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Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3
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Androcles and the Lion
by Jenny GilesAndrocles and the Lion Retold by Jenny Giles Illustrated by Loma Tilders
The Ant and the Grasshopper
by Jenny Giles and Pat ReynoldsThe Ant and the Grasshopper: An Aesop's Fable
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.
Antarctic Seals
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerAnimal Facts: Polar Animals. Antarctic Seals by Alan Parker, Catherine Parker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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)
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.
Jordan and the Northside Reps
by Stephen HarrisonJordan and the Northside Reps by Stephen Harrison.