Animals versus plants - which makes the better pet?Tarantula or spider plant? Fish or fig tree? Comparing the pet potentialof animals and plants is a great way to learn all sorts of facts about nature, and feed an interest in biology. Discover why plants can make us healthier and get plant project inspiration, like how to make a terrarium, in this brightly illustrated non-fiction book.This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 9 to 10 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: &#8226 Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. &#8226 Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.