Do You Know? Level 4 – BBC Earth Looking After the Ocean
(Author) LadybirdWhy is the ocean important? Why do people study it? Find out all about turtles, noise pollution and plastic. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young learners. Covering a range of STEM topics from nocturnal animals to climate change, Do You Know? takes an enquiry-based approach, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills. Recommended for children aged 7+, there are four levels progressing from CEFR level Pre-A1 to level A2. Each reader is accompanied by online video content, audio, video and comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Protecting the Ocean, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.
Ladybird
Ladybird, also known as Ladybird Johnson, was an American author and former First Lady of the United States. She is best known for her work in promoting environmental conservation and beautification efforts, as well as her advocacy for civil rights and education. Ladybird's literary style is characterized by its warmth, sincerity, and passion for social issues. Her most famous work is her book "A White House Diary," which provides a personal account of her time in the White House during her husband Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency. Ladybird's impact on literature lies in her ability to use her platform to address important social issues and inspire positive change.