Book Description
This Level 2 book is perfect for children who are beginning to read alone. Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 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.


Card catalog description
An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of snakes.


From the Publisher
"Brilliant."-Booklist" These books are fun to read. The stories...are well-written and focus on topics that interest kids."-Scripps Howard News Service "Dramatically written non-fiction series features eye-catching photographs."-Minneapolis Star Tribune

ANNOTATION

An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of snakes.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Level 2: Grades 1 to 3--Level 2 titles challenge children beginning to read alone with longer sentences and fact boxes.Launched in the spring, this exciting learning-to-read program combines DK's highly visual, non-fiction Eyewitness style with engaging, age-appropriate stories to help children learn to read. The four reading levels make up a structured literacy program that carefully guides children through their first steps in reading, and progressing to become confident and proficient readers. Each book is guaranteed to capture a child's interest, while developing his or her reading skills and general knowledge. Introducing 8 new titles each season, these are high quality paperbacks at affordable prices. Children will want to collect them all!

FROM THE CRITICS

Scripps Howard Publishing Inc. Staff

"These books are fun to read. The stories...are well-written and focus on topics that interest kids."

Minneaplois Star Tribune