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Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3
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Earthquakes And Tsunamis
by Mary DraperA series of meticulously leveled fiction and nonfiction texts use recurring characters and authentic story lines that ignite student interest while systematically building high-frequency words and reading skills.
Volcanoes and Geysers
by Mary DraperThis text introduces children to volcanoes and volcanic activity. It also describes the effect of volcanic activity upon the environment. Other text forms include diagrams, explanations and a newspaper report.
Antarctic Penguins
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerDiscusses Emperor and Adélie penguins, their feeding habits and reproduction. In addition the dangers to their life are outlined including the difficulties of survival in Antarctica and their vulnerability to preditors.
Photographic Memory
by RigbyPhotographic Memory. Story by Ron Bunney. Illustrations by Richard Hoit.
Washed Away!
by Dawn McMillanThe emergency sirens are wailing, and the flood waters have reached the end of Nicholas's street. Nicholas and his dad are ready to evacuate to the rescue centre. But what about William? Dad says cats can swim, but Nicholas won't be happy until the rains are over and he can go back home to find William.
Antarctic Seals
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerAnimal Facts: Polar Animals. Antarctic Seals by Alan Parker, Catherine Parker.
Storms
by Mary DraperA series of meticulously leveled fiction and nonfiction texts use recurring characters and authentic story lines that ignite student interest while systematically building high-frequency words and reading skills.
Wolves
by Beverley RandellThis text contain facts about wolves. Topics included are: communication, hunting in all seasons, wolf pups and locations.
Silver and Prince
by Beverley RandellSilver and Prince; a story of two cubs and their road to maturity. Story by Beverley Randell
Survivors in the Frozen North
by Beverley Randell and Julian BruereThis story is based on the factual behaviour of polar bears in the Arctic region. The three chapters describe how two cubs, at three months, six months and two years, survive the freezing conditions of the North Pole.
Tortoise Soup
by Dawn McMillanTortoise, Goat, Raven, and Rat are very good friends. One morning, they learn an important lesson--that good friends always help one another.
Ironkid
by Dianne WolferWhen Zack decides to enter the annual Ironkid event at the surf club, everyone is surprised. Including him. Usually he just floats about in the ocean, watching and drifting. But this year, he feels like giving it a try. It's a tough race, but Zack is determined to make it through.
Mozart
by Jan Weeks and Mark WilsonOn his way home from school one day, James comes across a stray cat. It reminds him a little of a pet cat their family used to have. But this is the shaggiest, dirtiest, most neglected cat he's ever seen. He feeds her and tries to help her. Then he finds that she has a kitten! James decides to take both home. Then Mom places an ad in the Lost and Found column of the newspaper. Will he now have to say goodbye to the two cats that have so quickly become part of the family?
New Ways
by Dawn McMillan and Meredith ThomasSince their parents separated, Tess and Nathan have had to learn new ways of being a family. It's not always easy coping with change, but luckily Grandma is there to support them. And Mom and Dad are still the greatest, even if they're not together - so some things never really change at all.
The Saddest Dog
by Pamela RushbyOne morning, a dog appears in Kim's backyard. He's a nice dog, but he seems very sad. "He'll probably go home soon," says Mom. But he doesn't. Kim and Mom set out to find the dog's owners. But Kim likes having a dog. She's secretly hoping that his owners never show up.
Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Avalanches
by Jan AndersonThis text focuses upon the movement and flow of water, ice and snow, and how this affects the environment and the lifestyles of the people who live there. Text forms include a labelled diagram, a diary excerpt and a newspaper report.
The Highway Turtles
by Corinne Fenton and Jenny MountstephenThe story of a family of turtles which are in danger of being displaced by new construction. Individual Student Edition Gold (levels 21-22)
The Gigantic Bell
by Annette SmithLong, long ago, in an old city in China, there lived a wise man named Lu Ban. He was known far and wide for the magnificent houses and bridges that he had built. He was a master craftsman. Although he was famous, Lu Ban never believed that he was too important or too busy to listen to other people. And he always shared his own ideas with them. Long after he died, Chinese craftsmen remembered the great work of Lu Ban. They wanted to be as wise as he had been. This is a story about some craftsmen who made a gigantic bell. Individual Student Edition Gold (levels 21-22)
Fish for Dinner
by Dawn McMillan and Jenny MountstephenBen and Nikki love going fishing with their Mom. One perfect sunny day they head off to their favorite fishing spot along the coast, but the fish aren't biting. On the way home, they stop suddenly when they see a dog in the middle of the road! Ben and Nikki are sure that something must be wrong. They follow the dog and begin an adventure involving a rescue, some new friends, and a nice surprise.
Miss Thackery and the Bee
by Pauline CartwrightJaron loves music. One day he wants to play guitar in a band. But for now, Dad wants him to learn the piano. Jaron doesn't mind (that much) - but his stern-looking piano teacher terrifies him. Until one day, a bee comes along, and Jaron realizes that Miss Thackery is a perfectly nice person after all.