DK Readers: Space Station, Accident on MIR (Level 4: Proficient Readers)

Mike Foale saved the Russian space station, Mir, from near fatal disasters. Read the thrilling story of his months in space! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. 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.Angela Royston is the author of 'DK Readers: Space Station, Accident on MIR (Level 4: Proficient Readers)', published 2000 under ISBN 9780789466853 and ISBN 0789466856.