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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Red System Grade 3
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Protecting the Kakapo
by Bob MorrowA funny-looking flightless parrot struggles back from the brink of extinction. Meet the kakapo, one of the world's most unusual and endearing birds.
Raising Kibo
by Edward NavarroWhen tragedy strikes, what happens to babies without mothers? Who loves them and feeds them? Who teaches them right from wrong? If the babies are African elephants, they're in luck. They get new loving "moms" in a very surprising place.
The Record Breaker
by Laura JohnsonThe man who helped build the world's tallest popcorn sculpture and who completed the most jumps underwater while jumping rope is also the man who set the record for setting the most world records! Who is this man, and why is he doing all these crazy things?
Remya Jose's Great Idea
by Sunita ApteMEET REMYA JOSE, TEEN MENTOR For Remya, a busy 14-year-old, there just weren't enough hours in the day. Lots of teens face the same problem. But how many solve it with a new invention?
Return of the Swifts
by Susan BlackabyA GOOD NIGHT'S REST. All birds need a place to rest. Swifts rest inside dead trees. But when the trees are cut down, where do the swifts go?
Rocks in His Shoes: The Story of Chuck Close
by Myka-Lynne SokoloffPainter Chuck Close has overcome many obstacles. One was prosopagnosia, or face blindness; another was paralysis after a catastrophic spinal artery collapse. But nothing has stopped him from painting. His paintings of people's faces are so realistic that from a distance they seem like photographs.
Sasha's Lunch
by Barbara Gannett"Don't touch that lunch When Sasha eats food from the school lunch cafateria ... trust me. You don't even want to think about what happens!"--
Saturday Plans
by Matt BridgerDaniel and Ty are building a gadget using helium balloons. But whatever goes up better come down --especially if it doesn't belong to them!
Saving Endangered Animals
by Ruth MusgraveWhat is the endangered species list? Three species once nearly extinct, the American alligator, the northern elephant seal, and the bald eagle, are now growing in numbers. What made the difference?
Scott Weaver: Toothpick Sculptor
by Katy DuffieldFind out how artist Scott Weaver makes three-dimensional toothpick sculptures.
The Secondhand Bookshop Mystery
by Rosie BensenWelcome to the old secondhand bookshop, where you're sure to find a good book --and maybe some things that go BUMP in the night, as well! What's going on here.
Secrets of the Sumatran Tiger
by Jaqueline Adams"Sumatran tigers live deep in the jungle. Few of these animmals are left in the world. Ron Tilson and his team set out to explore the jungle to find these endangered animals."
Six Snakes that Share Our World
by Susan BlackabyThere are some 2,700 species of snakes that share our planet. The rosy boa, the anaconda, the European adder, the king cobra, the black mamba and the yellow-bellied sea snake are six you may want to meet in the pages of this book.
The Slackers, Front to Back!
by Debra Herman"Trouble in the Slacker's house. There's no TV. There's no popcorn. Will the Slackers be able to solve these terrible problems? There's no telling, but they'll surely have fun trying."
The Slackers, Out and About
by Debra HermanLosers? Some people misplace their keys all the time. Some even lose their glasses. But come on --losing the family car? It can happen when the car belongs to the Slacker family.
Slim Jim Rides the Range
by Susan Blackaby"He can't ride. He can't rope. And cattle make him sneeze. What kind of a cowboy is he, anyhow? Read and see."
Smokejumpers
by Laura JohnsonWhen a hugh fire breaks out quickly and spreads through a heavily wooded wilderness area, fire trucks can't get close to the fire, and airplaines can't land anywhere near the raging blaze. This is a job for smokejumpers.
Sneezes and Sniffles: Your Questions Answered
by Caroline ArnoldSneezes and Sniffles: Your Questions Answered Author: Caroline Arnold
Soccer Luck
by Barbara Gannett"When you're up against a bully, it takes more than speed and skill to win. It takes brain power! It's a good thing the Rolling O's have Max on their team."
The Spaghetti Street News
by Rosie Bensen"Nothing ever happens on Spaghetti Street ... until two cousins start a newspaper and tracck down a mystery. And here's a hint: the clue is on the shoe!"-
Spit
by Cj NassetGood for Spit! Spit is great if you like spitting contests or drooling babies. But it's not good for much else. Right? Wrong! Find out how spit helps you in ways you never knew.
Spy Tools You Can Make
by Phil InnynWatch people without them knowing. Hear what's happening in the next room. If you enjoy being a detective, this is the book for you!
Stay Away from Simon
by Carol CarrickSimon is too slow to learn, so he doesn't attend school. His odd expressions and hulking presence frighten people, and some even think he's dangerous. Stay away from Simon! all the children are warned. But today he's in the schoolyard, laughing and playing in the falling snow. When the heavy snowfall causes school to close early, Lucy and her younger brother Josiah walk home together. Singing a counting song to make the long walk more fun, they hear a deep voice behind them, echoing their song. Lucy stops and turns. It's Simon! Is he following them?
The Story of Chocolate: The Story of Vanilla
by Julie WinterbottomThe history and making of chocolate and vanilla presented in two works issued back-to-back and inverted.