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iOpener: Inventing the Telephone (iOpeners)
by Sue GravesThis 254-word book tells all about the history of the telephone from its invention by Alexander Graham Bell to its use today. This title includes an index and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: HistoryGenre: Nonfiction NarrativeComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Ideas/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 18Guided Reading Level: JLexile Level: 17DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Looking at Cities (iOpeners)
by Margaret Clyne Rachel GriffithsIn Looking at Cities, beginning readers can explore all the features of a city: its busy streets, its tall buildings, and its many people. Beautiful photographs are accompanied by simple sentences to help new readers learn about cities. This 30-word book includes interactive questions at the back to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Idea/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Planes, Trains, and More (iOpeners)
by Sue GravesPlanes, Trains, and More will let young readers discover all the exciting ways people can travel: by airplane, by bicycle--and even by space shuttle! This 43-word book includes interactive questions at the back and uses large, colorful photos to teach children all about travel.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: GeneralizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Sand (iOpeners)
by Margaret Clyne Rachel GriffithsThis 49-word book for young readers will teach all about sand, how it's made, and where it's found. Every page contains big, beautiful photographs, and there are discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Cause and EffectDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 8Guided Reading Level: ELexile Level: 8DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Small and Large (iOpeners)
by Arlene BlockThis colorful 89-word book of large and small animals helps young readers learn about animals, size, and opposites. Discussion questions are included to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Compare and ContrastDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Star Pictures (iOpeners)
by Leslie KimmelmanStar Pictures introduces young readers to some key constellations, beautifully photographed and then outlined to show their shapes. This 43-word book will ignite schoolchildren's interest in astronomy. It also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Use Picture CluesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Tick Tock World Clocks (iOpeners)
by Lucy FloydThis 43-word book gives young readers a glimpse of clocks around the world: in big cities, small towns, in stations, and in parks. It identifies the geographical places where clocks can be found, along with a world map that details where all the photos of the clocks in the book were taken. Tick Tock World Clocks also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: World CulturesGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: GeneralizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Trees and Leaves (iOpeners)
by Jane MannersIn Trees and Leaves, schoolchildren will learn to identify many different leaves and the trees they come from by their size, shape, and color. This 33-word book includes discussion questions and bright, clear photography to teach children all they need to know about leaves and trees.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Draw ConclusionsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: A Trip to the Beach (iOpeners)
by Deborah KekewichIn A Trip to the Beach, a family explores the beach and finds animals all over: by the water, in the sand, and at the shoreline. This 44-word book for young readers will introduce new words with clear, fun photographs of the beach and its inhabitants. It also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Nonfiction NarrativeComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Idea/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: What’s the Address? (iOpeners)
by Rachel GriffithsThis 186-word book teaches young readers all about addresses for every place, including the SkyDome in Canada and the Eiffel Tower in France! Each location is beautifully photographed and includes a little information about the place as well as its address. This title includes an index and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Use Graphic SourcesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 10Guided Reading Level: FLexile Level: 19DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Where Do Plants Grow (iOpeners)
by Lynn BryanIn Where Do Plants Grow?, young readers will discover all the places on earth where plants live. From cactuses in the desert to seaweed in the ocean, this 28-word book covers a basic tour of plant life and its habitat. It also includes glossary terms and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 5DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
Ira Sleeps Over
by Bernard WaberIra is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie's, until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear. Images and image descriptions available.
Ira Sleeps Over
by Bernard WaberA charming and relatable picture book about a child's first sleepover experience from the beloved author-illustrator of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.Ira is thrilled about his first sleepover at his friend Reggie's house, until his sister makes him question taking his favorite teddy bear!Will Reggie laugh at his teddy bear? Can Ira sleep without it? A funny back-and-forth ensues in this classic picture book about staying true to yourself.A perfect read-aloud for every young reader with their own bedtime friends.
Ireland (Enchantment of the World #Second Series)
by Jean F. BlashfieldDescribes the history, geography, plant and animal life, economy, and culture of Ireland.
Iris and Walter: Lost and Found
by Elissa Haden Guest Christine DavenierWalter loves his grandmother's harmonica. But when he lets Iris borrow it the night before his grandmother comes to visit, something awful happens--it disappears! How will Iris break the news to Walter?
Iris and Walter: The School Play
by Elissa Haden Guest Christine DavenierIris and Walter can't wait for opening day of their first school play. Walter helps Iris make her costume. Iris helps Walter practice his lines. But when Iris wakes up sick on the morning of their debut, it looks like the curtain is going up on a big disappointment. . . .
