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Join Jamie as the Magic Map whisks him into the vast Sahara Desert – the largest hot desert in the world. From golden dunes and hidden oases to sandstorms and desert foxes, Jamie learns how people, animals, and plants adapt to survive in this extreme environment. Guided by a Tuareg traveller, he discovers the challenges of desert life, the importance of camels, and the fragile balance that keeps life alive in the desert’s golden heart.

What’s Included:
• 7 extended differentiated reading passages (Years 1–7) – each rewritten for the vocabulary, reading expectations, and comprehension level of the year group
• Glossary for each level with age-appropriate definitions
• 10 comprehension questions per level covering retrieval, inference, sequencing, vocabulary, and higher-order thinking
• Answer sheets for all levels for easy marking

Key Features:
• Engaging narrative format with factual geography woven into the story
• Fully differentiated from emergent Year 1 readers through to confident Year 7 learners
• Supports both geography and literacy objectives
• Vocabulary support provided at every level through tailored glossaries
• Flexible resource for mixed-age or mixed-ability teaching

Curriculum Links:
• Locate the world’s major deserts and climate zones
• Understand human and animal adaptation to extreme environments
• Explore the physical geography of deserts (sand dunes, oases, sandstorms)
• Develop geographical vocabulary and comprehension skills
• Retrieve, summarise, and evaluate information from a narrative text

Perfect For:
• Cross-age guided reading groups
• Progressive comprehension skill development (Y1–Y7)
• Geography and environmental studies topics
• Homework, intervention, or enrichment tasks