Publisher Description

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThe Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. Find out how it began, what stages are involved and what prizes can be won in this informative book by Sean Callery, filled with fascinating stories and including personal input from Tour de France cyclist Geraint Thomas MBE.

• Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.
• Text type: An information book.
• Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities.
• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Author Biography

Sean Callery is a writer with a background in journalism and teaching. He has experience researching and writing articles and books on a wide variety of general information subjects. He is also an experienced primary school teacher who has worked with many children developing their memory skills.

Long Description

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. Find out how it began, what stages are involved and what prizes can be won in this informative book by Sean Callery, filled with fascinating stories and including personal input from Tour de France cyclist Geraint Thomas MBE. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Feature

Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

Description for Sales People

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. Find out how it began, what stages are involved and what prizes can be won in this informative book by Sean Callery, filled with fascinating stories and including personal input from Tour de France cyclist Geraint Thomas MBE. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

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