Pearson Longman Kids E-Link

　5 books, audio CDs, and a Japanese Guide
　24 pages, 750-1200 words / book

▽　Description　▽

Info Trail introduces children to non-fiction books, organized into 3 subject areas- History, Geography and Science using a range of text types over 6 stages. Info Trail also develops children's ability to pick out information from a variety of different sources: from photographs, diagrams, charts, graphs, maps and drawings, as well as from headings, sub-headings, bullet lists and text boxes.

▽　Features　▽

• Non-fiction topics along three themes (History, Geography, and Science) intrigue children's intellectual curiosities
• Each pack contains selected titles from Info Trail, an audio CD, and a Japanese Guide.
• The Japanese guide contains summaries for all 4 stages, and full translation for Beginner Stage in Japanese, key vocabulary, classroom activities, and ideas for extensive reading and use in Elementary Schools

▽　Titles Inclulded in This Pack　▽

　Think About it!  

　Do you know how to look after yourself when
　you're out on your own? You do if you
　think about it!

　Text type: Persuasion


　The Death of the Dinosaurs  

　Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth,
　but why did they die out? Was it a great disaster
　or a slow death? Read this book and make up
　your own mind.

　Text type: Argument

　Why do Cats Purr?  

　Have you ever wanted to know how a cat says
　hello? Or whether cats really have nine lives? 
　This book explains all you could ever want to
　know about cats.

　Text type: Explanation

　How to Remember Absolutely Everything  

　If you find it hard to remember things, then you
　must read this book. It shows you how you can
　improve your memory. If you follow these
　instructions, you will soon find you have memory
　with muscles!

　Text type: Instruction

　Dr Jenner and the Cow Pox

　In the eighteenth century, everyone was scared
　of catching smallpox. Dr Jenner was a scientist
　who discovered catching smallpox. Dr Jenner
　was a scientist who discovered a way to stop
　people from ever catching this deadly disease.

　Text type: Recount

▽　Sample Audio (MP3)　▽

How do Cats Purr? (British English) 
How do Cats Purr? (American English)

▽　Related Materials　▽

Info Trail Audio Pack: Competent / History　
Info Trail Audio Pack: Competent / Geography　

Info Trail Audio Pack: Beginner / Science　
Info Trail Audio Pack: Emergent / Science　
Info Trial Audio Pack: Fluent / Science　

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