DK Readers L4: Flying Ace: The Story of Amelia Earhart


Book Description

Amelia Earhart (famous woman pilot) is about to set off on the most dangerous flight ever attempted. Find out what happens in Flying Ace: The Story of Amelia Earhart. 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!




Flying Ace


Book Description

Examines the life and disappearance of the pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in a plane by herself.




DK Readers L4: Dinosaur Detectives


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This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives.




DK Readers L4: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters


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This book brings readers face to face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time, from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. As they go, they'll learn about the scientific forces that cause these incredible events.




DK Readers L4: Secrets of the Mummies


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Egyptian mummies, Incan mummies, mummies of today - discover their secrets if you dare with this DK Level 4 Reader: Secrets of the Mummies! Level 4 DK Readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of this increasingly proficient reader range. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are just getting started. DK Readers are packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to the natural world and encourage a life-long love of reading. The amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge.




DK Readers L4: D-Day Landings: The Story of the Allied Invasion


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How did the Allies plan and execute the most massive and daring invasion in military history? Read all about it in the DK Reader that explains in thrilling detail how the Nazis were defeated on the beaches of France. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression of stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.




Flying Ace


Book Description

As the first woman to fly the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart went on to perform many other amazing feats, including a solo Atlantic flight, another from Hawaii to California, and, her most legendary trip, an ill-fated attempt to fly around the world




DK Readers L4: Skate!


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"Gus is the new kid in town. Read all about how he makes new friends and teaches them cool tricks."--Cover back.




DK Readers L4: Extreme Machines


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They were built to conquer land, sea, and air: read about the biggest, fastest, most incredible machines in the world in the Level 4 DK Reader Extreme Machines!. 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!




DK Readers L4: The Story of Muhammad Ali


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Written by leading children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field, DK Readers are one of the most delightful ways to capture children's interest and help children learn. Follow the dramatic story of Muhammad Ali -- both in and out of the ring. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging 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 4.