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Ten Thousand Stars Audio CD
Audio CD
selected and preformed by Jim Weiss
Well Trained Mind Press
Uncle Wiggily's Storybook (audio CD)
Howard R. Garris's charming and endearing stories of Uncle Wiggly Longears, the kindhearted, resourceful rabbit gentleman who ingeniously helps his animal and human friends.
You'll hear the tales of Uncle Wiggly and the Elephant, Uncle Wiggly and the Rich Cat, and more!
Fairytale Favorites Audio CD
as told and sung by Jim Weiss
Ages 5+
Jim Weiss will delight you and your children with these classics of imagination and wonder.
Stone Soup (includes song: Stone Soup)
Puss in Boots (includes song: The Pussycat Rag)
The Shoemaker & the Elves
Rapunzel
The Reluctant Dragon Audio CD
Everyone is in a panic–a dragon has been discovered in a cave near the town! The people call for that famous dragon-slaying knight, Saint George, to defeat the monstrous beast. But when one smart little boy actually meets the dragon, he finds a harmless, friendly creature who would much rather write poems than burn villages. Can the boy find a way to make peace before the knight and the dragon have to fight?
Written by: Kenneth Grahame
Preformed by: Jim Weiss
Shakespeare for Children Audio CD
As told by Jim Weiss
Women in Blue or Gray Audio CD
Thrilling true stories of brave women who freed slaves, helped the sick, and spoke up for the truth. These tales from the American Civil War are brought to life in this recording by master storyteller Jim Weiss.
Julius Caesar and the Story of Rome Audio CD
Well Trained Mind Press
Biscuit Phonics Fun boxed set
Biscuit makes reading fun! This 12-book box set, each book focusing on a specific phonics sound, is a fun teaching tool for early readers. Based on the latest research about how children learn to read, these twelve full-color books feature repeated examples of short vowel sounds and common sight words. The simple stories about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy will make the process of learning to read fun.
Berenstain Bears Phonics Fun boxed set
The Berenstain Bears invite your little ones to step into their tree house and learn the basic building blocks of reading! Providing a solid foundation for reading and spelling, each colorfully illustrated book in this 12-book collection features a favorite Berenstain Bears story and focuses on an individual phonics concept. 12 pages each, slipcased softcovers
Paw Patrol Phonics Patrol! boxed set
This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers featuring the pups of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol! Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own.
DK Reader Level 1 A Year on the Farm
Level 1- Beginning to Read: short simple stories to engage interest.
NG Kids Seed to Plant Level 1 Reader
included in the K book bundle
NG Kids Weather Level 1
Level 1 reader
Learn all about the weather with this great title!
NG Kids City and Country Level 1
You Read/ I Read book Level 1 Co-Reader
Starting to Read Together
National Geographic Kids
Little Bear Level 1
by E H Minarik
Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return.
The Little House
Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it.
Make Way for Ducklings
This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston.
Miss Rumphius
by Barbara Cooney; winner of American Book Award
Thestory of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation.
The Story about Ping
by Marjorie Flack
Ping lives on the Yangtze River with his family. One night, to avoid getting in trouble for being the last duck home, he stays out all night and explores the world. But after he is caught in the morning by a little boy, will he ever make it home again?
Stone Soup
by Marcia Brown
Clever men outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic, a Caldecott Honor book.
Billy and Blaze
CW Anderson;Ages 5-8
Billy was a little boy who “loved horses more than anything else in the world.” Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze.
Riding through fields and woods, Billy and Blaze learned to trust and understand one another—and to jump over fences and fallen trees with ease. They were a great team, but were they good enough to win the gleaming silver cup at the Mason Horse Show?
Blaze and the Forest Fire
CW Anderson Ages 5-8
Billy and Blaze are more than just friends—they’re heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the alarm.
At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery—with carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a very special present that they can share.
Ready to Read Henry and Mudge Six-Book Set, Level 2
Six-book set, Level 2
Henry and Mudge the First book
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
Ready to Read Living in......Around the World Collection boxed set
This Level 2collectible boxed set includes:
Living in…Italy
Living in…Brazil
Living in…China
Living in…Mexico
Living in…India
Living in…South Africa
I Can Read! Mouse Tales Level 2
Arnold Lobel
When Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than that--- he tells seven stories, one for each boy!
