Understanding the layout of a non-fiction book

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I can explain the layout of "Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark"

'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark' is a non-fiction book which provides true information.
Creatures, and other living organisms, can glow in the dark using bioluminescence or biofluorescence.
The book is designed to engage children as its audience.
The layout of a text is determined by its purpose and audience.
The book chunks information into sections and uses fact boxes and illustrations.

Layout - the way the information is organised on the page
Purpose - the reason a text is written and the desired impact
Audience - the people the author design the book for
Bioluminescence - the production and emission of light by a living organism caused by a chemical reaction within it
Biofluorescence - the production and emission of light by a living organism as a result of absorbing ultraviolet light

Authors write books for anyone to read.

Authors design and write their texts in order to reach certain audiences.

It would be beneficial to have available a range of non-fiction texts for the children to explore at the start of the lesson.

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