Phase 5 Set 4 5
eetles Ar un
for Letters and Sounds Revised
Phonemes covered: /ar/ a /air/ ere, are /ch/ ture /o/ a /oo/ u, oul /or/ al /s/ st /ur/ or, ear schwas at the end of words, schwas in longer words
eetles Ar un t e W rld
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Read amazing facts about beetles. Browse the complete Collins catalogue at
www.collins.co.uk
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eetles Beetles are incredible insects. They are found everywhere on Earth. Despite their tiny size, beetles can do some amazing things.
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Bi est beetles Titan beetles are giants compared with other beetles. They look terrifying, but they eat plants!
A titan beetle is the length of your hand.
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Fact Their powerful jaws can snap a twig. 5
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F stest beetles Tiger beetles cannot fly, but they scuttle quickly on six legs. This aggressive hunter chases after insects. It captures an insect, rips it apart and eats it.
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Jum in beetles When scared, click beetles lie on their backs and pretend to be dead. With a click, they hurl themselves into the air to escape. They spin, land on the ground and bustle away.
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Phase 5 Set 4 5
eetles Ar un
for Letters and Sounds Revised
Phonemes covered: /ar/ a /air/ ere, are /ch/ ture /o/ a /oo/ u, oul /or/ al /s/ st /ur/ or, ear schwas at the end of words, schwas in longer words
eetles Ar un t e W rld
t e W rld
Read amazing facts about beetles. Browse the complete Collins catalogue at
www.collins.co.uk
An information book www.collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat
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