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Reading About - Sounds
by Alvin GranowskyThe Reading About series introduces early readers to non-fiction. Each book is designed to increase reading fluency and combines a narrative text, accessible language and an easy-to-follow format.
The Reading Adventure: 100 Books to Check Out Before You're 12
by We Need Diverse Books DKDiscover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books. Check out 100 must-read books to try before you're 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You're 12 will inspire young readers to discover a diverse range of books beyond the curriculum. From mystery to autobiography, the book is organised by genre, so you can jump to the section that interests you the most. Each entry has a key theme box so you can immediately see if the book is something you'll enjoy. Helpful signposts lead readers to another book the author thinks they'll enjoy. Hidden gems, award-winners, classics, and current bestsellers are brought to life by vibrant illustrations. There's truly something for everyone!Vibrant and educational, you can explore:- 15 exclusive author interviews, including Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina and Linda Sue Park.- Organized by genre and theme, so the reader can find a book based on their interests.- Discover 100 book recommendations aimed at 7-12 year olds with vibrant and fun illustrations.- Running categories organized by interest and theme.- Endmatter includes writing activities, and an index.- Bold original illustrations by a range of artists bring the books to life.Developed in collaboration with We Need Diverse Books - a non-profit with a mission to create a world where everyone can find themselves in the pages of a book - young readers can explore a variety of awe-inspiring and thought-provoking books, with titles including: High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson, A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicoll, From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg, Front Desk by Kelly Yang, and many more. Ideal for caregivers and gift givers of both voracious and reluctant readers within the 7-12 age group, as well as caregivers of neurodivergent children, children with a disability, and children of color seeking greater representation in literature.
Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues
by Kathleen T. McwhorterReading and Writing About Contemporary Issues offers an integrated approach to reading and writing using a handbook for reference and instruction followed by readings for analysis and writing.
Reading Beauty
by Deborah Underwood&“This modern retake on &“Sleeping Beauty&” is an interstellar fairy tale that is vibrantly illustrated and fun to read–aloud&” (School Library Journal).An irrepressible fairy tale retelling that is sure to charm readers of all ages: When a fairy&’s curse—a deathlike sleep via paper cut—threatens to make her kingdom barren of books, it&’s up to space princess Lex to break the spell and bring books back to her people. Set in the universe of the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella, this empowering bedtime story for girls will entice young readers with its brave heroine, star-studded setting, and hilarious, heartwarming happy ending. Fans of Grown-Ups Never Do That and A Girl, a Racoon, and the Midnight Moon will also enjoy the fantastical storyline and captivating imagery found in Reading Beauty.Praise for Reading Beauty&“The rhyming text cleverly spins the story to involve reading at every turn. [And,] Hunt&’s mixed-media illustrations incorporate eye-pleasing sci-fi details.&” —Horn Book &“A nifty addition to the shelves of feminist fractured fairy tales.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Reading The Bones
by Gina Mcmurchy-BarberShort-listed for the 2009 Silver Birch Award, commended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens Due to circumstances beyond her control, 12-year-old Peggy Henderson has to move to the quiet town of Crescent Beach, British Columbia, to live with her aunt and uncle. Without a father and separated from her mother, who's looking for work, Peggy feels her unhappiness increasing until the day she and her uncle start digging a pond in the backyard and she realizes the rock she's been trying to pry from the ground is really a human skull. Peggy eventually learns that her home and the entire seaside town were built on top of a 5000-year-old Coast Salish fishing village. With the help of an elderly archaeologist, a woman named Eddy, Peggy comes to know the ancient storyteller buried in her yard in a way that few others can - by reading the bones. As life with her aunt becomes more and more unbearable, Peggy looks to the old Salish man from the past for help and answers.
Reading Can Be Fun
by Munro LeafFirst published in 1953, "Reading Can Be Fun" has lessons as timely and enduring today as they were then. In his signature style of stick-figure drawings and wholesome text, Leaf demonstrates that reading really can be fun and educational at the same time. With humorous explanations and illustrations children will chuckle while processing the fundamental reasons for learning to read. Books can be best friends, they are the source for good ideas, they are a vehicle for exploring faraway places and meeting all kinds of people, and they help boys and girls get ready to become grownups. Profoundly affecting, reading is a powerful tool in shaping a child's path to confident, happy adulthood.
Reading Comprehension
by Hancock Lisa Richert Jean Brittenum MollieThis collection of fascinating readings with follow-up activities is designed to be an effective tool for developing comprehension and vocabulary skills. The follow-up activities encompass such basic skills as author's purpose, fact or opinion, skimming, reading for details, vocabulary, compare/contrast, time sequence, main idea, referents, and many more. An extension activity is also provided with each reading to be used for enrichment or as a "challenge" for those who finish early.
Reading Comprehension Series-Level C: Bones and Stones
by Martha K. Resnick Carolyn J. HyattConcentrates on sequentially building vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Reading Drills (Reading Drills)
by Edward B. FryReading Drills helps students prepare for standardized tests. Students build their reading stamina, practicing reading longer passages in a timed setting. They also improve both their literal and critical thinking skills and have additional opportunities for longer personal responses. Like a standardized test, both fiction and nonfiction selections are presented.
Reading Essentials for Glencoe Physical Science: An Interactive Student Workbook
by McGraw-HillReading Essentials, Student Edition provides concise content of the Student Edition written at a lower grade level, making it perfect for struggling readers and ELL students.
Reading Expeditions: The Southeast
by Linda HoytThis guided tour helps students explore the Southeast, which includes the states of Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Florida. Students begin the tour looking at land and water features of the region--the Mississippi River and its delta, the Piedmont, Appalachian Mountains, and the coastal plains.