Frog and Toad are Friends Level 2
by Arnold Lobel
From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be.
Frog and Toad Together Level 2
Frog and Toad are always together. Here are five wonderful stories about flowers, cookies, bravery, dreams, and most of all, friendship.
Animal Folk Tales of America
Grades 2-3 Literature Study
Animal Folk Tales of America contains many famous stories told throughout American history, adapted by Caldecott Honor-winner Tony Palazzo. Legends in this text include Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, The Jumping Frog, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, Sweet Betsy, and others. Your student will explore magnificent landscapes and discover legendary deeds as they come to know and love these treasured tall-tales!
The Teacher Guide works along with Classical Phonics & Phonics Flashcards
DK Amazing Bees Level 2
Level 2 Reader
Discover what makes bees so special and why these insects are so important to flowers, farmers, and more!
DK Spaceships and Rockets Level 2
Level 2 Reader
Read about rockets and spacecraft that have zoomed into space!
Discover the manned and unmanned missions, and find out about space travel planned for the future.
Little Critter's Manners (2 books in 1!)
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter learns lessons about manners in these classic, humorous, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just Say Please and I'm Sorry, this two-in-one picture book is an excellent way to teach little ones the difference between good and bad manners.
Berenstain Bears Forget their Manners
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama has noticed that Papa, Brother, and Sister have not been using their good manners, so now it’s up to her to help get back on track. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
Amazing Animal Journeys
Geo- Tour II
The Bravest Dog Ever The True Story of Balto
Geo-Tour II
Dodsworth in New York Level 3
Tim Egan
Dodsworth wanted adventure. He wanted to see the world. He especially wanted to visit New York City. What he didn’t want was to be joined by a duck. A crazy duck. A duck that misbehaves. Young readers will laugh out loud at the duck’s silly antics as Dodsworth has the unexpected adventure of his life in the Big Apple . . . and beyond.
Dodsworth in London Level 3
Tim Egan
Dodsworth and his duck have just arrived in London via hot air balloon.
There is so much to see! Double-decker buses! Palaces! Fog!
But a crowded bus stop leads to a hilarious case ofmistaken identity and . . . a lost duck.
Time to call in Scotland Yard?
Dodsworth in Paris Level 3
Tim Egan
Dodsworth and his (crazy) friend the duck have just arrived in Paris. It is their first time in the City of Lights, and they are ready for some adventures magnifique! Right away they see mimes, painters, and people wearing berets. They climb the Eiffel Tower, and the duck even finds some bent-over guy who rings bells for a living. It looks like it is going to turn out to be a great vacation in Paris . . . but trouble is never far from a misbehaving duck!
Dodsworth in Rome Level 3
Tim Egan
Independent Level 3 readers will enjoy scootering through Italy and four easy-to-read chapters with Dodsworth and one very mischievous duck. The amusing antics include a pizza-throwing contest,“borrowing” coins from the world’s most famous fountain, and almost repainting the
ceiling in the Sistine Chapel!
Dodsworth in Tokyo Level 3
Tim Egan
Dodsworth and the duck are headed for Japan! But will duck be on his best behavior in a land of customs, manners, and order? Or will Dodsworth have to say sayonara to the duck before the trip is through? Readers will enjoy finding out as these two unlikely traveling companions make their way through Tokyo. Short sentences, clean design, and gemlike little paintings of the Land of the Rising Sun make it easy for newly independent readers to enjoy the journey.
Dr. Suess The Great Doodler
Geo-Tour II
Skyscrapers
Geo-Tour II
Sky High
Step into Reading level 3
Geo-Tour II
Third Grade Detectives Book 1&2
George E Stanley
Mr. Merlin's Third Graders are known as the Third Grade Detectives -- with some hints from secret code clues and help from Mr. Merlin's friend, the police scientist Dr. Smiley, they help solve cases. This two-in-one flip book contains the full text and illustrations for the first two Third Grade Detectives books. In their first case, The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope, the Detectives find out who has been sending Amber Lee anonymous letters. And in their next case, a dirty handkerchief provides a clue to who's been trespassing in Todd's tree house.
