Go Buggy & Sailing on Land Level 27-28

Go Buggy and Sailing on Land are a fun and inventive pair that explore problem-solving, creativity, and mechanical engineering. In Go Buggy, three determined friends enter a local buggy race without any mechanical skills. Through teamwork, trial and error, and plenty of creativity, they manage to construct their own original buggy. The narrative features action-packed dialogue, labelled diagrams, and metaphors, giving insight into the creative process and mechanical problem-solving. In Sailing on Land, readers are introduced to Blokarts-wind-powered go-carts. The non-fiction text explores the design, safety, and functionality of these unique machines. With detailed procedures, diagrams, and mathematical applications, this text promotes scientific thinking and technical understanding. Together, these titles encourage perseverance and applied learning in STEM contexts.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages exploration of STEM concepts through narrative and non-fiction
• Builds vocabulary related to engineering and design
• Develops sequencing and procedural understanding
• Promotes critical thinking and teamwork themes

Classroom Ideas:

• Design and label your own racing vehicle
• Write a procedural text on how to build a model car
• Compare fiction and non-fiction texts on the same topic
• Explore the physics of motion using toy cars and ramps

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 207mm x 148mm
• Safe for group reading and handling
• Non-toxic, tear-resistant pages