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Fountas & Pinnell Grade 3
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New Ways
by Dawn McMillan and Meredith ThomasSince their parents separated, Tess and Nathan have had to learn new ways of being a family. It's not always easy coping with change, but luckily Grandma is there to support them. And Mom and Dad are still the greatest, even if they're not together - so some things never really change at all.
Mozart
by Jan Weeks and Mark WilsonOn his way home from school one day, James comes across a stray cat. It reminds him a little of a pet cat their family used to have. But this is the shaggiest, dirtiest, most neglected cat he's ever seen. He feeds her and tries to help her. Then he finds that she has a kitten! James decides to take both home. Then Mom places an ad in the Lost and Found column of the newspaper. Will he now have to say goodbye to the two cats that have so quickly become part of the family?
Miss Thackery and the Bee
by Pauline CartwrightJaron loves music. One day he wants to play guitar in a band. But for now, Dad wants him to learn the piano. Jaron doesn't mind (that much) - but his stern-looking piano teacher terrifies him. Until one day, a bee comes along, and Jaron realizes that Miss Thackery is a perfectly nice person after all.
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.
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.
King of the Birds
by Dawn McMillanLong ago, the birds of the forest came together to choose a king. They needed a fair way to choose, so they decided that the bird who could fly the highest should be king ...
King Midas and the Golden Touch
by Jenny GilesRetelling of the tale in which a king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Jordan and the Northside Reps
by Stephen HarrisonJordan and the Northside Reps by Stephen Harrison.
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.
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)
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 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 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)
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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?