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Books in Penguin Readers, Level 2 series

  • DK Readers Level 2: Sloths

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, July 16, 2019)
    Does your child love everything about the slow, sleepy world of sloths? Then this children's reading book, packed full of fun facts and cute sloth pictures, will be perfect for them.In this chapter book for children you'll trek deep into the South American rainforest in search of adorable sloths. Packed full of amazing animal facts, children will be fascinated to find out what makes this sleepy animal so slow, how they're such expert swimmers, and why they look like they're always smiling. These fascinating facts are paired with adorable photographs of llamas, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read. Created with the help of top literacy consultants, <i>Sloths</i> is the perfect book to help build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. And as this unique animal is such a favorite for kids, this book will encourage reading for pleasure, which is linked with improved reading and writing skills. Sloths is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge.
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  • Ponies

    Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Lisa Bonforte

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, May 12, 2003)
    What makes a pony a pony? How are they different from horses? Filled with loads of interesting facts and bright, realistic illustrations.
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  • DK Readers L2: Slinky, Scaly Snakes

    Jennifer Dussling

    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! Slither, slither, hiss, hiss! Learn all about the silent, stealthy, sibilant world of snakes!
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  • Flight of the Butterflies

    Roberta Edwards, Bob Kayganich

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, May 13, 2010)
    Starting from the northern United States and southern Canada, millions of Monarchs converge every fall in one region in central Mexico. It's not only an amazing sight to behold for the lucky residents of the area, but also a true miracle of nature. This easy reader follows the 2,500 mile-long journey of the Monarchs, with both full color illustrations and photographs.
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  • The Bookstore Ghost

    Barbara Maitland, Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Mr. Brown sells ghost books in his bookstore. But mice are scaring away the customers! Mr. Brown tells his cat to catch the mice, but she has other plans. After all, a ghost bookstore should be scary. Of course, it will be even more scary when it has its own ghost . . .
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO DC Super Heroes: Super-Villains

    Victoria Taylor

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 4, 2013)
    Enter the world of the planet's most feared super-villains!Meet your favorite LEGO® DC baddies. Follow The Joker, Two-Face, and Riddler as they cause trouble for Batman and Robin. Learn about their weapons and vehicles.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 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.©2013 The LEGO Group.
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  • Level 3: Leaving Microsoft to Change the World

    Pearson Education

    Paperback (Pearson Education ESL, March 6, 2011)
    In 1998 John Wood worked for Microsoft in Australia. He was a busy, successful man. Then he went on vacation to Nepal and visited a school in a Himalayan village, this changed his life. He helped the school and decided to change the World! He started the charity 'Room to Read'...
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

    Elizabeth Dowsett

    Paperback (DK Children, June 17, 2013)
    Go on an out-of-this-world reading mission to stop Count Dooku's battle droid army!Join Jedi warriors Anakin and Obi-Wan as they try to protect the galaxy. Who will win?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.©2014 The LEGO Group.
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  • Owls: Birds of the Night

    Emily Sollinger, Chris Rallis

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, May 29, 2014)
    Did you know that the biggest owl has a wingspan of five feet? That's big! The smallest owl is no bigger than an avocado. Filled with photographs and vivid illustrations, this book will teach you all about these beautiful birds.Excerpt:When the owlets are about one month old, they are ready to leave the nest.At first, owlets hop from branch to branch.They grab onto tree bark.They wander around on the ground.They practice flapping their wings.Look!They are flying!The owlets are now called fledglings(say: FLEJ-lings).
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars: R2-D2 and Friends

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 1, 2008)
    With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith Lords that are loved by several generations. R2-D2, C-3P0, and other droids, large and small, come to life in this classic Star Wars(r) reader. (c) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. (r) & TM
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  • DK Readers L2: The LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE : Secret Ninja Force

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Join the Secret Ninja Force on their adventures!Meet the members of the Secret Ninja Force. Learn how they train with Master Wu and how they keep Ninjago City safe. Discover what happens when they work together. Find out what it takes to be a ninja.Level 2 is for children who have started to read alone, but still need some help. The books have more words than Level 1, slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction, and slightly smaller type. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts and topic-related activities to make and do. The stories are slightly more complex than those in Level 1.THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. & The LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2017 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. (s17)
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  • Harry Gets Ready for School

    Harriet Ziefert, Mavis Smith

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Aug. 1, 1993)
    Everybody has a lot to do before school starts, and so does Harry. He has to go for a checkup, visit the dentist, get a haircut--and that's only the beginning!
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