At the dawn of the twentieth century, San Francisco was the economic and cultural center of the West Coast. But in 1906, everything changed. A devastating earthquake hit the city, tumbling buildings and igniting infernos. Thousands of people lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands lost their homes. How would San Francisco recover? This nonfiction title builds critical literacy skills while students are immersed in reading historical content. Featuring TIME content, this purposefully leveled text was developed by Timothy Rasinski, a leading expert in reading research. The intriguing sidebars feature fun facts that challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop higher-order thinking. Informational text features include a table of contents, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to deepen understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Try It! culminating activity requires students to connect back to the text, and the Reader's Guide provides opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and state standards, this title readies students for college and career.
Big and Little
Grade: 1
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In this basic concept book, beginning readers are encouraged to compare sizes to find what's big and little in their world! With bright images and simple informational text, readers will be fascinated by this engaging nonfiction title.
Colors
Grade: 1
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Beginning readers are introduced to primary colors with this colorful nonfiction book that encourages them to recognize colors in the world around them.
Shapes
Grade: 1
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Beginning readers learn to recognize shapes such as circles, squares, and rectangles in this nonfiction reader that features simple text and bright, vivid images.
This Is Me
Grade: 1
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Engage early readers in identifying the people and places around them with this nonfiction book featuring clear, colorful images and simple text.
I Can
Grade: 1
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Featuring basic concepts, this book uses vivid images, engaging vocabulary, and informational text to inspire beginning readers to recognize activities such as playing, digging, reading, running, swinging, and writing.
My Big Family
Grade: 1
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Introduce beginning readers to basic familiar vocabulary including family, mother, father, sister, brother, grandma, grandpa, and pets through vibrant images and informational text.
On the Go
Grade: 1
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Featuring basic concepts, this nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers!
Workers
Grade: 1
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Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read text, and engaging photographs, this nonfiction title creates an exciting learning adventure.
Places to Go
Grade: 1
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From the beach to the store, introduce beginning readers to various locations! Using colorful, clear images, and informational text, children are encouraged to recognize all the places they go.
Land
Grade: 1
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Introduce beginning readers to various types of land including canyons, deserts, mountains, and forests. This colorful reader features bright, vivid images, descriptive vocabulary, and nonfiction informational text.
Weather
Grade: 1
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Teach beginning readers the various types of weather and encourage them to describe the weather around them! This book features bright, colorful images and easy-to-read text.
Water
Grade: 1
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From streams to oceans, tide pools to rivers, water is all around us! Learn about different bodies of water in this nonfiction reader. Clear, informational text and engaging photos will educate and intrigue beginning readers.
How Plants Grow
Grade: 1
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Beginning readers will explore the steps of a plant's growth and the various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging nonfiction title.
Animal Eyes
Grade: 1
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Beginning readers will learn about animal eyes of all shapes and sizes. Featuring simple text and colorful images, even the most reluctant reader will be eager to learn!
Animal Mothers and Babies
Grade: 1
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From birds to elephants, whales to cats, all animals experience mothering. Beginning readers will learn about mothers and their babies in this engaging nonfiction title. With bright images and informational text, readers will be fascinated!
A Frog's Life
Grade: 1
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Take a trip to a pond and learn how a tadpole becomes a frog in this nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!
A Butterfly's Life
Grade: 1
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In this engaging nonfiction book, early readers are introduced to the life cycle of a butterfly. Readers will be captivated by informative text and vivid photographs of a butterfly's life.
A Bee's Life
Grade: 1
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How does a small egg become a buzzing bee? With a graph of a bee's life cycle, vivid photos, explanatory vocabulary, and informational text, readers are sure to be captivated!
Things with Wings
Grade: 1
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Early readers learn about wings, wing anatomy, and animal flight in this descriptive nonfiction reader that features informational text, vivid photos, and a glossary to support instruction.
Sea Life
Grade: 1
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From tide pools to the ocean, the sea is filled with amazing life forms! Early readers will be engaged from beginning to end with informational text, vivid photos, and a picture glossary of marine animals.
Going Buggy!
Grade: 1
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Early readers learn about insects and spiders in this basic-concept, nonfiction book featuring bright colors, dynamic images, a picture glossary, and simple text.
