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 Information boxes highlight historical
references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names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.