Books in Kingfisher Readers series

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 2 – BEGINNING TO READ ALONE (green)The language at this level will be mainly short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation. Includes simple glossary. The human body is an essential source of fascination for kids. Kingfisher Readers L2: Your Body by Brenda Stones uses that interest to draw children into a positive reading experience by explaining the basics about all the major systems and asking questions so the reader can reflect on their own bodies. What color are your eyes? What do you hear right now? Are you right-handed or left-handed? Key vocabulary and a glossary complete this fun introduction.

LEVEL 5 – READING FLUENTLY (yellow)At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index.Rainforests are a fascinating nonfiction topic for children, and this book is an engaging introduction to all aspects of this amazing environment. Starting with the essential question, "What is a rainforest?" Kingfisher Readers L5: Rainforests by James Harrison covers the geography, climate, the diverse and colorful animal life, and the people and resources we find there. Throughout the text, more than three dozen challenging words are subtly introduced, and a glossary and index at the back help readers stretch their vocabulary. The amazing photography and artwork work seamlessly with the text to help independent readers build their fluency and their confidence with this interesting subject.

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.

LEVEL 5 – READING FLUENTLY (yellow) Extent: 48pp, words per page: up to 100 with captions extra At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index. Nothing grips the imagination like speed, and Kingfisher Readers L5: Record Breakers-The Fastest by Brenda Stones is packed with the fastest animals, men, and machines on the planet. It starts with the early days in man's quest for speedy travel, and then looks at "the fastest" in many different kinds of areas, from animals, to cars, trains, sports, bikes, and even the fastest brains and fingers. (Did you know the record for the fastest solution to a Rubik's Cube was 5.66 seconds?) Along the way, newly emergent readers will absorb many amazing facts from multiple levels of text, and a deep glossary and index helps them grow their research skills. One of the speediest things about this entertaining title will be how fast kids will finish the book!

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.

What is that "hard, knobby bit" you feel when you squeeze your finger? What do you sense when you put your hand on your chest? Using concrete, vivid language, Kingfisher Readers L4: Human Body takes readers on a tour through the whole human body. All Level 4 Readers consist of a greater variety of language and types of information than at Level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced and sentences are slightly more complex.

LEVEL 2 BEGINNING TO READ ALONE up to 35 words per pageText is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Guided Reading Level: I, JKingfisher Readers L2: Amazing Animal Senses by Claire Llewellyn and Thea FeldmanAnimals use their senses in many ways. Sharks use smell to help them hunt their prey, butterflies taste food with their feet, and search dogs use smell to help find people who are lost. Young readers will discover how different animals use their different senses and strengths to survive in the wild. Filled with intricate diagrams, content-area vocabulary, and content-rich text, Amazing Animal Senses will simultaneously entertain and educate, while helping young readers develop reading autonomy.

From wasp's nests to webs, mole holes, termite mounds, and much more, Kingfisher Readers L2: Where Animals Live by Brenda Stones and Thea Feldman examines the many habitats and strategies animals use when making their homes. Familiar animals like foxes and swallows are joined by more exotic species like chimpanzees, polar bears, and penguins. Challenging vocabulary is highlighted throughout―burrow, den, migration―and the art and text weave together seamlessly to help readers put the words in context and develop increased confidence in their reading skills.LEVEL 2: BEGINNING TO READ ALONE Simple and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Guided Reading Level: J

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. Fur and Feathers helps young readers learn why animals have fur and feathers, and introduces them to lots of adorable furry and feathery creatures!

LEVEL 2 – BEGINNING TO READ ALONE up to 35 words per pageText is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Guided Reading levels: I, J Kingfisher Readers L2 What We Eat by Brenda Stones and Thea Feldman What's for dinner? Starting with this essential question and then goes on to examine the diets of sixteen different animals, from elephants and giraffes to sharks, woodpeckers, and even humans. The concepts of carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore are all introduced and then reinforced throughout with symbols for each animal. The book concludes with an explanation of food chains in three different environments. More challenging vocabulary is highlighted throughout, and the art and text work together seamlessly to help readers develop increased confidence in their reading