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
by Peter and Connie Roop
Abbie was afraid. She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine.
DK Big Fantastic Earth Level 4
Geo-Tour II textbook
How do waterfalls form? How long is the Nile River? Who led the first expedition on Mount Everest?
Discover the earth's most amazing natural wonders in Big Fantastic Earth!
Explore the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the deep grooves of the Grand Canyon, and discover how the incredible landscapes around the world were formed. Big Fantastic Earth takes readers on an exciting journey around the world's incredible natural architecture.
The Courage of Sarah Noble study set
Student Study Guide
The Courage of Sarah Noble by Dalgliesh
Grades 2-3; this will also pair nicely with the study of American History in Grade 5
The Newbery Honor-winning The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dagliesh dramatizes a young girls struggle in colonial America. Our Student Study Guide (included in The Courage of Sarah Noble Set) will aid the student in developing their Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills.
Mala: A Hero for All
Geo-Tour II
Prairie School Student study set
Student Study Guide
Prairie School by Avi
Prairie School by renowned children’s author Avi introduces the students to life on the American prairie in the 19th century . The Student Study Guide will aid the student in developing their Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills. Grades 2-3.
DK Robot Universe Level 4 Reader
Explore the capabilities of robots and the computers that control them, from space rovers to drones, from robotic toys to robots that perform surgery, and meet Pepper, the first robot able to show and understand human emotion.
What is a robot? Will robots take over the future? Robot Universe gives young readers a look at the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence.
Perfect for 9-11 year olds reading independently.
DK Level 4 Reader: Spiders and Other Deadly Animals
What are the most deadly animals in the world and where do they live? Find out in Spiders and Other Deadly Animals!
Learn about the animals that can kill us through life-threatening true stories! Filled with amazing photography and clear text, Spiders and Other Deadly Animals is a fascinating look at the world's scariest animals.
Make sure you know how to identify and avoid these creatures with Spiders and Other Deadly Animals.
Perfect for 9-11 year-olds reading independently. Includes a quiz at the end of the book
Usborne Illustrated Stories from Aesop
Illustrated Stories from Aesop to Read-Aloud or for a child reading on their own
35 moral-teaching stories from Aesop
morals taught: pride, trickery, greed, quarrels, friendship, cunning, retorts, comeuppance
Appleblossom the Possum
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it’s time for all of them—even little Appleblossom—to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family—and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers—who launch a hilarious rescue mission—and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinating the big world can be. But they’re about to find out!
Charlotte's Web Literature Set
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White is an all-time Newbery Honor-winning classic of children’s literature. The Student Guide and Teacher Guide included in the Charlotte’s Web Set will help develop your student’s reading ability.
Grades 3-4
Charlotte's Web
by EB White
Full Color Edition
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. We really enjoyed reading this story to our boys!
Read Aloud ages 5+
Reading on your own ages 8-12
Every Living Thing
by Cynthia Rylant
A beautifully written book about animals, family Read-aloud
scheduled read aloud in 3rd grade
Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry
From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits Gooney Bird just fine, because, as it turns out, she has quite a few interesting and "absolutely true" stories to tell.
Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This book will encourage the storyteller in everyone.
Henry and Ribsy
by Beverly Cleary
Ages 8-12
In this humorous and heartfelt novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, the bond between a boy and his dog proves strong, as Henry vows to stick up for Ribsy…even if he is a trouble-maker!
From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby's ice-cream cone, Henry's four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many. So when Henry asks his dad if he can go along on the big fishing trip, Mr. Huggins agrees, but on one condition: Ribsy must stay out of mischief for two whole months. Henry is confident in his loyal dog…until Ribsy goes overboard with his appetite for chaos…literally!
The House At Pooh Corner
Since 1926, generations of children have adored A. A. Milne's stories and Ernest H. Shepard's unforgettable drawings. The House At Pooh Corner is a very special place--because imagination lives there. This is a great story that we thoroughly enjoyed. Classic!
RA: K-3
Reading on your own: grade 3+
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
by Beverly Cleary
In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.
