STEP INTO READING

Step into Reading's leveling system recognizes different developmental stages of early readers, and is designed to give a successful reading experience at each step. With over 300 titles in print, children are sure to find accessible books about topics that interest them.

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Level 1 : Ready to Read

For children who know the alphabet and are eater to begin reading.

- Big type and easy words

- Rhyme and rhythm

-Picture clues

Level 2 : Reading with Help

For children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.

- Basic Vocabulary

- Short Sentences

- Simple Stories

Level 3 : Reading on your Own

For children who are ready to read on their own.

- Engaging Characters

-Easy-to-follow plots

- Popular topics

Level 4 : Reading Paragraphs

For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

- Challenging vocabulary

-Short paragraphs

- Exciting Stories

Level 5  : Ready for Chapters

For children who want to take the plunge into chapter books but still like colorful pictures.

- Chapters

- Longer paragraphs

- Full-color art

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. Biography Readers

STEP INTO READING 4. NELSON MANDELA: FROM PRISONER TO...

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The story of Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Prize–winning activist for racial equality in South Africa, is as spellbinding a biography as you can find. His journey from student to revolutionary to inmate to president of South Africa will inspire and engage kids of all ages.


STEP INTO READING 4. MALALA: A HERO FOR ALL

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This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Even as a young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls’ education, via speeches and a blog. 

. Comic Readers


STEP INTO READING 3. WONDER WOMAN FOR PRESIDENT / RULE...

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Wonder Woman(TM) and her frenemy, Cheetah(TM), go toe to claw in this flip-it leveled reader--with two stories in one book, featuring the DC Super Hero Girls(TM)!On one side of this two-in-one leveled reader, the fur flies when Wonder Woman and her frenemy, 

STEP INTO READING 1. FLYING HIGH

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SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM’s biggest bank clean! 

. History Readers

STEP INTO READING 3. DREAM MARCH

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An inspiring biography introducing children to the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the historic march on Washington. Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in this Level 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader.

STEP INTO READING 3. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

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Illus. in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history. "

. Phonics Readers

STEP INTO READING 1. DROP IT, ROCKET

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Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a Step 1 leveled reader. Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star . . . but when he finds a red boot, he doesn’t want to let go....


PAW PATROL PHONICS BOX SET

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This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers featuring the pups of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol! Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own.

. Sticker Readers

STEP INTO READING 1. APPLE PICKING DAY!

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Who doesn’t love to go apple picking at the first sign of fall? A sister and brother celebrate autumn with a trip to a local apple orchard in this simple, rhyming Step 1 early reader. The kids bound with glee through the rows of trees, and race against other children to pick the most and the best apples.

STEP INTO READING 2. THE GREAT MONKEY SHOW!

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A Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring the characters from Nickelodeon's Rusty Rivets--plus stickers and a magnificent monkey act! This Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on an exciting episode from Nickelodeon's Rusty Rivets features over 30 stickers and is perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6.