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Books in My Readers, Level 1 series

  • DK Readers L1: Animals at Home

    David Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2007)
    Early readers can explore the world around them with this informative book about animals in their natural habitats. Find out where animals live and what their homes look like. From bird nests, to spider webs, to bee hives, animals have some pretty creative ways of keeping their homes nice and tidy!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: Star Wars: Who Saved the Galaxy?

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 29, 2012)
    In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the Star Wars galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures — including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 — who have kept it safe from the clutches of evil. Packed with images, new animation, and fascinating facts, this accessible and intriguing guide will keep readers coming back time and again. © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & ™ All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers: Big Machines

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, March 1, 2000)
    Crash! Scrape! Scrunch! A new park is being built. See big machines in action and find out what they do. 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: Spaceships and Rockets: Relive Missions to Space

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    From rovers to shuttles and probes, Spaceships and Rockets covers everything there is to know about spacecraft.Spaceships and Rockets takes an up-close look at the history of rockets and space travel, and technology development for space travel planned for the future. Find out how a rocket blasts off, identify the different parts of a rocket, and see if you can afford a trip into space! Read about the probes floating in space and the rover on Mars as they work to gather information to send back to earth.Perfect for 5–7 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.Lexile measure: 500 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: NTrusted 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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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

    Emma Grange

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    Relive the exciting story of the iconic Star Wars™: Episode V movie, retold in LEGO® form for young readers with their favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and sets. Follow the adventures of the rebels as they fight against the Galactic Empire and see Luke Skywalker take on Darth Vader in DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™.Perfect for 5–7 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 informational spreads are full of bonus fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny 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.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L2: Twisters!

    Kate Hayden

    Paperback (DK Children, March 1, 2010)
    DK is reissuing some of its most beloved Readers with a fresh new look, perfect for 21st century kids! Twisters! begins with the story of Rob, a farmer in Texas, who is suddenly caught up in a tornado that smashes the windows of his house and hurls his truck into the sky, then moves on to information about how tornadoes form, how they cause damage, and how scientists track them.
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  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Death Star Battles: Beware the Empire's Secret Weapon!

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 27, 2016)
    The Death Star is one of the most feared weapons in the Empire's arsenal. Not only a weapon, the Death Star also houses stormtroopers, Imperial Officers, and, of course, Darth Vader. Find out what it was like to live there and how the Death Star was constructed and destroyed in DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Death Star Battles.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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L1: Jungle Animals: Discover the Secrets of the Jungle!

    Camilla Gersh

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2016)
    Take a walk on the wild side in Jungle Animals.Look up, look down, and look out for the colorful birds, the gentle giants, and the big cats in the jungles of the world. See how orangutans swing through the jungle and how tigers leap out of the grass after their prey. Filled with stunning photography of the jungle's most amazing creatures, Jungle Animals takes readers inside the wild to see animals in their natural habitats.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.Lexile measure: 240 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: HTrusted 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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  • DK Readers L0: Ponies and Horses

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 16, 2009)
    Combining photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories, DK Readers capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Ponies and Horses introduces the very youngest readers to the exciting world of ponies, horses, and the people who ride and care for them.
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  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

    Emma Grange

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Kids will join the LEGO® Star Wars® minifigures in the exciting climactic story of Star Wars: Episode VI in DK Readers: LEGO® Star Wars®: Return of the Jedi. Retold for young readers, this Level 3 Reader features everyone's favorite LEGO® sets and minifigures. Join Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia in their battles with the villainous Darth Vader as he attempts to end the rebellion with the powerful Death Star.
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  • DK Readers L1: All About Bats: Explore the World of Bats!

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 10, 2017)
    Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.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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  • DK Readers L1: The LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE : Shark Attack!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Prepare for Battle with Garmadon's shark army!Meet Lord Garmadon. He is the baddest villain in Ninjago City. Learn about his shark army and their wicked weapons and discover Garmadon's evil plans. Can the ninja defeat them?Perfect for 3-5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. & The LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. 2017 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
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