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DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great Inventor (DK Readers Level 4)
by Caryn JennerPerfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations!From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
DK Readers: The Greatest Horse Story Ever Told (DK Readers Level 4)
by Anna SewellTravel with Black Beauty as he overcomes the harsh life of a carriage horse to rejoin his beloved owners in this retelling of the Anna Sewell classic. Follow Black Beauty's remarkable story and discover what a horse's life was like in Victorian times in this Level 4 DK Reader. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!
DK Readers: The Greatest Horse Story Ever Told (DK Readers Level 4)
by Anna SewellTravel with Black Beauty as he overcomes the harsh life of a carriage horse to rejoin his beloved owners in this retelling of the Anna Sewell classic. Follow Black Beauty's remarkable story and discover what a horse's life was like in Victorian times in this Level 4 DK Reader. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together! The playful images in this eBook are enhanced with entertaining animations and surprising sounds to bring this story to life.
DK SUPER Where Words Come From Morpheme-a-Day (DK Super)
by DKDelve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual flip book designed for curious young readers.DK Super Where Words Come From Morpheme-a-Day is the fundamental guide for children aged 7-11 who want to learn about morphology and the origins of words. Every day, flip the page and discover a new, beautifully illustrated morpheme. Ideal for front-of-class interventions or small group instruction, this linguistics book breaks down key morphemes and provides activity ideas to build and develop students' knowledge.This morphology book for children offers:A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Follows up on learning etymology, prefixes, suffixes, and Latin and Greek roots to enhance children’s decoding, spelling, and vocabulary. Discover over 100 morphemes in this book and improve morphological awareness, a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This also includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension.Don’t just read words, understand them!More in the seriesIf you enjoyed DK Super Where Words Come From Morpheme-a-Day, then you’ll love the other titles in this linguistic series. Why not try DK Super Where Words Come From to learn more about the origins of words, or the supplementing activity book to put previously learned material into practice?
DK SUPER Where Words Come From: Guide to Morphology with Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words (DK Super)
by DKDelve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers through learning etymology, prefixes, and suffixes. Discover over 100 morphemes in this book and improve morphological awareness, a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This also includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills, and enhancing reading comprehension.Don’t just read words, understand them!
DK Super History Boston Tea Party
by DKThis series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: Boston Tea Party is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at the Boston Tea Party, exploring the causes and context, key people, the events themselves, and the influence they had on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning.Find out what happened at Boston Harbour on 16 December 1773, and why the events of that day became a symbol of colonial resistance and ultimately led to the end of British rule in the US.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: Boston Tea Party is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
DK Super History California Gold Rush
by DKThis series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: California Gold Rush is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at the California Gold Rush, exploring the background and context, key people, the events themselves, and the influence they had on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning.Discover the excitement, chaos, and tragedies of the gold rush that transformed California in the 1800s, as people from around the world flocked to the state in search of riches.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: California Gold Rush is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
DK Super History George Washington and the American Revolution
by DKThis series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: George Washington and the American Revolution is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at George Washington's life and work, exploring his background and key people in his life, his role in important events, and their influence on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning. Find out all about George Washington, Founding Father and first president of the United States, and the key role he played in the American Revolution and the colonial bid for independence from Great Britain.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: George Washington and the American Revolution is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
DK Super History Lewis and Clark Expedition
by DKThis series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: Lewis and Clark Expedition is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at the expedition, exploring the background and context, key people, the events themselves, and the influence they had on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning. Follow Lewis and Clark on their expedition through the Midwest and over the Continental Divide to the shores of the Pacific as they explored the land and looked for an easy travel route, aided by the knowledge and support of Indigenous individuals, including Sacagawea.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: Lewis and Clark Expedition is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
DK Super History Salem Witch Trials
by DKThis series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: Salem Witch Trials is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at the witch trials, exploring the causes and context, key people, the events themselves, and the influence they had on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning.Delve into the background and events of America's deadliest witch hunt, and find out why its aftereffects were so influential in the history of the US.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: Salem Witch Trials is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
DK Super History Susan B Anthony and Women's Rights
by DKThis series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: Susan B Anthony and Women’s Rights is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at Susan B. Anthony's life and work, exploring her background and key people in her life, her role in important events, and their influence on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning.Find out all about Susan B Anthony, the American women's rights activist and social reformer, and the pivotal role she played in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: Susan B Anthony and Women’s Rights is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
DK Super Planet A Journey Around our Continents (DK Super Planet)
by DKExplore the seven continents that make up our planet and discover the incredible landscapes and environments of each one.DK Super Planet A Journey Around our Continents is part of the new DK Super Planet series, teaching children aged 7-11 about our continents and what life on each one looks like.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including an explanation of what a continent is and fascinating facts about all seven.This geography book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams, and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about the different continentsWith specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, A Journey Around our Continents is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Planet Beautiful Biodiversity (DK Super Planet)
