Titanic: The Disaster That Shocked the World by Mark Dubowski
	List Price:   $3.99 Unit Price:   $3.19 You Save:   $0.80 (20%) ISBN-10:   0789434415 ISBN-13:   9780789434418 Publisher:   DK Publishing, Inc. Series:   Eyewitness Readers: Level 3 Ser. Edition:   illustrated Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   December 1998 Pages:   48 Format:   Paperback Ages:   7 to 9 Grades:   2 to 4
Subjects
TITANIC (STEAMSHIP)
Description/Notes
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. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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. Reading Alone 3 Read the incredible true story of the 'unsinkable' ship that sank. 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. 1 Beginning to read * Word repetition, limited vocabulary, and simple sentences * Picture dictionary boxes 2 Beginning to read alone * Longer sentences and increased vocabulary * Information boxes full of extra fun facts * Simple index 3 Reading alone * More complex sentence structure * Information boxes and alphabetical glossary * Comprehensive index 4 Proficient readers * Rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure * Additional information and alphabetical glossary * Comprehensive index. A Level 3 reader 'S.O.S. Titanic' introduces more complex sentence structure and increased vocabulary. Archive photos and illustrations make the story exciting for children to read on their own.