| DK Readers L3: Disasters at Sea Contributor(s): Donkin, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 078947381X ISBN-13: 9780789473813 Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) OUR PRICE: $4.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: From deadly fog to cannon fire and torpedo attacks -- read the exciting stories of five doomed sea voyages! DORLING KINDERSLEY READERS Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DORLING KINDERSLEY READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Intermediate |
| Dewey: 910.452 |
| LCCN: 00055525 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Series: DK Readers: Level 3 |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 5.94" W x 9.06" (0.23 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 45925 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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. |