Freestyle and Freestyle Express: On the Front Line
Each book in the On the Front Line series covers a key 20th century conflict in an approachable and enthralling way.
Whilst focusing on the idea of conflict and change, and their impact on the lives of the people on the frontline, the series incorporates fascinating real life tales (such as espionage during the Cold War), thus delivering historical facts in an exciting and readable way.
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Describes the sequence of events in a clear, accessible way.
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Includes a timeline spread, summary of key events and a 'new words' box at the foot of each spread.
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Uses primary and secondary source material in a range of bite-sized text types from newspaper reports, diary and journal extracts, eyewitness accounts, quotes and excerpts of important speeches.
The Freestyle Express series runs parallel to the Freestyle series, using simplified, levelled text and an attractive layout with a clear sequence, making it easier for the less confident reader to follow.
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Designed for 11-15 year old pupils with a reading age of 8 years.
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Incorporates a lowered text level that allows struggling readers to access and understand the curriculum basics.
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Can be used in the classroom or library in conjunction with the Freestyle version.