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Books in DK Readers Pre-Level 1 series

  • THE LEGO® MOVIE 2 Emmet to the Rescue

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 24, 2018)
    Join Emmet, Lucy, Batman and Unikitty from THE LEGO® MOVIE 2(TM) on their new adventures in this exciting book for children learning to read. Packed with images of THE LEGO MOVIE 2 sets and minifigures, this book will get young fans hooked on reading.Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young readers and help them build confidence in reading. Combining DK's four-level reading scheme with the popular THE LEGO MOVIE 2 theme, THE LEGO MOVIE 2 Reader is at Level 1 and will help children learn to read-and to love reading.©2019 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L1 LEGO® Star Wars Secrets of the Dark Side

    Matt Jones

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Discover the dark side of the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy.From Darth Vader to Kylo Ren, learn all about the evil villains that want to destroy the heroic Jedi. DK's reading program is leveled into stages to help every child progress and become a confident reader. This Level 1 book is illustrated with brand-new LEGO Star Wars sets and has true kid appeal. Narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotation, and a quiz to encourage children to develop comprehension skills.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.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2017 The LEGO Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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  • DK Readers L1: Animals at Home

    David Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2007)
    Early readers can explore the world around them with this informative book about animals in their natural habitats. Find out where animals live and what their homes look like. From bird nests, to spider webs, to bee hives, animals have some pretty creative ways of keeping their homes nice and tidy!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 L0: Petting Zoo

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 17, 2013)
    This Pre-Level 1 Reader presents a lively narrative about a petting zoo, encouraging a desire to read in children aged three to five. The simple sentences and strong visual clues make it easy for kids to follow the story as they learn about the zoo's residents, from a woolly lamb to a hungry rabbit.
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  • DK Readers L1: Star Wars: Who Saved the Galaxy?

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 29, 2012)
    In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the Star Wars galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures — including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 — who have kept it safe from the clutches of evil. Packed with images, new animation, and fascinating facts, this accessible and intriguing guide will keep readers coming back time and again. © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & ™ All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers: Big Machines

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, March 1, 2000)
    Crash! Scrape! Scrunch! A new park is being built. See big machines in action and find out what they do. 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 L0: Star Wars: Can You Spot a Jedi?: Find Out How to Tell a Droid from a Jedi!

    Shari Last

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 17, 2014)
    DK's Star Wars Readers are packed full of images, new information, familiar character poses, and fascinating facts to engage young fans. Imaginative heroes and villains and exciting adventure themes, combined with DK's nonfiction approach, encourage reluctant readers. Can You Spot a Jedi? Now young readers will identify their favorite Star Wars character and vehicles in this all new Level 1 reader, Star Wars: Can You Spot a Jedi? With simple sentences and a picture glossary, children will learn to read and begin their journey through the Star Wars galaxy.
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  • DK Readers L2: Spaceships and Rockets: Relive Missions to Space

    DK

    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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  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Death Star Battles: Beware the Empire's Secret Weapon!

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 27, 2016)
    The Death Star is one of the most feared weapons in the Empire's arsenal. Not only a weapon, the Death Star also houses stormtroopers, Imperial Officers, and, of course, Darth Vader. Find out what it was like to live there and how the Death Star was constructed and destroyed in DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Death Star Battles.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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L1: Jungle Animals: Discover the Secrets of the Jungle!

    Camilla Gersh

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2016)
    Take a walk on the wild side in Jungle Animals.Look up, look down, and look out for the colorful birds, the gentle giants, and the big cats in the jungles of the world. See how orangutans swing through the jungle and how tigers leap out of the grass after their prey. Filled with stunning photography of the jungle's most amazing creatures, Jungle Animals takes readers inside the wild to see animals in their natural habitats.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.Lexile measure: 240 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: HTrusted 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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