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  • DK Readers L2: Amazing Dogs: Tales of Daring Dogs!

    Laura Buller

    Paperback (DK Children, July 12, 2016)
    From being our friends to rescuing trapped people, dogs can do it all. Discover all the incredible things dogs can do in Amazing Dogs.Dogs help people every day with their powerful senses and friendly personalities. Find out what else they can do in Amazing Dogs.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.Lexile measure: 500 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: MTrusted 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.
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  • DK Readers Level 3: Moon Landings

    Shoshana Weider

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 19, 2019)
    Boost reading ability while learning about moon landings in this factual space book for children.Follow Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Apollo 11's third crew member, Michael Collins, as they set off on one of history's most important missions. Learn about the people and spacecraft that came before and have followed since, and discover what it takes to become an astronaut. Moon Landings is a new title in the exciting and engaging four-level DK Readers series. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects featuring DK's stunning photography, to support children as they learn to read. The series has been developed with the help of literacy experts.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of leveled guided reading books combines a highly visual approach with engaging nonfiction narratives. Reading levels progress from brief, simple text in the early readers, to slightly longer, more detailed nonfiction chapter books, to challenging nonfiction containing rich vocabulary and more complex sentence structures. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read, for subject research, and of course, for children to read for pleasure.
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  • DK Readers L4 Robot Universe

    Lynn Huggins-Cooper

    Paperback (DK Children, Nov. 14, 2017)
    Robot Universe takes the reader on a discovery of fascinating modern-day robots, and gives the reader a look at the past, and future of robotic evolution.A thrilling introduction to the capabilities of robots and the computers that control them, from space rovers to robots that perform surgery. Meet Pepper, the first robot able to show and understand human emotions, all in one book!Robot Universe unravels a world populated with advanced robots that help assist human understanding and discovery. Filled with engaging topics, interactive pages and fun facts. Explore the capabilities of robots and the computers that control them. This nonfiction book is perfect for independent young readers aged 9-11. Robot Universe is part of DK Readers for Level 4 readers. The innovative range combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading. Level 4 reader books are for independent readers, structured by simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words and visual prompts.Learn To Read, Then Read To Learn.Have you ever wondered if robots can think like humans? Robot Universe is packed with fascinating facts about robots and images kids will love. Explore the science behind artificial intelligence and what their capabilities really are.This exciting book for kids combines literature and fun. Teach young readers about the advancement of robots in today’s age while expanding on how robots can perform human tasks and display human reactions and emotions. Robot Universe will expand your readers understanding about:- What is a robot?- Early robots- Developments in robotics- Humanoids- What is artificial intelligence?- Robot learning - Inventing a robotThe DK Readers series is trusted by parents, teachers and librarians, and loved by kids. This updated and revised series engages nonfiction subjects that are clearly explained, described visually and brought to life with true encounters.
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  • DK Readers L1: Dinosaur's Day

    Ruth Thomson

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 21, 2009)
    In this book, children follow a day in the life of a Triceratops, as he wanders away from his herd and has an encounter with a deadly Tyrannosaurus rex.
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  • DK Readers L2: Star Wars: The Adventures of Han Solo

    Lindsay Kent

    Paperback (DK Children, June 20, 2011)
    The Adventures of Han Solo follows Han on his exciting journeys throughout the Star Wars galaxy! Beginning readers will see the amazing characters and places Han Solo encounters! © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & ™. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
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  • Boba Fett, Jedi Hunter

    Clare Hibbert

    Paperback (DK Children, April 18, 2011)
    More Star Wars action for young readers! These DK Readers are great for those reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars fans. Boba Fett-Jedi Hunter introduces readers to the young Boba Fett, as he seeks revenge upon the Jedi Order. © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & ™. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L3: Women in Science

    Jen Green

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 13, 2018)
    Read about the women who changed the landscape of science: from pioneers of the ancient world to super-scientists like Marie Curie to unlikely geniuses, such as Hedy Lamarr, and much more.Women in Science includes scientific pioneers who came up with incredible ideas that changed the world; women who work in the fast-paced world of technology; amazing engineers who build incredible structures; and mathematical geniuses. Perfect for 7- to 9-year-olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.
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  • DK Readers L1: Tale of a Tadpole

    Karen Wallace

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Starting out as an egg on a lily pad, follow the life of a newborn tadpole as he hides from the dangers of the pond including hungry goldfish and beetles, as he grows up into a frog.Level 1 books are stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They use short, simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children.
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  • DK Readers L3: Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer, Leader, Legend

    Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 21, 2009)
    This exciting book follows the life story of Abraham Lincoln, from his boyhood on the frontier, to his election as president, to his leadership during the Civil War. Along the way, readers will learn important facts about slavery, politics, and other aspects of American history.
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  • DK Readers L3: African Adventure

    Deborah Lock, DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 6, 2014)
    Experience the trip of a lifetime on an African safari via Katie's diary. Experience the thrill of joining rangers and seeing wild animals up close. Children able to read on their own will be eager to delve into African Adventure. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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  • DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, July 2, 2007)
    Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.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: Star Wars Rebels: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter!: Discover the Dark Side!

    Lauren Nesworthy

    Paperback (DK Children, July 5, 2016)
    Prepare to meet the rebels' greatest enemy yet!Learn all about one of the most terrifying figures in the Empire, Darth Vader, in DK Reader Level 2: Star Wars Rebels™: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter! Discover how the evil Sith Lord plans to defeat the rebels once and for all.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.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: RTrusted 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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