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Books in DK Readers Level 1 series

  • DK Readers Level 2: Sloths

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, July 16, 2019)
    Does your child love everything about the slow, sleepy world of sloths? Then this children's reading book, packed full of fun facts and cute sloth pictures, will be perfect for them.In this chapter book for children you'll trek deep into the South American rainforest in search of adorable sloths. Packed full of amazing animal facts, children will be fascinated to find out what makes this sleepy animal so slow, how they're such expert swimmers, and why they look like they're always smiling. These fascinating facts are paired with adorable photographs of llamas, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read. Created with the help of top literacy consultants, <i>Sloths</i> is the perfect book to help build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. And as this unique animal is such a favorite for kids, this book will encourage reading for pleasure, which is linked with improved reading and writing skills. Sloths is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge.
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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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  • DK Readers L2: Slinky, Scaly Snakes

    Jennifer Dussling

    Paperback (DK Children, May 16, 2011)
    Featuring redesigned jackets, interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout, DK Readers now have a fresh new look! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interests while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read-and read to learn! Slither, slither, hiss, hiss! Learn all about the silent, stealthy, sibilant world of snakes!
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  • DK Readers L1: All About Bats: Explore the World of Bats!

    Caryn Jenner

    Library Binding (DK Children, Jan. 10, 2017)
    Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.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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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO DC Super Heroes: Super-Villains

    Victoria Taylor

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 4, 2013)
    Enter the world of the planet's most feared super-villains!Meet your favorite LEGO® DC baddies. Follow The Joker, Two-Face, and Riddler as they cause trouble for Batman and Robin. Learn about their weapons and vehicles.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 fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop 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.©2013 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L1: Sea Otters: See the Antics of Sea Otters!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    Get a close-up look at the lives of sea otters and watch them eat, play, groom, and dive together. Filled with bold, adorable images of these aquatic creatures in their natural habitat, Sea Otters explores a day in the life of these furry, whiskered marine mammals.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Stunning photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.Lexile measure: 410 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: ITrusted 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 L0: Meet the Dinosaurs

    DK

    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 L2: LEGO Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

    Elizabeth Dowsett

    Paperback (DK Children, June 17, 2013)
    Go on an out-of-this-world reading mission to stop Count Dooku's battle droid army!Join Jedi warriors Anakin and Obi-Wan as they try to protect the galaxy. Who will win?Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 1 Reader – just right for children who are learning to read. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop 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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  • 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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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars: R2-D2 and Friends

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 1, 2008)
    With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith Lords that are loved by several generations. R2-D2, C-3P0, and other droids, large and small, come to life in this classic Star Wars(r) reader. (c) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. (r) & TM
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  • DK Readers L2: The LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE : Secret Ninja Force

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Join the Secret Ninja Force on their adventures!Meet the members of the Secret Ninja Force. Learn how they train with Master Wu and how they keep Ninjago City safe. Discover what happens when they work together. Find out what it takes to be a ninja.Level 2 is for children who have started to read alone, but still need some help. The books have more words than Level 1, slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction, and slightly smaller type. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts and topic-related activities to make and do. The stories are slightly more complex than those in Level 1.THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. & The LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2017 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. (s17)
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  • DK Readers L2: Bugs Bugs Bugs!

    Jennifer Dussling

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 21, 2011)
    Read all about big bad bugs, clever little bugs, and some of the fiercest bugs ever!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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