Charlie’s gymnastic team earned the top spot in the Blueberry Festival parade. Better yet, Charlie was picked to lead the whole parade! It’s all she can think about. That is, until Charlie breaks her leg. Now everything is ruined! At least she has her best bud Leo to keep her company for the next six weeks. Or does she? Leo is avoiding her and Charlie doesn’t understand why. Leo doesn’t stay with her at recess or take her calls. Are they still friends? Why doesn’t Leo want to hang out anymore? Paired to the nonfiction title Dealing With Defeat.
Deano was a star soccer player at her old school in Jamaica but she’s in a new school now, and things are so different. What’s this No Girls Allowed rule during recess? Jay is different from the other kids in her class. He reads with his fingers and has a cool dog he gets to bring to school! As Deano gets to know Jay, they realize they have a common interest: soccer. But how can Jay play soccer if he is blind? Will Deano ever be accepted by the soccer players even though she’s a girl? These relatable books with simple sentences and illustrations in every chapter, make them the perfect first chapter books for young readers. Paired to the nonfiction title Respecting Diversity.
Maddie’s mom told her she could have a pet! She’s always wanted a pet and loves all kinds of animals but she cannot make up her mind. Should she get a giraffe? A mermaid? A hippo? Ugh! Choosing a pet should be fun but Maddie is having a difficult time. Maddie reaches out to her friends, family, and local veterinarian for advice. What helpful advice does Maddie get? Will Maddie ever find the perfect pet? Paired to the nonfiction title Sugar Glider.
Luis knows he is the best soccer player at his school because he always scores the most goals. Now he gets to play on a really team! He can’t wait to show his teammates and coach how good he is. The problem is, no one seems impressed. K-2 Summer Playlist 2025
Popular holidays throughout the year are highlighted for the emergent reader with engaging text and matching photos.
This books describes the process used to develop transportation methods and describes the ways each STEAM field is involved in the process.
The sphere is the topic of this basic concept book. Photos showing spheres in the real world reinforce the information.
The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism. From the first flag that donned thirteen stars for the original thirteen colonies, to the flag we know today, it has always brought pride to the people of America. Many poems and songs have been written about Old Glory, and she flies in front of schools, government offices, and is waved in parades as a symbol of our freedom and all who fought to protect and preserve it. This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people have to stay there.
Do you hear a siren? Well, pull over and learn about the chronological timeline of events just after an accident is discovered to the time it takes to transport the victim(s) to the hospital. 911 operators, police, EMTs and paramedics, and emergency room staff are all described with the duties they perform. This title will help kids sequence and order events. Filled with photographs and captions, informational sidebars, and clear, precise text, it will be a must read for kids. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
It's sometimes hard to be honest but this book teaches students the importance of being honest at home, in school, and in their everyday lives. It has an "Honesty Quiz" at the back of the book where students can see just how honest they really are.This book teaches students what being a friend means. How it is important to listen, trust, and what it takes to meet and make new friends.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Learn basic art techniques and interesting facts while drawing monster trucks. Perfect for illustrated reports.
This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of football and the rules and equipment used.
This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of pigs.
Can you count by fives? Counting by fives is much faster especially if you are being chased by creepy crawlies or fanged animals! This lively book teaches children how to count by fives through the engaging photographs and alliteration and onomatopoeia filled text! This title will allow students to count in sequence and tell the number of objects.
Relive the excitement of the Pony Express through engaging text, detailed illustrations and photos of artifacts.
Introduces the Shih-Tzu, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.
Explores the concept of opposites using front and back as examples.
One girl's journey from wealth to poverty changes her perspective during the Great Depression.
Paisley and Ben travel to other planets to find out if life exists beyond Earth.
This title highlights all the gross animals and the habits and habitats they thrive in.
A class project opens a girls eyes to the issues surrounding U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War when she meets a military veteran.
