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Books in Leveled Readers series

  • Now I'm Reading! Pre-Reader: Word Play

    Nora Gaydos, Mary Sullivan

    Hardcover (Now I'm Reading!, Sept. 1, 2008)
    TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Simple sentences and strong picture cues help guide young children to reading success with this award-winning learn-to-read series.What could be more exciting than hearing your child read a book to you for the first time? The Now I'm Reading! books for emerging readers are just right for children who want to read but aren't quite ready to sound out words using phonics.Each of the 8 stories in PRE-READER: WORD PLAY uses a proven system of simple, patterned text and strong picture cues to build confidence in the earliest readers. Each booklet focuses on at least 2 specific high-frequency sight words, which are introduced in an appropriate and organized sequence. Thirty-two included flashcards help reinforce children's familiarity with these common sight words.Inside the CD binder-like package, you'll find:· 8 story booklets · 32 flashcards· 40 reward stickers · "Words to Know" and "Stretch Your Mind" activity sections· Parent/Teacher Guide · Activity Book Perfect for ages 3 and up! Books in the NIR Pre-Reader Level focus on read-along stories, strong picture clues, predictable patterned text, and letter and sound recognition.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR! series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Level LB-A; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.
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  • DK Readers L2: Twisters!

    Kate Hayden

    Paperback (DK Children, March 1, 2010)
    DK is reissuing some of its most beloved Readers with a fresh new look, perfect for 21st century kids! Twisters! begins with the story of Rob, a farmer in Texas, who is suddenly caught up in a tornado that smashes the windows of his house and hurls his truck into the sky, then moves on to information about how tornadoes form, how they cause damage, and how scientists track them.
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  • DK Readers L1: LEGO DC Super Heroes: Ready for Action!

    Victoria Taylor

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 4, 2013)
    Go on a super reading mission with the LEGO® DC Super Heroes! Follow your favorite LEGO DC Super Heroes as do what they do best – save the day! Join LEGO Batman and Robin on an adventure. They swoop and soar through Arkham City. They fight baddies and help people on the way. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 1 Reader – just right for children who are learning to read. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading. ©2014 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Firefighter

    Linda Hayward

    Paperback (DK Children, March 28, 2001)
    A Level 1 DK Reader that accurately portrays a day in the life of a real firefighter, perfect for young children who are just learning to read.The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? Find out in DK Readers: Jobs People Do — A Day in the Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read).Perfect for 3–5 year-olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Stunning photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.
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  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Death Star Battles: Beware the Empire's Secret Weapon!

    Simon Beecroft

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 27, 2016)
    The Death Star is one of the most feared weapons in the Empire's arsenal. Not only a weapon, the Death Star also houses stormtroopers, Imperial Officers, and, of course, Darth Vader. Find out what it was like to live there and how the Death Star was constructed and destroyed in DK Readers L3: Star Wars: Death Star Battles.Perfect for 7–9 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.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

    Emma Grange

    Paperback (DK Children, June 16, 2014)
    DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Kids will join the LEGO® Star Wars® minifigures in the exciting climactic story of Star Wars: Episode VI in DK Readers: LEGO® Star Wars®: Return of the Jedi. Retold for young readers, this Level 3 Reader features everyone's favorite LEGO® sets and minifigures. Join Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia in their battles with the villainous Darth Vader as he attempts to end the rebellion with the powerful Death Star.
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  • THE LEGO® MOVIE 2 Emmet to the Rescue

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 24, 2018)
    Join Emmet, Lucy, Batman and Unikitty from THE LEGO® MOVIE 2(TM) on their new adventures in this exciting book for children learning to read. Packed with images of THE LEGO MOVIE 2 sets and minifigures, this book will get young fans hooked on reading.Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young readers and help them build confidence in reading. Combining DK's four-level reading scheme with the popular THE LEGO MOVIE 2 theme, THE LEGO MOVIE 2 Reader is at Level 1 and will help children learn to read-and to love reading.©2019 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L1 LEGO® Star Wars Secrets of the Dark Side

    Matt Jones

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Discover the dark side of the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy.From Darth Vader to Kylo Ren, learn all about the evil villains that want to destroy the heroic Jedi. DK's reading program is leveled into stages to help every child progress and become a confident reader. This Level 1 book is illustrated with brand-new LEGO Star Wars sets and has true kid appeal. Narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotation, and a quiz to encourage children to develop comprehension skills.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2017 The LEGO Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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  • DK Readers L2: Amazing Bees: Buzzing with Bee Facts!

    Sue Unstead

    Paperback (DK Children, July 12, 2016)
    Learn everything there is know about bees in Amazing Bees! From buzzing to different flowers to being a vital part of the earth's ecosystem, bees are very busy creatures.Discover what makes bees so special and find out how we can help them in Amazing Bees.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: 720 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 L4: Snow Dogs!: Racers of the North

    Ian Whitelaw

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 18, 2008)
    Advanced young readers can embark on the world of dogsled racing in this exciting book. Do you have what it takes to be the leader of the pack? Join the "mushers" as they brave snow and ice. Learn the history of this fascinating sport and meet tons of brave dogs! 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: LEGO® NINJAGO: Ninja, Go!: Get Ready for Ninja Action!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 2, 2015)
    Join the brave ninja on a reading adventure!Master Chen has built an army of snakes. Zane is in trouble. The ninja, Cole, Kai, Lloyd, and Jay must rescue him! There is no time to lose. Ninja, go!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2015 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Friends Perfect Pets

    Lisa Stock

    Paperback (DK Children, April 21, 2014)
    Go on a reading adventure with the LEGO® Friends and their pets!Emma, Mia, Stephanie, Olivia, and Andrea have all kinds of pets. Meet the girls' puppies, cats, horses, birds, and bunnies. Find out what it takes to look after a pet. Learn how fun it can be!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader – just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2014 The LEGO Group.
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