- 09/19/14
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A Butterfly is Patient with Companion Text Set
This is an illustrated informational text that describes the many characteristics of butterflies. Through a poetic narrative, students …
Lessons designed to highlight the ELA/literacy Shifts and expectations of college- and career-ready standards
Lessons specifically designed to highlight the ELA/literacy Shifts and expectations of college- and career-ready standards
This is an illustrated informational text that describes the many characteristics of butterflies. Through a poetic narrative, students …
This informational text by Walter Wick takes readers on the journey of a drop of water. The states of water and concepts of evaporation…
A girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and their relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award! Come…
One sunny day Oscar the Caterpillar meets Bob the Monarch Butterfly. Bob tells Oscar that one day he, too, will have wings! …
We will learn about how pigs and their characteristics and behaviors relate to humans as we learn about the world around us.
This picture book celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in th…
The book starts with a few general statements about eggs. The author then starts giving descriptions of eggs. She pairs the description…
When the baby elephant is born, the mother cow is protective of the calf. This can be seen by the pictures. The baby is dependent on it…
Through the use of simple language and vibrant illustrations, "Are Trees Alive?" shares details about the structure, functions, product…
This is a literary text with a poetic structure which draws in information and content specific vocabulary focusing on the saguaro cact…
Cendrillon is a Caribbean Cinderella story told from the perspective of the godmother, Nannin. Nannin has been godmother to Cendrillon …
This classic tale tells the story of Cinderella, a girl known for her goodness, who is forced by her stepmother to work on chores and l…
The cows and the chickens are cold and want electric blankets. They type letters on a typewriter to Farmer Brown telling him they need …
In this literary text by Judi Barrett, Grandpa relives a tall-tale about a town where food falls from the sky. As the weather becomes u…
In this literary text by Judi Barrett, Grandpa relives a tall-tale about a town where food falls from the sky. As the weather becomes u…
Clucky the Hen: Clucky is a nice and affectionate hen, but also clumsy and clueless. Her three chicks, however, are clear that they wou…
This book is written as a letter to children from the planet earth. It describes how the earth feels about the living things on it, how…
In this literary text by Soyung Pak, a young boy and his grandmother who lives in Korea send each other pictures and gifts to tell the …
This informational text by Barbara Bash focuses on the saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert, which provides shelter and food for a dive…
This book provides a lot of facts about soil. It describes how soil is made and the different layers that compose the soil’s stru…
In this informational text by April Pulley Sayre, a grizzly bear and its eating habits are followed throughout the year.
A boy catches fireflies in a jar. He wants to keep them, but soon realizes that they will die in the jar. Though it makes him very sad,…
A story in Spanish based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her ar…
Frogs: WHAT WAS THAT? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That's the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest…
The manufacturing process relies on the interdependence of human and natural resources. There is a systematic manufacturing process tha…
In this rhyming text, a young girl describes her journey of discovery as she experiences ocean treasures through each of her five sense…
This informational text by Madeleine Dunphy is a cumulative tale listing animals of the African savanna and their relationships to each…
A little boy describes his journey to the moon and what he needs to survive the trip. He gives an accurate account of the effects of th…
In this literary text by Susan Ebbers, Jamie is interested in learning more about Africa. Reading books and using his imagination, he s…
This story is an important migration narrative. The book highlights some of the reasons why people choose to migrate and do so with chi…
Spinning through the air “like big birds playing,” Rosalba and her grandmother, Abuela, soar again on the magic of Abuela&r…
An adventurous mouse named Livingstone is faced with the task of finding a place to build his own nest. At his mother’s suggestio…
This literary text by Mary and Rich Chamberlin tells a tale of community, friendship and sharing. As a mother and son go to the market …
This is a narrative depicting the journey of small seeds preparing to take root and begin their life cycle. The main character, Miss Ma…
In this literary text by David and Phillis Gershator, a rooster notices that the sky is dark and realizes there is no one to help it co…
This literary text by Richard and Florence Atwater tells the story of Mr. Popper, a seasonal house painter who is faced with making a d…
This text describes and illustrates with labeled pictures the purpose and process for making mummies in Ancient Egypt. It begins with t…
This story is based upon the life of Arizona Houston Hughes, a teacher who taught generations of children in a one-room schoolhouse tha…
In this literary text by Jean Craighead George, Sam Gribley leaves his home and family in New York City and establishes a home on his f…
This informational text by Jonathan Alderfer includes pictures and information concerning birds and their habitats.
