Synopses & Reviews
Kingfisher Readers L2: Where We Live by Brenda Stones and Thea Feldman
Come along on a global journey to examine the fascinating array of places and spaces that people call home. Beginning with the basic idea of shelter, readers examine the wide variety of climates, materials, and geography where humans choose to live, from an amazing mountaintop palace in Yemen to the canals of Venice, houses on stilts, caravans, yurts and more, readers will emerge from this book with new vocabulary-houseboat, shutters, thatch-and a newfound appreciation for the home they call their own.
LEVEL 2: BEGINNING TO READ ALONE Simple and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Guided Reading Level: J
Synopsis
LEVEL 1 - BEGINNING TO READ (red)Extent: 32pp; words per page: 10 to 20Level 1: 700 approx words
The language at this level will be short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes simple glossary.
About the Author
Series editor,
Heather Morris, is a former BBC schools publisher.UK literacy consultant,
Hilary Horton, is a senior literacy adviser for Camden Council, LondonSeries authors have also written readers for Oxford Reading Tree, Collins Primary Literacy, DK Readers, Heinemann English Readers and Clifford and Disney Readers.US series editor,
Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 childrens books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally she has written and edited several My Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.US literacy consultant,
Ellie Costa, is one of the USs foremost literacy specialists. She teaches at Bank Street College of Education