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Carole Crimeen
Say No to Plastic Straws is a simple non fiction text that addresses the damage to the environment caused by plastic straws. Readers are urged to say no to plastic…
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On and Off is a simple informational text that contrasts the concept of on and off using lights as an example.
The text carries the message that we need to…
Bring Your Own Bags is a simple non fiction text that illustrates the many different types of bags that can be used, instead of plastic bags, on a shopping trip.
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Clean Water is a simple informational text that outlines the importance of clean water in the environment.
The text uses examples from the natural world to illustrate dependence on clean…
Exercise Is Fun is a simple informational text that illustrates the main gross motor activities that children can engage in to strengthen their bodies.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40…
Recycle and Save is an informational text that describes the ways households can support recycling at home. It is a positive text that encourages all households to recycle.
This beautiful…
Riding My Bike is a simple informational text that promotes bike riding for fitness and fun.
By promoting bicycle riding the text also promotes a sustainable mode of transport. This…
Timber Many Uses is a simple informational text that introduces readers to the importance/beauty of wood as a natural building material.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40 readers covers sustainability…
Forests for Animals and Plants is an informational text that introduces readers to the biodiversity in the rainforest.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40 readers covers sustainability foundation ideas and…
No Waste Lunch is a simple informational text that illustrates a healthy school lunch that is environmentally sustainable.
No Waste Lunch highlights fresh fruit that comes in its own wrapping…
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Do We Need the Packaging is a simple non fiction text that looks at the necessity for packaging whilst questioning the over-reliance on plastic packaging for some foods.
Warm in Winter Cool in Summer is a simple informational text designed to encourage the return to traditional ways to heat and cool the home. Highlighting things such as heavy…
Camping Is Fun is a simple non fiction text that highlights some of the enjoyable activities that can be done on a camping holiday.
Jesus’ birth, the nativity, and presents under the tree–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Christmas.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in…
Eating fairy floss, playing games, seeing fireworks–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Show Day.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces show day in an…
Fireworks, parties, new beginnings–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Ramadan.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an easily understood manner, and…
A big bonfire, throwing paint, singing and eating–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Holi.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an…
New clothes, new gifts, and new beginnings–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Diwali.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an easily…
Electricity is a simple informational text that introduces students to electricity. A repetitive, natural language structure guides students through the text as they read about the many things that need…
Carbon is a simple informational text that uses diamonds, oil, coal and charcoal to introduce students to the element in its simplest form.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40 readers…
Electricity in the City is a simple informational text that introduces students to electrical energy. Focusing on familiar things students would see in a city, the text highlights the many…
Saving Electricity is a simple informational text that illustrates various energy saving everyday objects that students will recognize.
Storing Electricity is a simple informational text that introduces students to batteries as a place where we store electricity. The text highlights batteries that come in many different sizes and…
Take Care with Electricity is a simple informational text about the importance of taking care when using electricity. By using everyday examples of responsible electricity usage the text conveys the…
Making Electricity is a simple informational text that introduces students to the concept that electricity can be generated from several sources. The text begins with coal then presents wind, sun…
Electric Cars is a simple informational text that introduces students to electric cars. Different charging stations are illustrated with the home station being included to reflect accessibility.
This beautiful illustrated…
Electricity from the Sun is a simple informational text that introduces students to solar energy. Beginning with familiar concepts such as the sun as a source of warmth, the text…
Electricity from Water is a simple informational text that introduces students to hydro electricity. A sense of movement and energy are conveyed as the text attempts to explain how running…
Electricity from Wind is a simple informational text that introduces students to wind power. Using the recognizable effects of wind such as leaves blowing and pinwheels turning, the text attempts…
Electricity from the Earth is a simple informational text that introduces students to geothermal energy as a source of electricity. With supportive images and repetitive phrases, the text attempts to…
Electricity from Wood is a simple informational text that introduces students to biomass as a potential source of energy. By simplifying the process of burning biomass to heat water which…
Electricity is Energy is a simple informational text that introduces students to electrical energy. By defining energy as the force that makes things work, and focusing on familiar things as…
Electricity from Tides is a simple informational text that introduces students to tidal energy. Using phrases to illustrate the constance of tidal movements such as in and out and in…
Burning Carbon is a simple informational text that describes how we can burn carbon in the form of coal and oil to generate electrical energy.
This beautiful illustrated series of…
Electricity from Coal is a simple informational text that describes how coal is burned to make electricity.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40 readers covers sustainability foundation ideas and concepts…
Plants Need Carbon is a simple informational text that attempts to describe the importance of carbon dioxide in plant survival and growth. Using the context of a sugar cane farm…
Too Much Carbon is a simple informational text that draws attention to the dangers to the environment caused by excess carbon emissions. Using carbon, introduced in earlier texts, to represent…
Storing Carbon is a simple informational text that introduces students to the concept of carbon sinks. Using plant life in forests, grasslands and farms, the text attempts to illustrate how…
Bright flowers, a swim in the river, and a big parade–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Shiva Celebration.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces…
Rivalry, sportsmanship, and victory–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up World Cup Football.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the event in an easily understood…
Big thank you’s with cards and flowers and gifts–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Teachers’ Day.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the celebration…
Praying at the mosque, saying thank you, spending time with family–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Ramadan.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the…
Dumpling and knots and lanterns–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Chinese New Years.
Going to church and dying eggs–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Easter.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an easily understood…
Praying at the mosque, a feast with family, gifts for everyone–explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Eid al Fitr.
Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book…
Our Beautiful Garden is an informational text that showcases the variety of plant, animal and birdlife in the native garden.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40 readers covers sustainability foundation…
We Walk to School is a simple informational text that recounts all the things a child sees on their walk to school.
This beautiful illustrated series of 40 readers covers…
Say No to Plastic Waste is an early informational text that addresses single use plastic and the damage it can do to the environment. The text suggests alternatives to plastics.