Read-aloud ages 5+
Reading on your own ages 8-12
Runaway Ralph
by Beverly Cleary
Ages 8-12
With a motorcycle to rev and the open road to see, Ralph S. Mouse is itching to run away from his overprotective family! But once he escapes to a summer campground nearby, the horrors of the wild make him doubt his plan. Angry cats, scary watchdogs, and grouchy gophers are only the half of it...
But then he befriends Garf, a sad and friendless boy at the camp. Though he wants desperately to be back home with his relatives, Ralph realizes that he may need to help Garf before he can help himself.
Muggie Maggie
by Beverly Cleary
At first, Maggie is just feeling plain stubborn when she declares she won't learn cursive. What's wrong with print, anyway? And she can easily type on a computer, so why would she need to know how to read those squiggly lines? But soon all her classmates are buzzing about Maggie's refusal to learn, especially after her teacher, Mrs. Leeper, says Maggie's cursive is so sloppy that her name looks like "Muggie."
With "Muggie Maggie" ringing in her ears, Maggie absolutely, positively won't back down...until she's appointed class mail messenger. All the letters that Mrs. Leeper sends to the office are in cursive, and Maggie thinks they are written about her. But there's only way to know for sure...so what's Maggie going to do?
Nate the Great and the Wandering Word
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Esmeralda came up with the perfect name for Rosamond’s pet concert. But she lost the pink paper where she wrote the word–and she can’t remember what it is. Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, take on the unusual case, and they are soon braving pink papers and barking, oinking, and talking pets. Will Nate and Sludge find the word in time for the show to go on?
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other’s lives. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out.
Mr. Popper's Penguins
RA: grade 3 or 4
Newbery Honor book
Mr Popper's Penguins Study Guide Set
Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater is a classic work of imagination that always delights young readers. Our Study Guide and Teacher Guide increase both the understanding of the text and develop Reading Comprehension skills.
Grades 3-4
guide set includes: student study guide and Teacher Guide
bundle includes: student study guide and Teacher Guide and novel.
Extreme Adventures Grizzly Trap
By Justin D'Ath
Ages 8-12
In Grizzly Trap, Sam Fox is on a trip to North America with his Cub Scout pack when their bus crashes down a canyon. Some of the group are seriously injured, so Sam and two cubs set off to find help. But Sam is thousands of miles from home, in the middle of the American wilderness. A wilderness full of howling wolves, and a massive, unpredictable grizzly bear that’s following them . . .
The pace of all of the Extreme Adventure novels keeps readers gripped from the first page to the last. Sam is bounced so quickly from oneadventure to another, readers will hardly have time to breathe.
Bear Grylls Adventures The Blizzard Challenge
Each book in the Bear Grylls Adventures series follows a different child at an outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the compass, they meet Bear in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life. There is so much information, and so much fun in these inspirational adventures.
Thanks to thecompass, Olly finds himself on a glacier. Bear Grylls, his guide, is waiting. The only way home is to trek across frozen lakes and through deep snow drifts — and there’s a blizzard coming… Can Olly meet the challenge? Ages 7-10
The Landry News
by Andrew Clements Ages 8-12
The bad news is that Cara Landry is the new kid at Denton Elementary School. The worse news is that her teacher, Mr. Larson, would rather read the paper and drink coffee than teach his students anything. So Cara decides to give Mr. Larson something else to read -- her own newspaper, The Landry News.
Before she knows it, the whole fifth-grade class is in on the project. But then the principal finds a copy of The Landry News, with unexpected results. Tomorrow's headline: Will Cara's newspaper cost Mr. Larson his job?
Escape From Dudley County by Robert Cunerd PDF Download
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A Novel- very nice novel for anyone ages 12 and up, or as a read-aloud for the family.
We enjoyed this novel!
by Br. Robert Cunerd
Follow the adventures of Jeff, an 11-year-old foster child who is trying to escape his abusive foster parents and the interesting characters he meets along the way including a surf-bum and a Judge.
Br. Cunerd has served as a Circuit Overseer in the past all over the USA and many of you may personally know him. He has quite a sense of humor. This is an adventure story with his sense of humor throughout--- a lovely story. All profits from the sale of this book will be forwarded to Br. Cunerd.
