Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 13: Splendid Silk

Silk is a fabric with a fascinating story. Silk has clothed royalty, been used in medicine, and travelled around the world. Learn everything there is to know about silk!Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils in Y3/P4 at Oxford Reading Level 13 to read without support.

Silk is a luxury fabric that has been around for hundreds of years. Find out how silk is made. Discover how the secret of silk spread across the world. Learn about the pros and cons of silk. This is a truly insightful non-fiction book that reveals the surprising history of silk.This book is from Readerful''s Independent Library. It is for children aged 7 to 8 to read without support.Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including:Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: 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.- Then 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.