In the last few years, people have been making a big effort to reuse and recycle as much as they can so they create less trash. But reusing and recycling has always occurred in nature. This book explains to readers the many ways that nature reuses or recycles every part of every living thing.

After reading the Level R books, readers should be able to progress to Level S.

Use the following to assess whether your student's progress indicates he or she is ready to move up a level:

• Level R Benchmark Book
• corresponding Running Record
• corresponding Benchmark Quick Check

Benchmark books do not have a lesson plan or worksheets.

Additional Resources
ReadingA-Z.com Printable and Projectable Book