DK Readers: Extreme Machines (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (DK Readers Level 4)
Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Legends: Comics Series
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What’s inside...
They were built to conquer land, sea, and air: read about the biggest, fastest, most incredible machines in the world in the Level 4 DK Reader Extreme Machines!. 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!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think is the most exciting machine featured in the book, and why?
How do the different machines help people in their jobs or daily lives?
Can you imagine a new machine that could be helpful in the future? What would it do?
Which machine would you like to operate and what would you use it for?
How do you think machines will change in the next 20 years?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe their favorite machine in detail, fostering their descriptive abilities and attention to detail.
Discuss the importance of technology and machinery in society, relating it to everyday items your child interacts with.
Prompt your child to think creatively by asking them to design their own 'extreme machine', enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book explores various extreme machines, sparking curiosity and interest in different types of technology and engineering.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this curiosity to explore, ask questions, and learn more about how things work in their everyday surroundings.
Example Lesson: Technical understanding and vocabulary
Explanation: Through detailed descriptions and technical specifications of extreme machines, children can enhance their technical vocabulary and understanding.
Real-World Application: This enhanced vocabulary and understanding can help children in their academic subjects, especially in science and technology, fostering a stronger grasp of these subjects.
Example Lesson: Persistence and problem-solving
Explanation: The book discusses the challenges encountered in the design and function of extreme machines, illustrating the importance of persistence and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children learn that persistence is crucial when facing difficult tasks or learning new things, promoting resilience in challenging situations.
Example Lesson: Innovation and creativity
Explanation: Extreme machines are examples of human ingenuity and creativity in solving problems and improving efficiency.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively in their daily lives and to be innovative when confronted with challenges.
Example Lesson: Environmental awareness
Explanation: Some sections of the book highlight machines that are designed to be environmentally friendly, teaching children the importance of sustainability.
Real-World Application: Children can be more conscious of the environment in their everyday choices and understand the impact of innovation on ecological preservation.