Amazing Predators

9781442557185

Amazing Predators is an informational report on the highly effective hunting techniques of some worms, insects, spiders, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.  Creatures are grouped according to style, from ambush to suffocation to venom – and more!  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a contents and is divided into eight sectionsSection headings are used.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence typesLabelled photographs support the text and add meaning.  A chart summarizes key information.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that tells how to write an informational report.

Some words may require clarification: techniques, strategy, digestive, saliva, immobilise, acute, harpoon, toxic, paralyses, appendages, unconscious.

This title is from the Sails Literacy series. Hook readers and ignite their curiosity - over 700 levelled texts with bright, colourful, sophisticated designs.