Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author of a galaxy of books for young audiences. They include Moth: An Evolution Story, which won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, and Exploring the Elements, a Waterstones and New York Times Book of 2020. Isabel also writes for science magazines and creates STEM outreach resources for organisations such as the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the BBC.
Interest Age:
9
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Hi Lo Reader
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. In 2019, children made history by leading a worldwide movement to demand that adults tackle the climate emergency. Discover how the school strikes began and developed - growing from the actions of one teenager into a global movement - and how important climate action is for the future of the world. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: An information book Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.