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Books in DK Readers, Pre-Level 1 series

  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: I Want To Be A Jedi: What Does It Take to Join the Jedi Order?

    Ryder Windham, Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2007)
    "DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. In I Want to Be a Jedi, find out what it takes to join the ranks of the Jedi - learn where the Jedi Academy is located, what the Jedi Code is, and how the Jedi fight with lightsabers."
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  • DK Readers: Beastly Tales

    Malcolm Yorke, Lee Davis

    Paperback (DK Children, July 6, 1998)
    Do these monsters really exist? Read the amazing true stories in this Level 3 DK Reader—then decide for yourself! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • Blast Off!

    Eds. DK

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Oct. 18, 2010)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Beginning readers will take the ride of a lifetime as they meet some of the amazing characters and creatures of Star Wars in Blast Off!
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  • DK Readers: A Day in a Life of a Builder

    Linda Hayward

    Paperback (DK Children, March 28, 2001)
    Jack Dale is building five new houses. One is for the Wilson family. Will the Wilsons like their new house? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from, while helping them improve their reading skills.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L1: The LEGO Movie: Calling All Master Builders!

    Helen Murray

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 30, 2013)
    Who are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO® tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of The LEGO® Movie, assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge — compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.
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  • Marvel Amazing Powers

    Catherine Saunders, DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 3, 2019)
    Whose suit is reinforced with the metal Vibranium? Who loves climbing up walls? Who has unlimited strength? Discover these answers and all the amazing powers of your favourite Marvel Super Heroes. Meet the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America and many more! Marvel: Amazing Powers is a level 3 Reader for children beginning to read alone. It combines DK's four-level reading program with the ever-popular Marvel comics, helping kids learn how to read--and learn to love reading. Featuring high-quality images from the Marvel comics, Marvel: Amazing Powers was created in consultation with literacy experts. Young readers will learn about Wolverine, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Wasp, as well as many more awesome heroes. Discover their extraordinary abilities, and remember, evil Super Villains are lurking just around the corner... ©2019 Marvel.
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  • DK Readers L1: I Want to Be a Ballerina

    Annabel Blackledge

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 19, 2005)
    The perfect beginner's book for aspiring ballerinas. Join Jamie and her friends at their first-ever ballet lesson. Watch Jamie as she learns to dance and makes new friends. Young readers will discover the importance of patience, kindness, and believing in themselves. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L1: Submarines and Submersibles

    Deborah Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 15, 2007)
    Dive beneath the ocean's surface and learn all about the amazing world of submarines in this informative book for young readers. Follow a team of scientists down to the ocean's depths in a vivid introduction to the world of underwater craft. Explore the ocean’s hidden treasures like never before! Includes full-color photographs and lively illustrations of magnificent underwater machines. Perfect for developing children's reading skills and encouraging a curiosity of the world around them.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L2: Life in the Stone Age

    Deborah Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Explore mammoths, cave paintings, shamans, shelters, and more in this book about the Stone Age.Discover what life was like—where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is essential reading on the Stone Age.Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
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  • First Flight: The Wright Brothers

    Leslie Garrett

    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2003)
    In this DK Level 4 Reader, follow the amazing story of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright as they plan and build a flying machine! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers: Survivors -- The Night the Titanic Sank

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 17, 2001)
    Will Tate and his family set sail for America. But they are on board the Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship, which is heading for disaster! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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  • DK Readers L3: Knights and Castles

    Rupert Matthews

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    From armor to jousting, Knights and Castles covers everything there is to know about knights and medieval castles.Knights and Castles takes an up-close look at the history of knights, their chivalrous code, the battles they fought, and more. Learn about the heroic actions of famous knights, including El Cid and Sir John Hawkwood, and the monks who took up arms to protect pilgrims. Explore famous castles, including Beaufort, Krak des Chevaliers, and Carisbrooke Castle.Discover what it took to become a knight in Knights and Castles.Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.
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