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Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...
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When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school project, he learns what kinds of things children did for fun in the past. As his grandfather recounts what sports, games, and books he liked as a child, Ethan finds out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. Even though many things are different today, such as television and computers, Ethan learns that there are many things that...
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In Zoe's and Joey's family, making chocolate chip cookies every weekend is a family tradition. But when they try to buy chocolate chips, they're shocked to discover no chocolate on the shelves. Pesticide-resistant mealybugs have decimated the world's cocoa trees. How will the family adapt to life without chocolate? Students will enjoy this realistic fiction book that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading...
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Get to know the many species of whales and discover what makes them unique with this engaging book! This text combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn addition and subtraction while engaged in reading about different species of whales including blue whales, orcas, narwhals, and many others. The full-color images, math graphs and...
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Rashmi is tired of helping her parents in their shop. She wants to have fun like her friends. But as she learns about her parents' struggles in the United States and sees how their shop helps customers, Rashmi realizes she might be lucky after all. Students will be inspired by this heartwarming, realistic fiction story that features diverse characters, vibrant illustrations, and compelling text to keep students engaged in reading. This hi-lo reader...
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Follow the life of a little growing bee as you flip through the pages of his very own photo album. Engage beginning readers and inspire a love of reading with this fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes colorful illustrations and large, easy-to-read font to help readers navigate this autobiographical...
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In this magical story, two families live in the same place--a human family and a ladybug family! While a little girl describes each of her family members, illustrations reveal that the ladybug family likes to do all the same things that the human family likes to do. Early readers can follow the similarities between these two families as they share the space together. With delightful illustrations and large font, children will have an enjoyable reading...
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In this fiction picture book, two different families live side-by-side: a human family and a ladybug family! Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures that support early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes delightful illustrations that support the easy-to-read text.
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Flip through a special photo album depicting the life of a young bee. As beginning readers follow the little bee's process of learning to fly, they will learn that success does not always happen on the first try. Watch as our little bee learns and grows with persistence and encouragement from his family members. Early readers will be exposed to autobiographical writing as the bee describes his journey to become an expert in flying. The colorful images...
10) Manny's Mission
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Manny loves the manatees at Blue Spring State Park and is on a mission to support their survival. With help from his grandma and some clever fundraising ideas, will he be successful in his attempt to become a guardian of his favorite manatee? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book features diverse characters and a multi-generational family. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book...
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In this modern, imaginative spin on the classic folk tale The Straw Millionaire, a boy starts with a rock and tries to trade his way up to a new guitar. Along the way, he'll meet a zany cast of characters who help him get a little closer to his dream. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores important social themes. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book will capture the...
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Follow the story of a big family of Happy Face Spiders who live in the rainforest. When the baby spiders are old enough, they leave their mother to go and live on their own. Each spider promises to send their mother a post card of their adventures. Through these exciting post cards with vivid illustrations and messages told from each spider's perspective, readers will gain knowledge of the various plants, animals, and natural formations found in the...
13) Amor como la sal
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Una hija le dice a su padre que lo ama como a la sal. ¿Qué quiere decir ella? Los primeros lectores quedarán cautivados por esta reconfortante versión de un cuento popular clásico. Los niños de kindergarten aumentarán sus habilidades de lectura, comprensión y vocabulario a través de palabras de uso frecuente en español y frases simples. Perfecto tanto para hablantes nativos de español como para aquellos que aprenden español como segundo...
14) Love Like Salt
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A daughter tells her father that she loves him like salt. What does she mean? Early readers will be captivated by this heartwarming version of a classic folk tale. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, repetitive words, and simple phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
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This hi-lo book for kids explores traditional gender roles with a compelling, inspiring storyline and vibrant illustrations. Victoria is frustrated by her stepmom, Rita. Rita thinks that girls should wear dresses, be cheerleaders, and most definitely, never ever play football. But Victoria dreams of being on the kickoff line, not the sidelines. And then there's her stepbrother, who would much rather cheer for the team than play for the team. Will...
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You may have heard of the old woman who lived in a shoe. But have you heard of the woman who lives next door? Early readers will be captivated by this whimsically illustrated, modern retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
17) Grandpa and Me
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Come along with a young boy and his grandfather on a walk through town! Beginning readers will pass by many different places in the community as they flip through the pages of this delightfully illustrated book. With simple, easy-to-read font, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they follow the characters on a walk past places such as the book store and the park.
18) Perfect Fit
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It is time for Ernie's baby things to go to his new little sister. But maybe not everything! Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
19) Mi Abuelito Y Yo
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Tag along with a young boy and his grandfather on a walk around town. Along the way, they'll pass by the book store, the park, and many other places in the community. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this engaging fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to support early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes playful...
20) Nadia in Moscow
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A determined Russian girl will do anything to see Moscow. When her dad travels to Moscow on a business trip, she decides to stowaway to see what the big city is really like. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.
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