Books in Kingfisher Readers series

Kingfisher Readers L5: Ancient Egyptians By Philip Steele"In ancient Egypt, there was a secret valley." So begins this in-depth look at one of the most fascinating of all nonfiction subjects, the Ancient Egyptians. From the tombs in the Valley of the Kings to treasures, everyday life, architecture, hieroglyphs, mummies, and more, this book covers all of the essential topics in a format that is designed to help independent readers further build their fluency. Beautiful art and photography draws readers through the material, and supplementary information such as a timeline, callouts, and fact boxes reinforce key ideas. More than three dozen advanced vocabulary words are highlighted throughout the text and defined in the glossary, making this the perfect introduction to this popular subject.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.

Many of the things we have today, such as our language, our laws, our buildings and our cooking started in ancient Rome. This book introduces new readers to the history and culture of the Romans, including the architecture, games, clothing, and interesting aspects of daily life such as bathing, studying, and entertainment. Kingfisher Readers L3: Ancient Rome By Philip Steele introduces important new vocabulary―conquer, empire, mosaic―and is woven together with beautiful photographs and illustrations, which help readers get the context. A timeline, index, and glossary complete the book, and help build research skills and confidence in reading.LEVEL 3: READING ALONEWITH SOME HELPAccessible and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition, and more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses.Guided Reading Levels: K, L

LEVEL 3 READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP 50 to75 words per pageText is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition, with some more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses. Guidede Reading Levels: K, L, MKingfisher Readers L3: Vikings By Philip SteeleThe Vikings of long ago were a unique group of people. Their culture and way of life is filled with exciting tales, battles, and adventure. Their fascinating stories and lifestyle will easily draw young readers in, while helping them advance their independent reading and research skills.

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.Birds of Prey introduces children who are beginning to read alone to these wonderful animals. It includes facts about habitat, families, and behavior. Children can discover how baby birds grow up, learn to fly, and build nests.See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Baby Animals by Thea FeldmanStarting with familiar baby animals like puppies and kittens and working through a whole range of species, this book takes a close look at all aspects of the lives of animal babies such as relative size, the number of babies different animals have at once, hatching from eggs, feeding, safety, and more. In the end, readers learn their own place in the animal world―human babies are baby animals too. Throughout the book, new words are introduced―fawn, calf, chick―and a glossary at the end reinforces new words.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.

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.From ancient land explorations to modern day space and deep-sea expeditions, Kingfisher Readers L5: Explorers by Chris Oxlade is filled with fascinating adventures. Fluent readers will learn about the success, failures, and hardships of history's most famous explorers and their expeditions. The glossary, index, and intricate drawings and vivid photos reinforce the specialized vocabulary and material, making it easy for kids to navigate their way through the content.

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.

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.Combine Harvesters introduces children who are beginning to read alone to these wonderful machines. It includes facts about what they do, how they work and the history of their beginnings.

What's for dinner? Kingfisher Readers L2: What Animals Eat by Brenda Stones starts 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 skills.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.

LEVEL 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.Tadpoles and Frogs introduces readers to the fascinating life cycle of a frog, and includes information about a variety of different frogs from around the world.

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.

Kingfisher Readers L1: Jobs People Do by Thea FeldmanCome along on a tour of all the interesting things people do as a job. From the farm to the city, and from the office to the stage, this book explores both the familiar jobs kids see every day like teachers and grocers, as well as more unusual jobs like astronaut and dancer. New words are introduced throughout the text with subtle highlighting―police officer, vet, mail carrier―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 Consists of short simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity, and lots of repetition. Guided Reading Levels: F, G