The world treats Twinky like a dinkydog. The only problem is that Twinky doesn't feel dinky. What can alittle dog do to prove the age-old adage that size doesn't matter?With engaging characters, easy-to-follow plots, and popular topics, Twinky The Dinky Dog is an ideal Step 3 reader for childrenwho are ready to begin reading on their own.
Step into Reading comic readers feature dialogue in wordballoons. Graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers tothe joy of comics. Set in Hawaii, this Step 3 Ollie Moonstory has an easy-to-follow plot about trying new things, and whatit means to be a best friend. Diane Kredensor's energeticillustrations sit atop full-color photos, much like in Mo Willem'sKnuffle Bunny books.
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!
How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!" This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us!
Product De*ion It's 7:45 a.m. and Gus thebus driver is on his way. But the Cubs aren's even up yet! Willthey miss the bus? Told in humorous easy-to-read text, this simplestory offers up a blow-by-blow de*ion of just another morningin the Bear household--which readers will find not all thatdifferent from their own!
"DK Readers" will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about spiders. Encourage your child to read. They will learn about six creepy spiders, from hairy tarantulas to eight-eyed jumping spiders. "DK Readers" are part of a five-level, highly pictorial reading scheme, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 3 have a rich vocabulary, challenging sentence structure, additional information, and an alphabetical glossary and index to build literacy skills - ideal for children who are just beginning to read alone. This title features over 100 "DK Readers" in the series.
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.
Ho ho ho! Ring in the season with two festive I Spy readers,bound together with foil on the cover. While waiting for St. Nick,kids can have some jolly fun with rhyming picture riddles by JeanMarzollo and stunning photography from Walter Wick! This bind-up includes: SCHOL RDR LVL 1: I SPY SANTA CLAUS andSCHOL RDR LVL 1: I SPY A CANDY CANE.
Sports maven S. A. Kramer's backlist favorite has been revisedto include a new chapter and a cover featuring Mark McGwire andSammy Sosa--the home run kings who in 1998 broke the most famousrecord in all of sports, Roger Maris's 61 homers in a singleseason. From Booklist Gr. 2^-4. Kramer introduces young readers to five of baseball'sgreatest hitters--Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams,and Hank Aaron. For each Hall of Famer, the author offers abiographical sketch and a chart of career statistics. He explainsthe players' strengths and weaknesses (both on and off the field)and provides play-by-play action for significant games. A finalchapter briefly profiles six other batters. The illustrations, amix of black-and-white and color photos and drawings, help toclarify the text and, combined with short chapters and large print,make for an attractive and nonthreatening layout. Similar to otherbeginning nonfiction titles in this Step into Reading series (forexample, Kramer's To The Top!
When Nancy has to work with Lionel for the school talent show,she is dismayed (that’s fancy for disappointed). Lionel is shy. Hecan wiggle his ears. But he can’t sing or dance! Will this unlikelyduo manage to work together and create a truly stupendous act intime for the sho
Cat wants a snack. Cat sets a trap. Cat gets...in trouble! Simple sentences and snappy illustrations make this a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading.
Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs. This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!
The dinosaur thinks he’s much too tall. It’s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all. Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers. This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Illus. in full color with black-and-white & full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into non-fiction."--Booklist.
All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired withfun, spooky photographs from previously published I Spy books tocreate an I Spy reader that is perfect for Halloween!
The grown-up Bears have their hands full when Brother andSister have a sleepover with their friends—join the party
Two children watch a local farmer grow a crop of corn, and asthe corn develops--from seed to harvest time--so does thefriendship between the children and the farmer. This simple Step 1Reader features word repetition and patterning and is perfect foremergent readers.
Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?
Space Cat and his trusty robot, Earl, are forced to land theirrocket on a strange planet. Space Cat has to find more fuel to gethome. Will he ever blast off again?
