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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.
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.
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.
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.
New Ways
by Meredith Thomas and Dawn McMillanSince 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.
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 Saddest Dog
by Pamela RushbyOne morning, a dog appears in Kim's backyard. He's a nice dog, but he seems very sad. "He'll probably go home soon," says Mom. But he doesn't. Kim and Mom set out to find the dog's owners. But Kim likes having a dog. She's secretly hoping that his owners never show up.
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.
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.
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.
Storms
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.
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.
The Birthday Boy
by Debbie Croft RigbyThe Birthday Boy Story by Debbie Croft Illustrations by Debbie Mourtzios
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.
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 ...