Download or read book DK Readers L3 The Story of Anne Frank written by Brenda Lewis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced young readers can experience the unforgettable story of Anne Frank in this captivating book. Thirteen-year-old Anne Frank went into hiding from the Nazis with her family in 1942. She recorded her harrowing experience in her diary, which remains one of the most significant historical documents in the world today. Kids can read the remarkable story of her life, her death, and the remarkable legacy she left behind. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
Download or read book The Story of Anne Frank written by Brenda Ralph Lewis and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2001-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In simple language written for beginning readers, this Level 4 DK Reader tells the story of 13- year-old Anne Frank, who went into hiding from the Nazis with her family in 1942
Download or read book The Story of Anne Frank written by Brenda Ralph Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In simple language written for beginner readers, retells the story of thirteen-year-old Anne Frank, who went into hiding from the Nazis with her family in 1942.
Download or read book The Life of Anne Frank written by Kay Woodward and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling visual account of how a Jewish family tried to escape Nazism. In August 1944, Anne Frank and her family were arrested. Anne was taken to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp where she died of typhus in early 1945, about six months after her arrest and just weeks before the British liberated the camp in April 1945. Anne's father fulfilled his promise and published 1,500 copies of Achterhuis, or The Secret Annex, in German. Since then the newly named Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl has sold over 30 million copies in 70 languages. The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the young diarist's death. Anne wrote the diary during the 25 months that her family of four and four others were hiding in the top floor of an Amsterdam office building, now the Anne Frank Museum, which welcomes one and a half million visitors each year. The Life of Anne Frank is a compelling factual account and timeline of those two years. Fascinating photographs show the still unchanged Annex, including the hidden entrance, and text takes readers directly inside to reveal the surroundings and Anne's story. The book uses images and text plus a timeline to cover: the lead-up to war and anti-Semitism the building, rented by Frank's father, and the decision to hide how the family escaped without detection a who's who of those hiding where they slept, cooked, bathed and ate how a typical day would pass the necessity to maintain absolute silence the helpers who brought food and news of the war the attic where Anne could catch a glimpse of nature Anne's desk where she put down her secret thoughts, fears and dreams the diary and why Anne wrote a second version Nazism, the concentration camps and the aftermath how other Jews hid during the war the discovery of the hideaway what happened to the residents when peace came. Anne Frank's book is on school reading lists across the country. For many it is a reader's first if not only exposure to anti-Semitism and the Holocaust. The Life of Anne Frank makes this seminal time in history come alive. Young readers can grasp the context and place themselves in Anne's story. The vivid visual presentation throughout brings her ordeal to life in a way that words alone cannot, perhaps not even Anne's.
Download or read book DK Readers L3 The Big Dinosaur Dig written by Esther Ripley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel to the Sahara Desert with Josh Smith, real-life archeologist, as he and his crew of intrepid dinosaur hunters face fierce sandstorms, long hours of difficult work, and, finally, the joy of discovering a new species of dinosaur!
Download or read book DK Life Stories Anne Frank written by Stephen Krensky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the inner world of the girl who hid from the Nazis in WWII — Anne Frank! Insightful and a testament to a child with wisdom beyond her circumstances, Anne Frank’s life story and diary continue to inspire children everywhere. Learn about her life in this children’s history book before she went into hiding and during her time in “The Annex.” Inside this colorful, illustrated biography, you’ll find: • Anne Frank's story chapter by chapter as the author unveils not just the facts, but also what Anne was thinking and feeling — when appropriate, in her own words • Full-page quotes scattered throughout the book keep the momentum going, helping reluctant readers along as they navigate this chaptered book • Carefully designed features, like definition boxes, quotes, maps, illustrations, and more • A reference section with Anne’s family tree, a timeline of her life, a quiz, an author’s introduction letter, a glossary and an index Anne Frank’s diary tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a relatable girl facing the same questions and troubles that kids do today. Learn how both sides made Anne the person and writer she was. Inside this Anne Frank biography, you’ll also meet her family and friends, explore “The Annex,” where they hid, and find information on the historical context of World War II, the Holocaust, Hitler and Nazi Germany. This life story of Anne Frank is packed with full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations and thoughtfully written text to engage young children from beginning to end. Look out for definition boxes, information sidebars, maps and quotes to use as a reference for projects or teaching! DK Life Stories biography series goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true-life stories of history’s most interesting people. Each book includes an author’s introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree, quiz and index. Add Life Stories: Harriet Tubman or Life Stories: Marie Curie to your collection!
Download or read book Anne Frank written by Alexandra Zapruder and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life of a Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.
Download or read book Space Heroes written by James Buckley and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2003-11-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brave, bold, and daring--this is the amazing story of the world's greatest astronauts. Full color.
Download or read book Hidden Like Anne Frank 14 True Stories of Survival written by Marcel Prins and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of The Boy Who Dared and Prisoner B-3087, a collection of unforgettable true stories of children hidden away during World War II. Jaap Sitters was only eight years old when his mother cut the yellow stars off his clothes and sent him, alone, on a fifteen-mile walk to hide with relatives. It was a terrifying night, one he would never forget. Before the end of the war, he would hide in secret rooms and behind walls. He would suffer from hunger, sickness, and the looming threat of Nazi raids. But he would live.This is just one of the true stories told in Hidden Like Anne Frank, a collection of eye-opening first-person accounts that share the experience of going into hiding to escape the Holocaust. Some were just toddlers when they were hidden; some were teenagers. Some hid with neighbors or family, while many were with complete strangers. But all know the pain of losing their homes, their families, even their own names. They describe the secret network that kept them safe. And they share the coincidences and close calls that made all the difference.
Download or read book Davy Crockett written by Stephen Krensky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers young readers a look at the facts, fables, and myths surrounding this celebrated character of American history who became famous for his courage and fearlessness as a soldier during the battle at the Alamo. Simultaneous.
Download or read book Abraham Lincoln written by Justine Korman and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing his roles of lawyer, president, and legend.
Download or read book DK Readers L3 Polar Bear Alert written by Debora Pearson and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2007-08-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventurous young readers will love this fact-filled book about polar bears. Join a hungry pack of polar bears (but don’t get too close!) as they search for food. See mama polar bears with their cubs, and find out how they survive in the extreme cold. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
Download or read book DK Readers L3 Space Heroes Amazing Astronauts written by James Buckley, Jr. and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2003-12-08 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brave, bold, and daring—learn the amazing stories of the world's greatest astronauts in this Level 3 DK Reader. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
Download or read book DK Readers L3 Star Wars The Clone Wars Forces of Darkness written by Heather Scott and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2009 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the powerful, evil forces that battle the Jedi in the Clone Wars.
Download or read book Escape North The Story of Harriet Tubman written by Monica Kulling and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman's life--from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America's greatest female role models.
Download or read book Helen Keller written by Johanna Hurwitz and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-05-26 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.
Download or read book DK Readers L3 George Washington written by DK and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2001-01-17 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of one of the most famous and recognizable American presidents mark DK's commitment to bringing US history-based biographies to the DK Readers series. In George Washington, the young reader will learn about our first president's childhood, his life as a farmer, statesman, general, and his days as president. 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.
