Books in All-Star Readers, Level 2 series

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.

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.

Young Pokémon fans will enjoy this easy-to-read story based on the Legendary Pokémon in Alola, the newest region in the Pokémon series. This Level 2 Reader, for young and beginning readers, tells a fun and exciting story about the Legendaries found in Alola. With engaging content, young readers will be eager to read the story over and over again.* Discover and learn about the Legendaries found in Alola. * Stunning photographs and lively illustrations. * Engaging, age-appropriate content. * Level 2 Reader contains longer sentences and increased vocabulary.

Does your child love cute kittens and friendly cats? This children's reading book will teach them how to read while learning amazing facts about cat breeds.In this chapter book for children, readers will discover the varied characteristics of cats and kittens. Fascinating information is paired with adorable photographs of cats and kittens, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read.Created with the help of literacy consultants, Cats and Kittens is the perfect book to help build general knowledge while learning to read. Simple and clear advice is also given on how to take care of this popular family pet. This book will capture their interest and encourage reading for pleasure, which is linked with improved reading and writing skills.Cats and Kittens is a new Level 2 DK Reader, aimed at children who are learning 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.

Learn fascinating information about stars with this fact-filled children’s book that includes stunning photographs. Find out how a star is born and how it dies. Watch the stunning sky as it changes during the day. Discover the names of constellations with an exclusive telescope view of your favorites! Explore the vastness of outer space and distant galaxies! All you need is a little imagination.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!