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Books in DK Readers Pre-Level 1 series

  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda: Discover the Secret of Yoda's Life!

    Catherine Saunders

    Paperback (DK Children, March 18, 2013)
    In DK Star Wars readers, stunning photographs combine with engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills! DK Readers: Level 3: Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda Yoda, the legendary Jedi Master, is the focus of this exciting Level 3 DK reader. Inside, rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, as well as an alphabetical glossary and comprehensive index, will help fans learn more about the most wise and mysterious Jedi Master of them all.
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  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Friends: Friends Forever

    Helen Murray

    Paperback (DK Children, June 18, 2012)
    Meet the girls of Heartlake City, Mia, Stephanie, Emma, Andrea, and Olivia. They might all have very different personalities, but they have one important thing in common: true friendship!
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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 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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  • 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 Level 2: Sloths

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    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!

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    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 L0: In the Park

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    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 4, 2004)
    Encourage kids to ditch the TV with this lively narrative that includes stunning photographs of all the fun things children can do at the park. With playground rides, bike riding, kite-flying, ball games, and watching ducks in the pond, the possibilities are endless! Sure to capture your child’s interest while teaching them developmental skills and knowledge of all the enjoyment outdoor parks have to offer.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 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 Reader Level 1: Welcome to Japan

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    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2020)
    A look at the wonders of Japan and what makes this country and their culture so interesting and unique.Find out all about Japan with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, DK's Welcome to Japan will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will discover all about Japanese calligraphy, the cherry blossom festival, and Mount Fuji. These amazing facts are paired with incredible images of the Japanese landscape, providing an ideal balance of words and images for young learners.Welcome to Japan is a new Level 1 title in the four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read, making these books an ideal starting point for developing a lifelong love of reading.
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  • DK Readers: Duckling Days

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 1999)
    Six ducklings follow mother duck everywhere. One day soon they'll have to stand on their own webbed feet! 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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