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Books in DK Readers: Level 2 series

  • The Secret Life of Trees, Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone

    Chiara Chevallier

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 25, 1999)
    Why do trees lose their leaves in winter? How do insects hide on bare branches? Let the trees themselves reveal their many secrets to you. Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. 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.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 L1: LEGO® Women of NASA: Space Heroes

    Hannah Dolan

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 13, 2018)
    Meet four fantastic women from NASA!Learn about two of the first female astronauts to fly to space. Discover how a computer scientist sent a spacecraft to the moon. Be inspired to become a future space hero!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.©2018 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Reader Level 2: What Is an Election?

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    Paperback (DK Children, July 14, 2020)
    Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power.With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years.What is an Election? is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. What is an Election? explores a topic that will inspire and educate children, encouraging reading for pleasure which is linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.
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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 L2: Eruption!: The Story of Volcanoes

    Anita Ganeri

    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. Discover the amazing explosive and dramatic power of volcanoes in Eruption! with a thrilling subject that is sure to excite any developing reader. Additional spreads include making a volcano model, trying a quiz, and reading about some record-breaking volcanoes around the world. 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. 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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  • DK Readers L2: What is the President's Job?

    Allison Singer

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 3, 2017)
    Find out what the president does as you learn about the executive branch of government and see what a day in the life of the commander in chief is really like.This leveled DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting political vocabulary and showing how the leader of the United States helps decide the country's laws, what traditions the president takes part in, and how the POTUS meets with other countries to make sure there is peace and goodwill.Travel to Washington, DC, and take a sneak peek inside the Oval Office to see what it takes to be president in What is the President's Job?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.
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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 L2: Fire Fighter!

    Angela Royston

    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! Ring! Ring! Ring! It's the fire alarm! A house is on fire! The fire fighters are on their way!
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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 L1: Born to Be a Butterfly

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2010)
    Children who are just learning to read will love to discover the changes that turn a caterpillar into a butterfly. Experience the exciting journey from the cocoon to the skies! 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: 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 L0: Star Wars: Even Droids Need Friends!

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 21, 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: Pre-Level 1: Star Wars: Even Droids Need Friends With this Pre-Level 1 reader, kids will be introduced to the worlds of R2-D2 and C-3PO, two of Star Wars' most famous droids. With high-frequency words, picture word strips, a picture glossary, and a simple index, this guide is perfect for parents and beginning readers who want to explore a galaxy far, far away together!
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