Endless Explorations

by Brenda Scott Royce, Stephen Binns, Emily Rose Oachs

Whether your child has mastered Levels 1, 2, or 3, or is already a strong reader, Smithsonian Seriously Amazing Readers: Level 4 continues to engage and encourage reading ability. Six nonfiction titles—predators, space exploration, natural disasters, world wonders, ocean habitats, and the science and history of flight—appeal to readers ages six and older. Each title features colorful illustrations, diagrams, and photographs that present new information to the reader. Fluent readers will be exposed to interesting content while sharpening their literacy skills with longer and more complex sentence structures and unfamiliar terms. With fascinating topics and leveling outlined by Dr. Adria Klein, Smithsonian Seriously Amazing Readers: Level 4 challenges fluent readers as they continue on the path to literacy.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 13, 2015

About the author

Brenda Scott Royce’s books, like her life, mix monkeys and mayhem. Her novels MONKEY LOVE (2006) and MONKEY STAR (2007) chronicle the misadventures of Holly Heckerling, a stand-up comedienne who befriends a monkey while juggling career and romantic entanglements. A former chimpanzee caregiver, Brenda is editor of the Los Angeles Zoo's award-winning magazine, ZOO VIEW. She has contributed to the Huffington Post and penned several episodes of the Disney Junior series, CHUGGINGTON. Brenda's children's books include two titles in the ASPCA's Pet Rescue Club series (CHAMPION'S NEW SHOES and BAILEY THE WONDER DOG) and nonfiction animal books for the Smithsonian Institution, Discovery, Animal Planet, and NatGeo Kids.