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?
Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
Many of the things we have today, such as our language, ourlaws, our buildings and our cooking started in ancient Rome. Thisbook introduces new readers to the history and culture of theRomans, including the architecture, games, clothing, andinteresting aspects of daily life such as bathing, studying, andentertainment. The text introduces important newvocabulary--conquer, empire, mosaic--and is woven together withbeautiful photographs and illustrations, which help readers get thecontext. A timeline, index, and glossary complete the book, andhelp build research skills and confidence in reading. LEVEL 3: READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP Accessible and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition,and more variety of language and information than level 2. Textintroduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety oftenses. Guided Reading Levels: K, L
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.
Arthur is thrilled to make the Little League team but worries that he won't be able to play as well as all his friends. At practice, he acts like a klutz, and Francine won't let him forget it. The first game creeps closer-will Arthur be able to show his teammates they can count on him? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this exciting adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
Arthur attempts to bring Francine's strange behavior back to normal.
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.
C is for Canary...Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent callfrom Mrs. Davis. Her canary is missing! The little bird hasvanished without a trace, and he's not the only one. Two other petsare missing. The kids suspect a pet-napper, and now that RuthRose's cat, Tiger, has turned up missing too, it's becomepersonal!
Arthur's friend Buster is searching for a crime to solve. When the quarters Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady's charity drive mysteriously disappear, Buster is committed to cracking the case. Will Buster be able to prove Arthur's innocence so that he can attend the class picnic? For beginning readers, this suspenseful adventure will surely be a hit.
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Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin’s face. Though smartenough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first andforemost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart’s lively text outlines ourresponsibility to conserve their natural environment. Thishigh-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boostawareness of these adorable creatures.
Illus. in black-and-white. Marvin's friends think he's theluckiest boy in the world when his teacher asks him to dog-sit fora week. He gets to be alone in Mrs. North's house! But pretty soonit starts to look as if Marvin is not so lucky after all...."Thistitle will lure the most reluctant readers, who will be as glad tomake Marvin's acquaintance as his old fans will be to greet a newadventure."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.
When the Cathberts adopt an orphan, they aren't prepared forAnne Shirley. But the spunky heroine wins everyone's heart andfinds herself a true home at last.and #160; and #160;
The four March sisters--Meg, Amy, Beth, and feisty Jo--sharethe joys and sorrows of growing up while their father is away at war. Thefamily is poor in worldly goods, but rich in love and character.
It is the hottest day of the summer, and poor Amanda Pig is hot.Her knees are hot, her nose is hot, even her hair ribbons are hot!How will she stay cool? THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL HONOR-WINNING BOOK