DK Readers L3: Disasters at Sea
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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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.
Author: Andrew Donkin
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 01/17/2001
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.06h x 5.94w x 0.15d
ISBN: 9780789473813
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 45925 / Disasters at Sea
Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 423 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 423 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
About the Author
Andrew Donkin is a graphic novelist and author with more than 40 books for all ages to his name. These include the graphic novelizations of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight for DC comics, and a number of licensed titles and readers for DK, including Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, The Lost City, Danger on the Mountain, and Spooky Spinechillers.
Author: Andrew Donkin
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 01/17/2001
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.06h x 5.94w x 0.15d
ISBN: 9780789473813
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 45925 / Disasters at Sea
Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 423 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 423 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
About the Author
Andrew Donkin is a graphic novelist and author with more than 40 books for all ages to his name. These include the graphic novelizations of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight for DC comics, and a number of licensed titles and readers for DK, including Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, The Lost City, Danger on the Mountain, and Spooky Spinechillers.