Books in Kingfisher Readers series

Very few things capture the human imagination like flight. Starting with natural flyers such as birds and squirrels, and then progressing through the history of man's quest to take to the air, Kingfisher Readers L4: Flight by Chris Oxlade looks at all of the aspects of flight including different types of flying machines, important inventions, the forces on a plane, and the challenges of getting into space. At this reading level, the concept of primary and secondary text is introduced with a main body, image captions, and callout boxes for short features. A deeper glossary and index complete the book, making this a fun choice for emerging readers who dream of flying themselves.LEVEL 4: READINGALONEA greater variety of language and types of information than at level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced. Sentences remain clear, interesting, and unambiguous, but are slightly more complex.Guided Reading Levels: N, O

Kingfisher Readers L4: Pirates By Philip SteeleClimb aboard, mateys, for more swashbuckling than has ever been seen in the pages of an early reader. Starting with who became pirates and why, and covering female pirates, terrible deeds, punishment, and all of the key accessories―flags, swords, treasure, hideouts, and more―this is a detailed and exciting look at life on the high seas. Along the way, readers will expand their skills with the introduction of challenging new vocabulary within the text, and callouts and fact boxes to highlight key information. Level 4 also adds a timeline for another key research skill. With all this action, kids might forget they're working on their reading at all!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.

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.Seals introduces beginner readers to a variety of seals from different habitats, to the largest and the smallest. It includes facts about swimming and diet, and explains how a seal pup starts life, and grows to adulthood.See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information and free audiobooks.

LEVEL 4: READING ALONE A greater variety of language and types of information than at level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced. Sentences remain clear, interesting, and unambiguous, but are slightly more complex.Guided Reading Levels: N, OKingfisher Readers L4: Rivers by Claire Llewellyn and Thea Feldman introduces children to the extensive role rivers play in our world. Famous rivers and their different characteristics, including types of habitats that live inside of them, important inventions created to utilize such a natural power source, natural disasters, and the role rivers play in our ecosystem are all highlighted in this informative chapter book. With content area vocabulary, call-out boxes, and a glossary young learners can comprehend, the content remains clear, interesting and slightly more complex for advanced young readers.

LEVEL 4: READING ALONEA greater variety of language and types of information than at level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced. Sentences remain clear, interesting, and unambiguous, but are slightly more complex.Guided Reading Levels: N, OKingfisher Readers L4: Spiders - Deadly Predators by Claire LlewellynThere are billions of spiders living around us. Some are microscopic and some are bigger than your head! From a spiders eating habits to its defense tactics, and from deadly species to the spiders that help humans, this book sheds light on how spiders are both remarkable and creepy. The content-area vocabulary, magnified photographs, and rich topical information, helps children build their intermediate reading skills while absorbing fascinating facts about all things arachnid.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Animal Colors 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.Discover the wide world of animals through a kaleidoscope of colors! These two common science concepts are easily grasped through the integration of content area vocabulary, familiar animals, and colorful images. The short and simple sentences, text to picture correlations, and glossary aid early readers as they navigate their way through the array of vibrant animals found all over our world.

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.Ladybugs introduces beginner readers to a variety of ladybugs from different habitats, from those with two spots to seven spots to those with stripes! It includes facts about diet, flying and how to identify these tiny insects.

LEVEL 5 READING FLUENTLYExtent: 48pp, 75 to 100 words per page.Text at level 5 is for 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 appealing. Packed with deadly animals, extreme sports, daredevil stunts and large-scale natural hazards, Record Breakers – The Most Dangerous is a no-holds-barred look at some of the most perilous situations in the world. Multiple text layers, callout boxes, and the detailed glossary and index help emergent readers truly comprehend all of the amazing information. This high-interest nonfiction chapter book that will captivate reluctant and proficient readers alike is one for the record books!

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.Chimpanzees introduces children who are beginning to read alone to these wonderful primates. It includes facts about habitat, families, and behavior. Children can discover how baby chimps grow up, learn to use tools, and how similar they are to us.See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information and free audiobooks.

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. This beginning chapter book introduces children to ins and outs of being a firefighter. Through accessible vocabulary, vivid images, and clean layouts, Kingfisher Readers L3: Firefighters educates young readers on the way firefighters help the community. Details such as firefighting tools, vehicles, and equipment, how firefighters put out fires, and fire safety are all discussed in easy to follow chapters and side-bars perfect for beginning or struggling readers.

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone.Bears introduces beginner readers to these wonderful mammals. It includes facts about habitat, families, and behavior. Children can discover how baby bears grow up, hibernate, and find food.See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.