DK Readers: Terror on the Amazon: The Quest for El Dorado (Level 3: Reading Alone) [Paperback]

Phil Gates (Author)

Book Description

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

This Level 3 book is perfect for children who can read alone.

In Terror on the Amazon, the search for the mythical riches of El Dorado in Peru in 1541 by the Spanish conqueror Gonzalo Pizarro and his men. The story contrasts the horrors of the conquistadors with the Indians' knowledge of their rainforest environment. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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; 1st edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789466384
• ISBN-13: 978-0789466389
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,555,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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