DK Super Readers Level 4: Dinosaur Detectives

DK Super Readers Level 4: Dinosaur Detectives

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-04-04

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 074406595X

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the people who have dedicated their lives to finding out about dinosaurs with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 4: Dinosaur Detectives will introduce kids to everything they need to know about investigating dinosaurs–including who unlocked the secrets of fossils, how dinosaurs became extinct, and the modern-day scientific equipment used in the quest to understand these incredible animals–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: - Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. - Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 4 and 5 reading skills. - Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as dinosaurs, fossils, and science. - Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes. Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.


DK Readers L4: Dinosaur Detectives

DK Readers L4: Dinosaur Detectives

Author: Peter Chrisp

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-09-21

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0756668468

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


Dinosaur Detectives

Dinosaur Detectives

Author: Peter Chrisp

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-01-17

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0789473836

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Track dinosaurs with the earliest fossil hunters and modern-day geologists! Read about their amazing discoveries! 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.


DK Readers L3: The Big Dinosaur Dig

DK Readers L3: The Big Dinosaur Dig

Author: Esther Ripley

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-09-21

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 075666845X

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Travel to the Sahara Desert with Josh Smith, real-life archeologist, as he and his crew of intrepid dinosaur hunters face fierce sandstorms, long hours of difficult work, and, finally, the joy of discovering a new species of dinosaur!


Wagon Train Adventure

Wagon Train Adventure

Author: John Kelly

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-16

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0756644119

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Help your child learn to read with this thrilling graphic tale perfect for reluctant readers Graphic Readers are gripping comic-book adventures aimed at boys and reluctant readers. Help your child learn to read as they travel back in time to join a 19th century exploration of the American West. Watch as they read about an exciting story of struggle, tragedy and adventure as a Pioneer family undertake a perilous journey on the California Trail, in search of a new life.


DK Readers L4: Dinosaurs!: Battle of the Bones

DK Readers L4: Dinosaurs!: Battle of the Bones

Author: Sharon Siamon

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2007-08-20

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780756631390

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Advanced readers will love this fascinating book about the discovery of ancient dinosaurs. Follow the story of the rivalry between famous paleontologists and the incredible fossils they unearthed in Dinosaur Valley. Find out who won the Battle of the Bones! 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 L3: Space Heroes: Amazing Astronauts

DK Readers L3: Space Heroes: Amazing Astronauts

Author: James Buckley, Jr.

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2003-12-08

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780789498960

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Brave, bold, and daring—learn the amazing stories of the world's greatest astronauts in this Level 3 DK Reader. 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!


The Curse of the Crocodile God

The Curse of the Crocodile God

Author: Stewart Ross

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-03-05

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0756641845

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Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book tale, The Curse of the Crocodile God. Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet Methen, a young boy whose father is a priest at the temple of the crocodile god, Sobek.Join him on his travels as he and a young servant girl get entangled in a terrible tale of deceit as they discover evidence of tomb robbing, and are determined to expose the villain. But will they lose their heads before they prove their case? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge. Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.


DK Readers L3: Disasters At Sea

DK Readers L3: Disasters At Sea

Author: Andrew Donkin

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2001-01-17

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780789473813

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From fog, ice, and rocks to cannon fire and torpedo attacks--read the story of five doomed sea voyages and the fate of those who took part in them. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. 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.


The Price of Victory

The Price of Victory

Author: Stewart Ross

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-03-05

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0756641837

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Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book tale, The Price of Victory. Travel back in time to the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece and meet Pylades and his brother Kinesias, a champion athlete. From falling statues to sinking boats, join the brothers on their dangerous adventure, as it becomes clear someone wants to murder Kinesias before he can compete. But can they stop the person behind this dastardly assassination plot before the Games begin? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge. Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.