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Books in DK Readers Pre-Level 1 series

  • 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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  • 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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  • DK Readers L4: LEGO NINJAGO: Team Ninja: Discover the Ninja's Battle Secrets!

    Catherine Saunders

    Paperback (DK Children, June 14, 2016)
    Join Cole, Jay, Kai, Zane, and Nya in their latest adventure across the exciting land of Ninjago. New enemies are rising—does the team have what it takes to defeat them?LEGO® NINJAGO™: Team Ninja features brand-new LEGO NINJAGO 2016 minifigures and sets. Jump straight into the heart of the action as Sensei Wu's brave pupils embark on an epic new adventure. Combining DK's four-level reading scheme with the popular LEGO NINJAGO theme, LEGO NINJAGO: Team Ninja is at Level 4 and will help kids learn to read—and to love reading.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.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: STrusted 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.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configuration, the Minifigure, NINJAGO and the NINJAGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Produced by DK Publishing under license of the LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L1: Sea Otters: See the Antics of Sea Otters!

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    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: Snakes Slither and Hiss

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2015)
    Re-jacketed, refreshed, and now with expanded content and interactive spreads to appeal to the newest generation of readers. From hissing snakes, to slithering snakes, to snakes that spit — discover how snakes are born, how they sleep, eat, and prey in Snakes Slither and Hiss. PreLevel 1 titles feature simple and delightful narratives for young children to encourage an interest in and desire for learning to read. Simple sentences are used with an emphasis on frequently used words. Strong visual clues and labels introduce and reinforce vocabulary. Whether your child is learning how to read or wants to practice and improve his or her reading skills, DK Readers have the right story for developmentally appropriate reading at home. This innovative range of graded readers combines a highly visual approach with stories that children will want to read. Easy-to-read stories for beginning readers with word repetition progress to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure. There's a DK Reader for every child!
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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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  • 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 L3: Star Wars: Finn's Mission: Find Out How Finn Can Save the Galaxy!

    David Fentiman

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    Join Finn as he faces the might of the evil First Order in DK Readers L3: Star Wars™: Finn's Mission.From the desert wastelands of Jakku to the jungles of D'Qar and the frozen mountains of the Starkiller, follow Finn as he bravely battles the First Order. Meet the heroes who will help him in his mission, and face the terrifying enemies who will stand in his way.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.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: TTrusted 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars Rebels: Meet the Rebels

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    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 L1: Dinosaur's Day

    Ruth Thomson

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 21, 2009)
    In this book, children follow a day in the life of a Triceratops, as he wanders away from his herd and has an encounter with a deadly Tyrannosaurus rex.
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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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