Reading Expeditions: The Northeast
by Linda HoytThe Northeast region of the United States includes Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and the District of Columbia. Land features of the Northeast region include coastal plains, rocky coastlines, and mountains. The Northeast economy depends heavily on the region's natural resources. Industries include shipping, timber, fishing, manufacturing, and tourism. Tourists to the Northeast region come to hike, swim, ski, camp, and to visit many historical and cultural sights, including the many Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.
Reading Expeditions: The Midwest
by Linda HoytThe Midwestern region of the United States includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Readers learn why the Midwest is flat and familiarize themselves with other features of the landscape as they tour the Great Lakes, the Ohio and Missouri Rivers, the Great Plains, the Badlands, and Wind and Jewel Caves. Students learn that the economy of the Midwest consists of "belts" from the Corn Belt to the Dairy Belt to the Manufacturing Belt.
Reading Expeditions (Social Studies: The Bill of Rights 1st Edition
by Judith Lloyd Yero National Geographic Learning StaffLearn the history behind the first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution. See how the Bill of Rights guarantees Americans five basic freedoms (speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition) and protects the rights of the accused.
Reading (Fantastic Voyage)
by Scott ForesmanQuality literature, built-in skill instruction, and test preparation help every child become a successful reader who is prepared for state and national tests. The Grade 1 On-Level Readers provide six weeks of review for the skills previously covered in kindergarten.
Reading for Christian Schools 5
by Bju StaffA book that helps students build their reading and thinking skills by use of literature materials provided.
Reading For Comprehension: Level C
by Continental Press StaffDo alligators have a voice? With level C of Reading for Comprehension, your students will learn all about this kid-friendly topic and many more. This book for grade 3 students includes 46 high-interest, nonfiction articles with questions that reinforce key reading and writing skills commonly found on state tests. Multiple-choice questions test these reading skills: vocabulary, main idea and details, sequence, cause and effect, and inferences and conclusions. Students also answer open-ended questions to practice writing narrative text, descriptive text, persuasive text, and expository text.
Reading Games Preschool Activity Book: 60 Games and Activities to Build Pre-Reading and Reading Skills
by Emily YertyPlay and learn with hands-on reading games for kids ages 3 to 5 Preschoolers learn best when they're engaged in creativity and play—and this activity book features 60 interactive ways for kids to have a blast while learning to read! From crafts and treasure hunts to memory games and art projects, these multisensory activities help kids learn their letters, understand stories, and discover a love of reading. The 5 core reading skills—These activities are divided into sections that focus on the key reading and pre-reading skills new readers need: letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print awareness, narrative skills, and vocabulary. See learning in action—Kids will start with easy activities and work their way through more challenging ones so they can put their new skills to the test. No special tools required—Every game comes with clear instructions and uses basic items from around the house, like markers and paper cups. Activities that keep kids moving—Get the whole family involved with games like Letter Matching, Vocabulary Tag, Odd One Out, Sight Word I Spy, and more! Building preschool reading skills has never been this much fun!
Reading History in Children�s Books
by Catherine Butler Hallie O�donovanThis book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.
The Reading House Set 1: Letter Recognition A-L (The Reading House #1)
by The Reading HouseREADY, SET, READ! Introduce your child to the letters of the alphabet with this fun and colorful box set from the experts at Random House! Inside you&’ll find 12 leveled storybooks featuring friendly animal characters, an activity sheet, and a helpful parent guide. Perfect for early readers just getting started! Kids will learn to:• Recognize lower and uppercase letters A-L •Identify beginning word sounds • Connect beginning sounds and words THE READING HOUSE is a step-by-step learn-to-read program that takes kids aged 4-7 from letter recognition all the way up to independent reading. With four distinct stages, choosing the box set that&’s just right for your child is simple. The sets in Stage One: Getting Started introduce children to the 26 upper- and lower-case letter pairs in the alphabet. The simple stories, decodable words, picture cues, and bright, colorful artwork make it easy to raise a confident, happy reader!
The Reading House Set 10: Sequencing Events (The Reading House #10)
by The Reading HouseREADY, SET, READ! Introduce your child to reading on their own with this fun and colorful box set! Inside you&’ll find 12 leveled storybooks featuring friendly animal characters, an activity sheet, and a helpful parent guide. Perfect for independent readers! Kids will learn to: • Follow the order of events in a story• Reinforce decoding skills and practice sight word recognition• Understand non-fiction concepts like behaviors, characteristics, and adaptations of animals THE READING HOUSE is a step-by-step learn-to-read program that takes kids aged 4-7 from letter recognition all the way up to independent reading. With four distinct stages, choosing the box set that&’s just right for your new reader is simple. The sets in Stage Four: Independent Reader build reading comprehension and help children read on their own. The simple stories, decodable words, picture cues, and bright, colorful artwork make it easy to raise a confident, happy reader!
The Reading House Set 11: Comparing and Contrasting (The Reading House #11)
by The Reading HouseREADY, SET, READ! Introduce your child to reading on their own with this fun and colorful box set! Inside you&’ll find 12 leveled storybooks featuring friendly animal characters, an activity sheet, and a helpful parent guide. Perfect for independent readers! Kids will learn to: • Compare and contrast while reading for meaning• Reinforce decoding skills and practice sight word recognition• Understand non-fiction concepts like behaviors, characteristics, and adaptations of animals THE READING HOUSE is a step-by-step learn-to-read program that takes kids aged 4-7 from letter recognition all the way up to independent reading. With four distinct stages, choosing the box set that&’s just right for your new reader is simple. The sets in Stage Four: Independent Reader build reading comprehension and help children read on their own. The simple stories, decodable words, picture cues, and bright, colorful artwork make it easy to raise a confident, happy reader!