Animals, Animals
Level H,
nonfiction
Did you ever wonder how long a hippo can stay under water? Or if a camel's humps always stand up? Animals, Animals is about some of the animals in our world and several interesting facts about each one.
Earth's Water
Level H,
nonfiction
Earth's Water provides an informative lesson on water. The book reviews where water comes from, the different forms of water, and the water cycle. The book concludes with information on water conservation. Clear, easy-to-understand photographs enhance the text.
Maria's Thanksgiving
Level H,
fiction
If you've ever looked forward to a big holiday event and had it canceled due to weather, you'll relate to this realistic fiction book. At the start of the story, Maria reminisces about past Thanksgivings. She remembers relatives gathering at her home, the foods family members brought, and the activities that everyone shared. Then a big snowstorm prevents the traditional family gathering. At first Maria and her neighbors fear that Thanksgiving is ruined. Then Maria comes up with a plan that honors the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
How the Mice Beat the Men
Level H,
fiction
How the Mice Beat the Men is a delightful Native American folktale. Students will enjoy reading about how the mice won the war against the men.
I'd Like To Be
Level H,
fiction
This story explores some of the wonderful possibilities children have before them when thinking about growing up. Written in poetry form, various occupations, both real and fantasy, are described in clear language and depicted through amusing photos.
Our Five Senses
Level H,
nonfiction
Our Five Senses informs students about how our brain uses the senses to identify objects. This text provides students with the opportunity to summarize and classify information. Detailed, supportive photographs and repetitive phrases support early readers.
Math Test Mix-Up
Level H,
fiction
Math Test Mix-Up describes the dilemma two students experience when they don't follow directions to write their names on their tests. Both children end up learning an important lesson and become better students in the process.
Police Officers
Level H,
nonfiction
A police officer has many different jobs -- keeping people safe, enforcing laws, patrolling the streets, solving crimes, and more. Readers learn about what it takes to become a police officer and about the many aspects of a police officer's job.
Terell's Taste Buds
Level H,
fiction
Terell is a fussy eater. He eats the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. On Thanksgiving, Terell realizes none of his favorite foods are on the table. What will he eat? His grandmother knows how to solve the problem. What will she do? Terell's Taste Buds provides the opportunity to introduce story elements. Pictures support the text.
Smaller and Smaller
Level H,
fiction
A group of farm animals standing on a hill notice that their friends appear smaller and smaller as they go to a barn far away on another hill. Cow, who believes that each animal has disappeared, is the last to go to the barn. When she gets to the barn, she discovers something unexpected. Engaging illustrations support the text.
Spring Is Here
Level H,
nonfiction
Spring Is Here introduces readers to the signs of spring in different outdoor settings, such as the garden, pond, and mountains. The text includes a table of contents and glossary of content vocabulary words.
Wing's Visit to Singapore
Level H,
fiction
When Wing visits Singapore, his Uncle Lee takes him fishing on Bedok Jetty. It is Wing's first time fishing and he is not sure he will enjoy himself. As his uncle encourages him to keep trying, Wing learns that fishing can be fun after all. Pictures support the text.