This is a beautifully illustrated story of a young bat, Chiro, who is sent out on his very first solo adventure into the dark night.&nb…
This is a letter from President Barack Obama to his daughters, where he poses reflective questions regarding the character of his daugh…
This is a story of how changes happen in the world, one person, one family, one community at a time. The story takes place in Ghana, We…
In this literary text by Jane Yolen, a girl and her father go owling for the first time. Along the way they encounter a great horned ow…
The story begins in the 1900s with the ox-cart man and his family loading his cart with goods they produced over the year. He jou…
This is an illustrated biography of Rachel Carson’s life. All her life she was curious and determined to make a difference in the…
Babushka saved an injured goose and brought it back to good health. When the goose was well, it accidentally bumped into Babushka&rsquo…
This literary text by Carol Otis Hurst tells the story of her father's life and passion for collecting rocks. Although people continual…
This is an historical fiction text that shares the daily life of one family in Plimoth Plantation. Young Samuel Eaton lives with his fa…
This informational text by Franklyn M. Branley gives facts about snow and its formation, as well as the positive and negative effects o…
This literary text by Jean Craighead George gives a gripping account of the awesome wonder and potential peril of an avalanche. …
In this informational text by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, two important truths about snowflakes are revealed. First, no two are alike and…
This informational text by Gail Gibbons gives facts and examples of spiders and what they do to catch insects to eat.
In this literary text by Janell Cannon, a baby bat separated from her mother is raised by a mother bird, on the condition that she acts…
The Boxcar Children is about four orphaned children living on their own. They set out to find a safe place to live and overcome challen…
This informational text by Tomie dePaola explores the types of clouds, the myths about certain shapes, and popular sayings inspired by …
Duncan is an artist who likes to draw and color, and his crayons have issues with the way they are used. Purple isn’t happy with …
A man walks into a lush rainforest and starts chopping down a huge kapok tree. Lulled by the heat, he sits down and soon falls asleep. …
In this story, there are six generations of women descended from a woman who emigrated from Russia to America. Throughout the story, ea…
This informational text by Gail Gibbons offers information on the moon and its relationship to the Earth and Sun.
In this illustrated text, the main character, Louis, receives a special tadpole from his uncle. Louis and his classmates observe the ta…
Nicky reluctantly spends the summer in the Wisconsin woods with his grandmother who is an artist. He is not thrilled with all of the ch…
A young boy, Brian, finds a salamander in the woods and wants to keep it as a pet. This story follows Brian as he uses his perseverance…
A young boy, who has never seen the sea, asks his mother to describe it. As the poem progresses, the author uses descriptive words, sim…
This informational text by Kenneth Libbrecht explains how snowflakes grow and why each one has a unique shape.
In this literary text by Ezra Jack Keats, a boy wakes up to a snow-covered city and experiences different emotions through the day.…
This literary text by Mary Howitt tells the well-known story of a spider who tries to lure a fly into his web, promising interesting th…
In this literary text by Chris Van Allsburg, a stranger recuperates at the Bailey farm after Farmer Bailey hits him with his truck. He …
This informational text by Gary Paulsen describes the life cycle of a corn seed as it goes from farm to table and nourishes the hands t…
This is another version of the classic story, The Three Little Pigs told from A. Wolf’s point of view. A. Wolf travels from house…
A little girl, Dorothy, and her dog, Toto, are carried to a magical place called the Land of Oz by a cyclone. On her quest to find her …
This literary text by Shutta Crum tells the tale of a Midwest family seeking relief from a hot summer day. The mother begins to recogni…
This literary text by Patricia Polacco tells the story of how she conquered her childhood fear of thunderstorms with the assistance of …
This is a literary text about a little girl named Maria who instead of telling the truth, panics and tries to cover up a problem.  …
This literary text by Eve Bunting tells the story of Marianne, an orphan, heading west on the Orphan Train with other children to be pl…
A scout ant has returned with a beautiful sparkling crystal for his ant queen. She deemed it the most delicious food she has ever…
This literary text by Kirby Larson and Mary Nether tells the story of two animals in New Orleans who were left by their owners during H…
This beautifully illustrated book is about a python who deals with issues of accepting himself. Young Verdi doesn’t want to…
This book introduces and explains weather terms and concepts.
This literary text by Audrey Wood retells a German story about birth and rebirth, as Mother Earth sends the Root Children out into the …
This literary text by Margaret Mayo tells a tale that explains how the sun came to be.
This engaging, informational text explains to students where they live. Starting in their bedrooms, children are able to travel outside…
Michael Bandy, the author, writes about the personal experience when he was a child during the segregation era. While in town with his …
Have you ever bought a cold drink at a lemonade stand? Or have you baked cookies for a school bake sale? If so, you're a consumer and a…