Book details
DK Readers L2: Life in the Stone Age (DK Readers Level 2)
Description
Explore mammoths, cave paintings, shamans, shelters, and more in this book about the Stone Age.Discover what life was like-where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is essential reading on the Stone Age.Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Educational Content: The book provides a well-researched and accessible introduction to the Stone Age, making it a valuable educational resource for young readers interested in history and human evolution.
- Engaging Illustrations: With DK's signature style, the book includes vivid illustrations and photographs that help bring the Stone Age to life, capturing the imagination of children and helping them to visualize the period.
- Reading Skills Development: As a Level 2 DK Reader, this book is designed to help early readers develop their literacy skills with simple sentences, limited vocabulary, and a focus on topics that interest them.
- Cultural Understanding: Reading about life in the Stone Age gives children the opportunity to learn about different ways of life and the development of human societies, fostering a sense of curiosity and respect for our ancestors.