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• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Boats (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level H #Level G)

From bathtub toys to gondolas on the Grand Canal, this book explores the small child’s world of boats. <P><P>Using simple text and illustrations, these colorful boats of all shapes and sizes float through the waters of this delightful introduction to boats for young children.

How We Get Around Town (Infomax Common Core Readers)

Explains the different ways people can get around town, including walking, biking, and driving.

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale

Martina the beautiful cockroach doesn’t know coffee beans about love and marriage. <P><P>That’s where her Cuban family comes in. While some of the Cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her something really useful: un consejo increíble, some shocking advice. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela’s unorthodox suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. Soon, only the gardener Pérez, a tiny brown mouse, is left. But what will happen when Martina offers him café cubano? After reading this sweet and witty retelling of the Cuban folktale, readers will never look at a cockroach the same way again. Also in Spanish and audio, Carmen Agra Deedy delivers a deliciously inventive Cuban version of the beloved Martina folktale, complete with a dash of café cubano.

Pigs On A Blanket

A Hat for Minerva Louise (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level G #Level G)

Minerva Louise, a snow-loving chicken, mistakes a pair of mittens for two hats to keep both ends warm

Angus and the Cat (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level I)

What happens when a cat comes into Angus’ life.

A Ladybug's Life (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level K)

This book follows the daily activities of a ladybug through its life cycle, from summer to fall.

A Color of His Own (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level I)

A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his own color like other animals.

Boss of the World (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)

When Katie Woo and her friends go to the beach, Katie is so rude and bossy that her friends do not want to play with her.

Alligators and Crocodiles (National Geographic Kids Readers #Level 2)

This book introduces the child to alligators and crocodiles explaining their differences and similarities.

Perla y la princesa imperial (Perla)

¡Únete a los fuegos artificiales en la nueva y divertida aventura de Perla en China! Perla ha sido invitada a la brillante fiesta del Año Nuevo chino, dentro de la maravillosa Ciudad Prohibida en Beijing. Sin embargo, una confusión sobre un tesoro perdido amenaza con arruinar las celebraciones... ¿Podrá Perla animar a la princesa-hada Li Mei y asegurar que la fiesta continúe?

Are You a Grasshopper? (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level L)

Did you know that a grasshopper makes its distinctive sound by rubbing its bristly hind legs together? Amazing discoveries abound in Backyard Books: Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, an intriguing tale of a day in the life of a grasshopper.

Are You a Dragonfly? (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level L)

The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life in the air. In Backyard Books: Are You a Dragonfly? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, the secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled through the story of a familiar backyard creature.

Are You A Ladybug? (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level L)

Beginning with its title question, "Are you a ladybug?", this accessible book is perfect for reading aloud and tells young readers how they would experience life if they were a ladybug.

Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas (Sunlight Series)

In this timely book, acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm use poetic language and dazzling illustrations to introduce the oceanic world. From tiny aquatic plants to the biggest whale or fish, Bang and Chisholm present a moving, living picture of the miraculous balance sustaining each life cycle and food chain deep within our wondrous oceans. <P><P>On land or in the deep blue sea, we are all connected--and we are all a part of a grand living landscape. Award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm, a leading expert on oceans, packs <i>Ocean Sunlight</i> with clear, simple science, illuminated by Molly Bang's wondrous illustrations. This informative, joyous book will help children understand and celebrate the astonishing role our oceans play in human life.

The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story

Follows the journey of a water droplet through the various stages of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation and condensation.

Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator <P><P>In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. <P><P>Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil.

Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum

Gum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it. But the best kind of gum—bubble gum!—wasn’t invented until 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes. Bubble-blowing kids everywhere will be delighted with Megan McCarthy’s entertaining pictures and engaging fun facts as they learn the history behind the pink perfection of Dubble Bubble.

Constellation Station: Book of Maps

<div><em>Karl opened the book of maps. Inside, however, there were no maps. There seemed to be…a story! It began:</em><br><br>Through his room window, Karl could see the night was thick, but he could see pinpoints of gold and patches of orange light scattered along the horizon.<br><br>Soon, thought Karl, he would reach Constellation Station. He had been planning this trip for as long as he could remember and now, finally, his dream would become realized...</div>

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (American Holidays Series)

MLK Day is not meant to be a holiday off from school, work, or duties, it is meant to be a stirring call to action to model our individual efforts after the holiday s namesake, Martin Luther King Junior. While focusing on the national holiday, readers will come to understand King s vision through stirring photographs and accessible text. They will be motivated to spend this holiday in the spirit intended.

Come Out to the Garden

“Come out to the garden,” Granny calls to Mary Louise. It’s a beautiful, sunny day, and there are vegetables to be picked and a feast to be cooked! But Mary Louise points out there are plenty of vegetables growing in the cool shade of the porch, so why go out in the sun? Together they pick baskets of corn, beans, and other vegetables, then cook them up and make a tasty, healthy feast. Come join the rhyme and discover the reason why Granny and Mary are dozing in the sun and purring like the cat. Maybe tomorrow, you too can pick some turnips and peas!

A Visit to Santa Claus

Charming light verse and fourteen graceful illustrations tell the story of an "everyday boy" named Teddy Malleen who travels to the North Pole in a flying machine, where he meets Santa and explores the legendary toy shop.Originally published in 1916, this holiday treasure has been reproduced in a large, sturdy format that's perfect for little hands and will last for many seasons. A lovely gift book and a fun adventure for kids, it's a must-have edition for collectors of antique children's books and vintage Christmas memorabilia

Lila and the Secret of Rain

For months the sun has burned down on Lila's Kenyan village. It is too hot to gather firewood, too hot to weed the garden, even too hot to milk the cow. Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers to her the secret of rain, she decides to go and talk to the sky herself. How Lila saves the village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows is told in David Conway's elegant and spare prose style, which is complemented perfectly by Jude Daly's beautiful and poignant illustrations.

Mr. Blue

Featuring stunning photography, Mr. Blue invites children into the vibrant world of a Great Blue Heron. The story of Mr. Blue delights, engages, and educates children about his playful personality and natural habitat. Fishing in a pond, balancing on one leg, and playing hide-and-seek are just some of the activities Mr. Blue can do while spending the day at his pond. Join him on the banks of his pond as you explore the watery world of this amazing bird.

Squiggly Gets Glasses

Squiggly just wants to fit in, but it's hard when he looks so different from the other squirrels at school. And the class bully, Archie, doesn't make it any easier. But, with the help of his good friends and some great adults, Squiggly learns that being different doesn't have to be hard---it can be fun! Squiggly realizes just how special he is, how great making new friends can be, and that he doesn't have to look like anyone else, he just has to look like Squiggly!