Desert Elephants

Desert ElephantsDiscover the fascinating world of Desert Elephants with this engaging educational book designed for Year levels 1 and 2. Perfect for young readers, 'Desert Elephants' is an essential resource that illustrates how these incredible creatures survive in arid environments. With a reading level of 18, this text combines captivating explanations with stunning photographs, making it an ideal choice for early literacy programs. It is part of the Flying Start

Discover the fascinating world of Desert Elephants with this engaging educational book designed for Year levels 1 and 2. Perfect for young readers, 'Desert Elephants' is an essential resource that illustrates how these incredible creatures survive in arid environments. With a reading level of 18, this text combines captivating explanations with stunning photographs, making it an ideal choice for early literacy programs. It is part of the Flying Start to Literacy series, known for enhancing student reading strategies and skills.

Packed with core concepts, this book explores how desert elephants locate food and water. Key vocabulary such as 'Africa', 'trunk', and 'riverbeds' are emphasized to enrich students’ understanding of their natural habitat. This text aligns with the Science curriculum, offering insights into biological sciences, living things, and the unique adaptations that enable elephants to thrive in deserts.

Written in a clear, accessible style, 'Desert Elephants' supports literacy development through paired texts and lesson plans, making it a versatile learning tool. Ideal for classrooms and homeschooling, this book not only educates but also inspires compassion for wildlife.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743209158
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
About this text:Title:Desert Elephants Synopsis:  Desert Elephants explains how some elephants are able to find enough food and water to survive in the desert. Year level(s): 1  2 Reading level: 18 Text type: Explanation Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things, habitat Content vocabulary: Africa desert elephant hear/ing rain remember riverbeds senses smell travel trunk High frequency words: Key concepts: One type of elephant is able to live in the desert. Desert elephants know how and where to find water in deserts. Desert elephants can find food in the desert. Reading strategies: Integrating information from photographs and text Phonics: Identifying the schwa sound in unstressed syllables Paired text: Brother Elephant Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Desert Elephants / Brother Elephant Series: Flying Start to Literacy Alternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contact Digital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sample Series information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills. Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with a range of readers, including English language learners.Each pair of Student Books is su