Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of it's sleeping away from home! Join Norm in this wacky, easy-to-read I Can Read story about learning to fit in. Reluctant readers, boy readers, girl readers, monster readers any beginning readers will enjoy the wonderfully silly story and the fun illustrations. This is a level two I Can Read! book geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of—it's sleeping away from home! Join Norm in this wacky, easy-to-read I Can Read story about learning to fit in. Reluctant readers, boy readers, girl readers, monster readers—any beginning readers—will enjoy the wonderfully silly story and the fun illustrations. This is a level two I Can Read! book geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
近年来,“全语言”教学和文学阅读在全美小学风行,企鹅出版社的“Easy-to-Read”系列为老师们提供了这样的阅读素材。刚刚开始独立阅读的孩子会觉得这些书读起来难度正合适,而书上的分级阅读标志,也能让家长和老师们更轻松地为每个孩子都找到适合他们阅读能力的读物。《小狐外传》则是这套分阶读物中的经典作品,以小狐为主角,讲述了一个小男生在学校、家庭里的各种角色转换以及生活中的趣事。在书中,论及友谊,小狐有两个死党,青蛙卡门和小猪戴斯特;论家庭,他经常在妈妈的强烈要求下不得不照顾妹妹露易丝;论生活社区,小狐经常无意间给老兔子欧哈拉大妈惹麻烦;论学校生活,牛老师、甜校长以及名叫烂笔头的鳄鱼小姐都和小狐有过正面交锋。故事很有趣,将一个8岁男孩的小世界全面展现出来,他的虚荣心、小聪明、以及弄巧成拙,都让
With simple text and photo stills from the movie on every page, this I Can Read! book is the perfect choice for young fans of THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER.
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.
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.
Walter the Baker has a pretzel twist of a problem in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve the Duke and Duchess rolls made with water. After one bite the Duke throws down his roll in disgust and summons Walter to the castle. He threatens to banish the baker unless he can take the same dough and make a good-tasting roll that the rising sun can shine through three times. Will Walter succeed in his task, or will he have to leave his town forever? With good humor and the vibrantly colored paper collages that are known and loved the world over, Eric Carle has concocted a delicious book that kids will savor as much as they love eating...shhh...pretzels!
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! Blu and Jewel are taking the kids on a trip to the Amazon jungle. Jewel wants the kids to know what it was like for her growing up in the wild, but Blu is missing the comforts of home. Will this vacation be one to remember? Based on the movie, Rio 2: Vacation in the Wild is a Level 2 I Can Read book, perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Travel back to ancient times and learn all about the amazing history of mummies with this Level 4 DK Reader. Secrets of the Mummies is a level 4 DK Reader that takes you back in time. Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, did you know there are even mummies today? Discover their secrets if you dare. Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging stories to really bring this spooky subject to life. Level 4 DK Readers feature fascinating subjects that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader. Side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating facts bring these stories to life. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are enjoying their reading and looking to improve.
Danny gets a brand-new puppy, and the dinosaur can’t wait to join in on the fun! What happens when you play fetch with a dinosaur or ask him to roll over? 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 is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
When Meg goes camping for the first time, she doesn't know what to expect. Unprepared for lots of bugs, long walks to the bathroom, and spooky, scary stories, Meg learns that camping is far more than just a slumber party outdoors. . . it's a true Pony Scouts adventure! This series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! This is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
BAM!——out falls Gilbert's loose tooth at recess! He's so excited for the tooth fairy to come and leave him a surprise. But when Lewis gets jealous and comes up with a sneaky plan, will the tooth fairy fall for it?
Adam has a secret--his friends have to guess what it is. Miss Bindergarten has a secret too, and the whole class will be amazed at what fun she has in store for them!
Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish . This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures―that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of Ms. Glass and her friends, Nancy learns to overcome her fear of jellyfish, and she makes her teacher a special project to say thank you. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight as they experience the fun of sea life right alongside Nancy.
It's just not fair! No matter what a mess she makes, nobody ever gets mad at Witch Baby. Nobody except Lulu Witch, who cooks a magic brew that makes her baby sister disappear. But then she begins to worry that Mama Witch will get mad—very mad. Can Lulu wish Witch Baby back? Beginning readers will love this beautifully repackaged thirty-two-page edition of the classic tale from Fancy Nancy author Jane O'Connor about children learning to welcome new siblings, now with brand-new illustrations by Bella Sinclair.
Flat Stanley and Arthur are excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. But when the weather suddenly warms up, Stanley finds himself skating on thin ice! Beginning readers will love following along with Flat Stanley's winter adventure.
Flat Stanley loves to help Mr. Pete the Baker make his delicious treats! When another baker begins taking away all his business, Mr. Pete comes up with a BIG idea to save his bakery, but he needs help from Stanley and Arthur! Will they succeed or will everything just fall flat? Beginning readers with a sweet tooth will love Flat Stanley's yummiest adventure yet! Join Flat Stanley in this easy-to-follow Level Two Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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 black-and-white. Marvin is shunned byhis classmates, best friends, and teacher after he is unfairlyfingered as a nose-picker by the class bully.
With a seemingly permanent half-smile on their face, koalas are appealing to boys and girls alike. Filled with adorable photos, and carefully leveled text, this level 1 reader introduces beginning readers to these furry creatures, from cub to adult, exploring where they live, what they eat, and even the way they say 'hello' --by touching noses! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit .natgeoed.org/moncore for more information.
Splat the Cat is off for a day at the beach in Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale by Rob Scotton. Splat is excited because his grandfather told Splat that you can hear the sea if you put a seashell up to your ear.Splat is determined to discover a shell like that to bring back for his grandfather.But as hard as he looks on the beach,all he can find is broken shells.Until he gets some help from a new friend—a whale. Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale is an I Can Read Level 1 book.It is perfect for kids who are beginning to sound out words and sentences.
Hermit Crab seeks the perfect home--and learns to appreciate change--in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle's beloved story. In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab's situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn't really so scary after all. Filled with whimsy and wisdom--and based on the true behaviors of the hermit crab--this modern classic features Eric Carle's trademark vibrant collage illustrations and lively text that has been adapted into a Level 2 Ready-to-Read edition, making it ideal for newly independent readers.
LEVEL 3 READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP Extent: 32pp, 50 to75 words per pageText at level 3 is simple and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition, with some more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses. Spiders and insects may be yucky, but they sure are interesting. From hissing cockroaches to bloodsucking leaches, this book about mini beasts is not for the faint of heart! The high-interest subject matter and outrageous facts presented in this early nonfiction chapter book is perfect for reluctant readers, and beginning readers starting to read alone proficiently.