PDF download (see other listing to buy this in print)
Now scheduled on 8th Grade curriculum
Escape from Dudley County by Cunerd in print
SPECIAL- EXCLUSIVELY ON THIS SITE
Layout REVISED for easier reading comfort.
A Novel- very nice novel for anyone ages 12 and up, or as a read-aloud for the family.
We enjoyed this novel!
by Br. Robert Cunerd
Follow the adventures of Jeff, an 11-year-old foster child who is trying to escape his abusive foster parents and the interesting characters he meets along the way including a surf-bum and a Judge.
Br. Cunerd has served as a Circuit Overseer in the past all over the USA and many of you may personally know him. He has quite a sense of humor. This is an adventure story with his sense of humor throughout--- a lovely story.All profits from the sale of this book will be forwarded to Br. Cunerd.
See other item to purchase this as a PDF download
Now scheduled on 8th Grade Curriculum
Cricket in Times Square Literature Set
Student Study Guide
Teacher Guide
Cricket in Times Square
Grades 3-6
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden is a Newbery Honor-book about a tiny cricket’s adventure in the Big Apple. The Study Guide and Teacher Guide, included in The Cricket in Times Square Set, develop Reading Comprehension skills.
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Cricket in Times Square
Newbery Honor Book
recommended reading for Grades 3-6
Tucker, the streetwise city mouse meets Chester, the Connecticut Meadow cricket in Times Square. Chester has a hidden talent that may just be able to teach even the toughest New Yorkers a thing or two.
Flying the Dragon
Flying the Dragon tells the story of two cousins in alternating chapters. American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle’s family living in the U.S. Their lives are thrown together when Hiroshi’s family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), have to move to the U.S. suddenly. Skye resents that she is now "not Japanese enough," and yet the friends she’s known forever abruptly realize she is "other." Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye’s intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshi’s expertise, and Skye’s growing interest in, kite making and competitive kite flying, culminating in a contest at the annual Washington Cherry Blossom Festival.
Lassie Come-Home Literature Set
Grades 4-7 supplement
“Lassie is Joe’s prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe’s father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland—too far a journey for any dog to make alone . . . But Lassie is not just any dog..
This enduring classic story of a young boy and his devoted companion is a heart-wrenching and compelling adventure.” (from the publisher)
The Lassie Come-Home Set includes Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight, the Student Study Guide, and the Teacher Guide. The Study Guides will aid the student in developing their Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills. Teacher Guide includes quizzes and final exam with answers.
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Lassie Come-Home
Grades 4-7
“Lassie is Joe’s prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe’s father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland—too far a journey for any dog to make alone . . . But Lassie is not just any dog..
The Secret Garden
includes reading group guide
One of the most beloved children's books of all time, The Secret Garden is the best-known work of Frances Hodgson Burnett. In this unforgettable story, three children find healing and friendship in a forgotten garden on the Yorkshire moors.
Grades 6+
Wild Animals I have Known
New PB
with original pen and ink sketches
Scheduled Read Aloud for 5th Grade
Sign of the Beaver
assigned in 5th grade
Caddie Woodlawn
The Golden Goblet
Twenty-One Balloons
Newbery Medal book
New Paperback
scheduled in 6th grade
Twenty-One Balloons Literature set
Add this to Grade 6 for a fuller literature study of Twenty-One Balloons.
Grades 5-7
See a sample
the shakespeare stealer
A Single Shard
A Single Shard is a novel by Linda Sue Park, set in 12th-century Korea. It won the 2002 Newbery Medal, awarded for excellence in children's literature; it also received an honorable mention from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.
Suggested for Grade 7 or 8
My Side of the Mountain
My Side of the Mountain Literature set
A Newberry Medal Honor book, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George tells the story of 14 year old Sam Gribley who leaves his crowded home in New York City to live on his great-grandfather’s abandoned farm. While living in the forest around the ruins of the old farm, Sam learns about survival and independence and makes friends with the wildlife he observes. Sam loves his self-sufficient life in the wilderness, but as he grows and matures he also comes to understand the value of companionship. This coming-of-age tale has delighted readers for generations with its depiction of nature, wildlife, and a young boy’s tenacity. Grades 5 + Click on view details for ordering options.