by DKOur planet supports an abundance of life–discover the beauty and wonder of its biodiversity, from forest floors to backyard ponds.DK Super Planet Beautiful Biodiversity is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children aged 7-11 to learn all about the biodiversity of our planet.Captivating and curriculum aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including an explanation of biodiversity and an exploration of plant and animal life in different environments.This science book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of landforms.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Beautiful Biodiversity is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Planet Farming and Food Security (DK Super Planet)
by DKDiscover how farming is an essential part of life on our planet and learn about food security and challenges.DK Super Planet Farming and Food Security is part of the new DK Super Planet series teaching children aged 7-11 about the fascinating environments on our planet and how they are used to support human life.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including what food security is, sustainable farming, and the challenges that impact farms.This science book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams, and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of ecosystems.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Farming and Food Security is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Planet Mountains (DK Super Planet)
by DKOur amazing planet is home to a diverse variety of life–learn how we can protect and conserve it for generations to come.DK Super Planet Mountains is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children aged 5-7 to learn all about different mountains and how they are formed.Captivating and curriculum aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including what plate tectonics are and an exploration of different types of mountains across the world.This science book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of landforms.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Mountains is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Planet Sharing the Planet (DK Super Planet)
by DKOur amazing planet is home to a diverse variety of life–learn how we can protect and conserve it for generations to come.DK Super Planet Sharing the Planet is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children aged 5-7 to learn all about Earth’s materials and resources and how these support our lives.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including what finite and renewable resources are, why certain species are endangered, and the importance of conservation.This science book for children offers: A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams, and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of ecosystems.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Sharing the Planet is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Planet The Great Lakes (DK Super Planet)
by DKDiscover the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world and their importance to the geography and environment around them.DK Super Planet The Great Lakes is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children aged 5-7 to learn all about life on and around the Great Lakes.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including the characteristics of each lake, the history of the Great Lakes, and why they are so important.This geography book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellersCaptivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of landforms.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, The Great Lakes is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Abraham Lincoln (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about US President Abraham Lincoln with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Abraham Lincoln will help children learn all about the life of Abraham Lincoln, who rose from a Kentucky farm childhood to become the iconic president who ended slavery. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as the president’s life and achievements.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Amazing Buildings (DK Super Readers)
by DKImagine an amazing building! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the world&’s most incredible buildings - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Amazing Buildings is a beautifully designed reader all about some of the tallest, oldest, most beautiful, unusual, and environmentally friendly buildings. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the pyramids in Egypt, fairytale castles, skyscrapers and buildings that look like no others!
DK Super Readers Level 3 Animal Defenses (DK Super Readers)
by DKWhat animals sting, poison, roll away or vomit to defend themselves? Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the amazing ways animals defend themselves from predators - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Animal Defenses is a beautifully designed reader all about animal defenses, from camouflage to claws, poisons to armor, and lots more.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about some of the world&’s stinky, slimy, shocking and invisible animals!
DK Super Readers Level 3 Animal Hide and Seek (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how animals keep themselves safe and hidden with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Animal Hide and Seek will introduce kids to animals' ways of protecting themselves–including how different animals can disguise themselves from predators, and how they adapt to live in different environments–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as animal talents, environments, and camouflage.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Anne Frank (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the brave diarist, Anne Frank with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Anne Frank will help children learn all about the life of a young Jewish girl under Nazi occupation–using her own words preserved in her diary. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as renowned young writer’s extraordinary life.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Ant Antics (DK Super Readers)
by DKJoin the ant team! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn about some of the trillions of ants in our world - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Ant Antics is a beautifully designed reader all about these incredible insects - trillions of them working in teams around the world! The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about army, worker, and weaver ants and how they work together to survive.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Ant Antics (DK Super Readers)
by DKUse your reading superpowers to learn about some of the trillions of ants in our world.Ant Antics is a beautifully designed, high-quality nonfiction reader all about these incredible insects - trillions of them working in teams around the world!The engaging text has been carefully translated into Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about army, worker, and weaver ants and how they work together to survive.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Astronauts in Space (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about what it is like to live and work in space with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Astronauts in Space will introduce kids to life on the International Space Station —including fun facts about how to become an astronaut, the journey to the ISS, and what it is like to live and work in space—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as space, astronauts, and the International Space Station.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.