The First Cars

The First Cars levelled reader transports young readers to the early days of automotive innovation, showcasing how the first cars were constructed, what features they had, and how people initially responded to them. This non-fiction text includes key informational features such as photographs, captions, a diagram, and a glossary to build students' understanding of early transportation. With a focus on the theme of transportation, this reader encourages students to compare past and present technologies and consider how public perception shapes the adoption of new inventions. It's a valuable resource for units on history, design, and human innovation.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of early transport systems.
• Strengthens information literacy through diagrams and captions.
• Encourages comparison and contrast skills.
• Expands vocabulary with subject-specific terminology.

Classroom Ideas:

• Construct a class chart comparing early and modern cars.
• Discuss early public reactions to cars and relate them to new technology today.
• Research inventors and their impact on transportation.
• Use the glossary to create a personal word bank.

Safety & Product Information:

• Recommended for ages 7-8
• Dimensions: 150 x 200 mm
• Reading Level: 17-18
• Printed on child-safe materials