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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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Count the different foods you'll make when cooking with nonna! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 7 high-frequency words from Fry's First 100 words list: she, I, the, and, more, made, and to. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential...
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What does it take to be a grandparent? Is it baking cookies? Is it a rocking chair? Every grandchild knows what really makes a grandparent. Read this book and find out. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is an excellent tool for building the confidence new readers need to embark on the adventures that await them while reading!
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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...
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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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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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Practice two-digit addition and subtraction while planning a family reunion! This charming title encourages young readers to use subtraction skills and STEM concepts to help plan the reunion by determining how many people are attending and how much the family will need to accommodate everyone. Add up the tallies to determine where the reunion should be! Calculate how many children are attending by subtracting the number of adults from the number of...
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What makes a grandparent? Beginning readers will find the answer to this question in this sweetly illustrated book that encourages a shared reading experience. The warm illustrations work in conjunction with the clear, simple text to help readers better understand the content and story. Children feel inspired to retell what they have learned as well as feel confident in their progressing ability to read and comprehend.
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Grandparents have many different characteristics, but they all share one thing in common. This book about grandparents features bright illustrations that work with the simple text to help beginning readers understand the story and build foundational reading skills. Provide a shared reading experience for parents, children, and grandparents with this book that supports early childhood literacy.
12) 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.
13) 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...
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Practice two-digit addition and subtraction while planning a family reunion! This charming, Spanish-translated title encourages young readers to use subtraction skills and STEM concepts to help plan the reunion by determining how many people are attending and how much the family will need to accommodate everyone. Add up the tallies to determine where the reunion should be! Calculate how many children are attending by subtracting the number of adults...
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This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Glinnie loves to hear Granny Dot's imaginative stories. The strange story of Nick Chopper the Tin Woodsman, Nimee Amee, and the menacing Witch of the East seem very familiar. Who exactly is the little girl from Kansas who wears silver slippers-and why does Granny Dot have such a twinkle in her eye? Glinnie can't wait to find out!...
16) Sand and Snow
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The animals who live in the Amazon Rainforest are tired of moving every time there's a fire. By working together, they concoct a plan to keep some pesky humans from setting fire to their habitat. This illustrated chapter book helps advancing readers learn about habitats and environmental issues. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world...
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In this multigenerational tale, a grandfather is turning 100 years old. To celebrate, he takes his grandson on a hot air balloon ride to show him special places from this past. From where he went to school, to where he met grandma, early readers will be delighted by this heartfelt picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
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Lena's great-grandmother is turning 90. Lena and her father bake a cake as a surprise and help to make the day special for Nani and the rest of the family. This picture book features vibrant illustrations and simple text that help early readers follow along with the story. Children will learn about cultural and family traditions in this heartfelt, multigenerational tale. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds...
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Desde bosques hasta playas, desde pantanos hasta ciudades, ¡hay tanto que ver y hacer en Estados Unidos! Únase a una familia mientras viajan de un mar a otro. Este libro de imágenes sin palabras presenta hermosas ilustraciones que animan a los niños a usar sus propias palabras para contar la historia, desarrollando su lenguaje y sus habilidades de lectura. El título en español atraerá a los estudiantes de inglés.
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From forests to beaches, from swamps to cities, there's so much to see and do in America! Join a family as they travel from sea to shining sea. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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