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Books in DK Readers Pre-Level 1 series

  • DK Readers L1: Tale of a Tadpole

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Starting out as an egg on a lily pad, follow the life of a newborn tadpole as he hides from the dangers of the pond including hungry goldfish and beetles, as he grows up into a frog.Level 1 books are stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They use short, simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children.
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  • DK Reader Level 2: WWE The Rock

    Steve Pantaleo

    Paperback (DK, June 30, 2014)
    Follow The Rock's rise into a multi-time WWE Champion and major movie box office attraction. Discover all the electric moments in his illustrious career, his biggest rivalries and matches, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and greatest triumphs.
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  • DK Readers L2: Great Explorers

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Discover the stories of explorers—the most ancient to the modern day—from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest mountains in the world.In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today.Perfect for 5- to 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 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: Nighttime Animals

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    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2015)
    For kids who are just beginning to learn to read and want to learn more about animals that come out at night comes Nighttime Animals, a DK Reader designed to improve reading skills while keeping kids engaged and entertained. In Nighttime Animals, we're introduced to the world of nocturnal creatures and can finally answer the question of what animals are doing after the sun goes down. Develop your child's reading skills with DK Readers, a multi-level reading program designed to capture your child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. A wide variety of subjects allows you to choose a topic that interests your child and develop reading skills around it. Children ages 4 through 9 will find the perfect books for their appropriate reading levels to develop the reading skills needed to improve school projects and independent reading.
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars: Rey to the Rescue!: Discover Rey s Force Powers!

    Lisa Stock

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 3, 2017)
    Meet Rey, the brave young heroine from the latest installment of the Star Wars™ saga: The Force Awakens™, in DK Readers L2: Star Wars: Rey to the Rescue! Takes a close look at Rey's home planet of Jakku, her fighting and piloting skills, her friends Finn and BB-8, and her evil enemy Kylo Ren in this new reader from DK.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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L1: The LEGO Movie: Meet Unikitty!

    Shari Last

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 15, 2014)
    Relive all the fun of The LEGO® Movie with the adorable Unikitty and the rest of the The LEGO Movie characters! DK Reader Level 1: The LEGO Movie: Meet Unikitty! features all of the popular characters from The LEGO Movie. Step into the crazy world of Cloud Cuckoo Land as Unikitty and her friends work together to save the day. Unikitty only likes happy, good ideas but Lord Business has other plans. Unikitty and the rest of the Master Builders must stop him before it is too late!
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  • DK Readers: First Day at Gymnastics

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Written by children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field of literacy, DK READERS capture children's interest and help them learn. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at four graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.
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  • DK Readers: Invaders From Outer Space

    Philip Brookes

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 1999)
    Are aliens from other planets visiting Earth? Read these amazing stories of alien encounters—and make up your own mind! 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 Level 3: LEGO NINJAGO: Epic Adventures

    Julia March, DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2019)
    Join the ninja team on their bravest missions!Discover the many villains that threaten Ninjago Island. Find out how the ninja uses their special skills in epic battles to defend their home.Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and 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.©2019 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L4: Star Wars: Rogue One: Secret Mission: Join the Quest to Destroy the Death Star!

    Jason Fry

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 16, 2016)
    DK Reader L4: Star Wars Rogue One™ combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the exciting box office record-breaking Star Wars™ movies. DK Readers help kids learn 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.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: The LEGO Movie: Awesome Adventures

    Helen Murray

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 30, 2013)
    Meet the very ordinary Emmet and join him on his extraordinary quest to save the universe in The LEGO® Movie: Awesome Adventures! This Level 2 book from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of The LEGO® Movie, assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge — compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.
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  • DK Readers L1 Frozen Worlds

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, Nov. 14, 2017)
    Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.Featuring polar bears, icebergs, reindeer, penguins, sea life, and more, Frozen Worlds allows young readers to travel to Earth's coldest places.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.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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