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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 2 series

  • DK Readers L2: LEGO City: Heroes to the Rescue: Find Out How They Keep the City Safe

    Esther Ripley

    Paperback (DK Children, June 14, 2016)
    Join the heroes of LEGO City as they race to save the day! This is certainly one of the coolest kids reading books around. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read with support. Race to an accident with the ambulance crew and find out if the police will catch the crooks and keep LEGO City safe!This reading book for kids features an exciting range of 2016 minifigures and sets, and this well-loved LEGO theme will capture kids' imagination as they build up their reading skills with help. If your little one is a LEGO fanatic, they might even have some of these LEGO sets at home to play along with the story. LEGO City: Heroes To The Rescue is perfect for 5 - 7 year olds who are beginning to read fluently with support. Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional informational spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Plus, there is a super cool section full of tips for parents.Imagine, Engage & Build Vocabulary!Learn to read with fun stories about your favorite LEGO City heroes, and then enjoy the fun quiz at the end to encourage recall and comprehension. Packed with cool tips for parents, you simply can't go wrong with this awesome Level 2 reader, perfect for any LEGO obsessed child. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading. Go on an adventure through these pages with: - Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers racing to save the day- Strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence- Fun facts and activities- Compelling, informational narrative This book is part of an exciting educational book series for children, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. These chapter books have a compelling main narrative to suit your child's reading ability. Each book is designed to develop your child's reading skills, fluency, grammar awareness, and comprehension in order to build confidence and engagement when reading.Add other Level 2 titles to your collection covering a range of topics like What Is An Election?, Hello Hedgehog, Amazing Bees, LEGO Ninjago How To Be A Ninja, many Star Wars titles, and more. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers Level 2: LEGO NINJAGO How To Be A Ninja

    Rosie Peet

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 31, 2019)
    Can you become a Master of Spinjitzu and reading? It’s time for you to learn to be a Ninja with Master Wu and the heroes of Ninjago!Discover the adventures of Kai, Nya, Lloyd, Jay, Cole, and Zane, Ninjago’s greatest warriors. Kids will learn fun facts about their favorite Ninja heroes; their training, weapons, skills, and incredible Spinjitzu powers in this LEGO® book for kids learning to read. Training to be a Ninja takes a lot of discipline – but it can also be fun! And you can have fun learning to read with LEGO® NINJAGO: How To Be A Ninja, a DK Level 2 reader. This book is perfect for kids who are starting to read alone. Get the confidence young ninja and kids need to read on their own by following along on the extraordinary adventures of the world’s sixth most incredible Ninja and Master Wu.These pages are packed with colorful images from best-loved LEGO® NINJAGO sets including LEGO® Minifigures. Follow along with the easy-to-read stories of the Ninja fighting bad guys, riding amazing machines, and wielding powerful weapons. This book will help young fans of the LEGO® NINJAGO TV series and build sets learn to love reading.Even Ninjas Have To Learn To ReadIt’s time to master the art of reading so you too can be a Spinjitzu Master. DK and the LEGO® NINJAGO theme come together in the best way possible to make reading engaging for young minds. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz engage young readers and help them build confidence in reading.Level 2 Readers are specifically designed to reach and be accessible by little book lovers. Put into a storybook format, LEGO® NINJAGO: How To Be A Ninja uses simple sentences and words in bite-sized chunks.The exciting tales of Ninja heroes will not only teach kids to read but also let them learn more about their idols Kai, Nya, Lloyd, Jay, Cole, and Zane.Inside you will find many fun facts, including:- How ninja train- The secret skills of Spinjitzu- The might of a Titan Mech- About the cool weapons ninja use- The Ninja’s main vehicle: The Land Bounty!The DK Readers series is trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids. This updated and revised series engages nonfiction subjects that are clearly explained, described visually, and brought to life with thrilling encounters. ©2020 The LEGO® Group.
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  • DK Readers L2: WWE: How to be a WWE Superstar

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    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Learn the rules of the ring with WWE's biggest Superstars!Read about where your favourite WWE stars train, their signature finishing moves, and who makes the biggest entrance in sports entertainment. Perfect for 5-7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.TM & © 2017 WWE. All Rights Reserved.
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  • DK Readers L2: Spaceships and Rockets: Relive Missions to Space

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    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    From rovers to shuttles and probes, Spaceships and Rockets covers everything there is to know about spacecraft.Spaceships and Rockets takes an up-close look at the history of rockets and space travel, and technology development for space travel planned for the future. Find out how a rocket blasts off, identify the different parts of a rocket, and see if you can afford a trip into space! Read about the probes floating in space and the rover on Mars as they work to gather information to send back to earth.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities.Lexile measure: 500 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: NTrusted 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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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

    Emma Grange

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    Relive the exciting story of the iconic Star Wars™: Episode V movie, retold in LEGO® form for young readers with their favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and sets. Follow the adventures of the rebels as they fight against the Galactic Empire and see Luke Skywalker take on Darth Vader in DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional informational spreads are full of bonus fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny 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.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L2: Twisters!

    Kate Hayden

    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! Twisters! begins with the story of Rob, a farmer in Texas, who is suddenly caught up in a tornado that smashes the windows of his house and hurls his truck into the sky, then moves on to information about how tornadoes form, how they cause damage, and how scientists track them.
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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 L2: Amazing Bees: Buzzing with Bee Facts!

    Sue Unstead

    Paperback (DK Children, July 12, 2016)
    Learn everything there is know about bees in Amazing Bees! From buzzing to different flowers to being a vital part of the earth's ecosystem, bees are very busy creatures.Discover what makes bees so special and find out how we can help them in Amazing Bees.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities.Lexile measure: 720 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: MTrusted 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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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO® NINJAGO: Ninja, Go!: Get Ready for Ninja Action!

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    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2015)
    Join the brave ninja on a reading adventure!Master Chen has built an army of snakes. Zane is in trouble. The ninja, Cole, Kai, Lloyd, and Jay must rescue him! There is no time to lose. Ninja, go!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 glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and 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.©2015 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Friends Perfect Pets

    Lisa Stock

    Paperback (DK Children, April 21, 2014)
    Go on a reading adventure with the LEGO® Friends and their pets!Emma, Mia, Stephanie, Olivia, and Andrea have all kinds of pets. Meet the girls' puppies, cats, horses, birds, and bunnies. Find out what it takes to look after a pet. Learn how fun it can be!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 glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and 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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  • 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 L2: Journey of a Pioneer

    Patricia J. Murphy

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 18, 2008)
    Adventurous young readers will embark on an epic journey with this historic book about the lives of the pioneers. They’ll follow Olivia and her family as they travel along the Oregon Trail. Discover what it was like to live in a wagon and sleep under the stars. Learn what the pioneers ate and how they found food. Their ultimate destination? A new home!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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