Literature

Young learners will love these funny, character-driven, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading level A! This unique set includes 5 Patty Pig stories, 5 Super Chick stories, 5 Jen Pen stories, and 5 Bear Cubs stories-for a total of 20 tales. As children read, they'll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features patterned text and strong picture cues to ensure literacy success. A parent guide, activity book, and motivating stickers are also included. Includes

• 20 full-color, 8-page books
• 24-page workbook
• stickers

This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. Lois Ehlert's bold collage illustrations include six pages of staggered width, presenting all the flowers of each color of the rainbow.

Each book, carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correlate with the Guided Reading Levels, is leveled to address the early stages of a child's reading development. Each box includes 75 8-page storybooks (5 copies of 15 titles) and a 4-page mini teaching guide. Ages 4-7.

Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising sounds! Follow along in the book for a fun, independent reading experience that builds confidence in beginning readers. Each set includes 8 hardcover books and a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Three replaceable “AAA” batteries included.

In rhyming, bouncy text, young readers are invited to venture to the grocery store with a father-daughter duo on a very lively shopping trip; as their cart swings down the aisles, the pair wreak minor havoc left and right, in a book that teaches an important lesson about accidents and responsibility, all with a healthy dose of humor.

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes — and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them.

Get a detailed account of what it takes to survive alone on a dangerous island with this tale based on a true story. Add variety and differentiation with true or false, multiple choice and short answer questions. Put events in order as they occurred between the Aleuts and Karana's tribe. Brainstorm what Karana could have done in preparation for the Aleut's departure. Study vocabulary words found in the reading by using a dictionary to match words to their synonyms. Identify which character did the provided actions. Create a menu using only food that Karana has available on the island. Imagine what it's like to live alone for 18 years and write Karana a letter of encouragement. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: The classic story, Island of the Blue Dolphins, is based on the true story of a woman marooned on San Nicholas Island during the early 1800s. Karana, her family and her people are living on the island when the Aleuts (Russians) arrive to hunt the sea otters. The Aleuts kill the natives leaving Karana and her brother Ramo stranded on the island. Soon after, wild dogs kill Ramo, and Karana is left to struggle on her own. For eighteen years she lives to survive the weather, the animals, the Aleuts and the loneliness. This story is about a strong and courageous woman who proved that with determination, nothing is insurmountable.

Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading level D. This unique set includes 5 copies of 20 tales-starring Mary Fairy, Sam Snowman, Harry Spider, and The Cave Kids-for a total of 100 books! As children read, they'll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features patterned text and strong picture cues, making them perfect for guided reading groups or independent reading time. Includes a complete teaching guide packed with skill-building reproducibles. Includes

• 100 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 20 titles)
• 32-page teaching guide

Precisely Leveled Fiction and Nonfiction Books and CD-ROMs Integrate Literacy with Content Instruction and a Multimedia Experience Meet state curriculum standards with these research-based leveled books for beginning readers! Children will love the gorgeous photos, fun topics, and BONUS comprehension skills and sight word activities included in every 16-page book.

Classic story books illustrated using our own puppet designs in the pictures! Sets come complete with a beautifully illustrated hardback book and re-usable storage box. Puppet heights range from 5"-8 1⁄2".

Character set for use with Monkey Mitt. Rhymes are included in each set.