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Autorentext

Margaret Mallett is currently Visiting Tutor in Primary English at Goldsmiths College, London. Her previous book with RoutledgeFalmer, Young Researchers: Informational Reading and Writing in the Early and Primary Years, won her the UKRA author award in 2001.

Klappentext

How do we make sure children's first introduction to the world of non-fiction is enjoyable and life enhancing? What criteria do we use to ensure a collection of quality books for pleasure? Mallett sets out to answer these questions in this book.

Inhalt

1. Language and learning in the early years: some guiding principles to inform non-fiction reading and writing 2. Early experience of pictures and print: environmental print; board, bath and cloth books; word books and books functioning as toys 3. Alphabet books: enjoying letters, words and illustrations 4. Counting and concept books: books to enjoy and learn from 5. Reading and writing non-fiction at home: Orla's books and writing Moving forward 6. Early informational writing 3-6 years: making a start with informational genre 7. Non-fiction texts and resources 3-6 years: choosing and using quality texts 8. Early reference books: dictionaries, thesauruses, encyclopaedias 9. Learning from television and film: making viewing an active experience 10. Information and communication technology: computers and learning 11. The role of fiction in informational learning: securing a personal foothold