Skara Brae

Band 07/Turquoise

In 1850 in Scotland, a great storm washed away tonnes of soil to reveal the remains of a village that existed 4,000 years before. Discover what was found at the lost village of Skara Brae and what life was like in the New Stone Age.

In 1850 in Scotland, a great storm washed away tonnes of soil to reveal the remains of a village that existed 4,000 years before. Discover what was found at the lost village of Skara Brae and what life was like in the New Stone Age.

• Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.
• Text type: An Information Book.
• A visual timeline on pages 22 and 23 show how life has changed in Skara Brae over time, providing plenty of speaking and listening opportunities.
• Curriculum links: History: What were homes like a long time ago?; Geography: An island home.
• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Contributor: Sarah-Jane Harknett (Illustrated by), (Prepared for publication by)

Illustrator: Sarah-Jane Harknett

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