Spoiled by Oil & Truth About Sharks 25-26

In this engaging environmental-themed book pair, Spoiled by Oil offers a fictional diary narrative where a girl documents her unexpected involvement in a wildlife rescue after an oil spill. Through her eyes, readers experience the challenges and rewards of environmental action, while developing empathy for both the characters and the natural world. The non-fiction title, The Truth About Sharks, debunks common myths about sharks, offering scientific facts and fascinating details about their biology, behaviour, and importance in marine ecosystems. Together, these texts promote ecological awareness and highlight the importance of conservation and accurate knowledge in protecting wildlife. This pairing is ideal for fostering critical thinking, reflection, and discussion around human impact on the environment and the role of science in changing misconceptions.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages empathy and character insight through first-person narrative.
• Builds science knowledge about marine animals and ecosystems.
• Develops skills in distinguishing fact from opinion.
• Supports environmental education and sustainability learning.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a campaign to raise awareness about a local environmental issue.
• Use facts from The Truth About Sharks to create a œShark Myth Buster poster.
• Write a diary entry from the perspective of an animal affected by pollution.
• Role-play a wildlife rescue operation with steps and roles.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 8-10
• Book size: 200mm x 210mm
• Text type: Fiction (diary), Non-fiction (report with scientific features)
• Ideal for literacy and environmental science integration