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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 2 series

  • DK Readers L2: Story of Coding

    James Floyd Kelly

    Paperback (DK Children, June 6, 2017)
    Discover the history of computers and coding. From Ada Lovelace's initial idea of computer programming to today's coding languages like Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more.This reading book for kids explores the world of coding while building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary. Packed with photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues to keep your little ones engaged.What exactly is a computer? How do they work? What is a code? What are the different coding languages? This beginner's reader explores it all and more! Young children will find out what coding is, how it developed, and how modern codes are used for everyday purposes.It's the perfect reading book for ages 5-7 who are starting 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.Explore, Engage, And Learn!There's a message for readers to decode, plus tips for writing their own code with child-friendly Scratch programming. This kid's educational book explores the world of coding and is full of facts kids will love reading.While learning to read, kids will also: - Learn about what coding is - Explore the world of early computers- Discover coding languages and coding today- Enjoy cool coding tips and test their knowledgeTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled series of kids reading books 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. Add other Level 2 titles to your collection covering a range of topics like LEGO City: Heroes to the Rescue: Find Out How They Keep the City Safe, What Is An Election?, Hello Hedgehog, Amazing Bees, Life In The Stone Age, many Star Wars titles and more.
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  • Amazing Buildings

    Kate Hayden

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Level 2 is perfect for children who have started to read on their own, yet still need a little help. The stories contain more words, longer sentences, and are slightly more complex.Information boxes full of extra fun factsSimple index
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  • Great Danes

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Are they majestic, intimidating, or both? Great Danes, known for their size and poise, are a friendly, easygoing breed. Even though they can weigh up to 200 pounds, some Danes think they're lapdogs! Learn more about these long-legged, sensitive giants in this engaging book for beginning readers.
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  • WWE Tag Teams and Team-Ups

    Steve Pantaleo

    Paperback (DK Children, March 19, 2019)
    Team-up with your favourite WWE stars as you learn to read!Discover how WWE Superstars work together to take down their rivals. Learn the rules of the ring and the high-flying moves Superstars hope will make them Tag Team Champions.DK's reading scheme is levelled into stages to help every child progress and become a confident reader. This Level 2 book features engaging and highly illustrated topics with true kid appeal. Narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotations, and a quiz, to encourage children to develop comprehension skills.© 2018 WWE, Inc. All rights reserved
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  • Types of Money

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Money comes in many shapes and sizes beyond the green paper found in a cash register. Young students will learn the basics of cash, coins, checks, and even credit cards. Learn to master money in this title for young readers.
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    David Fentiman

    Paperback (DK Children, March 8, 2016)
    Meet the brave new LEGO® Star Wars™ heroes who must battle to protect the galaxy in this new reader from DK.A dark power is rising and the galaxy is in danger in DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens™. Join the Resistance in their fight against evil and help them stop the First Order's sinister plans.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 extra 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2016 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization
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  • DK Readers L2: Space Quest: Mission to Mars

    Peter Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2014)
    Five astronauts and Coconut, a rabbit, embark upon a long-term mission in Space Quest: Mission to Mars to explore the planets of the Solar System in the spacecraft Ramesses. Despite the challenges of surviving colossal dust storms and solar flares, will they be able to complete their mission? Children ages 6-8 starting to read on their own will be drawn into Level 2 DK Reader Space Quest: Mission to Mars. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2014)
    Meet the rebels aboard the starship Ghost in DK's newest Level 2 Reader, Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels! Set between Episode III and Episode IV, Rebels follows former Jedi Kanan Jarrus and his ragtag crew as they struggle against the Galactic Empire. Learn all about your favorite characters and go on the ultimate Star Wars adventure with Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels!
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  • DK Readers L2: Astronaut: Living in Space

    Kate Hayden

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 16, 2013)
    Perfect for kids who have started to read but still need some help, this Level 2 DK Reader explores the fascinating world of an astronaut and what it is like to live in space. With longer sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes with fun facts, and a simple index, this book shows young readers what it's like to hold down a job in zero gravity.
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  • DK Reader Level 2: WWE The Rock

    Steve Pantaleo

    Paperback (DK, June 30, 2014)
    Follow The Rock's rise into a multi-time WWE Champion and major movie box office attraction. Discover all the electric moments in his illustrious career, his biggest rivalries and matches, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and greatest triumphs.
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  • DK Readers L2: Great Explorers

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Discover the stories of explorers—the most ancient to the modern day—from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest mountains in the world.In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today.Perfect for 5- to 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.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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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars: Rey to the Rescue!: Discover Rey s Force Powers!

    Lisa Stock

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 3, 2017)
    Meet Rey, the brave young heroine from the latest installment of the Star Wars™ saga: The Force Awakens™, in DK Readers L2: Star Wars: Rey to the Rescue! Takes a close look at Rey's home planet of Jakku, her fighting and piloting skills, her friends Finn and BB-8, and her evil enemy Kylo Ren in this new reader from DK.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 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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