Hailey helps shop with her artist uncle. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "a" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the series format. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Dean helps rake his yard. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "e" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Luke's new puppy likes to chew! This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "u" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Claire helps get her horse May ready for a show. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "a" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Colton goes on a stroll with his dog. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "o" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Blue is a curious cat who finds herself in a sticky situation. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "u" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Aiden helps his dad paint a chair. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "a" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Hospitals are places of helping and healing! This title takes beginning readers through these important community places, from exam rooms to nurseries. Short sentences and clear photos guide readers, while simple features such as diagrams and labels support the text. This peek into hospitals’ many rooms and uses is sure to engage students as they take their first steps to reading independently!
From checking out books to playing games on computers, there is so much to do at the library! This engaging title uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce these community places to beginning readers. Features highlight library activities and reiterate important parts of the library. This title is sure to turn young readers into library lovers!
From taking 9-1-1 calls to solving crimes, a lot happens in police stations! Take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in these community places with this beginning title. Simple, predictable sentences and bright photos take readers around the building, while fun features reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently will have no need to call for help with this fun and supportive title!
Letters, packages, and magazines--so many things go through the post office! This beginning title offers a tour of these community places through colorful photos and easy-to-read text. Simple features include labeled diagrams and post office activities. Students just beginning to read independently will love this inside look at this familiar place!
Grab your homework because it’s time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get students excited and ready to learn!
Ring! The alarm sounds and firefighters from across the station rush to get ready. This fun title offers a peek into bustling fire stations, from the kitchen where firefighters eat to the bays that hold the fire trucks. Simple, predictable sentences and clear photos support students just beginning to read independently, while features reinforce the text. Young readers will love this inside look at what happens in a fire station!
Invites readers to learn about basic alphabet concepts such as vowels, consonants, and symbols through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Meet all the passengers on the bus. This A-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features short u sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Mike likes to ride his blue and white bike. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long i sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Pete and his friends compete in a kite race. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long e sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Pete and his sister run a race. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long e sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Uh-Oh! The bus is stuck in mud. This A-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features short u sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Uh-Oh! The bus hits a bump. This A-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features short u sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Hope jumps rope with her friend Grace. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long o sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Kate bakes a cake for her grandma. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long a sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Luke tries to cheer up his pet bird. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long u sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Luke and his uncle visit a ranch. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long u sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Mike and his dad like to hike. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long i sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
