DK Readers: Plants Bite Back! (Level 3: Reading Alone) [Paperback]

Richard Platt (Author)

Book Description

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

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

There are plants that prickle, sting, or even munch insects for lunch! So, never bite a strange plant -- it might bite back! 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (October 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789447541
• ISBN-13: 978-0789447548
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > Dorling Kindersley Readers > Level 3
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Botany
  • #33 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Botany

More About the Author

Richard Platt has been writing for children since 1992. One of his books, Castle Diary, was shortlisted for the Kate Maschler Award, The Times Education Supplement award, and a History Today prize. His Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway Medal 2002, the Silver Smarties Award 2002, and won the 'Best Book With Facts' prize in the Blue Peter Book Awards 2003.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good beginner book on carniverous plants, August 7, 2003

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Y. Leventhal (Oak Hill, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DK Readers: Plants Bite Back! (Level 3: Reading Alone) (Paperback)

We bought a few carniverous plants from a nursery, which is how my kids got interested in the subject. I borrowed this book from the library. The book further peaked the kids' interest in the plants (they check the plants every day). We got a lot out of this book. In fact, we read it over and over and over again for so many time that I bought a copy.

The book has pictures and very simple of clear texts that explain several unusual plants: the carniverous plants, poison ivy and some other poisonous plants. I think this is a great book for kids.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Eyewitness Reader, Plants bite back, October 8, 2000

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"homsey10" (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DK Readers: Plants Bite Back! (Level 3: Reading Alone) (Paperback)

Another interesting book from DK that kids will love. It was well written and kept my interest all the way to the end. It's nice to have books that that are interesting and informative that my kids really like to read, I even learned something from this book. The photographs and illustrations are wonderful. Geography, history and lots of science all in one book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even my I-hate-to-read son likes this one, April 7, 2009

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This review is from: DK Readers: Plants Bite Back! (Level 3: Reading Alone) (Paperback)

A great book if you're looking for an alternative to Star Wars, Transformers, Spider-Man and TMNT. My son actually read a book about plants! Imagine that. Thanks DK!