Amy McDonald
21) Eagles
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What's that flying high above? It's an eagle! In this title, beginning readers will explore the lives of eagles. Bright images and simple text combine to introduce the body parts, diets, and daily activities of these majestic birds. Simple diagrams label eagle body parts and show off favorite foods, while a picture glossary provides additional reinforcement. This fun title will help fledgling readers soar!
22) Dump Trucks
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Beep! Beep! Here comes a dump truck! Young students can learn basic facts about these load-bearing machines through simple text and colorful photos in this beginning title. Photo labels, diagrams, and picture glossaries clarify and reinforce the text to support readers who are just starting out.
23) Porcupines
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Porcupines are gentle creatures, but those quills can pack a punch! Beginning readers can learn all about these fascinating animals, from where they live to what they eat in this low-level title. Supportive text illustrated by colorful matching photos engages readers, while features such as a picture glossary and labeled diagrams offer additional support. Get to know porcupines with this delightful read!
24) Post Office
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Letters, packages, and magazines- so many things go through the post office! This beginning title offers a tour of these community places through colorful photos and easy-to-read text. Simple features include labeled diagrams and post office activities. Students just beginning to read independently will love this inside look at this familiar place!
25) Library
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From checking out books to playing games on computers, there is so much to do at the library! This engaging title uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce these community places to beginning readers. Features highlight library activities and reiterate important parts of the library. This title is sure to turn young readers into library lovers!
26) Weasels
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From forests to grasslands, weasels thrive almost anywhere! This beginning title introduces young readers to weasels through simple text and crisp photos. Readers will learn about the animals' body parts, favorite foods, and daily lives. Diagrams, labeled photos, and a picture glossary help reinforce the text. Readers just starting out will soon understand what makes these cute backyard critters so special!
27) Owls
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Hoo is that? It is an owl! Beginning readers can learn all about these nighttime flyers, from what they eat to what makes them excellent hunters, through decodable text and engaging images. Features including diagrams and a picture glossary add support for students just starting to read independently.
28) School
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Grab your homework because it's time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get students excited and ready to learn!
29) Snakes
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Who is that sneaking through the grass? A snake! In this title, young students can learn basic facts about these slippery critters through approachable text filled with sight words and crisp photography. Features such as photo labels and a photo glossary offer additional support for readers just starting out.
30) Cranes
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Look up! A crane is building a skyscraper! This beginning title examines these tall machines, from their jobs to their parts. Features use images and labels to clarify and reinforce the text, while short sentences and numerous sight words support readers who are just starting to read independently.
31) Police Station
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From taking 9-1-1 calls to solving crimes, a lot happens in police stations! Take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in these community places with this beginning title. Simple, predictable sentences and bright photos take readers around the building, while fun features reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently will have no need to call for help with this fun and supportive title!
32) Backhoes
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Backhoes are ready to get the job done! Young students can learn about the different abilities of these machines, from digging holes to carrying dirt, through carefully leveled, supportive text. Crisp photos, numerous sight words, and simple features such as labels and diagrams further aid beginning readers as they learn about these busy machines.
33) Armadillos
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Armadillos come with their own set of armor! This introductory title teaches young readers about these protected critters, from their preferred homes to their favorite foods. Simple sentences, clear photos and plenty of sight words offer a smooth reading experience for those just starting out, while features such as photo labels and diagrams further aid readers.
34) Fire Station
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Ring! The alarm sounds and firefighters from across the station rush to get ready. This fun title offers a peek into bustling fire stations, from the kitchen where firefighters eat to the bays that hold the fire trucks. Simple, predictable sentences and clear photos support students just beginning to read independently, while features reinforce the text. Young readers will love this inside look at what happens in a fire station!