Being a Scientist (Early) Level 12-14

Being a Scientist introduces early readers to the exciting world of science by exploring what scientists do and the areas they study. This engaging non-fiction text explains scientific investigation across diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. It begins with general information about what it means to be a scientist, followed by detailed double-page spreads on the work of different types of scientists. Photographs are closely matched to the text, helping to clarify scientific ideas. Captions, a graph, and a concluding personal statement enhance comprehension. The text also builds decoding skills with a focus on initial consonant blends such as qu-, st-, pl-, and sp-, as well as digraphs like ch and th. This book is an ideal early introduction to scientific concepts, with strong links to the curriculum areas of Life Science, Physical Science, and Space. It encourages children to be curious about the world around them and imagine themselves in scientific roles.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces science concepts through relatable examples.
• Expands topic-specific vocabulary with anchor words and captions.
• Encourages critical thinking through real-world applications.
• Develops decoding skills using blends and digraphs in context.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a classroom science role-play area with different scientist roles.
• Graph students' favourite branches of science after reading the book.
• Conduct simple experiments based on topics in the book.
• Match vocabulary cards to scientist types (e.g., zoologist, chemist).

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6-8.
• Book size: 200mm x 210mm.
• Printed with non-toxic inks and child-safe staples.
• Meets Australian safety and educational publishing standards.