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When "popular" Tyler is forced to invite "weird" Mackenzie to his party, they're surprised to find how much they have in common. Readers will enjoy this realistic fiction story about an unexpected friendship that explores social themes including acceptance, popularity, and peer pressure. The full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text build reading comprehension and fluency. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need...
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As the new kid at school, Jesse knows making friends will be hard. When he gets accepted by the kids sitting at the cool table at lunch, Jesse feels on top of the world. But that feeling doesn't last long when his new friends start pulling mean pranks on other students. Fifth grade students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
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In this science fiction book, Taj and Tessa work as Color Mixers in Antarctica. Only a select few are allowed in this secret laboratory, where the colors of the world are created and assigned. When Tessa accidentally deletes the color blue, her mistake reverberates across the planet. Will they find a way to bring blue back to the world? Students will enjoy this illustrated sci-fi book that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and...
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Rashmi is tired of helping her parents in their shop. She wants to have fun like her friends. But as she learns about her parents' struggles in the United States and sees how their shop helps customers, Rashmi realizes she might be lucky after all. Students will be inspired by this heartwarming, realistic fiction story that features diverse characters, vibrant illustrations, and compelling text to keep students engaged in reading. This hi-lo reader...
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Buttercup the chicken loves her life with her English family and their dog, Oxford. But one day she meets a family of chickens and must decide which family she wants to live with forever. Readers will be captivated by this story featuring beautiful illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text that build reading comprehension and fluency.
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Manny loves the manatees at Blue Spring State Park and is on a mission to support their survival. With help from his grandma and some clever fundraising ideas, will he be successful in his attempt to become a guardian of his favorite manatee? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book features diverse characters and a multi-generational family. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book...
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In this modern, imaginative spin on the classic folk tale The Straw Millionaire, a boy starts with a rock and tries to trade his way up to a new guitar. Along the way, he'll meet a zany cast of characters who help him get a little closer to his dream. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores important social themes. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book will capture the...
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This hi-lo book for kids explores traditional gender roles with a compelling, inspiring storyline and vibrant illustrations. Victoria is frustrated by her stepmom, Rita. Rita thinks that girls should wear dresses, be cheerleaders, and most definitely, never ever play football. But Victoria dreams of being on the kickoff line, not the sidelines. And then there's her stepbrother, who would much rather cheer for the team than play for the team. Will...
10) Under the Bridge
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When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting their friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. Students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension,...
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Rukia is a young girl living in India when her country is split into two independent nations. Her family decides to emigrate to the newly created Pakistan amidst chaos and turmoil. With everything around her changing, will Rukia find the strength and courage to endure? Readers will be inspired by this fictionalized story about immigration and refugees that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text.
12) The Clique
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Mia and Jayden have been BFFs forever. But when Mia joins a clique of popular girls and Jayden befriends a bullied student named Joshua, their friendship is put to the test. When the clique tries to pull a cruel prank on Joshua, will Jayden stick up for his new friend? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores the theme of bullying. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this fiction book will...
13) Max
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Help children practice counting with this story about some kids who all live on different floors of an apartment building. Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading with this engaging fiction picture book that features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes vibrant illustrations that support the easy-to-read...
14) Play Ball!
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In this charming story, three dogs must work together to find their lost ball to continue their game of fetch. This children's picture book emphasizes the importance of working together and appreciating our differences. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and simple phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.
15) So Many Henrys
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Who knew there was so much in a name? In this story, little Henry learns that he is not the only person with that name. There are other Henrys in the world. In fact, his grandfather has the exact same first, middle, and last name as Henry does! Henry is confused by this so he introduces himself to others. As Henry travels the world, he learns how to say his name in Dutch, German, French, and even Spanish! There were many names to remember for one...
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In this tale, a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster have all become too old to be useful on their farms. They decide to go on a journey to Bremen together where they will all become musicians. Along the way, they find a home that has been robbed! The animals use all of their power to sing and frighten the robbers away. After doing their good deeds, the animals make it to Bremen where they succeed in the dream of becoming famous musicians. While young...
17) Soo Yun's Book
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When exchange student Soo Yun has to return home to Korea, her class makes her a beautiful scrapbook so that she will never forget the wonderful times she had in America. Each page is an entry from a student who would like to share their favorite memory of spending time with Soo Yun. As readers flip through the pages of this heartfelt book, they will find out what a great friend Soo Yun was to her American friends and the many cultural differences...
18) Puzzled
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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.
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Readers will be "haunted" by this spooky, modern retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem, The Raven. For Heath, the worst part of a cross-country move is how much he misses his best friend, Lenore. That, and the strange raven who is always sitting outside the window of his bedroom! Readers will be captivated by this modern spin on an old classic that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text. Appealing to both reluctant...
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Learn multiplication on a fun-filled trip to the supermarket! The displays, shelves, and layout of a local grocery store provide ample opportunities for students to learn multiplication as they are engaged in reading high-interest content. This book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The full-color images, math graphs and charts, and practice...
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