DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read) [Paperback]

Linda Hayward (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: DK READERS

This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy photographically illustrated information in an entertaining package. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. 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.

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About the Author

Linda Hayward was an elementary school teacher before entering publishing thirty years ago. She was director of educational publishing at Golden Books, where she managed the workbook line and started the Road to Reading series. At Random House, she managed the Step into Reading series and started the First Stepping Stones series. She has written over 100 books for children under 10, 49 of which are Readers. She also conceived and wrote the Dr. Seuss Beginner Fun Books. Ms. Hayward lives in Naples, Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (March 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789473658
• ISBN-13: 978-0789473653
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > Dorling Kindersley Readers
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Nonfiction > Eyewitness Readers
  • #8 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Careers

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DK books are wonderful, July 14, 2003

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Michael Casey "Michael" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read) (Paperback)

My daughter is 4 1/2 and is beginning to read. The DK books are wonderful and she loves them. The pictures are very good (all DK books are excellently illustrated) and the short stories hold her interest. This series is great in that the reading levels are clearly marked on the book cover, so she knows what to look for when at the library or bookstore.

I also appreciate DK because of their quality binding. Unlike so many other children books, DK uses heavy glossy paper-stock.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm a fan of DK books, August 31, 2008

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Ulyyf "Connie" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read) (Paperback)

They're simple. They're informative. They're cheap. If your child is too young to read, they're perfectly good read-aloud books.

What more can you ask for when stocking your kid's library?

As you might expect, this book takes us through a day in a firefighter's life. The sentences are short and direct. This makes them easy to read, and it also makes the book more exciting.

The fire in the book (you knew there had to be one) is not especially scary, and is dealt with quickly. More detail is given to the more usual routine - cleaning, taking a class on a tour to talk about fire safety, that sort of thing.

I very much recommend this book for small children.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for younger kids, too, February 18, 2007

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Hans Hansen (Copenhagen, Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DK Readers: Jobs People Do -- A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1: Beginning to Read) (Paperback)

Although these books are intended for young readers, my two-year-old daughter enjoys having them read to her. The language is easy and direct, the connection between words and pictures is very clear, and the short length fits her attention span.

We have about six books from this series, but "A Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter" is her favorite - and she now loves to point out the "Exit" sign and fire extinguisher in any building we visit.