Terrors of the Deep

by Deborah Lock

Published 23 December 2013

New series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading

Terrors of the Deep is a 'Confident' reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads proves that good reads build great readers.

After years of planning, two marine biologists set off to explore the deepest ocean trench in the world. Join them in their action-packed adventure in an exciting chapter-based story children can read on their own. Full of facts about creatures and marine explorations and a fun ocean exploration quiz to reinforce learning.

Terrors of the Deep is part of the new DK Reads series, a three-level reading scheme that helps children become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to leveled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary, and content are spot on for each stage.


Myths and Legends

by Deborah Lock

Published 1 September 2015

Let your imagination soar as the storyteller in Myths and Legends whisks you away on a magical journey around the world, retelling myths and legends from long ago. Meet the mischievous tricksters, the brave heroes and the all-powerful creator gods from ancient cultures and find out how they overcome the giants, the shapeshifters and the lure of sea-maidens.

DK Reads is a new three-level reading scheme helping kids learn how to read at home - and learn how to love reading. DK Reads are levelled into stages to help every child progress their reading skills and become a confident reader. DK Reads feature engaging and highly illustrated topics with true kid appeal. The story narrative is supported with interactive pages and questions to encourage children to access information from a range of sources and develop comprehension skills.


Secrets of the Cave

by Deborah Lock

Published 1 April 2015

Short stories designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading

Secrets of the Cave is a "Reading Alone" reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers. These short stories for children develop the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads proves that good reads build great readers.

Step back in time to the days of the early human hunters and gatherers nearly 20,000 years ago. Sense the danger of the hunt and the drama of the shaman-trance rituals in a past world where everyday is a trial to survive. Find out about their hunting tools, the animals and their paintings.