Synopses & Reviews
The Greeks and Trojans battle for the beautiful Helen of Troy. Who will win? A huge wooden horse holds the answer. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. 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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A gorgeously designed book rich with graphics and explanatory notes. (Denver Post)
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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)
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DK Publishing has been a leader in children to nonfiction. Their new Eyewitness Readers are true to form. (Boston Globe )