By Lisa Rajan (author) , Alessia Trunfio (illustrator) Part of the Tara Binns series
"Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. "
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This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
When Tara Binns opens up her dressing up box something exciting happens ... Tara Binns becomes a palaeontologist on a dig to find dinosaur fossils! The team has very tight deadline to see if their site is of scientific interest before the bulldozers come in and an adventure park is built.
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The palaeontologists feel sure there is something new waiting to be discovered, but will they be able to prove their hunch before it's too late?
Lisa Rajan writes children’s books that raise aspiration, promote ambition and challenge gender stereotypes. She is the author of the Collins Big Cat Tara Binns titles, which introduce a range of STEM careers to a primary school audience through exciting adventure stories.
A scientist herself, Lisa has a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College, London. She has worked in scientific research, scientific publishing and medical copywriting. She was an elected member on Southwark Council from 2002 to 2016, and was political lead for Environment and for Children’s Services between 2006 and 2010.
She is married with three children and lives in south London. In her spare time, she runs marathons dressed as Wonder Woman.
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When Tara Binns opens up her dressing up box something exciting happens ... Tara Binns becomes a palaeontologist on a dig to find dinosaur fossils!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Tara Binns: Ground-breaking Fossil Hunter (Band 17/Diamond) and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Tara Binns: Ground-breaking Fossil Hunter (Band 17/Diamond) features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Reading Scheme, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Grammar, Spelling & Literature, Educational: Language, literature and literacy, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Tara Binns: Ground-breaking Fossil Hunter (Band 17/Diamond) was written by Lisa Rajan and published by Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Tara Binns: Ground-breaking Fossil Hunter (Band 17/Diamond) has 56 pages
Yes it is part of Tara Binns series
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