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Books in DK Readers, Pre-Level 1 series

  • DK Readers: Atlantis, The Lost City

    Andrew Donkin

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Atlantis: The Lost City? probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. 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 L4: Star Wars: Beware the Dark Side: Discover the Sith's Evil Schemes . . .

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2007)
    Introduces the characters in the Star Wars universe that used the dark side of the Force, those that supported the evildoers, and those that stood up for the right side, including Jedis.
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  • DK Readers L3: Shark Attack!

    Cathy East Dubowski

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Sensationalized stories and stereotyping made sharks feared rather than revered. Shark Attack! explores the truth about these mysterious creatures.Let your kids explore a topic by themselves. Story elements mixed in with up-to-date knowledge about sharks, myths and interesting facts come together to build up your child’s knowledge base and encourage them to read.There is so much to learn, and this book will help your child explore the ocean’s biggest predator, sharks. Discover the truth about the most feared creatures of the ocean. Shark Attack! is full to the brim with facts for kids, colorful illustrations, photographs and stories that will feed their imagination. This shark book for kids is written, edited, and designed by a team of experts, vetted by educational consultants, and properly levelled to the reading age, this is the ultimate knowledge book for kids.Savage Killers or Endangered Victims? Did you know that the great white shark can grow up to 20ft (6m) and that not all sharks have teeth? Learn about the most ferocious creature in the sea in Shark Attack!, a Level 3 DK Reader.This book for kids is ideal for children who are just beginning to read alone. They will discover how sharks and humans interact and learn why sharks aren’t that scary. The exciting photographs and illustrations will not only build their knowledge base but expose them to new vocabulary and challenging sentence structures. It also comes complete with information for you as a parent, glossary, quiz and more!This kid’s educational book covers topics like:- Shark stories- Facts and myths about shark attacks- The deadliest sharks - Why we need sharks - And so much more!DK Level 3 books are the perfect educational book series for kids who are ready to read alone. This series covers engaging topics with fun interactive pages to build reading skills. Developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to cultivate a love of reading.Shark Attack! forms part of the DK Level 3 collection and includes other titles such as Star Wars: The Story of Darth Vader.
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  • DK Readers L2: Fire Fighter!

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (DK Children, May 16, 2011)
    Featuring redesigned jackets, interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout, DK Readers now have a fresh new look! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interests while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read-and read to learn! Ring! Ring! Ring! It's the fire alarm! A house is on fire! The fire fighters are on their way!
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  • DK Readers L1: Born to Be a Butterfly

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2010)
    Children who are just learning to read will love to discover the changes that turn a caterpillar into a butterfly. Experience the exciting journey from the cocoon to the skies! 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 L4: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters

    Harriet Griffey

    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! From the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters brings readers face to face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time and teaches the scientific forces that cause these incredible events.
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  • DK Readers L0: Farm Animals

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    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 4, 2004)
    Children will oink, baa, and cluck along with this adorable book full of pictures of farm animals. Meet hatching chicks, fluffy sheep, cute ducklings, and more! 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 L0: Big Trucks

    Deborah Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, May 20, 2013)
    From dump trucks to stunt-defying monster trucks, this Pre-Level 1 Reader introduces young children to the world of trucks. With simple sentences and an emphasis on frequently used words, Big Trucks will encourage in three to five-year-olds an interest in reading.
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  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

    Elizabeth Dowsett

    Paperback (DK Children, June 17, 2013)
    Join Anakin Skywalker on an epic reading adventure!Meet brave Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. Will he defeat the evil Sith or fall to the Dark Side?Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2014 The LEGO Group. © and ™ 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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  • DK Readers L0: Fishy Tales

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    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Fishy Tales takes young readers in the deep blue sea to discover fish swimming through the coral reefs, starfish on the sandy ocean floor, and jellyfish floating up and down in the waves.Pre-Level 1 titles feature simple and delightful narratives for young children to encourage an interest in and desire for learning to read. Simple sentences are used with an emphasis on frequently used words. Strong visual clues and labels introduce and reinforce vocabulary.
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  • DK Readers L1: Diving Dolphin

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2015)
    Re-jacketed, refreshed, and now with expanded content and interactive spreads to appeal to the newest generation of readers. A young dolphin's life is full of adventure — but danger lurks! Can he survive the killer whales? Level 1 books are stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They use short, simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children. Whether your child is learning how to read or wants to practice and improve his or her reading skills, DK Readers have the right story for developmentally appropriate reading at home. This innovative range of graded readers combines a highly visual approach with stories that children will want to read. Easy-to-read stories for beginning readers with word repetition progress to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure. There's a DK Reader for every child!
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  • DK Readers L3: Greek Myths

    Deborah Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 29, 2008)
    Advanced young readers will delight in this book that contains beloved stories from Greek mythology. From Pandora's Box to the Labors of Heracles, these thrilling tales are sure to enrapture your child’s imagination. Meet Greek gods and goddesses, and revel in the cautionary tales that are a vital part of Greece's ancient history. 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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