Ride, Sally Ride

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, Ride, Sally Ride by Caroline Tung Richmond tells the story of how nine-year-old Aimee dreams about becoming an astronaut, just like her hero Sally Ride. She can't wait to visit the space museum and compete for a neat prize. But can she beat the smartest kid in her class to win it?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• Based on what you know about space travel, what connections can you make to the text?
• What lesson did Aimee learn in the story?

Find out more in this astronomical story your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

The Super Five

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, The Super Five by Cyndi Marko tells the story of how something strange is happening at the Wonder Kids School for Superheroes! Teachers, students, and even the principal Professor Wonder Boy have gone missing. How will the Super Five use their super senses to solve the mystery and save the school from an evil villain?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• What is your opinion of this book?
• What do the visual details tell you about the characters or the setting?

Find out more in this super mystery your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

Big Dreams

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, Big Dreams by Joe Rhatigan tells the story of how Alex has dreams of becoming a basketball star. But as the shortest kid on the team, she's struggling. She needs to get tall… fast! Or does she?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• What does Alex think her problem is with playing basketball?
• What changes Alex's attitude toward wanting to get tall as soon as possible?

Find out more in this comic-style story your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

An Even Playing Field

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, An Even Playing Field by Monika Davies tells the story of how Wendy, Emma, and Shaun meet and bond over their shared love of basketball. However, when they decide to go off court and play on their school playground, they run into some surprising issues. How will they stick together and figure out a way to play as a team?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• What new information did you learn about playgrounds from this story?
• What is important to think about when designing a playground?

Find out more in this graphic novel about accessibility your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

Bess

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, Bess by Pamela Brunskill tells the story of how girls aren't allowed to act in Shakespeare's London, so Bess pretends to be a boy to get a role. When it's show time, can she let her parents-and the Globe-know it's her?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• Why can't Bess audition as herself for the play?
• What was the expectation of girl's during this time?

Find out more in this historical fiction reader your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

The Dog Who Changed History

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, The Dog Who Changed History by Susan Johnston Taylor tells the story of how Alexander Graham Bell and his dog Trouve create a life-changing invention: the telephone!

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• Why did Aleck want to invent a telephone?
• Why did the author decide to tell this story from the point of view of Aleck's dog?

Find out more in this inspiring historical fiction reader your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

Elderberry Pie

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, Elderberry Pie by Dona Herweck Rice tells the story of how Antoinette and her family make delicious elderberry pies together, passing down their recipe-and their love-through the generations.

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• What are some of the things each generation of pie makers in the family do the same?
• What makes elderberry pie so special to this family?

Find out more in this touching generational tale your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

A Team for Everyone

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, A Team for Everyone by Sherry Howard tells the story of how Annabella, inspired by the 1930 World Cup in her home of Uruguay, wants to play in a football match herself. With no football teams for girls, she's inspired to start her own. Will Annabella's dream of starting her own team come true?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• What was the big problem in the book?
• How is the setting important to the story?

Find out more in this great sports story your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

So You Think You Can Run?

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, So You Think You Can Run? By Roger Sipe tells the story of how a ten-year-old Kenyan boy named Daniel dreams of becoming a champion long-distance runner. However, he must learn that running is about the journey and not just crossing the finish line first. Will Daniel take this lesson to heart?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• Why might Daniel like to run barefoot?
• What does Daniel learn by training for his big race?

Find out more in this ran-tastic story your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

Sliding Home

Broadening your 3^rd-4^th graders reading experiences and literacy comprehension skills is a breeze with our Fluent Plus Fiction Readers! Written in English, Sliding Home by Antonio Sacre tells the story of how ten-year-old Esteban has always wanted to see a baseball game in Havana. When he finally does, he's inspired to form his own team in his small neighborhood. Will Esteban's dream of starting his own baseball team come true?

This fiction reader includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions like:

• Why did Esteban's family need him to work in a factory?
• What makes baseball so important in Cuba?

Find out more in this fantástica baseball story your 3^rd-4^th grader will love!

Presidential Elections

Teach students how Americans elect a president! This engaging Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes the way people vote for the President of the United States.

Presidential Elections

• Explains the roles of presidential candidates and the citizens who vote for them
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects important concepts such as leadership and voting rights to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about their future right to vote

Every four years a U.S. president is elected, so it’s important for students to understand this crucial democratic process. This teacher-approved reader offers a variety of text features and covers presidential campaigns and the fight for fair voting laws. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and other meaningful features, this reader shows fifth grade students that the power to vote the president into office belongs with the people.

Talking About Civics

Teach students how to engage in healthy, constructive conversations! This powerful Grade 5 nonfiction reader gives students the tools they need to talk productively about civics issues.

Talking about Civics

• Explores important everyday challenges such as resolving arguments, finding reliable sources, and actively listening to others
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to interest students
• Connects important ideas such as empathy and bias to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to engage students in civic discourse

Sometimes dialogue about what’s best for our communities, our country, and our world can be difficult. This relevant, teacher-approved reader helps students learn how to approach civics conversations with solid facts and open minds. With an illustrated fiction story, index, and other useful features, this reader shows fifth grade students how to talk thoughtfully with others about today’s issues.

