DK Readers: Movie Magic (Level 3: Reading Alone)

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-In this beginning reader, fiction and nonfiction merge in the story of a young African-American actress who wins a part in a science-fiction movie. Colorful drawings reflect Caz's experiences, while factual insets with full-color photographs explain various aspects of moviemaking. The cover of Movie Magic will appeal to fans of science-fiction movies-it shows an alien who could be straight out of Star Wars-and the text emphasizes the use of special effects and makeup. The layout is more conventional than that found in standard nonfiction DK series, making it more appropriate for beginning readers. This title is tailor-made for children who are reading independently, and especially for those with little enthusiasm for the usual fare of school stories.Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NE Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
Lights, camera, action! Caz has a part in a sci-fi movie. Read about her adventures in the exciting world of moviemaking. 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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.


From the Publisher
"Best of all, these books are fun to read. The stories are well written and focus on subjects that interest kids." -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "DK Publishing has been a leader in introducing children to nonfiction. Their new Eyewitness Readers are true to form." -Boston Globe


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Gr 2-4-In this beginning reader, fiction and nonfiction merge in the story of a young African-American actress who wins a part in a science-fiction movie. Colorful drawings reflect Caz's experiences, while factual insets with full-color photographs explain various aspects of moviemaking. The cover of Movie Magic will appeal to fans of science-fiction movies-it shows an alien who could be straight out of Star Wars-and the text emphasizes the use of special effects and makeup. The layout is more conventional than that found in standard nonfiction DK series, making it more appropriate for beginning readers. This title is tailor-made for children who are reading independently, and especially for those with little enthusiasm for the usual fare of school stories.-Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NE Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.


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