Books in Richmond Readers. Level 2 series

Find out what the president does as you learn about the executive branch of government and see what a day in the life of the commander in chief is really like.This leveled DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting political vocabulary and showing how the leader of the United States helps decide the country's laws, what traditions the president takes part in, and how the POTUS meets with other countries to make sure there is peace and goodwill.Travel to Washington, DC, and take a sneak peek inside the Oval Office to see what it takes to be president in What is the President's Job?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.

Could you make it big in the most famous sports entertainment brand on the planet?Join the biggest names in WWE as they entertain the crowd and battle their rivals. Find out about their best moves, their epic team-ups, and what happens when friends become enemies.DK's reading program is leveled into stages to help every child progress and become a confident reader. This Level 2 book features engaging and highly illustrated topics with true kid appeal. Lively narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotations to get young readers excited about what it takes to be a WWE Superstar.With longer sentence structures and increasingly complicated vocabulary and terminology, How to Win in the Ring draws on the exciting world of sports entertainment to engage fans and help them build their literacy skills and develop their confidence in reading alone.

Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power.With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years.What is an Election? is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. What is an Election? explores a topic that will inspire and educate children, encouraging reading for pleasure which is linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.

Does your child love quirky, furry creatures? This children's book about the beloved Australian quokka will be perfect for them.Children will be fascinated to find out why this friendly creature is described as one of the happiest animals on the planet, and that the bouncy quokka is actually related to kangaroos and wallabies. Fascinating facts are paired with adorable photographs of quokkas, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read.Meet the Quokkas! is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Helping to develop a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers.

Join the LEGO® NEXO KNIGHTS™ as they master NEXO Powers and battle fearsome fire monsters in DK Reader L2: LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Meet the Knights.Meet a group of brave knights as they embark on an epic adventure to stop a villainous jester and his band of monsters from taking over the kingdom. Learn about the exciting realm of Knighton and what it takes to graduate from Knights' Academy, go on thrilling quests, and engage in heroic battles against beastly, magical monsters.Set at the 'Beginning to Read' level, DK Reader L2: LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Meet the Knights is a thrilling read for new readers.LEGO, the LEGO logo, NEXO KNIGHTS, the Brick and Knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2016 The LEGO Group.Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.

Skip, splash, sniff and cuddle with the cutest animals in the rough with Wild Baby Animals.Venture out into the world of monkeys, squirrels, bears, foxes and more and as they play, learn, and explore in their natural habitats in Wild Baby Animals.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: 650 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: MTrusted 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.

The DK Star Wars Readers series provides a wonderful opportunity for parents and teachers to promote development of young children's reading skills and motivation to read. We want young children to WANT to read! Star Wars has become a familiar part of our culture with children instantly recognizing the characters on book covers, TV and in the movies. Now they can add more Star Wars action to their collections! LEGO® Star Wars®: The Phantom Menace is DK's newest exciting entry in the bestselling series of Star Wars Readers! Follow Jar Jar Binks through the Naboo swamp and see Darth Maul on his Sith speeder bike. Young readers will be on the edge of their seats as the LEGO toys and Star Wars come together in the fun retelling of the first prequel, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

When Jack and Luke take an injured duck to the vet, it is just the beginning of their adventures at the animal hospital. 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. This Level 2 book is appropriate for children who are beginning to read alone.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!

This 32-page Reader serves as a basic introduction to the major types of Pokémon, including examples of each type and details on how they Evolve. For this age group, getting readers comfortable with the material is a great start; the foundation provided by this content will help them grow in their knowledge of Pokémon characters. This book is intended to provide a general introduction to major aspects of the Pokémon universe, aimed at early readers and emerging fans. (c) 2008 Pokémon. (c) 1995-2008 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. TM and (r) are trademarks of Nintendo.

Join Louise and the rest of the zoo crew as they eagerly await the arrival of a new baby panda. Get to know the zoo's current pandas and find out what they eat and how they grow. With longer sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes, and a simple index, readers beginning to read alone will enjoy reading The Great Panda Tale. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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.