Second grade is turning out great. But suddenly, there's aproblem: a new rule. Ms. Light says desks have to be kept clean.Amber's desk is never clean. What will she do?
LEVEL BEGINNING TO READ ALONEExtent: 32pp, up to 35 words per pageText at level 2 is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Fur and Feathers helps young readers learn why animals have fur and feathers, and introduces them to lots of adorable furry and feathery creatures!
Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister.Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling -- or dothey? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimesthere's more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!
Is Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) a descendent of the extinct giant ape Gigantopithecus ? Or is it a myth turned pop-culture phenomthat we want to believe is real? In this objectively written gradedreader, author Bonnie Worth examines the evidence for and againstthe existence of the alleged ape, including its role in nativeNorth American folklore, famous sightings and notorious hoaxes, Dr.Grover Kranz’s work with dermal ridges, the Gigantopithecus theory, the Patterson-Gimlin film, and much, much more. Illustratedwith photographs and full-color illustrations, this high-concepteasy reader will satisfy both skeptics and true believers.
Eloise and Nanny throw a surprise birthday party for Eloise'spug, Weenie.
All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired withfun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books tocreate an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues,this book is written to support the newest reader.
Peanut and Pearl are prepared for a picnic. Their picnicbaskets are full, and their picnic hats are on. The twobest-friends have only forgotten one thing: Each other! Appealingillustrations and a simple text tailor-made for the youngest ofreaders capture the joy of a story that is as appealing and comicas Peanut and Pearl themselves.
When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only thesize of a key chain But after Zack soaks her in water, she growsinto a real live alligator. Bridget wrestles the garden hose andswings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can docartwheels?
When Macaroni sings a song, Cheese will never sing along. Mac likes to jump and play and sing, But Cheese does not like anything. Macaroni and Cheese are best friends, yet they couldn’t be more different! Mac likes to pounce and bounce and jump, but Cheese just sits there like a lump. But when Mac runs into a problem with a gust of wind, Cheese stops being a grumpy grump long enough to help save his friend’s favorite hat. Written in the style of P. D. Eastman’s classic Big Dog . . . Little Dog , this modern-day alley-cat odd couple will delight beginning readers.
Read about the largest mammal ever to walk on land, about atiger with teeth longer than your hand, and about a horse the sizeof a dog! Mammals—some strange and some strangely familiar—ruledthe earth after the dinosaurs. These compelling creatures areintroduced to beginning readers by the team who created THE DAY THEDINOSAURS DIED. Paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown’s easy-to-readand fascinating de*ions of these ancient animals are broughtto life in Phil Wilson’s detailed illustrati
It's time to go to kindergarten, but Stinky Face has aquestion... "But, Mama, what if the sink in my classroom pours grape juiceinstead of water?" As the situations grow stranger, Stinky Face's mama always hasjust the right answer to make him feel better. With Lisa McCourt's zany ideas and Cyd Moore's motion-filledillustrations, this reader is sure to make every worriedkindergartner-to-be a little less nervous.
New in paperback! In this I Can Read book, Pip Squeak, thelittle mouse who had such trouble with the rain and his leaky roofin DRIP, DROP!, has some new troubles. His friend Max comes over,but is so messy the he turns Pip’s clean house into a disasterarea. Max tries his best to clean up his mess, but in the end theydecide the next time Pip should go visit Max’s house instead
0scar Otter builds his very own slide, far up in themountains. No one can bother him there. Not even his family. ButOscar doesn't know he is in danger. His enemy, the fox, iswatching. But what the fox doesn't know is that someone is watchinghim....
When Small Wolf encounters settlers on the Island of Hills,now known as Manhattan, he learns that their ideas about owningland are much different from his. As timely as when it was firstpublished in 1972, this poignant story about the impact of Europeansettlers on Native American people is even more dramatic in thisnew full color edition.
Here are thirty-eight poems about almost everything! Whetheryou're feeling silly, happy, or thoughtful, you'll find one to fityour mood and make you smile.
Axel is a little truck with great big wheels.Axel loves to explore,have fun,go fast,and get dirty.The Axel books are ideal for children just learning to read,and feature fun art and an easy-to-read text that builds vocabulary,phonics skills,and the joy of reading.Rocky Road is the second book about Axel,the little truck with great big wheels.Axel heads to the mountains and races,bumps,and speeds up and down rocky roads.He even races a mountain goat or two! When he gets muddy,Axel heads to the car wash before heading home.The Axel books offer a fast-paced and fun first reading experience for emergent readers and build comprehension and phonics skills.
Boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful--andfunny--friendship in this paperback edition of Arnold's hilariousbestseller. Full color.
LEVEL 2 - BEGINNING TO READ ALONE (green) The language at this level will be mainly short and simplesentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation.Includes simple glossary. The human body is an essential source of fascination forkids.Thisbook uses that interest to draw children into a positivereading experience by explaining the basics about all the majorsystems and asking questions so the reader can reflect on their ownbodies. What color are your eyes? What do you hear right now? Areyou right-handed or left-handed? Key vocabulary and a glossarycomplete this fun introduction.
Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves speed and adventure. In Axel the Truck: Beach Race by J.D. Riley, first in a series, Axel’s going to find out if he’s fast enough to win an off-road race by the ocean against some bigger trucks. The monster trucks zoom down the sand, but Axel has a great—and very loud!—engine and the heart of a winner. Bright illustrations by Brandon Dorman bring the fun-loving, confident Axel to life. Axel the Truck: Beach Race is an I Can Read book designed to introduce children to the exciting world of reading. It is perfect for reading aloud to a child, which is the first step in creating a great reader.
Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Day in and day out, the train clicks and clacks down the tracks. But one day, Huff and Puff decide to trade places. Will the train come to a halt? With colorful illustrations from Gill Guile and fun, simple rhymes and verse from Tish Rabe, Huff and Puff will help beginning readers and train lovers strengthen their reading skills. This is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
From the creators of Ice Age and Epic, Rio 2 flies into theaters in April 2014. Join Blu, Jewel, and all your favorite Rio characters for a wild adventure in this retelling of the movie, perfect for young fans! When a wild blue Spix's Macaw is spotted in the Amazon jungle, Blu and Jewel head off to search for more of their kind. But who they meet is the biggest surprise of all. Based on the movie, Rio 2: One Big Blue Family is a Level 2 I Can Read book, perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Alfie, an adorable alligator, writes a letter to Grandma allby himself. He addresses the letter, stamps it, and mails it. Alfie waits and waits for a response. Will Grandma writeback?
All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired withfun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books tocreate the seventh I Spy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and pictureclues, this book is written to support the newest reader.