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Literacy > Non-Fiction > First Explorers & Explorers



Non-fiction model:

• Visual literacy
• Cut-aways
• Cross-sections
• Diagrams
• Maps
• Procedural step-by-step activities
• Special Interest and Did You Know? boxes

Range of text types covered:

• Discussion
• Explanation
• Persuasion
• Procedure
• Recount
• Report
Topics explored:

• Science
• Earth and Space
• Geography
• History

 

First Explorers - Sets 1 & 2
Reading Age7-8.5 Yrs


Example from Plants All Around

What is First Explorers?

How First Explorers will help you:

  • The titles are excellent models of Non-Fiction containing contents page, glossary, acknowledgements, index and title page
  • Guided Reading and Writing
  • Independent Reading and Writing
  • Also suitable for Higher Interest Lower Ability

The Cross-Curricular topics explored are:

  • Life Science, Earth and Space, Social Studies, Health, Physical Science, Software / Interactive

First Explorers Set 1 includes the following titles:



Animal Babies
Book Band 9
Sample Page
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Food for All
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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Going Places
Book Band 9
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Look Up
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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Nest and Shelters
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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Plants All Around
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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Sense This
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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You Are Special
Book Band 9
Sample Page
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Order First Explorers Set 1 Single Copy Set
(1 copy x all 8 titles)

 



 


First Explorers Set 2 includes the following titles:



Buildings for a Purpose
Book Band 9
Sample Page
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Forces of Nature
Book Band 10
Sample Page
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Handle with Care
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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I Dig Dinosaurs
Book Band 9
Sample Page
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Lights On
Book Band 10
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People and Places
Book Band 8
Sample Page
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Sounds All Around
Book Band 10
Sample Page
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Why Things Move
RA 8-8.5
Sample Page
Order



Order First Explorers Set 2 Single Copy Set
(1 copy x all 8 titles)

 

   




This series consists of

 

Explorers - Set 1 & 2
Reading Age 8-12+ Yrs


Example from Native Americans

What is Explorers?

How Explorers will help you:

  • The titles are excellent models of Non-Fiction containing contents page, glossary, acknowledgements, index and titles page
  • Guided Reading and Writing
  • Independent Reading and Writing
  • Also suitable for Special Needs
  • Cross-Curricular coverage
  • Develop higher-order reading skills, including comprehension, critical thinking and reflective reading

The Cross-Curricular topics explored are:

  • Wildlife and Natural History, Science and Technology, Our Earth, Ourselves, The Past, Sports and Games

Range of Text Types covered:

  • Discussion, Explanation, Persuasion, Procedure, Recount, Report, Website Links

Explorers Set 1 includes the following titles:



Bright Ideas
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Creepy Creatures
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Feathers and Flight
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Incredible Creatures
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Mammals of the Sea
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Native Americans
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Rain or Shine
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Scaly Things
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Sharks and Rays
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Sky Watch
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The Human Body
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Underwater Animals
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Set 1 Teacher's Notes
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Order Explorers Set 1 Single Copy Set
(1 copy x all 12 titles)

   

Explorers Set 2 includes the following titles:



Attack and Defence
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Mighty Mammals
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Ocean Life
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Out and About
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Snakes
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The Planets
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The Plant Kingdom
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Set 2 Teacher's Notes
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Order Explorers Set 2 Single Copy Set
(1 copy x all 7 titles)

 

   


Explorers Set 3 includes the following titles:



Every Body Tells a Story
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Hidden World
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High Flying
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How Things Work
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Mini Mammals
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People from the Past
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Play Ball!
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Reptiles and Amphibians
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Weather Watching
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Set 3 Teacher's Notes
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Order Explorers Set 3 Single Copy Set
(1 copy x all 10 titles)