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Author: Jean Craighead George
Sequel to My Side of the Mountain
Great survival story
Rickshaw Girl
Ten-year-old Naima longs to earn money to help her poor Bangladeshi family, but her talent in painting traditional patterns, or alpanas, is no use. While considering whether she could disguise herself as a boy and try to drive her father's rickshaw, she wrecks the vehicle and its painted tin sides on a test-drive, threatening the family's sole livelihood. Her solution is to steal away, disguised as a boy, to a repair shop and offer her services painting decorations on the rickshaws. She is surprised to find that the owner is a woman. When Naima reveals herself, she is hired on the condition that her father will keep bringing her for training at the shop, so that her paintings will help the business. The future looks bright for the girl and her family.
Welcome to Wonderland Home Sweet Motel book #1
by Chris Grabenstein PB
Eleven-year-old P. T. Wilkie may be the greatest storyteller alive. But he knows one thing for a fact: the Wonderland Motel is the best place a kid could ever live! All-you-can-eat poolside ice cream! A snack machine in the living room! A frog slide! A giant rampaging alligator! (Okay, that last one may or may not be made up.) There’s only one thing the Wonderland doesn’t have, though—customers. And if the Wonderland doesn’t get them soon, P.T. and his friend Gloria may have to say goodbye to their beloved motel forever.
They need to think BIG. They need to think BOLD. They need an OUTRAGEOUS plan. Luckily for them, Gloria is a business GENIUS, and OUTRAGEOUS is practically P.T.’s middle name. With Gloria’s smarts and P.T.’s world-famous stories and schemes, there’s got to be a way to save the Wonderland!
Welcome to Wonderland #2 Beach Party Surf Monkey
by Chris Grabenstein PB
There’s always something wacky happening when you live in a motel, and P.T. (named after P. T. Barnum, of course) has grown up at the world’s wackiest! When word gets out that the hottest teen idols in Hollywood (plus current YouTube sensation Kevin the Monkey!) will be filming their next movie--Beach Party Surf Monkey—right in St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, P.T. and his friend Gloria know that the Wonderland would be the perfect location. Now they just have to convince the producers!
But when things start to go wrong (crazed fans? missing stars?), it will take all of Gloria’s business genius and P.T.’s wild stories to save the movie before both it andthe Wonderland are all washed up!
HB
Where is the Great Wall?
Flying the Dragon
Flying the Dragon tells the story of two cousins in alternating chapters. American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle’s family living in the U.S. Their lives are thrown together when Hiroshi’s family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), have to move to the U.S. suddenly. Skye resents that she is now "not Japanese enough," and yet the friends she’s known forever abruptly realize she is "other." Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye’s intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshi’s expertise, and Skye’s growing interest in, kite making and competitive kite flying, culminating in a contest at the annual Washington Cherry Blossom Festival.
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables tells the story of Anne Shirley, the spunky, talkative, imaginative, red-haired orphan girl living with the Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert in the town of Avonlea. Through mishap and adventure, readers watch the precocious Anne grow from a lonely, emotional child to a self-assured and confident young woman. This timeless coming-of-age story is told with beauty, spirit, and wit, and its dauntless heroine is sure to charm readers of every generation. The Anne of Green Gables set provides you with everything you need to ensure your student not only loves, but also deeply understands this classic novel.
Set includes: Teacher guide, student study guide, book.
Grades 6-9
Explorer Academy The Nebula Secret
NEW RELEASE Middle Grades 8-12
Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers.
Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world’s leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there’s more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends and augmented reality expeditions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question of all: Who is out to get him, and why?
Puzzles and codes built in throughout so that readers can get involved!
{Mom read this and can't wait for the next one! Enjoy!}
Explorer Academy Falcon's Feather (Book 2)
Book #2
A fascinating story for kids who love adventure! This is the follow up to The Nebula Secret. Cruz embarks on an adventure of a lifetime when he sets sail for the bitter cold of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship Orion to continue his studies at sea. He is also on a mission to uncover a deadly secret.
There is slight mention of Norse Mythology a few times in this story, but my mom says she loved the story anyway and wants to read the next book.
