Snappy Reads - Where Do They Live?

Snappy Reads - Where Do They Live? explores the fascinating world of animal habitats, introducing students to a wide range of environments where animals live and thrive. From the deepest oceans to the driest deserts, this collection of short fiction and non-fiction texts provides insight into how animals adapt to their surroundings. Designed for readers aged 9-10 years, this resource supports guided reading across a variety of genres, all centred on the theme of animal homes. The selection encourages students to compare and contrast living environments, identify key information, and explore how animals use their habitat for shelter, food, and safety. With texts published in Australia by Learning Media, this engaging title helps children expand their vocabulary and comprehension while supporting the development of synthesis and analytical reading skills necessary for more advanced texts and digital material.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages understanding of biological diversity and habitat adaptation.
• Supports critical thinking through cross-text synthesis of themes.
• Enhances vocabulary with content-specific terms related to animals and environments.
• Develops reading comprehension through multi-genre exposure.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class mural of different animal homes around the world.
• Use a Venn diagram to compare desert and ocean habitats.
• Write a fictional story about an animal's adventure in a new environment.
• Host a research day where students present on a unique animal habitat.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9-10.
• Book size: 210mm x 148mm.
• Contains no small parts or sharp edges.
• Printed with child-safe, non-toxic inks.