How Old?

How Old? Synopsis

Learn about how old animals surrounding us are - you may be surprised! Would a chameleon live longer than a sea sponge? What about a giant tortoise - would it outlive a Greenland shark?

Discover these and more in How Old?, a fascinating look at how lifespans vary across the natural world. This stunning Book for Sharing blends photos with charming illustrations, and a quirky tone that brings the topic to life. This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing.

It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 7 to 8. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read More Readerful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions Independent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently Rise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.

How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.