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Books in Leveled Readers series

  • DK Readers L3: LEGO Friends: Friends Forever

    Helen Murray

    Paperback (DK Children, June 18, 2012)
    Meet the girls of Heartlake City, Mia, Stephanie, Emma, Andrea, and Olivia. They might all have very different personalities, but they have one important thing in common: true friendship!
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  • DK Readers L1: Jungle Animals: Discover the Secrets of the Jungle!

    Camilla Gersh

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2016)
    Take a walk on the wild side in Jungle Animals.Look up, look down, and look out for the colorful birds, the gentle giants, and the big cats in the jungles of the world. See how orangutans swing through the jungle and how tigers leap out of the grass after their prey. Filled with stunning photography of the jungle's most amazing creatures, Jungle Animals takes readers inside the wild to see animals in their natural habitats.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.Lexile measure: 240 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: HTrusted 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: Horse Heroes: True Stories of Amazing Horses

    Kate Petty

    Paperback (DK Children, June 18, 2012)
    The bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade four. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L2: Journey of a Pioneer

    Patricia J. Murphy

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 18, 2008)
    Adventurous young readers will embark on an epic journey with this historic book about the lives of the pioneers. They’ll follow Olivia and her family as they travel along the Oregon Trail. Discover what it was like to live in a wagon and sleep under the stars. Learn what the pioneers ate and how they found food. Their ultimate destination? A new home!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 L4: Star Wars: Ultimate Duels: Find Out About the Deadliest Battles!

    Lindsay Kent

    Paperback (DK Children, June 20, 2011)
    Ultimate Duels will keep young readers at the edge of their seats as they experience firsthand the great fights and duels their favorite Star Wars characters have experienced! © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & ™. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
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  • DK Readers Level 2: Sloths

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, July 16, 2019)
    Does your child love everything about the slow, sleepy world of sloths? Then this children's reading book, packed full of fun facts and cute sloth pictures, will be perfect for them.In this chapter book for children you'll trek deep into the South American rainforest in search of adorable sloths. Packed full of amazing animal facts, children will be fascinated to find out what makes this sleepy animal so slow, how they're such expert swimmers, and why they look like they're always smiling. These fascinating facts are paired with adorable photographs of llamas, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read. Created with the help of top literacy consultants, <i>Sloths</i> is the perfect book to help build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. And as this unique animal is such a favorite for kids, this book will encourage reading for pleasure, which is linked with improved reading and writing skills. Sloths is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge.
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  • Now I'm Reading! Pre-Reader: More Word Play

    Nora Gaydos, B.B. Sams

    Hardcover (Now I'm Reading!, Feb. 16, 2016)
    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: MORE WORD PLAY focuses on 2 to 3 high-frequency sight words and combines simple, patterned text and strong picture cues to give just the right amount of support to the earliest readers. Flashcards are included to help reinforce sight word familiarity.Inside the CD binder-like package, you'll find:· 8 story booklets· 38 flashcards· 40 reward stickers· "Words to Know" and "Stretch Your Mind" activity sections· Parent/Teacher Guide · Activity BookPerfect for ages 3 and up! Books in the NIR Pre-Reader Level focus on read-along stories, strong picture clues, predictable patterned text, letter and sound recognition, and beginning sight word instruction.The concepts and skill progression in the NIR series are aligned to meet Common Core State Standards. This book is Fountas & Pinnell Leveled with a range of LB-B; information on individual booklet levels and Lexile Measures is available at the Now I'm Reading website.
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  • DK Readers L4: Amazing Women: Discover Inspiring Life Stories!

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 7, 2017)
    From world leaders to explorers to writers, artists, and performers, discover more than 40 women who changed the world and celebrate them this Women's History Month with this Level 4 DK Reader.Amazing Women will build reading skills while teaching vocabulary and telling the stories of influential women like Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, and Marie Curie, and highlighting important historical moments in women's history, like the Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls. Approaching human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle, this book is a sure way to get kids dreaming about what they can achieve.Uncover the stories of the women who have helped shape the modern world in Amazing Women, and inspire future leaders along the way.Perfect for 9–11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines.Series Overview: Trusted 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 L2: Slinky, Scaly Snakes

    Jennifer Dussling

    Paperback (DK Children, May 16, 2011)
    Featuring redesigned jackets, interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout, DK Readers now have a fresh new look! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interests while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read-and read to learn! Slither, slither, hiss, hiss! Learn all about the silent, stealthy, sibilant world of snakes!
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO DC Super Heroes: Super-Villains

    Victoria Taylor

    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 4, 2013)
    Enter the world of the planet's most feared super-villains!Meet your favorite LEGO® DC baddies. Follow The Joker, Two-Face, and Riddler as they cause trouble for Batman and Robin. Learn about their weapons and vehicles.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 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.©2013 The LEGO Group.
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  • DK Readers L1: All About Bats: Explore the World of Bats!

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 10, 2017)
    Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read.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.Trusted 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 L2: LEGO Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

    Elizabeth Dowsett

    Paperback (DK Children, June 17, 2013)
    Go on an out-of-this-world reading mission to stop Count Dooku's battle droid army!Join Jedi warriors Anakin and Obi-Wan as they try to protect the galaxy. Who will win?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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