DK Readers: The Story of the X-Men, How It All Began (Level 4: Proficient Readers) [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author), Michael Teitelbaum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Learn about the original team of X-Men in this eye-catching book filled with specially commissioned illustrations. A Level 4 DK Reader.

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789466961
• ISBN-13: 978-0789466969
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,661,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I've always had an interest in the paranormal, despite a rather normal childhood in Brooklyn, NY.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story Behind the X-Men, January 1, 2001

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This review is from: DK Readers: The Story of the X-Men, How It All Began (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Hardcover)

This is a great book for any X-Men fan or someone who just became interested in them. It tells how Professor Xavier, Magneto,Cyclops (Scott Summers), Marvel Girl (Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, Beast (Hank McCoy), Angel (Warren Worthington III, also known as Archangle) and Iceman (Bobby Drake) came to become the first X-Men. It also gives some info about other X-Men like WOlverine and some of their recent and former enimes like Juggernaut, and Quicksilver. One thing I enjoyed about this book is it had a lot of pics. from old and recent comics. Overall this is a pretty good book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to the Original Team., May 11, 2003

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This review is from: Story of the X-Men (Dk Readers) (Turtleback)

This easy to read book aimed at young readers serves as a perfect introduction for those unfamiliar with the original X-Men team: Cyclops, Marvel Girl, the Beast, Iceman, and Angel all studying under the tutelage of Charles Xavier, aka Professor X. The book also talks about Magneto and the first adventure that the X-Men took part in. The classic team has taken many changes over the years, but few teams will rival the original. Great introduction to the original X-Men team.

5.0 out of 5 stars He treats it like non-fiction, February 25, 2008

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Rachel R. "PopCulture Maven" (Hagerstown, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DK Readers: The Story of the X-Men, How It All Began (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Paperback)

I got this for my son who is currently on a Marvel kick. He really likes non-fiction books, so he reads this one like it is a biography/history book, memorizing facts and being fascinated by the back-story stuff. A lot of fun for an early reader book and plenty of info/fun.