In Spies, readers explore the history of espionage through war and cold war peace. Meet the famous and the infamous, the agents and the double agents. Infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB and follow the evolution of the tools of the trade, including industrial spying and computer hackers. The 48page 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 kidfriendly titles, which cover highinterest 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 Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned.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 5050 picturetotext ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with highinterest, easytoread stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading childrens 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.
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