I Spy & Secrets of the Deep Level 27-28

This imaginative pair combines a fictional mystery with a real-life scientific expedition. In I Spy, Kim is left in charge of Aunt Serena's rare plants. When the seeds of a precious species start disappearing, Kim uses observational skills and innovation to solve the mystery. The story is told through a first-person narrative, featuring figurative language and a procedural section within the narrative. Secrets of the Deep recounts a 2003 deep-sea scientific expedition that revealed fascinating marine life and required innovative problem-solving. Using photographs, maps, and specialised vocabulary, it shows how scientists use technology to explore Earth's least-known environments. Together, these texts reinforce the importance of curiosity, observation, and scientific thinking in understanding the natural world.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces mystery and problem-solving genres
• Builds science vocabulary and observational language
• Develops understanding of narrative-procedural text hybrids
• Supports analysis of real-world scientific investigation methods

Classroom Ideas:

• Conduct a class mystery using observation and clues
• Research deep-sea creatures and create fact sheets
• Create a mini-lab report based on a classroom investigation
• Explore analogies used in scientific explanations

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 207mm x 148mm
• Safe, durable print format
• No small parts; made from classroom-friendly materials