DK Readers: Animal Hospital (Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone) - Hardcover

Walker-Hodge, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789439972 ISBN 13: 9780789439970

Publisher: DK Children, 1999

Synopsis

Two children find an injured duck, take it to a veterinarian at an animal hospital, and watch as she cares for it

About this title

From the Publisher:

"Best of all, these books are fun to read. The stories are well written and focus on subjects that interest kids." -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"DK Publishing has been a leader in introducing children to nonfiction. Their new Eyewitness Readers are true to form." -Boston Globe

From the Back Cover:

Trigger is a special horse he can write his name! His is just one of the real-life stories in this book.

EYEWITNESS READERS "TM"

Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in EYEWITNESS READERS. This multilevel reading program for ages 3 to 9 is guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Beginning to read
-- Word repetition, limited vocabulary, and simple sentences
-- Picture dictionary boxes

Beginning to read alone
-- Longer sentences and increased vocabulary
-- Information boxes full of extra fun facts

Reading alone
-- More complex sentence structure
-- Information boxes and pronunciation guide

Proficient readers
-- Rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure
-- Additional information and alphabetical glossary

With Eyewitness Readers, children will learn to read -- then read to learn!

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0789439972
• ISBN 13: 9780789439970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32