Secrets of Our Sporting Heroes

Its easy to admire our sporting heroes, who face challenges, smash records and cross the finish line first. But how do they do it, and what does it take to win? Find out how 12 athletes stay at the top of their game, in sport and in life.

About NovaStar

NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across middle and upper primary, with 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 6
• Includes contemporary fiction texts and knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills
• Contains explicit teaching notes and exemplar lesson plans