Ages 12-18
Explorer Academy Double Helix (book 3)
The adventure continues for Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Bryndis as they continue their studies at sea and travel to exotic locations around the world. A mysterious person alerts Cruz to impending danger while he and a few trusted pals explore ancient ruins in Petra, Jordan, and search for another piece of the puzzle his mother left behind. Worst of all, now his father has gone missing, which prompts Aunt Marisol, his number one protector, to leave the ship in search of him.
My mom enjoyed Book #3 as well, she says that there is brief mention of Halloween pp. 24-28, birthdays pp. 203, 207, and evolution p. 213
Ages 12-18
Little Women Literature
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott tells the story of the four March sisters growing up in a small New England town during the Civil War. In this classic novel, ladylike Meg, adventurous Jo, gentle Beth, and willful Amy come of age and navigate life’s joys and disappointments. Together with their kind and capable mother, Marmee, and the cheerful neighbor boy, Laurie, the girls learn lessons of love, hope, friendship, and loss as they transition from girlhood to womanhood. This timeless tale of family and friendship is sure to delight your student as they come to know and love the endearing little women of the March family.
Set includes: Teacher guide, student study guide, and book.
Grades 8-10
Jane Eyre Literature study
Grades 9+
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a first person narration of the life of Jane, the eponymous heroine. Having been orphaned at a young age, Jane must live with her emotionally abusive aunt and bullying cousins. Eventually sent to Lowood school for orphaned girls, Jane is again mistreated by apathetic management at the institution until the abuses are discovered and benefactors help improve the school. Having overcome the difficulties of her childhood, Jane leaves Lowood to serve as a governess for a young French girl at Thornfield Hall. In her new post, Jane is employed by the mysterious and brooding Mr. Rochester. Thornfield Hall is as strange as its master, and Jane begins to notice odd noises and unexplained occurrences. Despite the strangeness of her new situation, Jane begins to develop a deep affection for Mr. Rochester. However, when Jane discovers the truth behind the mysteries of Thornfield Hall she seems destined to be forever separated from her beloved Rochester. Jane Eyre beautifully illustrates the power of the faith to overcome hardship, the tenacity of love, the struggle to resist temptation, and the joy which comes through obedience, patience, and hope.
set includes: Jane Eyre Book, Teacher Guide, and Student Book. Click on view details for buying options.
Pride and Prejudice Literature Set
Austen’s witty and incisive story of the Bennet family’s relational follies in Regency England is a master class in the complexities of human nature, the dangers of blind pride and unchecked prejudice, and the ways in which we grow – in humility and in character, and in how we relate to one another.
Set includes: Teacher guide, Student Book, and Pride & Prejudice Book
Grades 9+
Treasure Island Literature set
Filled with mystery, murder, mutiny, and the daring bravado of its young hero, Jim Hawkins, Treasure Island has been thrilling readers young and old since it was first published in 1883. Originally intended by the author for the private amusement of his stepson, this gripping story of Jim’s perilous encounters with the treacherous Long John Silver and his fellow pirates has enthralled many generations.
This set includes the following: Treasure Island text, the Student Study Guide, and the Teacher Guide.
Add a little adventure to your high school studies!
Treasure Island
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an iconic work of American fiction. The Student and Teacher Guides will increase the student’s vocabulary and reading comprehension.
“A timeless classic to be read over and over again. One of America’s most celebrated writers and the first truly great American humorist, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) drew on his experience growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River to create this rich and realistic tale. The adventures and mishaps of the impish, irrepressible Tom Sawyer have delighted readers ever since the book’s original publication in 1876.” (from the publisher)
The Set includes the The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, the Student Guide, and the Teacher Guide.
Add this set to any high school curriculum for a rich study of American Literature.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
The star of her school’s running team, Sadako is lively and athletic…until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life—the race against time. Based on a true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a heroine in Japan.
See Note at bottom of Geo-Tour page.
The Cay
When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.”
But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy.
Geo-Tour II
Shadow Spinner
Every night, Shahrazad begins a story. And every morning, the Sultan lets her live another day -- providing the story is interesting enough to capture his attention. After almost one thousand nights, Shahrazad is running out of tales. And that is how Marjan's story begins....
