts, captions, report writing, glossaries and indexes. The teacher's guide is cross-referenced to the teaching objectives of the National Literacy Strategy and there are lesson plans and photocopiable activity sheets. An assessment checklist and merit award sheet is also included."

Prizes

The four topic books are clearly and simply laid out, incorporating stunning photography and high-quality diagrams with well-written, accurate and easy-to-read text. (Reading ages = Year 3 - Year 4.) Each pupils' book incorporates features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in Literacy lessons, e.g. contents lists, diagrams, flow charts, captions, report writing, glossaries, indexes, etc. The Teaching Guide is clearly cross-referenced to the teaching objectives of the National Literacy Strategy. It contains lesson plans and photocopiable activity sheets for guided reading and guided writing activities. A helpful assessment checklist and merit award sheet is included. This series won the Australian Excellence in Education award for Best Primary Series and also won the overall award, beating over 100 products in 27 categories (primary, secondary and tertiary).