DK Readers: Bermuda Triangle (Level 3: Reading Alone) [Paperback]

Andrew Donkin (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: DK READERS

Strange things happen when you enter the Bermuda Triangle.

Five planes vanish into the blue. Two crews disappear from a ship. Strange things happen when you enter the Bermuda Triangle. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In the area between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico lies the most mysterious expanse of water in the world: the Bermuda Triangle. Over the last 50 years, 1,500 people have disappeared here without a trace, and many more have experienced bizarre and inexplicable incidents. Throughout history, ships, planes, sailboats, and flying boats have encountered thick yellow fogs out of blue sky, compasses and other navigational instruments going haywire for no apparent reason, and peculiar unidentified underwater crafts. In Andrew Donkin's eye-opening book, readers will find a section on possible natural explanations for the mystery, and another on "out of this world" theories about what's going down in the Bermuda Triangle.

Dorling Kindersley's Level 3 books are designed for children who are reading alone now, and seeking compelling subject matter in a vibrant, easy-to-absorb format. This series uses more complex sentence structures than in the previous levels, and includes information boxes and pronunciation guides to expand young readers' horizons. Doring Kindersley is known for its visual style, using dramatic photographs and illustrations and engaging text to motivate younger children to "learn to read--then read to learn!" (Ages 7 to 10) --Emilie Coulter

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-This study of the so-called "Triangle of Death" may leave emergent readers with more questions than answers. There are suggestions that the happenings in the triangle are UFOs making their presence felt. The mythical Atlantis is also mentioned as a possible reason for all the strange occurrences. The easily understood language sometimes takes on a ghostly tone. Illustrations (some quite spooky), photographs, sidebars, and maps enhance the accessibility. Many examples are given about the strangeness of the area, with only one double-page spread given over to natural explanations. A more scientific understanding of the area can be found in Chris Oxlade's The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle (Heinemann Library, 1999), aimed at a slightly older crowd. Donkin covers a topic of great interest to many young researchers. It's too bad it's so slanted toward the supernatural.
Anne Chapman Callag- han, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789454157
• ISBN-13: 978-0789454157
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, informative book, February 6, 2010

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This review is from: DK Readers: Bermuda Triangle (Level 3: Reading Alone) (Paperback)

We got our son a few of the DK Reader books for Christmas and he loves them. The Bermuda Triangle was a bit challenging for his reading level (should have stuck with level 2), but we both had a great time reading it together. It taught us both about what the Bermuda Triangle is, gave us a few different stories about ships and planes that had gone down in the Triangle and others who got out and suggestions as to what might be going on there. We will buy many more of these books, they are well worth the price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves it and that is all I wanted!, February 10, 2009

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It gives a good bit of information on the bermuda thus it has quickly become a favorite of my sons!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE - disturbing photos!, August 19, 2011

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This review is from: DK Readers: Bermuda Triangle (Level 3: Reading Alone) (Paperback)

I have many, many DK readers in all levels and this is the first I am dissapointed in. Yes it tells about the Bermuda Triangle, but it has some distrubing pictures. The description says for 7 and up or 2nd grade. Well I bought this for my 9 year old and am returning it because of the pictures. The most distrubing pictures are when they talk about it being a grave yard. There is a ship with blood just pooling out into the water and then on the next page is a picture of a skeleton/ghost - very distrubing. Now if you like that really freaky halloween stuff then the picture won't bother you, but as an adult I had trouble looking at the picture. I will try to post some picture so you can decide for yourself. The pictures could have been done differently.