Starry Sky

by Kate Hayden

Published 1 August 2006

With DK Readers, children learn to read - then read to learn

Twinkle, twinkle - fascinating facts about stars, their patterns and life. Find out what stars are and how they are formed and dramatically die, watch the stunning sky as it changes during the year, follow stories behind the names, and study stars using powerful telescopes.

DK Readers are part of a four-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index - read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers.


DK Readers L2: Starry Sky

by Kate Hayden

Published 31 July 2006
Learn fascinating information about stars with this fact-filled children’s book that includes stunning photographs. Find out how a star is born and how it dies. Watch the stunning sky as it changes during the day. Discover the names of constellations with an exclusive telescope view of your favorites!  Explore the vastness of outer space and distant galaxies! All you need is a little imagination.

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: Horse Show

by Kate Hayden

Published 3 January 2001

DK Readers L2: Twisters!

by Kate Hayden

Published 1 March 2010
DK is reissuing some of its most beloved Readers with a fresh new look, perfect for 21st century kids! Twisters! begins with the story of Rob, a farmer in Texas, who is suddenly caught up in a tornado that smashes the windows of his house and hurls his truck into the sky, then moves on to information about how tornadoes form, how they cause damage, and how scientists track them.

DK Readers: Twisters!

by Kate Hayden

Published 5 July 2000

Twisters

by Kate Hayden

Published 19 July 2000
If stormy winds start to twist at incredible speeds then watch out for some wild wild weather! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in this multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Join Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew for an action-packed adventure on the high seas in this Level 2 DK Reader that features photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues.

Pirate Attack! will build reading skills while teaching exciting vocabulary and entertaining young readers as they experience attacking another pirate ship, winning the treasure, and overcoming a storm at sea. Explore the parts of a pirate ship, pirate rules and how those who broke them were punished, pirate food, and even learn a pirate sea shanty.

Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.

Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.


Astronauta

by Kate Hayden

Published 1 November 2006

Perfect for kids who have started to read but still need some help, this Level 2 DK Reader explores the fascinating world of an astronaut and what it is like to live in space. With longer sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes with fun facts, and a simple index, this book shows young readers what it's like to hold down a job in zero gravity.

The Great Migration

by Deborah Lock

Published 1 June 2012

Encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about The Great Migration.

Help your child to read as they follow the majestic wildebeest as they migrate across the great plains and rivers of Africa.

DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 Readers have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index. Read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers


Emperor Penguins

by Deborah Lock

Published 1 August 2011

DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about the journey of the Emperor Penguins.

Encourage your child to read as they take an intrepid journey across the frozen Antarctica with the Emperor Penguins. DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 Readers have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index.

Read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers.


Astronaut - Living in Space

by Kate Hayden

Published 1 February 2013
Take a trip into space with this "Level 2 Reader". In this exciting and informative "DK Reader", follow Linda the astronaut and her crew into space and find out how they live. With "Astronaut - Living in Space" your child will discover how astronauts eat, drink and deal with zero-gravity, as well as starting on the road to a relationship with reading. "Level 2 Readers" have easy-to-read stories with word repetition, pictures and illustrated text boxes to build literacy skills. The winning combination of interesting facts about space travel and adventurous astronaut, plus the engaging story packed full of exciting images, makes "Astronaut - Living in Space" perfect for getting children hooked on reading.

Explore mammoths, cave paintings, shamans, shelters, and more in this book about the Stone Age.

Discover what life was like—where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is essential reading on the Stone Age.

Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.

Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.


Astronaut

by Kate Hayden

Published 1 April 2000

Pirate Attack!

by Deborah Lock

Published 6 January 2014

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

Pirate Attack! is a 'Beginner' reader, perfect for children who are beginning to read for meaning, decoding and recognising words, and enjoying reading.

Come and join Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew for an action-packed adventure on the high seas. This short, simple storybook has unique interactive elements to share and discuss with your child. Plus, they'll have fun with a song to sing, a recipe to whip up, and treasure map to follow.

Pirate Attack! 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.


Tornados!

by Kate Hayden and Deborah Lock

Published 16 October 2006


A Trip to the Theater

by Deborah Lock

Published 3 March 2008
A young boy tours a theater, including backstage, before watching a play. Information boxes provide details about the roles of the director, stage manager, and lighting and sound technicians, and the making of props.

DK Readers L2: Amazing Buildings

by Kate Hayden

Published 20 January 2003
Have you ever heard of a hotel made of snow? How would you put a building into space? And who washes the windows on the tallest skyscrapers in the world? Learn about the world's most famous and unique structures, from the ancient Coliseum to eco-friendly stadiums, in the Level 2 DK Reader Amazing Buildings.

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!

Horse Show

by Kate Hayden

Published 3 January 2001