Make Papel Picado
Grade: 1
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Do you have something to celebrate? You can celebrate by making papel picado! Featuring vibrant step-by-step photo instructions, this nonfiction book introduces children to another culture through craft-making.
Make a Chinese New Year Dragon
Grade: 1
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Early readers can learn how to make their very own Chinese New Year dragon in this step-by-step instructional book. Bright, vivid photos and a glossary of required tools help introduce children to a new culture through craft-making.
Make a Gingerbread Man
Grade: 1
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Early readers can learn how to make their very own gingerbread man in this step-by-step instructional book. Bright, vivid photos and a glossary of tools required give children an opportunity to immerse themselves in craft-making.
Staying Healthy
Grade: 1
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From eating well to getting enough sleep, this nonfiction book introduces early readers to the basics of staying healthy through vivid photos and simple text.
Keeping Fit with Sports
Grade: 1
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From basketball to karate, this nonfiction reader shows how to stay fit with sports. Featuring vivid photos and simple text, this book will inspire readers to exercise and learn about different sports.
Eating Right
Grade: 1
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Featuring colorful photos and simple, informational text, this book teaches children the benefits of making healthy decisions.
Homes Around the World
Grade: 1
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Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures' definitions of "home."
Kids Around the World
Grade: 1
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Introduce early readers to children from all over the globe! Featuring bright photos, colorful maps, and simple informational text, readers will learn about other countries and cultures.
Places Around the World
Grade: 1
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Take a tour around the world with just a few flips of the pages! This engaging nonfiction reader features clear, vivid photos of landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Grand Canyon.
Lucky the Firehouse Dog
Grade: 1-2
Price: $6.99
Act out the story of a firehouse dog in this leveled script! Differentiated roles allow teachers to involve students of all reading levels in this activity, encouraging everyone to perform and feel successful while building fluency!
Many Helping Hands
Grade: 1-2
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Build fluency while acting out this story of family and friends who help a mother who breaks her leg! Differentiated roles support readers of all levels, allowing teachers to get everyone involved, performing, building fluency, and feeling successful.
Money Counts
Grade: 1-2
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Engage all students by acting out this leveled script about two children who earn and save money! Assign differentiated roles based on students' individual reading capabilities, so all students can perform, build fluency, and feel successful!
Moving Forward
Grade: 1-2
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Act out the story of Sophia's move to a new town in this dynamic script! Teachers can get all students involved by assigning leveled roles to specifically accommodate all reading levels. All students can improve fluency and feel successful!
A Teacher and a Friend
Grade: 3-4
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In this leveled script, act out the inspirational story of Helen Keller and her teacher! Assign the six differentiated roles to students based on their current reading levels, allowing everyone to perform, build fluency, and feel successful.
Two Flat Friends Travel the World
Grade: 3-4
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Act out the story of two friends who travel to Egypt and China in this leveled script! Differentiated roles allow teachers to involve students of all reading levels in this activity, encouraging everyone to perform and confidently build fluency!
Teaming with Mr. Cool!
Grade: 3-4
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Build fluency while acting out this story of clever farmers who catch a sneaky coyote! Differentiated roles support readers of all levels, allowing teachers to get everyone involved, performing, building fluency, and feeling successful.
Grandfather's Storytelling
Grade: 3-4
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Act out the story of a blind boy in this dynamic, leveled script! Teachers can get all students involved by assigning leveled roles to specifically accommodate all reading levels. All students can improve fluency and feel successful with this script!
Wigz Will be Wigz
Grade: 3-4
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In this script, act out the story of a family doing math while searching for extra money around the house! Differentiated roles allow teachers to accommodate a range of reading levels, so all students can feel successful while building fluency!
The Inventor: Benjamin Franklin
Grade: 3-4
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Act out Benjamin Franklin's life story! This charming script includes six differentiated roles, allowing teachers to accommodate different reading levels. All readers will feel confident and successful while building fluency.
Lillian's Family Tree
Grade: 5-6
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Learn about the struggles of the Great Depression by acting out this leveled script! Differentiated roles allow teachers to involve students of all reading levels in this activity, encouraging everyone to perform and confidently build fluency!
