Books in Lightning Readers Level 3 series

Hunter or hunted? How much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet? These stories will touch your heart. 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!

When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Big Moose is so thirsty that he drinks up all the water in the river. How will the animals that live in the river react? Based on a Native American folktale, this story reinforces the important principle of respecting others. The Thirsty Moose is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grade K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in a Spanish version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series! Each title is available in an English and Spanish Version!

In this Level 3 DK Reader follow the blog of an adventurous young explorer through the Amazon to her Uncle's rain forest research station. In Rain Forest Explorer children able to read on their own can follow her trip along the Rio Blanco river where she goes jaguar tracking, joins tribal villagers for a feast after hunting, and discovers an ancient site. 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.

"The titles in this series are perfect for reports on the fifty states." —Kiss the Book blog Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Georgia, the Peach State. His first stop is a peach festival to bake the world's biggest peach cobbler. Then he's headed to a farm to pick peanuts and pecans. He'll also explore the cities of Savannah and Atlanta. Join Mr. Geo and discover what makes Georgia a state to celebrate. Includes maps and fun facts. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text are great for beginning and newly independent readers!

Join the LEGO® NEXO KNIGHTS™ as they master NEXO Powers and battle fearsome fire monsters in DK Reader L3: LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Monster Battles.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 'Starting to Read Alone' level, DK Reader L3: LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Monster Battles 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.

Discover the exciting true stories of men and women who have done extraordinary things in this Level 3 nonfiction reader perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own.From strong-minded people fighting for human rights like Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman, to bold explorers of new horizons, such as Neil Armstrong and Albert Einstein, to heroes of sports like Pelé, Real-Life Heroes celebrates many lives, while also building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary.Perfect for 7–9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with an 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 flyers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Series Overview: 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.

Enter the exciting world of Wonder Woman!Join the Amazon Princess on her quest to protect Earth from evil. Discover her amazing superpowers, read about her dangerous enemies, and meet brave allies, including the Justice League.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.Copyright © 2017 DC Comics. WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s17) Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston.

Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Massachusetts, the Bay State. His first stop is Boston for a huge Fourth of July celebration. Then he'll ride the Swan Boats, re-enact the Boston Tea Party, and walk the historic Freedom Trail. He'll also meet "Pilgrims," ride bikes on Cape Cod, hike the beautiful Berkshires, and much, much more. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around Massachusetts. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. Includes maps and learning activities. Colorful, you-are-there illustrations and easy-to-read text are great for beginning and newly independent readers!

What's your emergency? From flashing lights and blaring sirens to K-9 units and EMTs, emergency services have vital roles in saving lives. Find out what it takes to respond to an emergency in Emergency Rescue.Learn police officers' secret radio code, look at a firefighter's daily schedule, and hear what emergency dispatchers say on the phone. Make sure you are prepared for an emergency and that you know who to call!Emergency Rescue shows how hard emergency responders, police officers, and firefighters work to save lives, and the important work they do to keep everyone safe.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.Lexile measure: 800 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: OTrusted 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.

DK Readers L3: Star Wars™: Rebel Heroes combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the record-breaking Star Wars movies, helping kids learn how to read—and learn to love reading. Young readers will learn about the most daring rebels and members of the Resistance in the Star Wars galaxy, including Poe Dameron, Princess Leia, Rey, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Ezra Bridger, and more!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.

“The titles in this series are perfect for reports on the fifty states.” —Kiss the Book blog Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Pennsylvania. His first stop is Philadelephia for a grand parade on the Fourth of July. He'll tap the Liberty Bell, visit Independence Hall, and meet up with Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin in the Historic District too. Then he'll visit Amish Country, Hershey, Pittsburgh, the Poconos, and much more. Join Mr. Geo and discover what makes Pennsylvania a state to celebrate. Includes maps, fun facts, learning activities, and colorful you-are-there illustrations.