Changing the Constitution

Explore how to amend the U.S. Constitution! This meaningful Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the amendment process and summarizes each of the 27 amendments.

Changing the Constitution

• Covers how amendments are ratified and the significance of changing the Constitution
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects important topics such as equality and freedom to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, key discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students understand why amendments are important

From the Bill of Rights to the 27th amendment, the United States Constitution has been revised again and again. This teacher-approved reader provides a variety of text features and details how Americans amend the Constitution. With an illustrated fiction story, index, engaging images, and other useful features, this reader demonstrates to fifth grade students how the Constitution has evolved over time.

Sandra Day O'Connor: Paving the Way

Introduce students to the first female Supreme Court justice! This engaging Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes the life and legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor.

Sandra Day O’Connor: Paving the Way

• Details how Sandra Day O’Connor became a key government leader on the Supreme Court
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects important ideas such as leadership and determination to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, helpful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students thinking about American heroes like O’Connor

Sandra Day O’Connor paved the way for women everywhere when she became a justice with the Supreme Court of the United States. This teacher-approved reader offers a variety of text features and explores O’Connor’s fascinating life, from her childhood to her time on the Supreme Court. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and other meaningful features, this reader demonstrates to fifth grade students that hard work and determination can help a person make history.

Leaders in Congress

Meet the leaders of the United States Congress! This interesting Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the structure of Congress and the responsibilities of leaders in Congress.

Leaders in Congress

• Identifies leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, including floor leaders and whips
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects essential concepts such as democracy and leadership to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, key discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students interested in how Congress runs

What does the Speaker of the House do? What does it mean to be the Senate president pro tempore? Students will answer these questions and more about Congressional leadership with this teacher-approved reader. This product offers an illustrated fiction story, index, exciting images, and other meaningful features to show fifth grade students how leaders in Congress make a difference.

U.S. Immigration Today

Explore immigration in the United States! This relevant Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes the immigration process, the challenges immigrants face, and the benefits of moving to the United States.

U.S. Immigration Today

• Explains terms related to immigration such as visas and borders
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects key ideas such as diversity and democracy to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students interested in this important issue

The United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world, where people from virtually every country have chosen to live. This teacher-approved reader provides a variety of text features and covers both the history of immigration and the current U.S. immigration policy. With an illustrated fiction story, index, fascinating images, and other thoughtful features, this reader helps fifth grade students understand the complexities of immigration in the United States.

Making a Global Impact

Dive into the never-ending quest for human rights! This meaningful Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the basic rights people have when they are born.

Making a Global Impact

• Covers human rights including food, education, and safety in an easy-to-follow way
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
• Connects key topics such as equality and freedom to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to teach students more about their basic rights

From a healthy environment to medical care, all human beings possess certain rights. This teacher-approved reader offers a variety of text features and introduces organizations and people dedicated to helping others with their human rights. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and more helpful features, this reader encourages fifth grade students to recognize the importance of protecting human rights.

Brown v. Board of Education: The Road to a Landmark Decision

Explore the landmark Supreme Court Case that ended legal segregation! This powerful Grade 5 nonfiction reader details the important case of Brown v. Board of Education.

Brown v. Board of Education: The Road to a Landmark Decision

• Describes the historical context and outcome of Brown v. Board of Education
• Provides a short fiction piece connected to the topic to keep students invested
• Covers difficult topics such as segregation and discrimination
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a Civics in Action" activity designed to teach students more about U.S. history

This teacher-approved reader covers the long history of racial segregation in the United States in an easy-to-follow way. With an illustrated fiction story, index, relevant images, and other thoughtful features, this reader teaches fifth grade students about the historical and cultural significance of Brown v. Board of Education.

Money Then and Now

Dive into the history of money! This engaging Grade 5 nonfiction reader describes how money has evolved over time.

Money Then and Now

• Explains how the methods nations use to make, handle, and protect money have changed
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to interest students
• Connects economic concepts such as inflation and debt to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about money

From bartering to Bitcoin, money has changed a lot throughout history! This teacher-approved reader offers a variety of text features and details how money was invented as well as how it has evolved alongside people and technology. With an illustrated fiction story, index, bright images, and other meaningful features, this reader teaches fifth grade students about the history of money in a fun, easy-to-follow way.

Our Rights Online

Teach students to be active and responsible digital citizens! This relevant Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains how to safely navigate the digital world.

Our Rights Online

• Details how people use the internet and ways to be responsible with personal data
• Provides a short fiction piece connected to the topic to keep students engaged
• Covers important online rights and responsibilities
• Includes a glossary, key discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students practice smart online habits

In today’s technologically advanced world, students need to learn how to stay safe on the internet. This teacher-approved reader provides a variety of text features and tips to help students become upstanding digital citizens. With an illustrated fiction story, index, interesting images, and other meaningful features, this reader shows fifth grade students the importance of standing up for their online rights.

Pablo's Haircut

Pablo the alpaca is nervous about getting his hair cut, but with the help of his friend, he'll learn to embrace new experiences. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading.

• Inspire 2nd grade students to become lifelong readers
• Challenging text, vivid illustrations, and a fun story will engage advancing readers
• Real-world themes, complex vocabulary, sentence structures, chapter book format, and literary devices grow reading skills gradually and appropriately