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In the Shadow of the Volcano


Dk Readers

No. of pages 128

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Great for age 6-13 years

Children will be amazed by the explosive world of volcanoes in this book, perfect for children who are proficient readers.

Volcanologist Rosa Carelli and her son Carlo are caught up in the dramatic events unfolding as Mount Vesuvius re-awakens. Readers will follow their story while learning about volcanoes of the world, from Krakatoa to Yellowstone. The book also goes back in time to when people in Ancient Rome tried to escape from Pompeii as Vesuvius erupted.

In the Shadow of the Volcano is a 'Reading Alone' reader, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads is a three-level reading scheme that helps children become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to levelled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary, and content are spot on for each stage.

DK Reads proves that good reads build great readers.

 

This book features in the following series: Dk Readers, Dk Reads Reading Alone .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This reading scheme has multiple levels.

There are 128 pages in this book. This is a chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. This book was published 2014 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Caryn Jenner writes and edits a variety of books for children of all ages, including both fiction and nonfiction. Her picture book, Starting School, was one of the eight books longlisted for the UK's 2012 School Library Association

This book is in the following series:

Dk Reads Reading Alone

Reading Alone

Dk Readers

Dk Reads

Dk Adventures

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