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Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
Describes the various steps necessary for an astronaut to prepare for a flight into space and follows astronaut Linda Gardner as she trains for her space shuttle mission.
3) Spies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, motives, and actions of various spies, both criminal and governmental.
Author
Series
Dorling Kindersley readers volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Description
Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, explaining how they form and how volcanic eruptions occur, and describing the effect of different kinds of eruptions on people and the environment.
7) Horse show
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
9) Feeding time
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Description
Describes some of the ways various animals obtain food and eat.
11) Extreme sports
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 890L
Language
English
Description
This book is a collection of five stories with each story describing a contest or a place where extreme sports enthusiasts test their skills to the limit.
12) Big machines
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
460L
Language
English
Description
Demonstrates how the crane, bulldozer, dump truck, and other construction machines all play a part in building a new park.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
Describes how individuals and teams attempted to scale peaks from Mount Erebus, Antarctica to Yosemite Valley, California, and discusses the freezing temperatures, cliffs, and dangerous conditions the climbers faced.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of the legendary boxer who was the first to win the world heavyweight championship three times. Written by leading children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field, DK Readers are one of the most delightful ways to capture children's interest and help children learn. Follow the dramatic story of Muhammad Ali -- both in and out of the ring. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes...
17) Disasters at sea
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Description
From deadly fog to cannon fire and torpedo attacks -- read the exciting stories of five doomed sea voyages! 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. From fog, ice, and rocks to cannon fire and torpedo attacks--read the story of five doomed...
18) Joan of Arc
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft.
