Emily Dodd is a children's author and science communicator with a passion for making complex ideas clear and exciting for young readers. She holds an MSc in Communicating Science and a BSc in Geophysical Sciences, and spent eight years working in museums developing hands-on educational programmes for schools and families. Emily has written 23 books for children, including fiction and non-fiction, as well as reading-banded titles for primary pupils. She is also a singer-songwriter and musician, with an understanding of the physics of sound as well as the experience of creating music. Alongside her writing, Emily has more than 20 years' experience leading creative workshops in schools, helping children build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. What is sound? Discover how we hear, why some people listen differently, and the surprising ways sound shapes our lives. in this non-fiction science book by Emily Dodd. Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.