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We LOVE to read in our house. My eldest son is required to read for 20 minutes everyday for school but often it’s longer since he’s taken over reading a bedtime story to his younger sister and brother. These Smithsonian books are now a favorite of his because they have a lot of information which is important to a boy who asks a lot of questions! You’ll find information about each book below then you’ll have an opportunity to win a set of Smithsonian Readers for your kids!
- 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. 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 newfound 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.
One lucky entrant selected to receive a Smithsonian Prize Package! Open for entry to readers in the US, 18 years and older from 02/06/16 thru 02/19/2016 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to notification email to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected. See Gleam Form for official rules.
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Jerry Marquardt says
My nephew likes the Seriously Amazing book the most of the books.
Barbara Riffe says
How to draw dinasaurs, would be great.
Nancy says
We like their Alphabet of Ocean Animals book1
Deborah W. says
My granddaughter would love the Smithsonian book of History Year by Year book.
Laura says
My nieces would like the Smithsonian Readers: Early Adventures Level 1 !
Samantha says
She would love the Alphabet of Ocean Animals – A Smithsonian Alphabet Book!
polly says
My grandson would love the Alphabet Of Ocean Animals book
Nicole H. says
My daughter would love the Penguin’s Family: Story of a Humboldt Penguin or any of the Smithsonian Oceanic Collection books. She’d also like the Alphabet of Ocean Animals.
Terri Irvin says
They would like the books: Children’s Encyclopedia of American History (Smithsonian) (Smithsonian Institution) and Coral Reef Hideaway : The Story of a Clown Anemonefish (Smithsonian Oceanic Collection)
Jan Lee says
My great niece and great nephew would like the Alphabet of Ocean Animals – A Smithsonian Alphabet Book. I know they love different fish and sharks, 🙂
DENISE LOW says
He would like the book of rocks the best. Thank you for the entry.
Amber Ludwig says
My son would love the level one!! Perfect for his at this age!!
Sherry Compton says
So many good ones but Awesome Adventures at the Smithsonian: The Official Kids Guide to the Smithsonian looks good and different.
Cynthia R says
I think they would like the rocks and minerals book so much.
Cynthia C says
I think my niece would enjoy S is for Smithsonian: America’s Museum Alphabet