Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks: Inspiring Young Global Citizens The
Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks series introduces children to the
17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an age-appropriate and engaging way. Designed to develop essential reading skills, these books combine
phonic progression, key vocabulary, and comprehension-building activities while exploring sustainability in both global and local contexts.
Why choose Green Sparks? •
Boost reading confidence: 42 levelled fiction and non-fiction titles from
Oxford Reading Levels 1-6. •
Cross-curricular learning: Linked to wider curriculum subjects and international programmes, including the
Oxford International Curriculum and the
IB Primary Years Programme. •
Support teacher planning: Includes a comprehensive
Teacher Handbook with cross-curricular activities to deepen understanding of the SDGs. •
Digital access: Selected titles available via the
Oxford Owl eBook Library subscription, plus
free Teaching Notes on Oxford Owl. This series helps children build
general knowledge, subject-specific vocabulary, and a sense of responsibility for the world around them - empowering them to become the
problem-solving global citizens of tomorrow.
Featured Title: Haruki and the Hermit Crab
What happens when a hermit crab uses a plastic bottle top instead of a shell? In this engaging story, Haruki helps the crab find a real shellDLand then takes action to clean up the beach. This book highlights
UN SDG 14: Life Below Water and
UN SDG 15: Life on Land, inspiring children to care for oceans, wildlife, and the environment.
By:
Karen Myrick Illustrated by:
Tatsuya Kondo Imprint: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 220mm,
Width: 193mm,
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 73g ISBN:9781382057172 ISBN 10: 1382057172 Series:Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks Publication Date:29 January 2026 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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English as a second language
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Teenage / Young adult
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active