The Universe

Go Facts books are ideal for school libraries and for topic work, and they make perfect reading books for older reluctant readers. All the non-fiction text types are covered by the series. Concepts and main ideas are supported by maps, diagrams and stunning photography. Simple layout with large, clear headings and sub-headings. In 2003, the Animals strand of Go Facts won the Basic Skills Book Award for Best Literacy Series.

The Space set is one of three new additions to this popular non-fiction series. It covers recent developments in space exploration and takes a special look at the future of Mars. Large, exciting photographs and diagrams draw readers into the text and get them thinking about the topic. The text is tiered to provide for different reading abilities.The Space set is one of three new additions to this popular non-fiction series. It covers recent developments in space exploration and takes a special look at the future of Mars. Large, exciting photographs and diagrams draw readers into the text and get them thinking about the topic. The text is tiered to provide for different reading abilities. The set of books covers all the non-fiction text types - information report, explanation, recount, instructions, discussion and persuasion. Other writing features such as compare and contrast, problem and solution, and cause and effect are included to show pupils how they can improve their non-fiction writing by incorporating these structures into their own work. Also inside are labelled illustrations, experiments, tables, and captions. Suitable for reading ages 9-11.