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Books in DK Readers Pre-Level 1 series

  • 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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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  • DK Readers L0: Frogs & Toads

    Camilla Gersh, DK

    Paperback (DK Children, May 19, 2014)
    Perfect for children just beginning to read, this Pre-Level 1 DK Reader takes a look at the frogs and toads of the world and gives a close-up look at their strange features and bizarre habits. With simple sentences and an emphasis on frequently used words, Frogs and Toads will encourage in three to five year olds an interest in reading. 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 Reader Level 2: WWE John Cena Second Edition

    Kevin Sullivan, DK

    Paperback (DK, March 31, 2014)
    John Cena is one of the most popular Superstars in WWE history. Discover the ins and outs of what makes him "The Champ", his desire, work ethic and refusal to ever give up. Learn about all his greatest matches, moments and triumphs, as well as fun facts.
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  • DK Readers L4: Star Wars: Darth Maul, Sith Apprentice: Meet the Sith's Greatest Warrior!

    Jo Casey, Catherine Saunders

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 16, 2012)
    The DK Star Wars Readers series provides a wonderful opportunity for parents and teachers to promote development of young children's reading skills and motivation to read. We want young children to WANT to read! Star Wars has become a familiar part of our culture with children instantly recognizing the characters on book covers, TV and in the movies. Now they can add more Star Wars action to their collections! Star Wars: Darth Maul Sith Apprentice introduces older readers to the sinister secrets of the Sith warrior, Darth Maul. They will learn about his mission to defeat Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and his deadly array of vehicles and weapons like his Sith speeder bike. Watch out for his double-bladed lightsaber!
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  • DK Reader Level 2: Meet the Quokkas!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2020)
    Does your child love quirky, furry creatures? This children's book about the beloved Australian quokka will be perfect for them.Children will be fascinated to find out why this friendly creature is described as one of the happiest animals on the planet, and that the bouncy quokka is actually related to kangaroos and wallabies. Fascinating facts are paired with adorable photographs of quokkas, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read.Meet the Quokkas! is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Helping to develop a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers.
  • DK Readers L2: Stars and Galaxies: Discover the Secrets of the Stars!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, April 11, 2017)
    Learn about the night sky in this Level 2 nonfiction reader featuring photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues, and perfect for 5–7 year old beginning to read fluently with support.Explore the stars and constellations of the Milky Way and beyond in Stars and Galaxies. From dwarfs to supergiants, learn about the glowing balls of hot gas that make the night sky come alive.This Level 2 DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting vocabulary and explaining how long it takes stars' light to reach Earth, what constellations look like, and even how to stargaze, taking young readers on an amazing adventure in the sky.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.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 L3: The Story of Civil Rights

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Including Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, read the stories of the amazing men and women who fought for equality during the US Civil Rights Movement.Learn all about civil rights—what they are, and why they're important. This book covers the history of civil rights in the US, including slavery and the abolition of slavery, and segregation. It discusses the momentous Civil Rights Movement, from sit-ins and protests, to marches and inspirational speeches, to legislation for equality. There's also information about modern-day issues, and how children can use their voices to become activists in their own communities.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 quotes, lists, and statistics.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: 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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