For thousands of years, people have recorded information, whether on cave walls, stone, paper, or wood. With the invention of the printing press in the 1450’s came the means to produce many copies of books quickly. Then came newspapers – the first form of mass media. The past hundred or so years have seen an explosion in the mass media, with the development of radio, television and the internet. Never before had ‘getting the message’ been so quick and easy. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books and non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles and genres to develop their own reading tastes. For children who prefer to read non-fiction texts, the PM Plus Non-fiction titles offer carefully researched information thematically linked to key learning areas. The texts are supported with superb photography and realistic illustrations. #pm19-offer