An informative picture book that presents a larger-than-life look at the fly and explains that flies can be very useful - despite their capacity to carry germs and cause disease! The humorous cartoons, captivating photographs and informative captions provide a fascinating insight into this common and pesky insect. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type - A non-chronological report. Pages 22 and 23 give children the chance to recap and discuss the information covered. Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. This information book is paired with a fictional story on a similar theme: Harry the Clever Spider by Julia Jarman. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Do you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type - An information book. A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking, listening, and writing. Curriculum links - PE: Invasion games. This title is paired with a story at the same level: Spider's Big Match by Alan Durant. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.