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DK READERS is a compelling programme for beginning readers, designed in conjunction with leading literacy experts. Beautiful illustrations and superb full-colour photographs combine with engaging, easy-to-read stories to offer a fresh approach to each subject in the series. Each DK READER is guaranteed to capture a child’s interest while developing his or her reading skills, general knowledge, and love of reading.
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PUBLICATION INFORMATION Publication Date: January 2011 5 7/8 x 9 inches • 32 pages illustrated in full color throughout Paperback: $3.99 USA/$4.99 Canada ISBN: 978-0-7566-7126-6 Hardback: $14.99 USA/$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7566-7127-3 For sales purposes only
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Learning to read Beginning to read
• High-frequency words • Picture word strips, picture glossary and simple index • Labels to introduce and reinforce vocabulary • High level of adult participation helpful • Simple sentences and limited vocabulary • Picture glossary and simple index • Adult participation helpful
Reading alone
• Longer sentences and increased vocabulary • Information boxes full of extra fun facts • Simple index • Occasional adult participation helpful • More complex sentence structure • Information boxes and alphabetical glossary • Comprehensive index
Proficient readers
• Rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure • Additional information and alphabetical glossary • Comprehensive index
Beginning to read alone
How it works The five levels of DK READERS are aimed at different reading abilities, enabling you to choose the books that are exactly right for your child. Your child can move along the levels as his or her reading skills improve and grow. No matter which level you select, you know DK READERS are the right reads for your child.