Books in Kingfisher Readers series

Kingfisher Readers L1: Time by Thea FeldmanLEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ 10 to 20 words per pageText consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Guided Reading Levels: F,G, HCelebrate time in all its forms. From the time of day you wake up to the time of year you celebrate your birthday, beginning readers will enjoy learning about the passage of time, and how it impacts us everyday.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Colorful Coral Reefs by Thea FeldmanLEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ (red)The language at this level will be short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes simple glossary.Because of all the amazing color and life, coral reefs are the perfect subject for an early reader. The eye-popping photography will draw kids in as they explore a wide range of animals, including coral, fish, sharks, sea horses, and more. On each page, new vocabulary is subtly highlighted, and a glossary at the back gives the definitions as kids begin to build their confidence as readers.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Butterflies by Thea FeldmanFrom the scales on their wings to their remarkable talent for camouflage, how they taste (with their feet!), how they eat, and their incredible transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, this book takes a fascinating upclose look at butterflies. New words are introduced throughout the text with subtle highlighting-insect, nectar, chrysalis-and a glossary at the back gives the definition. The beautiful photography and the carefully constructed text work together to help new readers decode the amazing information. LEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ (red)The language at this level will be short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes simple glossary.

With their sharp teeth, legendary speed, and menacing reputation, sharks are a perennial non-fiction favorite, and Kingfisher Readers L4: Sharks by Anita Ganeri delivers an amazing array of information and stunning photography on all aspects of shark biology. From their amazing adaptations to their hunting, breeding, and threats to their habitat and survival, shark lovers will find answers to all their key questions as they progress. The introduction of primary and secondary text, in the form of captions and callouts helps build new reading skills, and the substantial glossary helps readers grow their vocabulary as they devour this fascinating subject.LEVEL 4 – READING ALONE (cyan) Extent: 32pp, words per page: up to 100 Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. Includes glossary and index.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Trains by Thea FeldmanLEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ (red)The language at this level will be short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes simple glossary.The amazing photography in this book will grab readers from the first page and keep them turning for more. Covering all aspects of trains from how they go, to who rides, who drives, and all of the various architecture of a train system, this book's photographs and text work together seamlessly to introduce new vocabulary and help decode the words in context to build confidence for more reading success.

LEVEL 3 – READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP (orange)Sentences will become more varied and longer and some more formal vocabulary will be introduced. Includes glossary and index. Kingfisher Readers L3: Volcanoes by Claire LlewellynStarting with the essential question, "What is a volcano?" this book covers all aspects of volcanology, including the anatomy of an eruption, contemporary and ancient volcanoes, underwater volcanoes, and the scientists who study them. Amazing photographs draw readers in, and throughout the book "Red-hot fact!" boxes dish out fascinating information to keep it interesting. Key vocabulary within the text and a glossary and index at the back help kids strengthen their new reading skills.

LEVEL BEGINNING TO READ ALONEExtent: 32pp, up to 35 words per pageText at level 2 is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Kingfisher Readers L2: In the Rainforest by Claire Llewellyn and Thea FeldmanFrom poisonous plants to amazing animals, rainforests are full of exciting and extraordinary life. Children who are just starting to read alone will be able to explore and learn about this incredible ecosystem at their own pace. The easy and repetitive vocabulary, inviting format, incredible images, and simple glossary help teach and reinforce the informative scientific facts presented.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Tyrannosaurus by Thea FeldmanLEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READExtent: 32pp, 10 to 20 words per pageText at level 1 consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition.Meet the Tyrannosaurus--the king of the dinosaurs! Often regarded as the most frightening dinosaur that ever roamed the Earth, the T-Rex continues to intrigue children everyday. This gentle, yet thorough introduction to the Tyrannosaurus will inform and delight beginning readers. With short and simple sentences, easy vocabulary, phonemic regularity, eye-catching images, diagrams, and glossary this early reader is sure to catch--and hold the attention of early readers.

LEVEL 4 – READING ALONE (cyan)Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. Includes glossary and index. Starting with the practical question, "What is the weather today?" Kingfisher Readers L4: Weather by Anita Ganeri dives into all aspects of weather, including different phenomena like wind, clouds, rainbows, snow and lightning, right up through destructive elements such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Readers also explore record-setting weather, climates, seasons, and the many ways we record and track the weather every day. Key scientific ideas are covered in short callouts throughout the book. A glossary and index at the back help define key terms from the text and let newly independent readers exercise their research skills.

LEVEL 5: READINGFLUENTLYFor readers fast developing in confidence and ability. There is more text than at level 4, with more difficult vocabulary, more sophisticated information, and a range of tenses and sentence types. Information is still clear and interesting.Guided Reading Levels: P, QStarting with the basic question "What is space?" and exploring all aspects of space including the earth's relationship with the sun, the moon, our neighbors in the solar system, our galaxy, astronomy, meteors, comets, space travel and much more, Kingfisher Readers L5: Space by James Harrison is a wonderful first introduction to this essential subject. At this level the text and pictures combine in a full reading experience with sophisticated vocabulary, primary and secondary layers of information, and a robust glossary and index for research. Newly independent readers will enjoy the sense of accomplishment they get from completing this title on their own.