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Books in DK Readers, Level 4 series

  • DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, July 2, 2007)
    Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.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: Story of Coding

    James Floyd Kelly

    Paperback (DK Children, June 6, 2017)
    Discover the history of computers and coding. From Ada Lovelace's initial idea of computer programming to today's coding languages like Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more.This reading book for kids explores the world of coding while building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary. Packed with photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues to keep your little ones engaged.What exactly is a computer? How do they work? What is a code? What are the different coding languages? This beginner's reader explores it all and more! Young children will find out what coding is, how it developed, and how modern codes are used for everyday purposes.It's the perfect reading book for ages 5-7 who are starting 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.Explore, Engage, And Learn!There's a message for readers to decode, plus tips for writing their own code with child-friendly Scratch programming. This kid's educational book explores the world of coding and is full of facts kids will love reading.While learning to read, kids will also: - Learn about what coding is - Explore the world of early computers- Discover coding languages and coding today- Enjoy cool coding tips and test their knowledgeTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled series of kids reading books 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. Add other Level 2 titles to your collection covering a range of topics like LEGO City: Heroes to the Rescue: Find Out How They Keep the City Safe, What Is An Election?, Hello Hedgehog, Amazing Bees, Life In The Stone Age, many Star Wars titles and more.
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  • Amazing Buildings

    Kate Hayden

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Level 2 is perfect for children who have started to read on their own, yet still need a little help. The stories contain more words, longer sentences, and are slightly more complex.Information boxes full of extra fun factsSimple index
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars: The Adventures of BB-8: Discover BB-8's Secret Mission

    David Fentiman

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    The fate of the galaxy depends on BB-8 in DK Readers L2: Star Wars™: The Adventures of BB-8!Follow brave BB-8 as he gets caught up in the battle to save the galaxy. Learn about the heroic Resistance and the sinister First Order. Meet BB-8's new friends, and see them join together to defeat evil!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.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: RTrusted 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers: Robin Hood

    Angela Bull, Nick Harris

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 1, 2000)
    Join Robin Hood and his outlaw band in their thrilling escapades—but can they outfox the wily, ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham? This Dorling Kindersley Classic Reader combines evocative illustrations and stunning photographs with one of the greatest stories of children's literature, adapted and retold for today's young people. 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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  • WWE Tag Teams and Team-Ups

    Steve Pantaleo

    Paperback (DK Children, March 19, 2019)
    Team-up with your favourite WWE stars as you learn to read!Discover how WWE Superstars work together to take down their rivals. Learn the rules of the ring and the high-flying moves Superstars hope will make them Tag Team Champions.DK's reading scheme is levelled 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. Narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotations, and a quiz, to encourage children to develop comprehension skills.© 2018 WWE, Inc. All rights reserved
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    David Fentiman

    Paperback (DK Children, March 8, 2016)
    Meet the brave new LEGO® Star Wars™ heroes who must battle to protect the galaxy in this new reader from DK.A dark power is rising and the galaxy is in danger in DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens™. Join the Resistance in their fight against evil and help them stop the First Order's sinister plans.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 extra 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2016 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization
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  • DK Readers L2: Space Quest: Mission to Mars

    Peter Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2014)
    Five astronauts and Coconut, a rabbit, embark upon a long-term mission in Space Quest: Mission to Mars to explore the planets of the Solar System in the spacecraft Ramesses. Despite the challenges of surviving colossal dust storms and solar flares, will they be able to complete their mission? Children ages 6-8 starting to read on their own will be drawn into Level 2 DK Reader Space Quest: Mission to Mars. 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 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Finn's Mission: Find Out How Finn Can Save the Galaxy!

    David Fentiman

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    Join Finn as he faces the might of the evil First Order in DK Readers L3: Star Wars™: Finn's Mission.From the desert wastelands of Jakku to the jungles of D'Qar and the frozen mountains of the Starkiller, follow Finn as he bravely battles the First Order. Meet the heroes who will help him in his mission, and face the terrifying enemies who will stand in his way.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.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: TTrusted 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels

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    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2014)
    Meet the rebels aboard the starship Ghost in DK's newest Level 2 Reader, Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels! Set between Episode III and Episode IV, Rebels follows former Jedi Kanan Jarrus and his ragtag crew as they struggle against the Galactic Empire. Learn all about your favorite characters and go on the ultimate Star Wars adventure with Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels!
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  • DK Readers L2: Astronaut: Living in Space

    Kate Hayden

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 16, 2013)
    Perfect for kids who have started to read but still need some help, this Level 2 DK Reader explores the fascinating world of an astronaut and what it is like to live in space. With longer sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes with fun facts, and a simple index, this book shows young readers what it's like to hold down a job in zero gravity.
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  • DK Readers L1: LEGO® Women of NASA: Space Heroes

    Hannah Dolan

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 13, 2018)
    Meet four fantastic women from NASA!Learn about two of the first female astronauts to fly to space. Discover how a computer scientist sent a spacecraft to the moon. Be inspired to become a future space hero!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 1 Reader - just right for children who are learning to read. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop 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.©2018 The LEGO Group.
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