Special Collections
Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3
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Get the Picture?
by Jim HowesFrom ancient cave paintings to modern art, from still photography to moving images, from cartoon animation to computer graphics, new technology has changed the way we see and portray the world around us.
Androcles and the Lion
by Jenny GilesAndrocles and the Lion Retold by Jenny Giles Illustrated by Loma Tilders
The Flower Necklace
by Pauline CartwrightCousin Tonya has come to live with Ruth and her mom in the city. Ruth adores Tonya's beautiful flower necklace and knows how special it is. But she takes it outside anyway to show it off. Then the necklace breaks and most of the beads are lost forever. Ruth has never felt so terrible about anything before. Having broken the necklace is bad enough, but even worse is the fact that she's broken the trust Tonya shared with her.
Lizard Tongue
by Brenda Gurr and Diana PlattCharlie is thrilled to be chosen to play at the concert hall with Mr. Chadwick, a famous pianist. There are two problems though. The first is the other girl who has been chosen--Sasha Wheatley. The other problem is Charlie's tongue--her lizard tongue.
H For Horrible
by Chris BellJoss wouldn't have believed she and Hannah could become such good friends--not when things had started so badly. Now they seem to have so much in common. Plus they are both fans of the same band! So when Joss wins tickets to the Raging Bandits concert, she invites her new friend to go with her.
When Hannah arrives for the weekend, Joss is surprised. Hannah isn't at all like she seemed in her e-mails. And that's not the only surprise.
Ben's Tune
by Diana Chase and Pat ReynoldsBen was born with one hand much smaller than the other. But this doesn't stop him thumping out tunes on the piano. The problem is that music teachers won't give Ben a chance to prove how well he can play.
Brahmin and the Ungrateful Tiger
by Alan HorsfieldWhen a Brahman priest rescues a tiger from a cage is shocked when the ungrateful beast threatens to eat him. The tiger argues that there is no reason why he shouldn't eat the Brahman, because, "Humans are the most ungrateful creatures on Earth!" The Brahman be for his life, and the tiger agrees to spare him - but only he can find a witness who doesn't believe that all human are ungrateful.
Cool Moves
by RigbyMelody Hope makes some really cool moves in her wheelchair--and some cool moves on the chessboard too! It's the final round of the chess competition, but things look grim when Melody's wheelchair mysteriously disappears. Can her friend Carlo get her to the final in time? And will it be "checkmate" for her opponent, Iggie Pike?
The Man Who Sat in the Park
by Louise Schofield and Suzie ByrneBradley becomes friendly with Stan, an old homeless man in the park. Bradley volunteers to help at the men’s shelter and finds out more about his new friend. Stan makes Bradley a paper boat to sail in the park pond. One day, Stan doesn’t show up in the park and Bradley discovers he has been taken to hospital. When Stan dies, Bradley’s parents give him a model boat to remind him of his friend.
The Secret
by Julie Mitchell and Paul KonyeChris the hero in basketball game, because he scores more points than anyone else, while he was injured. That night, Andrew wakes up with breathing difficulties. The next day, Andrew finds out that he has asthma. The doctor gives Andrew an inhaler but Andrew is embarrassed about using it, so he decides to keep his asthma a secret. At the next game, Andrew doesn't want to use the inhaler in front of Chris, so he leaves it in his bag. During the game, Andrew has an asthma attack and has to go to the hospital. Chris comes to visit Andrew and reveals that he has asthma too. (Rigby PM Collection Emerald)
The Nightingale
by Hans Christian AndersenWhen a nightingale flies into the palace gardens, the king is so enchanted by her song that he places her next to his throne. But one day, the king receives a gift - a bird made of gold. Dazzled by its beauty, he begins to ignore the nightingale.
Falcon
by Stephen HarrisonCarlos and Ricky arrive at a campsite with their father, where they discover a large injured bird. Dad identifies it as a falcon and he calls a nearby rescue center. Max and Lisa, from Raptor Center, put the falcon in a cage and take it back with them. The falcon does well and Max suggests the boys come to watch the release of the falcon in a few weeks. Later, the boys and their parents go to the place where the bird will be released. Their father tells them they should feel proud about helping to save the falcon, which flies off into the distance.
Train Music
by Kaye BaillieMartin would do just about anything than speak in front of people. It's his biggest fear. He is so relieved when the school bell rings and he can forget about his class speech until next semester.While travelling on a train to the city for a vacation, Martin makes a new friend. Melina is fundraising for her deaf and blind school, and has organised a singing contest on the train. Martin really likes Melina, and doesn't want to hurt her feelings, but he just can't get up there and sing in front of all those people.
Whirlwind
by Mike GrafOne windy day, when Matt and Dad are flying Matt's kite, Whirlwind, they see some storm clouds approached. The sky grows darker, and thunder rumbles in the distance. A small piece of cloud starts spinning down towards the ground. Dad realizes that this is no ordinary storm. "That's a full-blown tornado!" he cries.
Boys Don't Dance!
by Tom Jellett and Rowena LindquistLuke worries that his schoolmates might see him taking his sister to her dancing lesson. To his surprise, he finds that the class looks interesting and that dancing is fun.
Cara's Letters
by Kathryn Sutherland and Chantal StewartIt's the worst holiday in history. Cara's mom and dad break up, and then she has to move, leaving all her old friends behind in Castleton. Cara feels like a statistic--she's a child from a broken home. With no one else to confide in, she's lucky to have a friend like Megan that she can write letters to ...
Yo-yos
by Cathy HopeThe yo-yo is one of the oldest toys in the world, and it is enjoyed by people from many different cultures.
Yo-yos are made up of many small parts and can be made from a variety of different materials to help them spin. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make your own yo-yo, and with some practice, you can perform exciting yo-yo tricks.
The Go-cart Team
by David KeystoneHow do you build a go-cart? First of all you need a design. Next you need a list of the parts, tools, and materials that are required. And then you need to put the different parts together.When the go-cart is complete, you need the right safety equipment and lots of training. Finally, you need to give the go-cart a name -- and that's the hardest job for The Go-cart Team.
The Bicycle Book
by Anna FernA bicycle is a freedom machine. When you ride a bike, you don't have to rely on other people to get around.This book will help you learn about the different parts of a bike, safety clothing and equipment, road rules, and how to be a safe, confident cyclist. So get ready, get set, and go with The Bicycle Book.
