The Great Piano Hoist Level 25-26

The Great Piano Hoist is a humorous and imaginative story about Carlos, who inherits a piano from his great-aunt but must solve a tricky problem: how to get it into his apartment. The narrative introduces key scientific concepts of pulleys and levers within a relatable and entertaining context. Through descriptive language, historical references, and factual information, this fiction text helps students explore physics principles in everyday situations. The text supports comprehension with specialised vocabulary and encourages problem-solving through creative thinking. It's an excellent blend of fiction and factual content, ideal for integrated literacy and science lessons.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces fundamental concepts of physical science in a fun narrative.
• Strengthens vocabulary through context and descriptive storytelling.
• Enhances problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Encourages visualisation and questioning to support comprehension.

Classroom Ideas:

• Recreate a mini hoist using classroom materials to move an object.
• Discuss how simple machines help in daily life.
• Write a continuation of Carlos's story involving another invention.
• Explore the history of pianos and their mechanics.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 210mm x 297mm
• No physical components included - safe for use in science and literacy centres
• Environmentally friendly print processes used