Books in Kingfisher Readers series

LEVEL 5 READING FLUENTLYExtent: 48pp, 75 to 100 words per page.Text at level 5 is for readers fast developing in confidence and ability. There is more text than at level 4, with more difficult vocabulary, more sophisticated information and a range of tenses and sentence types. Information is still clear and appealing. Packed with deadly animals, extreme sports, daredevil stunts and large-scale natural hazards, Record Breakers – The Most Dangerous is a no-holds-barred look at some of the most perilous situations in the world. Multiple text layers, callout boxes, and the detailed glossary and index help emergent readers truly comprehend all of the amazing information. This high-interest nonfiction chapter book that will captivate reluctant and proficient readers alike is one for the record books!

Kingfisher Readers L2: Where We Live by Brenda Stones and Thea FeldmanCome along on a global journey to examine the fascinating array of places and spaces that people call home. Beginning with the basic idea of shelter, readers examine the wide variety of climates, materials, and geography where humans choose to live, from an amazing mountaintop palace in Yemen to the canals of Venice, houses on stilts, caravans, yurts and more, readers will emerge from this book with new vocabulary-houseboat, shutters, thatch-and a newfound appreciation for the home they call their own. LEVEL 2: BEGINNING TO READ ALONE Simple and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Guided Reading Level: J

What is that "hard, knobby bit" you feel when you squeeze your finger? What do you sense when you put your hand on your chest? Using concrete, vivid language, Kingfisher Readers L4: Human Body takes readers on a tour through the whole human body. All Level 4 Readers consist of a greater variety of language and types of information than at Level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced and sentences are slightly more complex.

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. Spiders introduces children who can read alone to these creepy creatures. It includes facts about body parts, how they find food, and how they spin webs. See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.

Starting with familiar baby animals like puppies and kittens and working through a whole range of species, this book takes a close look at all aspects of the lives of animal babies such as relative size, the number of babies different animals have at once, hatching from eggs, feeding, safety, and more. In the end, readers learn their own place in the animal world―human babies are baby animals too. Throughout the book, new words are introduced―fawn, calf, chick―and a glossary at the end reinforces new words.LEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ (red)The language at this level will be short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes simple glossary.

How do hurricanes begin, and what happens when they strike land? Moving from the general to the specific, Kingfisher Readers L5: Hurricanes by Chris Oxlade explains the life cycle of a hurricane, and then relates what happened when famous hurricanes hit the United States and other countries around the world. All Level 5 readers are for students fast developing in confidence and ability. There is more difficult vocabulary, more text, more sophisticated information, and a range of tenses and sentence types

Kingfisher Readers L4: Pirates By Philip SteeleClimb aboard, mateys, for more swashbuckling than has ever been seen in the pages of an early reader. Starting with who became pirates and why, and covering female pirates, terrible deeds, punishment, and all of the key accessories―flags, swords, treasure, hideouts, and more―this is a detailed and exciting look at life on the high seas. Along the way, readers will expand their skills with the introduction of challenging new vocabulary within the text, and callouts and fact boxes to highlight key information. Level 4 also adds a timeline for another key research skill. With all this action, kids might forget they're working on their reading at all!LEVEL 4 – READING ALONE (cyan)Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. Includes glossary and index.

The animals slither and glide right off the page in Kingfisher Readers L1: Snakes Alive! by Louise P. Caroll, an up-close look at the world of snakes. All the fascinating aspects of the snake are covered, from the elegant scales on their body to the way they move, what they eat, how they have their babies, and how they protect themselves. The beautiful photography highlights the amazing diversity of snakes and works seamlessly with the text to draw the reader in. New words are introduced throughout―fang, rattle, slither― and a glossary at the end helps reinforce the meanings.LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READ Consists of short simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity, and lots of repetition. Guided Reading Levels: F, G

From racecars to electric cars, from engines to tires, Kingfisher Readers L3: Cars by Chris Oxlade covers cars from multiple perspectives. Young information collectors will particularly enjoy the "car fact" callouts. All Level 3 readers are accessible and engaging and contain more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses.

Come along on a trip through Dinosaur World, a live animal park where dinos rule! After a quick look at the map―and a reminder to keep hands and feet inside the bus―young readers are off on an adventure. All the favorites are here―Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, T-Rex and more―and each dino has a fact sheet with size, habitat, food, and danger rating. At the end, readers uncover the world of fossils and get information about where they can see dinos today. In addition to highlighting key vocabulary within the text and a glossary for definitions, Kingfisher Readers L3: Dinosaur World by Claire Llewellyn adds an index so growing readers can find their favorites and try out their research skills.LEVEL 3 – READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP (orange)Sentences will become more varied and longer and some more formal vocabulary will be introduced. Includes glossary and index.

LEVEL 5: READINGFLUENTLYFor readers fast developing in confidence and ability. There is more text than at level 4, with more difficult vocabulary, more sophisticated information, and a range of tenses and sentence types. Information is still clear and interesting.Guided Reading Levels: P, QStarting with the basic question "What is space?" and exploring all aspects of space including the earth's relationship with the sun, the moon, our neighbors in the solar system, our galaxy, astronomy, meteors, comets, space travel and much more, Kingfisher Readers L5: Space by James Harrison is a wonderful first introduction to this essential subject. At this level the text and pictures combine in a full reading experience with sophisticated vocabulary, primary and secondary layers of information, and a robust glossary and index for research. Newly independent readers will enjoy the sense of accomplishment they get from completing this title on their own.

LEVEL 5 – READING FLUENTLY (yellow) Extent: 48pp, words per page: up to 100 with captions extra At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index. Nothing grips the imagination like speed, and Kingfisher Readers L5: Record Breakers-The Fastest by Brenda Stones is packed with the fastest animals, men, and machines on the planet. It starts with the early days in man's quest for speedy travel, and then looks at "the fastest" in many different kinds of areas, from animals, to cars, trains, sports, bikes, and even the fastest brains and fingers. (Did you know the record for the fastest solution to a Rubik's Cube was 5.66 seconds?) Along the way, newly emergent readers will absorb many amazing facts from multiple levels of text, and a deep glossary and index helps them grow their research skills. One of the speediest things about this entertaining title will be how fast kids will finish the book!