DK Readers: Disasters at Sea (Level 3: Reading Alone) - Hardcover

Donkin, Andrew

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9780789473820: DK Readers: Disasters at Sea (Level 3: Reading Alone)

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ISBN 10: 0789473828 ISBN 13: 9780789473820

Publisher: DK Children, 2001

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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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.

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From deadly fog to cannon fire and torpedo attacks -- read the exciting stories of five doomed sea voyages!

DORLING KINDERSLEY READERS

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DORLING KINDERSLEY READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

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.

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