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Explore the captivating 'Deserts of the World', a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the incredible variety of desert ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book features detailed descriptions of three distinct desert types: the scorching Sahara Desert, the frigid Gobi Desert, and the unique polar desert of Antarctica. Perfect for young explorers and curious minds, it delves into the harsh conditions of each environment, spotlighting how specific plants and animals have adapted to thrive despite extreme dryness and temperature variations. With a focus on key concepts such as the significance of deserts, their unexpected biodiversity, and the importance of conserving endangered species, this resource is ideal for both educational purposes and environmental awareness. Each engaging page is designed to ignite inquiry and foster a love for learning through visualizing reading strategies. 'Deserts of the World' is part of the WorldWise series, a high-interest literacy program that effectively integrates science and STEM topics with developing reading skills. This brand-new addition to your bookshelf invites exploration and imagination while supporting curriculum-based learning. Whether used for a lesson plan or as a delightful standalone read, this book promises to transport readers to some of the planet's most fascinating terrains. Perfect for classrooms and home libraries alike, it is the go-to book for anyone eager to learn about our world’s deserts. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it is shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760868611
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 20
Description:
Title Information: Deserts of the World: Deserts of the World explores different types of deserts by describing a hot desert (the Sahara), a cold desert (the Gobi) and a polar desert (Antarctica). It discusses what each desert is like, and the plants and animals that are able to survive in these extreme environments.Content vocabulary:Antarctica, deserts, dry, endangered, extinct, glaciers, Gobi Desert, icebergs, mountain ranges,  polar desert, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sandy, snow, temperatures, valleysKey concepts: Some deserts are very hot and some are very cold, but all deserts are dry with very little rainfall.  Plants and animals that live in deserts have special features that allow them to survive.Reading Strategies: VisualisingRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Deserts of the WorldSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the reading stages, building on initial concepts with increasing complexity.WorldWise Lesson Plans support each Student Book, offering practical, systematic and easy-to-implement instructions. These visually appeali
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760868611
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 20
Description:
Title Information: Deserts of the World: Deserts of the World explores different types of deserts by describing a hot desert (the Sahara), a cold desert (the Gobi) and a polar desert (Antarctica). It discusses what each desert is like, and the plants and animals that are able to survive in these extreme environments.Content vocabulary:Antarctica, deserts, dry, endangered, extinct, glaciers, Gobi Desert, icebergs, mountain ranges,  polar desert, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sandy, snow, temperatures, valleysKey concepts: Some deserts are very hot and some are very cold, but all deserts are dry with very little rainfall.  Plants and animals that live in deserts have special features that allow them to survive.Reading Strategies: VisualisingRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Deserts of the WorldSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the reading stages, building on initial concepts with increasing complexity.WorldWise Lesson Plans support each Student Book, offering practical, systematic and easy-to-implement instructions. These visually appeali