We want young children to WANT to read! Star Wars has become a familiar part of our culture with children instantly recognizing the characters on book covers, TV and in the movies. Now they can add more Star Wars action to their collections! LEGO® Star Wars®: The Phantom Menace is DK's newest exciting entry in the bestselling series of Star Wars Readers! Follow Jar Jar Binks through the Naboo swamp and see Darth Maul on his Sith speeder bike. Young readers will be on the edge of their seats as the LEGO toys and Star Wars come together in the fun retelling of the first prequel, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

    DK Readers are a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge — compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.

    Star Wars-themed Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying stories featuring their favorite characters, from young Anakin Skywalker and Queen Amidala to the benevolent Jedi Knights and the dark lords of the Sith. Full color.

    This is another exciting entry in DK's bestselling series of Star Wars Readers!

    With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading."DK Readers: LEGO(R) Star Wars(R) A New Hope" is the exciting story of the iconic "Star Wars: Episode IV" movie, retold for young readers with their favorite LEGO(R) "Star Wars"(R) minifigures and sets. This Level 1 Reader follows our heroes as they attempt to rescue rebel leader Princess Leia from the evil empire.

    Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this book is perfect for Star Wars--and Little Golden Book--fans of all ages!

    But he keeps crashing. Then Otto comes up with an idea that will have everyone swinging!Recognizing Words-Word repetition-Familiar words and phrases-Simple sentencesStarting to Read-Simple stories-Increased vocabulary-Longer sentencesReading Independently-More-complex stories-Varied sentence structure-Paragraphs and short chaptersReading Proficiently-Rich vocabulary-More-challenging stories-Longer chaptersTO PARENTS AND TEACHERS:Children learn to read in a variety of ways: through formal teaching in school, by being read aloud to at home, and reading on their own, using all the tools they've learned for making sense of letters and words. The process starts with a child's first awareness that letters on the page form words, which make sentences, which make stories. No one method of learning is right for every child, but all children need books they can read successfully.Ready-to-Read books feature classic stories and interesting nonfiction by authors who really know how to write for this age group. They're grouped at four levels: Pre-Level One, with repetitive text and simple sentences for children who can recognize words; Level One, with an increased vocabulary and longer sentences for children who are just starting to read; Level Two, for those who are reading independently and are ready for slightly greater challenges; and Level Three, for children who can read fiction and nonfiction on their own, with fewer illustrations and longer texts. At each level, the books are all written, designed, and illustrated to suit the interests, needs, and abilities of new readers.Children in preschool and the early elementary grades are universally fascinated with reading, and are already saying, "I'm ready to read." When they finish a Ready-to-Read book, we want them to say, "I am reading, and I like it!"

    . .As the Clone Wars rage across the galaxy, an unlikely hero will face many dangerous challenges to the Republic! Ian, a young orphan, has joined a group of Padawans and their teacher, Yoda. When the deadly Asajj Ventress steals the Republic's secret battle plans, it's up to Ian and Yoda to save the day-if they can stop arguing. First, they'll have to survive a crash-landing on the ice planet Hoth. Then they must rescue the Padawans from the clutches of the notorious gangster, Jabba the Hutt!

    The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.© & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD.

    The Marvel titles in the series are broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers. In reading this series, boys will prefect their own power to read. This is Wolverine introduces readers ages 4-6 to the world of Marvel's most popular X-Man, Wolverine!

    When the mysterious Black Manta steals the world's largest pearl, the Super Friends rush in to save the day—but they will have to face the twisting tentacles of the Black Manta's giant octopus first!

    Part of DK's long established reading program, this reader is a Level 1, designed for those beginning to read. Combining clear, simple text with eye-catching images from The Force Awakens™, this book will help young readers learn to love reading.

    Space cows fly low. Space cows dance three in a row. Space cows are green. Space cows are blue. Some of them quack (but most of them moo)! Read all about space cows in this book for beginning readers who like to giggle!

    Big boats, tug boats, docks, and cranes!

    But the little pup won't come over to look at Biscuit's ball or to chew on a bone. In fact, he won't come out of his cozy hideaway at all! Is the little pup lost?How will Biscuit get the little pup to come out? Can he help his new friend's owner find the little pup too?Biscuit continues to charm the hearts of friends old and new in this, his twelfth adventure for the youngest of readers.