The Clean-up Crew

This Orange levelled reader (LM9051) introduces students to nature's recyclers-organisms that help keep the environment clean. Ants, fungi, earthworms, and bacteria are highlighted as essential workers in the ecosystem, breaking down waste and returning nutrients to the soil. Featuring clear photographs, informative captions, glossary terms, and œDid You Know? fact boxes, this book encourages early scientific thinking. It promotes environmental responsibility and awareness by showing how even the smallest creatures contribute to a healthier planet. With strong links to science and sustainability, this title supports ecological literacy and respect for the natural world.

Educational Benefits

• Builds foundational knowledge of ecosystems and decomposers
• Develops science vocabulary using glossary support
• Encourages observation and curiosity about nature
• Supports comprehension through integrated visuals

Classroom Ideas

• Start a composting project in the school garden
• Create a mural showing the clean-up crew in action
• Explore fungi and bacteria under a microscope
• Write a story from the perspective of an earthworm

Safety & Information

• Ages: 6+
• Measurements: 150 x 200mm, 16 pages
• Safety: Paper product; suitable for guided or independent reading