DK Readers: Volcanoes and Other Natural Disasters (Level 4: Proficient Readers) [Paperback]

Harriet Griffey (Author, Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 1998 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: DK READERS

Earthquakes, volcanoes, fires and floods -- discover the awesome power of nature unleashed! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (July 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789429640
• ISBN-13: 978-0789429643
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 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: #1,222,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Earthquakes & Volcanoes
  • #69 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > Dorling Kindersley Readers

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eyewitness Readers Volcanoes and other Natural Disasters, October 5, 2000

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

This review is from: DK Readers: Volcanoes and Other Natural Disasters (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Paperback)

This reader is jam-packed with disaster stories and the science and geography that caused the event. My children love real stories above those that are made up. More school subjects are covered and History has become a bit more interesting. What more can I say but WOW!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Volcanoes and Other Natural Disasters, October 24, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Volcanoes And Other Natural Disasters (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (DK Readers: Level 4 (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

Quentin Volcanos & other Natural Disasters

This book is called Volcanoes & Other Natural Disasters. This is an excellent book. It tells us about terrible events like,bushfires,and volcanoes.

There's volcanoes in Pompeii,Italy and Martinique,Caribbean. There's floods in the Yellow River of China. Earthquaks in San Francisco,California, and Libson,Portugal. Hurricanes in Long Island,New York. Avalanches in Yungay,Peru. Last,bushfires in Southern Australia.

They are all very dangerous events. They either kill,injure,or leave millions of people homeless. It tells us how to prevent them. Did you know that,children in Japan and California sleep flashlights next to their beds to save them in case of an earthquake?

This is an excellent book. I hope you read this book. If you want to be a weather reporter or a scientist,read this non-fiction book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Brief Knowledge, August 25, 2011

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Kubilay Kaptan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters (DK READERS) (Paperback)

After reading the book, i would like to state that it is usefull for students who would like to have information and teachers who would like to give information on the issue. Good design with adequate pictures.