Book Description
The disaster that shocked the world! Courage and tragedy... this is the story of the "safest" ship ever built. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.


Card catalog description
Describes, in easy-to-read text, the disastrous 1912 sinking of the world's largest ocean liner after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage.

ANNOTATION

Describes, in easy-to-read text, the disastrous 1912 sinking of the world's largest ocean liner after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Level 3: Grades 2 and 3--At this level the Readers introduce more complex sentence structure and increased vocabulary. Archive photos and detailed illustrations make the stories exciting for children to read on their own. 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