Skara Brae: Band 07/Turquoise

By Mick Gowar and Sarah-Jane Harknett

In 1850 in Scotland, a great storm washed away tonnes of soil to reveal the remains of a village that existed 4,000 years before. Discover what was found at the lost village of Skara Brae and what life was like in the New Stone Age.

Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type: An Information Book.A visual timeline on pages 22 and 23 show how life has changed in Skara Brae over time, providing plenty of speaking and listening opportunities.Curriculum links: History: What were homes like a long time ago?; Geography: An island home.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007461836
• ISBN13: 9780007461837
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Collins
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 2