Synopses & Reviews
Lights, camera, action! Caz has a part in a sci-fi movie. Read about her adventures in the exciting world of moviemaking. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.
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This book is tailor-made for children who are reading independently. (School Library Journal, August 23, 1999)
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DK Publishing has been a leader in introducing children to nonfiction. Their new Eyewitness Readers are true to form. (Boston Globe)
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Best of all, these books are fun to read. The stories are well written and focus on subjects that interest kids. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Synopsis
Lights and action! This Level 3 reader takes young readers on a tour of moviemaking. Full color.