Keep Reading Fun With Smithsonian Leveled Readers

Our eight year old son loves to read non-fiction. I am always on the hunt for readers that will grab his attention and keep reading fun, so first thing I look for is great pictures to draw him in to find out more. Now I am thrilled to share with all of you a new set of leveled readers from Smithsonian that include beautiful pictures and educational topics that are perfect for your young reader.

*I received the titles below in order to facilitate this overview. All opinions are my own. see disclosure.

I am so excited to partner with Silver Dolphin Books to showcase the launch of a wonderful set of leveled readers from Smithsonian. This series is designed to strengthen reading comprehension with structured levels that build upon previous skills, paired with informative content that will keep even the most reluctant reader, like our son, engaged. With fun topics covering all sorts of kid friendly and educational subjects like outer space, dinosaurs, sharks, weather and much more.

Smithsonian Readers: Early Adventures Level 1(ages 4 and up) lays the groundwork with simple sentence structure and familiar content, divided into six 32-page topics: Vehicles, Reptiles, Outer Space, Animal Habitats, Insects, and Safari Animals. Beautiful full-color photographs highlight concepts in the text, while multiple-choice quizzes emphasize comprehension. A glossary of terms and 36 illustrated fact cards inspire further exploration of young readers’ favorite subjects.

Smithsonian Readers: Seriously Amazing Level 2 (ages 5 and up) builds on the skills developed by the Level 1 reader by introducing varied sentence patterns and more advanced vocabulary, such as contractions, possessives, compound sentences, and three-syllable words. Children can also explore new areas of interest with sections on Nighttime Animals, Sea Life, Dinosaurs, the Solar System, Baby Animals, and the Human Body.

Smithsonian Readers: World of Wonder Level 3 (ages 5 and up) engages burgeoning readers with more detailed content about the world around them: Ancient Egypt, Wild Weather, Rain Forest Animals, the United States, the Planet, and Sharks. The Level 3 reader features additional resources to underline concepts and teach new skills, such as maps, diagrams, and illustrations, as well as more complex spelling patterns and longer sentences.

Smithsonian Readers: Endless Explorations Level 4 (ages 6 and up) combines the knowledge of the first three levels, urging children to apply their new found skills with subjects designed to challenge them: Predators, Space Exploration, Natural Disasters, World Wonders, Ocean Habitats, and Flight. Fewer photographs encourage readers to focus on the text for information, while pronunciation guides familiarize them with the more complex vocabulary.

While I did need to help our son with some of the new vocabulary in the stories, he loves these readers. We have been learning about all sorts of fun and educational topics, and he hasn't groaned about his reading time once since we began turning the pages in these readers. I really like that each title in the Smithsonian Readers series contains six 32-page sections on high-interest topics, colorful illustrations, multiple-choice quizzes, a glossary, and 36 removable fact cards for additional, on-the-go learning, making these leveled readers a wonderful gift for beginning or reluctant readers who are fascinated by history, science, and the world around them.

Does your child like to read non-fiction too? What's their favorite type of story? I would love to hear all about it in a comment below.  

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