How do we make sure children's first introduction to the world of non-fiction is enjoyable and life enhancing? What criteria do we use to ensure a collection of quality books for pleasure? Mallett sets out to answer these questions in this book.

This comprehensive yet accessible guide will aid all early years and primary teachers in making quick and effective choices on what books to use when teaching a particular literacy element of the National Curriculum.

Informational kinds of reading and writing are crucial in every classroom lesson. "Young Researchers: Informational Reading and Writing in the Early and Primary Years" looks at how the educational community can encourage children from the very beg...