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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 3 series

  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda: Discover the Secret of Yoda's Life!

    Catherine Saunders

    Paperback (DK Children, March 18, 2013)
    In DK Star Wars readers, stunning photographs combine with engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills! DK Readers: Level 3: Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda Yoda, the legendary Jedi Master, is the focus of this exciting Level 3 DK reader. Inside, rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, as well as an alphabetical glossary and comprehensive index, will help fans learn more about the most wise and mysterious Jedi Master of them all.
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  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Friends: Friends Forever

    Helen Murray

    Paperback (DK Children, June 18, 2012)
    Meet the girls of Heartlake City, Mia, Stephanie, Emma, Andrea, and Olivia. They might all have very different personalities, but they have one important thing in common: true friendship!
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  • Honduras

    Ellen Frazel

    Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2013)
    From the central mountains and valleys to the rain forests of La Mosquitia, Honduras is a land of natural beauty. Not every wonder in the country is nature-made, however. The Copán Ruins in western Honduras are relics of Mayan artistry and a reflection of the beauty to be found in the people, lands, and customs of Honduras.
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  • DK Readers: The Story of Anne Frank

    Brenda Ralph Lewis

    Paperback (DK Publishing, Inc, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Thirteen-year-old Anne Frank went into hiding from the Nazis with her family in 1942. Read the remarkable story of her life, death, and legacy. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. 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.
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  • Boxers

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Don't let boxers intimidate you. They're actually one of the goofiest dog breeds! Although their muscular bodies and watchful dispositions make them great police dogs, boxers are also loyal family companions. Find out more about the boxer's personality in this title for young learners.
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  • DK Readers L3: The Story of Civil Rights

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Including Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, read the stories of the amazing men and women who fought for equality during the US Civil Rights Movement.Learn all about civil rights—what they are, and why they're important. This book covers the history of civil rights in the US, including slavery and the abolition of slavery, and segregation. It discusses the momentous Civil Rights Movement, from sit-ins and protests, to marches and inspirational speeches, to legislation for equality. There's also information about modern-day issues, and how children can use their voices to become activists in their own communities.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 quotes, lists, and statistics.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With 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.
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  • Madagascar

    Ellen Frazel

    Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2013)
    From outer space, Madagascar appears to be bleeding. This is because the island's red soil runs off into the ocean. On land, Madagascar is a world of its own. More than half of the resident wildlife cannot be found in any other country. Open this book and explore Madagascar, an island teeming with life, color, and beauty.
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  • Snow

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Snowflakes look white but are actually clear! They are pieces of falling ice. Discover how snow forms and falls and how every snowflake is intricate and unique.
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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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  • Caves

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    There are many different kinds of caves found all around the world. Many are millions of years old! Students will explore the many different kinds of caves, their unique features, and the difference between stalactites and stalagmites.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Penguin

    Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult.
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  • DK Readers: Invaders From Outer Space

    Philip Brookes

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 1999)
    Are aliens from other planets visiting Earth? Read these amazing stories of alien encounters—and make up your own mind! 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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