Zeppelin: The Age of the Airship by Andrew Donkin
	List Price:   $3.99 Unit Price:   $3.19 You Save:   $0.80 (20%) ISBN-10:   0789457156 ISBN-13:   9780789457158 Publisher:   DK Publishing, Inc. Series:   Readers Ser. Edition:   illustrated Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   July 2000 Pages:   48 Format:   Paperback Ages:   7 to 8 Grades:   2 to 3
Subjects
AIRSHIPS_JUVENILE LITERATURE
Description/Notes
Traces the history of the Zeppelin airship, or blimp, describing triumphant successes and tragic failures. In Zeppelin, readers explore the triumphs and tragedies of the age of the great airships, from their invention by 'crazy' Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin to their decline after the Hindenberg disaster. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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. Explore the triumphs and tragedies of the age of the great airships, from their invention by 'crazy' Count Ferdinand Von Zeppelin to their decline after the Hindenberg disaster. Full-color illustrations.