Special Collections
Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Gold System Grade 4
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The Heroes of Pealand
by Alison BlankLearn how Pea Island, North Carolina, known for it's dangerous coast, became home to many hereoes who rescued those at sea.
The Mimic Octopus: A Master of Disguise
by Rodger DarbyHow have to see it to believe how an eight-armed octopus can disguise itself to look like other animals in the sea.
Super Silk
by Myka-Lynne SokoloffHow spiders make their silk, plus the future of silk and how science is using it.
What's for Breakfast?
by Margaret AshAre you ever tempted to skip breakfast? Maybe you oversleep and don't have time to eat. Or maybe you just aren't hungry in the morning. Whatever the reason--don't do it! Numerous studies have shown that eating breakfast is good for you.
The Yo-yo Caper
by Logan EverettYo-yo Surprise! Think a yo-yo is just a silly toy? Well, then, you won't believe what Gus does with his!
Why the Sea Is Salty
by Stephen KrenskyWhy the Sea Is Salty: A Tale from Iceland Author: retold by Stephen Krensky
The Story of Naismith's Game
by Michael SandlerThe Story of Naismith's Game Author: Michael Sandler
The Rock Garden
by Nancy WhiteStep into the Rock Garden of Chandigarh in India, it's like entering a magical world.
The Peculiar Platypus
by Cynthia ClampittLearn about the platypus of Australia, it baffles scientists and at one time many believed this bizarre creature was real or just a duck-billed, furry hoax.
The Pocket Watch
by Anne PhillipsGrandpa's old pocket watch carries a secret within it. When Jake figures out how to make the watch work, he's in big, big trouble!
The Secret World of Caves
by Will HurdAn underground wonderland. You might think caves are dark, damp, and frightening, but cavers all over the world know that caves are full of wonderful secrets and bizarre sights.
The Summer I Met the City
by Sunita ApteFar from Home. When Sunita spends the summer in Budapest, she makes some important discoveries--and not just about new places and people. What she learns about herself will stay with her forever.
The Thorny Dragon
by Joanna SolinsMade for the Desert. In the deserts of Australia, water is scarce and predators can attack from land or sky. But one small lizard has found extraordinary solutions to these challenges. Meet the thorny dragon.
The Truth About Bats
by Margaret AshaEeek! If s a Bat! Why are people afraid of bats? It's true that bats have a bad reputation--think witches, haunted castles, Halloween. But what people believe about bats isn't necessarily correct. Learn the truth behind the myths about bats.
The Turning Point
by Rosie BensenSwimmers, on Your Mark! Trying out for the swim team is just the first challenge for Lucy in her new town. Making new friends is harder. At least in swimming, she knows the rules!
The Two Brothers
by Susan McCloskeyWhere Does Greed Lead? Two brothers. One is generous and one is greedy. Which one will be rich in the end?
The World Beneath Your Feet
by Alison BlankThe Secret World Below. When you stand on the ground, you're standing on the top layer of Earth. As you look around, you see all the familiar signs of daily life: plants, animals, people, buildings, cars, sky, clouds. But do you ever stop and think about what might be in the ground beneath your feet? The answer is an astonishing hidden world teeming with life.
The Broken Elevator
by Catherine Friend"Elevator to the rescue. Nathan needs money for a new soccer uniform. Can a broken elevator really be the answer?"