Captain Scott: Journey to the South Pole: Band 08/Purple

by Adrian Bradbury

Overview

One hundred years ago, Captain Scott, naval officer and explorer wanted to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Was he the first to reach it? Discover what happened to him and his men when they went to the coldest place on Earth.

• Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.
• Text type: An information book
• Curriculum links: Literacy: Information texts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780007461998
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Series:	Collins Big Cat
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Adrian Bradbury was born in Manchester and worked as a PE teacher before moving overseas to teach English in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. After returning to England he worked as Deputy Head in three schools and now divides his time between teaching and writing. As well as writing educational materials for HarperCollins and other publishers, he also writes humorous football books for children. His hobbies include playing the piano and all sports.