Photos and illustrations combine to give a detailed picture of the fascinating
life that goes on underground. We meet animals who live underground, see trains
that travel underground and follow pipes, wires and cables from houses deep
into the ground.

Blue/ Band 4 non-fiction books use childrens language patterns to give
information which is supported by the illustrations and design.

Text types A non-chronological report.

The cross-sectioned diagram on pages 14 and 15 allows children to recap and
discuss the text.

Curriculum links Geography: the local area; Science: light and dark.

This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.