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Getting Around

Series:

AlphaKids Plus

Level:

13

Text Type/s:

Compare and contrast/report

ISBN:

9781741483086

Synopsis:

This book compares and contrasts the ways that different forms of transportation have changed over time, focusing on improvements in speed and passenger comfort.

Curriculum link:

History. Technologies

Key Concepts:

Transport has changed dramatically over time. People used to walk or ride a horse to get around, whereas these days we use machines which are more comfortable, move faster and can go much further.

Reading Strategies:

Understanding compare-and contrast reports. Drawing inferences from text

Extent:

16

Supporting Materials:

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