From Independence to Oregon
Grade: 5-6
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Travel across the Oregon Trail and reenact the experiences of past emigrants! This script includes six leveled roles, allowing teachers to accommodate different reading levels. All readers will feel confident and successful while building fluency.
Remember Who You Are
Grade: 5-6
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Act out the story of a girl who has to write an autobiography! Teachers can get all students involved by assigning leveled roles to specifically accommodate all reading levels. All students can improve fluency and feel successful with this script!
Lewis y Clark (Lewis & Clark) (Spanish Version)
Grade: 4-5
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This nonfiction Spanish reader focuses on the treacherous trek this legendary exploration team took to explore new territories, including Sacagawea's contributions to the journey, and challenges the Corps of Discovery encountered.
La historia de los teléfonos: Fracciones (The History of Telephones: Fractions) (Spanish Version)
Grade: 4
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This Spanish math reader integrates math and literacy skills and uses real-world examples to help students explore math in a meaningful way. Students will learn fractions as they read about the history of telecommunications.
Juliette Gordon Low: The First Girl Scout
Grade: 2-3
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Learn more about Juliette Gordon Low's contributions to Georgia history with this reader that connects to Georgia state standards. This biography about the founder of the Girl Scouts promotes social studies content literacy with primary source documents.
Independence Trunk
Grade: 5-6
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Engage all students by acting out this leveled, historical script about the American Revolution! Assign differentiated roles based on students' individual reading abilities, so all students can perform, build fluency, and feel successful!
Egypt
Grade: 5
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From pharaohs to hieroglyphics, readers will learn all about the Egyptian dynasty in this fascinating book! Appealing photos and engaging text invite readers to learn about ancient Egypt.
Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh
Grade: 4
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Hatshepsut was a young woman who became the first female Pharaoh of Egypt and ruled for about 20 years! Readers will learn about Hatshepsut's amazing life as she made her way from regent to queen of Egypt in this captivating biography.
India
Grade: 5
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Many different people have lived in India for thousands of years. Readers will learn about some of the people who have lived there and influenced the Indian religions, culture, and way of life.
Siddhartha Gautama: "The Buddha"
Grade: 4
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Siddhartha Gautama was born to an Indian king and later changed Indian culture through his beliefs. This inspiring biography allows readers to explore the incredible life of Siddartha Gautama and learn how he later became known as "The Buddha".
Rome
Grade: 5
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Julius Caesar, gladiators, aquaducts, and The Colosseum are just a few of the topics discussed in this incredible book. Children will be engaged and fascinated as they learn what a big impact the Romans had on the past and on our lives today.
Julius Caesar: Roman Leader
Grade: 4
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Born in 100 B.C., Caesar grew up to be a talented leader who had a very successful military career. This enlightening and appealing biography illustrates to readers the powerful role that Julius Caesar played in Rome.
Greece
Grade: 5
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This fascinating book reveals how various civilizations, Greek gods, and Greek wars influenced Greek culture. The beautiful images, stunning facts, and supportive text work together to teach readers about Greece.
Socrates: Greek Philosopher
Grade: 4
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Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who helped shape Greek beliefs. Readers will find out how Socrates' ideas and beliefs can still be found today in this captivating biography.
China
Grade: 5
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Chinese culture has changed greatly over the years, but the Chinese people still celebrate the great changes in their culture and nation. This appealing book will teach readers about the incredible history of China.
Confucius: Chinese Philosopher
Grade: 4
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Confucius is now considered the greatest philosopher in Chinese history. This inspiring and enlightening biography will allow readers to discover Confucius' life of peace and harmony, his beliefs, and his philosophies that people still use today.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Grade: 5
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Trade routes gave rise to the ancient kingdoms in Africa, providing a rich history in culture, trade, and tradition. This appealing book allows readers to explore the civilization, people, culture, religion, history, and traditions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mansa Musa: Leader of Mali
Grade: 4
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Mansa Musa was the king of Mali as it became one of the largest empires during the time of Musa's rule. Readers will discover the life of Mansa Musa in this appealing biography that uses vivid images, appealing maps, and stunning facts to engage children.
Mesopotamia
Grade: 5
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The ancient city of Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East and was made up of empires. Explore these incredible empires and discover how each made contributions and influenced the world as it exists today.
