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Check out these recommended reads, hand-picked by library staff just for readers like you!

 

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Megabugs

Helaine Becker

Meet some gigantic prehistoric critters! A bug the size of a small crocodile? Or as large as a basketball player? As scary as it seems, supersized, insect-like creatures such as these roamed Earth long before humans. This peek into prehistory introduces seven of these fascinating megabugs — the ancestors of modern-day insects, spiders, crabs and other arthropods — which lived from 480 million to 47 million years ago. It explores when, where and how they each lived, why they grew so big and what caused their eventual extinction. Kids will never look at bugs the same way again!

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Kelly Doudna

Consonants and short vowels are featured and highlighted in simple words and children's names
- - Large type; ample spacing between words
- - Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page
- - Print separated from photos
- - Short words and simple sentences
- - Short vowel sounds
- - Introduces digraphs, consonant blends
- - Common "picture words" list helps reader decode text
- - Word repetition reinforces learning
- - Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity

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Going Camping

Harold Rober

What do you need to go camping? What do you do once you reach the campsite? Learn all about going camping in this reading-level-appropriate text! Vibrant photos draw the reader in to the fun of experiencing the great outdoors, while critical thinking questions and a photo glossary introduce nonfiction reading skills.

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Nonfiction Sight Word Readers: Guided Reading Level C (Parent Pack)

Liza Charlesworth

Set the stage for your child to soar with these just-right books that teach the third 25 sight words! This cheery green box includes 25 titles, each focused on a key sight word: will, up, other, about, out, etc. The books' real-world topics with predicable text are super-engaging to make mastering these must-know words easy and fun. Includes motivating stickers PLUS a mini-activity book. Books correlate with Guided Reading Level C.

Third 25 Sight Words (Fry List): will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so, some, her, would, make, like, him, into, time. has, look. two, more, write, go, see

Includes:

  • 25 full-color, 8-page books
  • 32-page activity book
  • sticker sheet
  • sturdy storage box
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Blue, Barry & Pancakes

Dan & Jason

Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends, but sometimes friends make mistakes. 

One day, when the gang goes to the beach, Barry and Pancakes lose Blue’s beloved beach ball. They come up with a plan to get it back, but things go way off course. Now, these pals will have to go inside a giant whale’s stomach, crash a pool party on an alien spaceship, and survive Duckzilla’s volcanic birthday bash if they ever hope to see Blue’s beach ball again!

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Big Nate: In a Class by Himself

Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate is in a class by himself!

But things don't always go your way just because you're awesome.

  • Nate barely survives his dad's toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch.
  • He body slams the no-nonsense principal.
  • He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla).
  • And school has barely started!

Nate keeps his cool. He knows he's destined for greatness. A fortune cookie told him so.

For fans of the ever popular, ever hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate!

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A Friend for Dear Dragon

Margaret Hillert

A boy and his pet dragon make friends with their new neighbors- a girl and her unicorn.  This 21st Century edition is re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look.  These timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension.  Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon.  Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back.  Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills.  Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on publisher's website.

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We Are at the Park

Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

FEATURES
- Full-color Photographs
- Picture Word Index
- More Sight Word List
- Similar Objects and Topics
- Use of High Frequency Words
- Simple Punctuation
- Supports Language Arts Learner Outcomes

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I See Au

Shannon Anderson

This interactive book features pictures of familiar objects whose names contain the vowel team au. Simple sentences, decodable words, and engaging questions support young readers as they sharpen fluency and phonics skills. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

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Outdoor Adventures! (Bob Books Stories: Scholastic Reader, Level 1)

Lynn Maslen Kertell

Celebrate the great outdoors in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books(R) learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G.

Jack and Anna go on a hike. They duck under trees, hop over streams, and see many animals along the way. They wish they could go on a hike the next day, too, but Mom says no. Can they have their own outdoor adventure in their backyard?

Bob Books Stories include:

  • Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowels
  • Sight words
  • Simple sentence structures
  • Simple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children's reading and add fun!
  • Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading endurance

Bob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"(R)

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