Springboard Staff's Books

Jamilas friends want her to join their softball team but how can she play when she cant see the ball?Text type: Narrative (Realistic fiction)

This fascinating book looks at different types of mudskippers.Text type: Factual description

Sam rides on different animals on the merry-go-round.Text type: Literary recount - realistic fiction

Frank and Mike go kite flying with their Dad.Text type: Narrative - Realistic fiction

The Red Team have to get themselves and a log through the obstacle course...will they be able to do it in time?Text type: Narrative (Realistic fiction)

Su Ling and Matt are trying to catch up with their friend on her bike - will they do it?Text type: Narrative - Realistic fiction

Read about some remarkable athletic feats in this interesting text.Text type: Information Report

Joseph does not like to write stories...so how will he write the best story ever?Text type: Narrative - Realistic fiction

Read about animal babies. Accompanied by striking photos.Text type: Information Report

Six new students from different backgrounds join Class 6 on one day.Text type: Narrative (Realistic fiction)

This book tells about the different ways the characters come to school.Text type: Literary recount

Text type: Recount/Procedure

When the kids in his street are bored, Roddy decides he knows a way to help them.Text type: Narrative (Realistic fiction)

Look at the different things children do at school.Text type: Factual recount

A science fiction adventure to inspire all readersText type: Narrative (Science Fiction)

Find out about all the different things you can make with string.Text type: Procedure

This book is about the different ways people go to town.Text type: Literary recount

A family goes on an exciting kayaking adventure.Text type: Narrative (Realistic Fiction)

This book looks at different types of hot-air balloons.Text type: Information report

Will they find the robber before he or she strikes again?Text type: Narrative

Learn how different Australian animals move about.Text type: Information report.

Find out all about pirates in this factual recount of the life of Henry Morgan.Text type: Factual Recount

Explore the world of worker magnetic termites and the incredible towers they build.Text type: Factual description

Join Alan Ant as he interviews some very interesting insectsText type: Information Report (Interview)

Chen and his family take a trip on the Forest Express. But the train is involved in an accident - will everyone be ok?Text type: Narrative (Realistic Fictions)

Are you interested in the dark and mysterious world of caves? Would you like to know how deep the worlds deepest cave is? Have you ever wondered how stalagmites and stalactites are formed? This information report has descriptions of all these things and more.Genre: Information Report (Description)Reading Age: 9.3 - 9.7 years

Read the steps two friends go through to make pizza. A pizza recipe is included so you can make your own.Text type: Procedural recount

Find out how Gingerbread Men are made.Text type: Procedure

Set in Mongolia, the Khans messenger brings bad news to Gulnaras family. As Gulnara and her sisters battle to save their father, they encounter magical creatures. Could magic be the solution to their problem.Genre: FolktalesReading Age: 9.3 - 9.7 years

Discover how Chinese New Year is celebrated.Text Type: Factual Description

Dinosaurs once ruled the world - and inside you will find some fascinating facts to confirm thisText type: Information Report

This biography tells the story of Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Everest. From the time he discovered climbing at the age of 16 he was hooked. Edmund Hillary is also an explorer, a humanitarian and an ambassador for his country.Genre: BiographyReading Age: 9.8 - 10.2 years

A predator is an animal that hunts, kills and eats other animals. This book compares and contrasts two predators: the Cheetah and the Hyena.Text type: Factual Description (Compare/Contrast)

This book explains how to become a teacher and what makes a great teacher. Text type: Argument/Persuasion

Follow the activities of a man throughout his day.Text type: Factual description

Joe writes letters to his Nan about school. Text type: Literary recount - Realistic fiction

In this fantasy story, Jacksons drawing of a bear comes to life and becomes his friendText type: Narrative (Fantasy)

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