Special Collections

Browse by Lexile: 300L - 390L

Description: Find books that match your lexile measure. Browse these novels and non-fiction reads written at the 300L through 390L. All Lexile measures verified by MetaMetrics. #teacher #lexile


Showing 26 through 50 of 51 results
 

The Knight at Dawn

by Mary Pope Osborne and Sal Murdocca

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tree House!

A castle with a secret passage!That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure.

In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests!

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 310L

Dolphins at Daybreak

by Sal Murdocca and Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tree House!

IT'S SINK OR SWIM for Jack and Annie when the Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean.

Luckily, they find a mini-submarine on a coral reef. Unluckily, they are about to meet a giant octopus and one very hungry shark.

Will the dolphins save the day? Or are Jack and Annie doomed to be dinner?

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 350L

I'll Teach my Dog 100 Words

by Michael Frith

"I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words" shows young children how easy it is to learn to read - even for a dog. The words in red are easily identified as the 'taught' words which cover basic concepts like colours and opposites - and of course, counting to 100.

"Bright and Early" books help even the youngest child get ready to read. Simple stories and basic concepts are humorously presented in rhythm and rhyme. Pictures that fully explain the text help even babies make the important connection between word and meaning. It's never too early to find out that 'Learning to read is fun'.

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 390L

Fourth Grade Rats

by Jerry Spinelli

A fast, fun, friendship read from the Newbery-award winning author of , Maniac Magee.Fourth graders are tough. They aren't afraid of spiders. They say no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they never, ever cry.Suds knows that now that he's in fourth grade, he's supposed to be a rat. But whenever he tries to act like one, something goes wrong. Can Suds's friend Joey teach him to toughen up...or will Suds remain a fourth grade wimp?

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 340L

Third Grade Angels

by Jerry Spinelli

The long-awaited prequel to the bestseller FOURTH GRADE RATSGeorge, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? It means that his teacher, Mrs. Simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" - which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. Suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. Does he have to be good even outside of school? (Does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) And if Mrs. Simms doesn't actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count?A warm, funny return to elementary school from master storyteller Spinelli.

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 390L

Dog Man Unleashed: A Graphic Novel

by Dav Pilkey

Petey is up to no good in the second Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the Cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 320L

Calvin Coconut

by Graham Salisbury

Date Added: 07/19/2018


Category: 390L

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus

Introducing Junie B. Jones, that lovable, mischievous kindergartner, in her hilarious first book, as she tells all about how she gets locked in school on her very first day!

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 380L

Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon

by Cynthia Rylant

Mom always likes to tell scary stories on Halloween night, and Henry and Mudge are really scared.

After Halloween comes Thanksgiving, and a visit from Aunt Sally. Aunt Sally eats too much and talks too much. She probably won't like dogs ...

This is the fourth book in the Henry and Mudge adventure stories. Other books about these pals are available from Bookshare.

This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 380L

Buzz Boy and Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold

The excitement is jam packed in Fly Guy's newest episode, which features a comic book within the story. Buzz and Fly Guy are superheroes. The dynamic duo must battle a fiery dragon and a band of pirates.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 380L

Hooray for Fly Guy!

by Tedd Arnold

Fly Guy joins Buzz's football team, despite Coach's misgivings, and hits the field for a special, secret play.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 380L

Hi! Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold

When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.

[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]

Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 380L

Junie B. First Grader - Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten

by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus

It's Thanksgiving time and Room Nine is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There's even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie!

Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks. Because Junie B. is not actually thankful for Tattletale May. Or squash. Or scratchy pilgrim costumes. And pumpkin pie makes her vomit, anyway. (But Junie B. is thankful for yummy cranberry sauce that's shaped like a can. And biscuits that explode from their can. And nipsy doodles!)

Will Room 9 win the disgusting pie? Can May and Junie B. find common ground? Or will this Thanksgiving feast turn into a Turkey Day Disaster?

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 370L

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase

by Cynthia Rylant

Henry and Mudge met a lot of animals on the farm. Most of the animals were friendly, but not the goose!

This is the twenty-third book in this series, and other books about Henry and Mudge are available from Bookshare.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 370L

Poppleton

by Cynthia Rylant

Meet Poppleton, the new pig in town, who lives in a charming house and goes to the library every Monday to read good books.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 370L

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold

After accidentally swallowing her grandson's pet fly, Grandma tries to retrieve it by consuming progressively larger animals.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 370L

Junie B. First Grader - Aloha-ha-ha!

by Barbara Park

It's a week in "Pair-o-Dice!" Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha!

Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy.

'Cause what if your airplane is full of grouchy ladies? And what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? (And, oh my! Let's not even mention what happens if a tropical bird gets tangled in your hair!) Will Junie B. 's vacation end up picture perfect? Or will her trip to Hawaii be aloha-horrible?

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 360L

Super Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold

FLY GUY is off to school. Will he make trouble? Or will he save the day? A funny story by bestselling author and illustrator Tedd Arnold.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 360L

The Berenstain Bears Ready, Get Set, Go!

by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain

When Brother, Sister, and Papa compete in the Bear Olympics, who will be the best?

"Hooray, hooray!" the bears all say. "The Bears' Olympics start today!"

At the Bears' Olympics, the greatest athletes in Bear Country gather to see who can dive the deepest, climb the highest, and swing the swingiest of them all. Sister Bear runs the fastest, and Brother Bear jumps the farthest, but Papa isn't the best at anything. Though he huffs and he puffs, he always comes last.

As the events go on and the prizes are awarded, he tries harder and harder to run, jump, dive, and drive. Before the sun sets, will Papa find a sport in which he can be the best?

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 300L

Cheater Pants (Junie B., First Grader)

by Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It's just plain wrong!

But what about copying someone else's homework? That's not cheating, right? 'Cause homework isn't even a test! And speaking of tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn't even ask for? Sharing definitely isn't cheating . . . is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it?

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 340L

I Spy Fly Guy!

by Tedd Arnold

When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place, the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too!

A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy? Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes they've been playing a game. He yells, "I give up. You win!" And Fly Guy leaves his new hiding place -- he was on top of Buzz's hat all along!

Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 310L

Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl

by Tedd Arnold

Fly Guy has a new friend! When Fly Guy meets Fly Girl, he is amazed and smitten.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 310L

Frog and Toad Together

by Arnold Lobel

Frog and Toad are as funny as ever. Bravely they survive an attacking snake and a rock slide, then celebrate by hiding under the covers and in the closet. Toad starts out shouting at his seeds for not growing fast enough, then wears himself out singing for and reading to the seeds because he thinks he has frightened them. Toad finds problems everywhere and his best friend Frog finds solutions. They spend exciting, happy times together as different from each other as popsicles and hot dogs. This is an easy to read first chapter book. The pictures are described.

Newbery Medal Honor book

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 330L

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy

by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus

Junie B. Jones has a pet day problem! There's going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has!

If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. Like maybe a jar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or--could it be--something even better?

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 330L

Nate the Great

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Marc Simont

Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all the facts, ask the right questions, and narrow the list of suspects so he can solve the mystery.

Date Added: 06/18/2018


Category: 340L


Showing 26 through 50 of 51 results