Discover the enchanting world of wildlife conservation with 'Sharing Our Yard'. This beautifully illustrated children’s book takes young readers on a journey through Queensland to explore the essential actions a young girl takes to protect three remarkable animals: the Ulysses blue butterfly, the crimson finch, and the musky rat-kangaroo. Perfect for fostering environmental awareness, this title delves into critical concepts such as habitats, predators, and the ecological needs of native species. Children will learn about the life cycles of these amazing creatures, including caterpillars and chrysalis stages, and develop a love for nature through engaging content vocabulary like nectar, corkwood, and rainforests. 'Sharing Our Yard' is more than just a story; it’s part of the WorldWise literacy program, designed to integrate reading strategies with earth and physical science concepts, making it an invaluable educational resource. Parents and educators will appreciate the included lesson plan for enhancing comprehension and inquiry-based learning. Encourage your child to ask questions about their surroundings and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting wildlife. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new book from our Auckland warehouse — no unexpected import charges or custom duties, just seamless delivery to your door. Order today and inspire a new generation of nature enthusiasts!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760868659
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 20


Description:
Title Information:­ Sharing Our Yard: Sharing Our Yard describes the actions that a girl who lives in Queensland is taking to look after three special animals: the Ulysses blue butterfly, the crimson finch and the musky rat-kangaroo. It describes the needs of these animals and why they require protectingContent vocabulary:caterpillars, chrysalis, crimson finch, corkwood, habitats, marsupial, musky rat-kangaroo, native, nectar, pandanus, predators, rainforests, timber, Ulysses blue butterflyKey concepts: Some animals live near or visit our yards.  These animals sometimes need protecting so that they are safe in their habitats.Reading Strategies: Asking questionsRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Sharing Our YardSeries 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 appealing resources integrate oral language, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension, wri