It falls to Marjan to help Shahrazad find new stories -- ones the Sultan has never heard before. To do that, the girl is forced to undertake a dangerous and forbidden mission: sneak from the harem and travel the city, pulling tales from strangers and bringing them back to Shahrazad. But as she searches the city, a wonderful thing happens. From a quiet spinner of tales, Marjan suddenly becomes the center of a more surprising story than she ever could have imagined.
Almost Home
Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart
When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
Henry Reed, Inc.
Henry Reed has arrived in Grover's Corner--and the town will never be the same. While spending the summer with his aunt and uncle, Henry comes up with a sure-fire money-making project: Henry Reed, Inc., Research. Henry's neighbor, Midge Glass, has an even more sure-fire hit: Reed and Glass, Inc. Now with Henry's ingenious mind and Midge's practical reasoning, Reed and Class Inc. turns into a huge success--while creating more bewildering and outrageous schemes than the townfold could have imagined.
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons
In an ancient Arab nation, one woman dares to be different. Buran cannot -- Buran will not-sit quietly at home and wait to be married to the man her father chooses. Determined to use her skills and earn a fortune, she instead disguises herself as a boy and travels by camel caravan to a distant city. There, she maintains her masculine disguise and establishes a successful business. The city's crown prince comes often to her shop, and soon Buran finds herself falling in love. But if she reveals to Mahmud that she is a woman, she will lose everything she has worked for.
See note at bottom of Geo-Tour page.
Hatchet
new pb
great read to go with Wilderness Survival or
8th grade and up
Around the World in 80 Days
New PB
Scheduled in 4th grade RA
The Swiss Family Robinson
Bantam Classic
new PB
Great read or read-aloud for any year
scheduled in 4th grade RA
also great for high school world history
the westing game
Author: Ellen Raskin
8th grade and up
Hound of Baskervilles Literature Guide Set
Literature Guide Set: Teacher guide & Student Guide
Bundle: Teacher Guide, Student Guide and novel
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
8th grade and up
A Long Way from Chicago
Author: Richard Peck
HS American History
Funny
A Year Down Yonder
Author: Richard Peck a sequel to A Long Way from Chicago
HS American History
Lyddie
Author: Katherine Paterson
The Call of the Wild
& selected Stories
by Jack London
(American History manual- literature)
The Adventures of Robin Hood
new PB, Puffin Classic; this edition looks easier to read than the one by H. Pyle
7th Grade - Adult
Adventures of Robin Hood Literature Set
Teacher Guide
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger L. Green
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green tells of the perennially enjoyable stories of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Our Student Study Guide will aid the student in developing their Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills.
Grades 6-high school
Hope Was Here
Author: Joan Bauer
Scheduled for 11th grade
Rules of the Road
Animal Farm
new pb
George Orwell
(11th grade manual)
Jane Eyre Literature study
Grades 9+
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a first person narration of the life of Jane, the eponymous heroine. Having been orphaned at a young age, Jane must live with her emotionally abusive aunt and bullying cousins. Eventually sent to Lowood school for orphaned girls, Jane is again mistreated by apathetic management at the institution until the abuses are discovered and benefactors help improve the school. Having overcome the difficulties of her childhood, Jane leaves Lowood to serve as a governess for a young French girl at Thornfield Hall. In her new post, Jane is employed by the mysterious and brooding Mr. Rochester. Thornfield Hall is as strange as its master, and Jane begins to notice odd noises and unexplained occurrences. Despite the strangeness of her new situation, Jane begins to develop a deep affection for Mr. Rochester. However, when Jane discovers the truth behind the mysteries of Thornfield Hall she seems destined to be forever separated from her beloved Rochester. Jane Eyre beautifully illustrates the power of the faith to overcome hardship, the tenacity of love, the struggle to resist temptation, and the joy which comes through obedience, patience, and hope.
set includes: Jane Eyre Book, Teacher Guide, and Student Book. Click on view details for buying options.
To Kill a Mockingbird Literature set
Grades 9+, scheduled read in Grade 11
To Kill a Mockingbird is a gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.
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