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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 4 series

  • DK Readers L4: Snow Dogs!: Racers of the North

    Ian Whitelaw

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 18, 2008)
    Advanced young readers can embark on the world of dogsled racing in this exciting book. Do you have what it takes to be the leader of the pack? Join the "mushers" as they brave snow and ice. Learn the history of this fascinating sport and meet tons of brave dogs! 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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  • Life Cycle of a Ladybug, The

    Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Ladybugs spend part of their life cycle as larva. Every day a ladybug larva eats about 30 tiny green insects called aphids. Young children will watch a ladybug go from egg to adult.
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  • DK Readers: Atlantis, The Lost City

    Andrew Donkin

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Atlantis: The Lost City? probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. 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 L4: Star Wars: Beware the Dark Side: Discover the Sith's Evil Schemes . . .

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2007)
    Introduces the characters in the Star Wars universe that used the dark side of the Force, those that supported the evildoers, and those that stood up for the right side, including Jedis.
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  • DK Readers L4: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters

    Harriet Griffey

    Paperback (DK Children, March 1, 2010)
    DK is reissuing some of its most beloved Readers with a fresh new look, perfect for 21st century kids! From the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters brings readers face to face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time and teaches the scientific forces that cause these incredible events.
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  • DK Readers L4: Horse Heroes: True Stories of Amazing Horses

    Kate Petty

    Paperback (DK Children, June 18, 2012)
    The bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating 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 four. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L4: Star Wars: Ultimate Duels: Find Out About the Deadliest Battles!

    Lindsay Kent

    Paperback (DK Children, June 20, 2011)
    Ultimate Duels will keep young readers at the edge of their seats as they experience firsthand the great fights and duels their favorite Star Wars characters have experienced! © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & ™. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L4: Amazing Women: Discover Inspiring Life Stories!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 7, 2017)
    From world leaders to explorers to writers, artists, and performers, discover more than 40 women who changed the world and celebrate them this Women's History Month with this Level 4 DK Reader.Amazing Women will build reading skills while teaching vocabulary and telling the stories of influential women like Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, and Marie Curie, and highlighting important historical moments in women's history, like the Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls. Approaching human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle, this book is a sure way to get kids dreaming about what they can achieve.Uncover the stories of the women who have helped shape the modern world in Amazing Women, and inspire future leaders along the way.Perfect for 9–11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines.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.
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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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  • 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 L4: Star Wars: Darth Maul, Sith Apprentice: Meet the Sith's Greatest Warrior!

    Jo Casey, Catherine Saunders

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 16, 2012)
    The DK Star Wars Readers series provides a wonderful opportunity for parents and teachers to promote development of young children's reading skills and motivation to read. We want young children to WANT to read! Star Wars has become a familiar part of our culture with children instantly recognizing the characters on book covers, TV and in the movies. Now they can add more Star Wars action to their collections! Star Wars: Darth Maul Sith Apprentice introduces older readers to the sinister secrets of the Sith warrior, Darth Maul. They will learn about his mission to defeat Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and his deadly array of vehicles and weapons like his Sith speeder bike. Watch out for his double-bladed lightsaber!
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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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