Neate Publishing is a new dynamic company based in Winchester. They have just completed a ground-breaking series of Science and Literacy books for 4 to 12 year olds. The publishing team spent hours writing texts that were highly attractive and very readable for all age groups. A fresh approach was taken to write in a style that appealed to both boys and girls and which is different from traditional information texts. This has paid off. Now, 2 years after they started, the books are selling across the UK and abroad. Large orders have been received from South Africa and recent interest shown by Malaysia, Thailand and the USA. A great beginning for a small team.

They write and publish books to encourage children's reading for information and development of the necessary reading skills to do this easily. The aim is to make reading for information as much fun as reading a story. Most adults feel confident about helping children read stories but they do not always know how to help children read for information (a skill needed for daily adult life).

Their published materials also include a new classroom resource to develop children's notemaking and research skills. Informative, simple and practical to use Posters guide the teachers and children through the process in easy stages.

Bobbie Neate, known for her in-service talks on all aspects of literacy, continues to explore with teachers and others, innovative ways to support the development of children's literacy. The published materials may also be used in settings other than schools; they have been used for Voluntary Reading Programs.

The first series of books, published in 3 sets, is based on Science and Literacy. (The series is written for 4-12 year olds.) In each set there are 3 titles and each title has two editions. One edition is for the child. The other edition for the teacher / classroom assistant / parents, has activities and teaching points for both literacy and science. Adults can have fun sharing these imaginative activities with the children making learning an enjoyable journey.

The books can be bought individually making them suitable for class/school libraries or in a Guided Reading Pack of 1 adult copy and 6 children copies. The carefully written texts also make them suitable for children with SEN and EAL. The cross-curricula design of the books helps teachers meet the NLS and NC requirements in an efficient way.

An Interactive Dictionary for young children is full of ideas and activities through which they will learn dictionary skills, the sequence of the alphabet and many high frequency words.

Check the website for detailed information on all the titles, promotional offers and further activities for teachers and children.

www.neatepublishing.co.uk