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Fountas & Pinnell Grade 3
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Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Avalanches
by Jan AndersonThis text focuses upon the movement and flow of water, ice and snow, and how this affects the environment and the lifestyles of the people who live there. Text forms include a labelled diagram, a diary excerpt and a newspaper report.
Volcanoes and Geysers
by Mary DraperThis text introduces children to volcanoes and volcanic activity. It also describes the effect of volcanic activity upon the environment. Other text forms include diagrams, explanations and a newspaper report.
Wolves
by Beverley RandellThis text contain facts about wolves. Topics included are: communication, hunting in all seasons, wolf pups and locations.
Tiny Dinosaurs
by Jenny Mountstephen and Heather HammondsGrace and Amy are twins while planning a science project, they are reminded that small animals can die if they are removed from their natural environment.
Survivors in the Frozen North
by Beverley Randell and Julian BruereThis story is based on the factual behaviour of polar bears in the Arctic region. The three chapters describe how two cubs, at three months, six months and two years, survive the freezing conditions of the North Pole.
The Highway Turtles
by Jenny Mountstephen and Corinne FentonThe story of a family of turtles which are in danger of being displaced by new construction. Individual Student Edition Gold (levels 21-22)
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 Secret Hideaway
by Mark Wilson and Annette SmithMitch, Ben and mum and dad have gone hiking in the rainforest for the day. They go swimming in a pool with a water fall and have lunch before it is time to start heading home. On the way back it starts to rain heavily and they cannot cross the river as it has become too deep and fast. The family must now find somewhere to stay for the night so they can cross the river when it goes down in the morning.
Spanish Omelette
by Jackie Tidey and Trish HillThe story engages children to taste vocabulary with the recipe of Spanish Omelette. Individual Student Edition Silver (levels 23-24)
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.
The Secret
by Julie Mitchell and Paul KonyeChris the hero in basketball game, because he scores more points than anyone else, while he was injured. That night, Andrew wakes up with breathing difficulties. The next day, Andrew finds out that he has asthma. The doctor gives Andrew an inhaler but Andrew is embarrassed about using it, so he decides to keep his asthma a secret. At the next game, Andrew doesn't want to use the inhaler in front of Chris, so he leaves it in his bag. During the game, Andrew has an asthma attack and has to go to the hospital. Chris comes to visit Andrew and reveals that he has asthma too. (Rigby PM Collection Emerald)
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.
Whirlwind
by Mike GrafOne windy day, when Matt and Dad are flying Matt's kite, Whirlwind, they see some storm clouds approached. The sky grows darker, and thunder rumbles in the distance. A small piece of cloud starts spinning down towards the ground. Dad realizes that this is no ordinary storm. "That's a full-blown tornado!" he cries.
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.
The Nightingale
by Hans Christian AndersenWhen a nightingale flies into the palace gardens, the king is so enchanted by her song that he places her next to his throne. But one day, the king receives a gift - a bird made of gold. Dazzled by its beauty, he begins to ignore the nightingale.
Tortoise Soup
by Dawn McMillanTortoise, Goat, Raven, and Rat are very good friends. One morning, they learn an important lesson--that good friends always help one another.
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.
Yo-yos
by Cathy HopeThe yo-yo is one of the oldest toys in the world, and it is enjoyed by people from many different cultures.
Yo-yos are made up of many small parts and can be made from a variety of different materials to help them spin. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make your own yo-yo, and with some practice, you can perform exciting yo-yo tricks.
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.
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.
Washed Away!
by Dawn McMillanThe emergency sirens are wailing, and the flood waters have reached the end of Nicholas's street. Nicholas and his dad are ready to evacuate to the rescue centre. But what about William? Dad says cats can swim, but Nicholas won't be happy until the rains are over and he can go back home to find William.
Train Music
by Kaye BaillieMartin would do just about anything than speak in front of people. It's his biggest fear. He is so relieved when the school bell rings and he can forget about his class speech until next semester.While travelling on a train to the city for a vacation, Martin makes a new friend. Melina is fundraising for her deaf and blind school, and has organised a singing contest on the train. Martin really likes Melina, and doesn't want to hurt her feelings, but he just can't get up there and sing in front of all those people.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
by Jenny Giles and Pat ReynoldsThe Ant and the Grasshopper: An Aesop's Fable
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 ...
