Level G
Animal Eyes gives the reader an up-close look at the eyes of some familiar animals. Readers are encouraged to guess what kind of animal has the type of eyes presented before moving on to the next page to find out. Photographs provide clues that help readers decode unfamiliar words. (nf)
Ants, Ants, and More Ants is an informational book about one of the most well known of all insects--the ant. Readers will learn about different colors and sizes of ants, as well as different jobs ants have within the colony. Photographs support the text. (nf)
Anyone who has ever been lost will understand how Gordon feels on the first day at his new school. He knows he is supposed to go to music class, but he can't remember how to get there. However, Gordon's a resourceful little guy who asks for directions and then follows them! An easily recognizable problem together with a simple solution makes this an excellent book for introducing the concepts of problem/solution and direction. (f)
This book provides a description of different eggs. Students are encouraged to guess the types of eggs as they are presented. They can then turn the page to find out which animal laid the eggs. (nf)
Places People Live is about the varied locations where people choose to live, some of them odd and extreme. It also points out the different materials people use to build their houses. This is a photo book that proves to readers that these amazing homes really exist! (nf)
Long Ago and Today is about a young boy named Adam and his great-grandmother. Adam questions his great-grandmother about what it was like for her when she was his age. Many things were quite different for her, but one thing was the same: they were both lucky enough to be well-loved. (f)
Have your students ever wondered where pizza comes from? How about eggs or bagels? The Food We Eat gives a little background on some of the foods with which children may be familiar. This photo book teaches vocabulary while also encouraging readers to be aware that food comes from living things, not just from a case in a supermarket. (nf)
The Chase presents the familiar but exciting adventure of dog vs. cat. Students will enjoy the amusing action and adventure in this rhyming tale. (f)
Correlation
LEVEL G
Grade 1
Fountas & Pinnell G
Reading Recovery 11-12
DRA 12