Cambridge Reading Adventures: 3 Explorers: Skyscrapers
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Description
Synopsis:
Cambridge Reading Adventures: 3 Explorers: Skyscrapers is a non-fiction reading book designed for young learners at the Explorers level (typically ages 7–8). This engaging title takes readers on a journey to discover the world's tallest buildings, explaining how skyscrapers are designed, built, and function. Packed with stunning photographs and clear, accessible text, it supports literacy development while expanding knowledge of architecture and engineering.
Table of Contents / Chapters:
- What is a Skyscraper?
- How Skyscrapers are Built
- Inside a Skyscraper
- Tallest Skyscrapers in the World
- Skyscrapers of the Future
- Quiz and Glossary
Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
- Develop reading fluency and comprehension skills at the Explorers level
- Build vocabulary related to buildings, construction, and technology
- Understand the key structural and design features of skyscrapers
- Compare and contrast different skyscrapers around the world
- Foster curiosity about science, engineering, and urban life
About the Author:
Chris Oxlade is a prolific British author of children's non-fiction, with over 200 titles covering science, technology, history, and geography. His clear, engaging writing style makes complex topics accessible to young readers.
About the Publisher:
Cambridge University Press is a world-leading academic and educational publisher, renowned for its high-quality teaching and learning resources. The Cambridge Reading Adventures series is developed in consultation with literacy experts to support reading development from early readers to confident independent readers.