Iris and Walter and the Field Trip
by Elissa Haden Guest Christine DavenierIris and Walter can't wait for their class field trip to the aquarium. They'll get to sit together on the bus and visit scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and, best of all, penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for--until suddenly Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do! Here are four chapters of easy reading pleasure in this new Level 3 Green Light Readers edition featuring sweet and sensitive illustrations by Christine Davenier.
Iris and Walter, True Friends
by Elissa Haden GuestWalter shows Iris how to make friends with his horse Rain, and in turn, Iris helps Walter deal with a problem at school.
Iris Apfel: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Deborah BlumenthalHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Iris Apfel, the style icon and beloved tastemaker known for her eclectic eyewear! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.This Little Golden Book about Iris Apfel—businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon who has captivated the world with her colorful and unique style—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Misty Copeland • Frida Kahlo • Bob Ross • Queen Elizabeth II • Harriet Tubman
Iris Has a Virus
by Arlene AldaIris finds out that having a stomach virus is exhausting, especially when her brother, Doug, lets her know that she always gets sick at the wrong time. The sibling rivalry and misunderstanding of what germs are when they are called bugs unfold in this lighthearted story of Iris’s ordinary illness and her unfounded concerns.Arlene Alda’s engaging prose, interspersed with rhyming couplets and complemented by the quirky, vibrant cut-paper collage illustrations of artist Lisa Desimini, make this book a must-have for any child who has ever had more than a runny nose.
The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles #2)
by Laurie ForestDark forces are on the rise in this sweeping sequel to The Black Witch by critically acclaimed author Laurie Forest.Elloren Gardner and her friends were only seeking to right a few wrongs when they rescued a Selkie and freed a military dragon. The last thing they expected was to be thrust into a realm-wide underground resistance against Gardnerian conquest.While the Resistance struggles to fight back against the harsh rulings of the Mage Council, more and more Gardnerian soldiers descend upon the University…led by none other than Lukas Grey, now commander of the nearby military base. Though Elloren tries to keep him at arm's length, Lukas is determined to tie himself to her, still convinced that she is the heir to the power of the Black Witch, a legacy of magic that will decide the future of all Erthia. As his own magic calls out to her, seeking to awaken a dark force within, Elloren finds it more and more difficult to believe that she's truly powerless, as her uncle always claimed.Caught between her growing feelings for the rebellious Yvan Guriel and the seductive power offered by Lukas, Elloren must find a way to stay true to what she knows is right and protect everyone she loves…even if that means protecting them from herself.Critics are raving about Laurie Forest's incredible debut, The Black Witch:“Elloren learns to question authority and Gardnerian history, while developing real empathy for different races and species. Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice.” —Booklist, starred review“Exquisite character work, an elaborate mythology, and a spectacularly rendered universe make this a noteworthy debut, which argues passionately against fascism and xenophobia.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“This briskly paced, tightly plotted novel enacts the transformative power of education, creating engaging characters set in a rich alternative universe with a complicated history that can help us better understand our own.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Iron John: Adapted from the Brothers Grimm
by Eric A. Kimmel Trina Schart Hyman Jacob Grimm Wilhelm K. GrimmWhen the king's son, Walter, frees Iron John from his cage, Iron John takes him into the forest to guard the magic spring--but Walter cannot protect the spring and must go into the world to meet his fate.
Ironhand (The Stoneheart Trilogy #2)
by Charlie FletcherNow that George Chapman has upset the fragile truce between the warring statues of London, he has been drawn into a war that will test his mettle. He and Edie, a glint who can see the past, may have succeeded in their quest to find the Stoneheart, but their journey is far from over.Edie and the Gunner, a statue of a World War I soldier, have been captured by the Walker, and it's up to George to save them. But first he must deal with the three strange veins, made of marble, bronze and stone, that have begun to grow out of his hand and curl around his wrist. Legend has it that unless he successfully completes three challenges, the veins will continue up his forearm, and eventually pierce through his heart.As George struggles to find the strength within to face the choice he has made, to take the Hard Way, he is determined to use his power for good-even as others wish to harness it for its great potential for evil.
The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles #4)
by Tony DiTerlizzi Holly BlackFirst a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Spiderwick's Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone, now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Don't count on it. At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared, and it's not Simon. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something foul in the water is killing off all the plants and animals for miles around. Clues point to the old abandoned quarry, just outside of town. Dwarves have taken over an abandoned mine there. And the faerie world's abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered them a gift to join with him -- he's given them a queen...
The Iroquois Indians
by Bill LundProvides an overview of the past and present lives of the Iroquois Native Americans, including a description of their homes, clothing, family life, religion, and government.