Information for
Educators
Explore the range of DK Super Readers resources: comprehension quizzes, activities, mini-projects, guides, and much more! These resources are great for use in the classroom or for homework.
Enter the wonderful world of non-fiction!
DK Super Readers is an evolution of the ever popular DK Readers series, which has sold over 600,000 copies.
For readers aged 3 to 11, the series explores the exciting world of dinosaurs, animals, natural wonders and more! All while developing vital non-fiction reading skills. Each title integrates science, geography, history and nature topics. The five levels increase in complexity and developmental appropriateness.
Research by the Department for Education (DfE), the Education Policy Institute and Renaissance Learning found a learning loss of up to 2 months in reading in primary pupils. Disadvantaged pupils were disproportionately behind expectations*. DK Super Readers is here to get learners back on track. The benefits of non-fiction reading include becoming more knowledgeable and developing a thirst for learning as well as improving cognitive knowledge acquisition, concentration, information gathering, critical thinking and study skills.
*Department for Education "Pupils' progress in the 2020 to 2022 academic years" February 2021
The beautifully designed DK Super Readers series:
- covers engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
- provides carefully levelled content.
- perfectly supplements core literacy programs.
- builds knowledge while progressing reading skills.
- develops subject vocabulary.
- gradually introduces features for using non-fiction.
- boosts understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.
Free resources to download
This letter to teachers highlights the educational benefits of using DK Super Readers with KS1 and KS2 pupils. These high-quality non-fiction texts support reading skills and will engage learners thro...
The ideas in this guide will help you to get the most out of the DK Super Readers at Level 2, and extend children’s non-fiction reading skills. The Level 2 books are ideal for children who are beginni...
This DK Super Readers Level 3 certificate is a fun and easy way to recognise and celebrate children's achievements. It's quick and simple to download and print, and it can be customised with the child...
Pre-level Meet the Dinosaurs Comprehension Quiz
Download this fun 5-question quiz that will put children's Meet the Dinosaurs knowledge to the test whilst building their literacy comprehension and non-fiction reading skills. Perfect for checking 3–...
Choosing a DK Super Reader Level
DK Super Readers has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading. This is a scientific approach to measuring both reading ability and the difficulty of materials on the same developmental scale.
For children who are learning English as a foreign language, we have also provided a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level. The CEFR is organised into six levels: A1 Beginner, A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency. This helps to identify the learner’s level and suitable learning materials.
The table shows the Lexile range for each of our levels alongside age range and year group. We have also provided an approximate Bookband colour and CEFR level.
Use the filters on the All resources section of the site to find suitable materials for the level you require.
