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Jeremiah works for the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad. But the new steam engine has arrived, and his horses won't be pulling freight down the tracks anymore. Will he be able to adapt to change brought about by this new technology, or will he be sidetracked? This 32-page illustrated chapter book will appeal to both reluctant and avid readers who enjoy historical fiction stories. The hi-lo text is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability...

This book of poems celebrates the magic of machinery. Each of the poems in this book uses figurative language and creative vocabulary to best describe these incredible tools and all of their magnificent uses. These machines can do it all--from construction work to making your toast! With names like the Flabbergaster and the Dippledopper, children will love the silly and inventive poems accompanied by such amazing illustrations.

Teach early readers about the importance of sharing and collaboration with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will develop their reading skills as they use their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.

Enchant readers with this hi-lo book that puts a modern spin on the classic tale by Edgar Allan Poe: The Raven. Heath decides that moving across country is the pits. He misses his best friend, Lenore. Their "new" house is old and creepy. And a weird raven who seems to be saying "Nevermore" is constantly sitting outside his bedroom window. Will Heath be able to adapt to his new life? This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to both avid and reluctant...

This exciting, Spanish-translated version of a classic tale follows the beautiful and kind Cinder as she is forced to clean the house for her evil stepsisters. When her stepsisters try to sabotage her special night at the ball, her fairy godmother gives her glass slippers with wings to fly her there. Cinder is finally free to be with her prince charming, and her fairy godmother makes sure that her sisters don't interfere with their happiness. Accompanied...

In this hi-lo book, Lilah is excited for her vacation in Key West where she'll spend an entire week scuba diving with her dad. But when they get separated, Lilah must find her way back to the boat on her own. She'll have to deal with the creatures she bumps into-friendly and not-so friendly--along the way. With full-color illustrations, this 32-page chapter book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy adventure fiction stories with...

In this humorous book, Samuel Clemens is suffering from writer's block. He decides to post a "Characters Needed" sign on the side of the road. When two mischievous boys named Tom and Huck show up, will they be able to help Mark Twain write his story? Or will they end up being more trouble than he bargained for? Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build...

Meet three musically inclined mice who decide to start a band. This fiction book puts a fun, new spin on the traditional nursery rhyme, Three Blind Mice. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.

Seventh grade isn't going so well for Lexi. Stuck in a remedial gym class-and stumped for ideas for a playwriting contest- she's convinced she'll never be able to reach her dreams. Then, to her surprise, she discovers she's been working toward them all along. Written in a compelling diary format, this fiction reader features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This...

It hasn't rained for a long time in the desert, leaving the animals that live there very thirsty. Follow Fen, a fennec fox, as he makes friends on his journey to find water for himself and his fellow desert dwellers. This illustrated chapter book helps advancing readers understand desert biomes and supports their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided...