Tail Tales

Who would've thought that a dog, a cat, and a mouse could be best friends? In this picture book, Milly, Tilly, and Willy are best friends despite their differences. Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Shake Your Tail Feathers

The bluebirds, robins, parrots, and roosters are having a dance party! Join in on the fun as the birds shake, twirl, and hop along to the beat. Written in verse, early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this poetry book includes pre-reading questions.

A Tangled Tale

The peacock, the monkey, the horse, and the kangaroo each think they have the best tail. When their tails get tangled together, it becomes obvious which one is best! Early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Oh, Rats!

In this picture book, a young rat describes the things that make her family special. From mom's smarts to grandpa's looks, emerging readers will love this humorous tale as they learn about irony as a literary device. They'll also learn to appreciate the things that make them unique and what makes a family special. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Tadpole Grows Up

Tadpole is becoming a frog and will soon live on land. But he is worried about leaving the safety and familiarity of the pond. Luckily, his friends give him advice to boost his confidence about the upcoming change. This beautifully illustrated picture book covers multiple concepts such as the life cycle, new experiences, friendship, and growth and change. This story includes imaginative illustrations and easy-to-read text that help early readers make connections to their own lives.

Penguins Take Flight

Two Antarctic penguins would like to travel the world but can't fly. They decide to build a flying machine out of ice to take a trip across America. This entertaining picture book features colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text to help upper emergent readers follow along on this adventure. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Nani's Birthday Surprise

Lena's great-grandmother is turning 90. Lena and her father bake a cake as a surprise and help to make the day special for Nani and the rest of the family. This picture book features colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text that help early readers follow along with the story. Children will learn about cultural and family traditions in this heartfelt, multigenerational tale. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Batty and Catty

Batty and Catty are bragging about their special abilities and Batty's feelings get hurt. Catty feels bad and decides to make amends by teaching Batty some new tricks while learning some new ones herself. Written in verse, this picture book introduces social and emotional learning (SEL) topics to upper emergent readers. Children will learn about kindness, empathy, and appreciating differences in this heartfelt story.

For Sale

Everyone needs a home--and that's where Ms. Mouse comes in. She helps every creature who lives near the big tree find the perfect home. Written in verse, this picture book features an entertaining story, whimsical illustrations, and repetitive sentences. Children will love this humorous tale and the messages of home, community, and a sense of belonging.

Ling's Giant Mooncake

Ling is famous for his special mooncakes. The local giant decides he wants a mooncake for the Moon Festival, and Ling and the villagers must work together to satisfy his giant" sweet tooth. Children will love this entertaining story with its messages of community and working together. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text help upper emergent readers follow along with the story. Perfect for guided reading, this multicultural fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Holi Day

In this multicultural picture book, Lucky and his best friend are celebrating Holi-the spring Festival of Colors in India. Their color-throwing competition leads them through the city where they throw water balloons and powder in a colorful free-for-all. Back at Lucky's house, the winner will enjoy the biggest sweet. Children will love the colorful illustrations and culturally authentic story as they learn about a tradition that brings families and communities together.

Hugo Learns a Lesson

Hugo the red squirrel spends his time grooming instead of saving food for the winter. When winter comes, he realizes he has made a huge mistake. He'll need to ask for help from his friends to survive. Teach early readers about responsibility and empathy with this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Aesop fable, The Grasshopper and The Ant. With a short chapter format and table of contents, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Darri's Dot Painting

In this multicultural picture book, Darri is learning about Australian Aboriginal art by working with her grandmother as she makes a dot painting for an art show. Surprises are in store for Darri on the day of the show. Children will love the colorful illustrations and heartfelt story in this culturally authentic book as they learn about diversity and cultural traditions of indigenous people. Perfect for guided reading, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

The Old Woman Who Lives in the Other Shoe

You may have heard of the old woman who lived in a shoe. But have you heard of the woman who lives next door? She and her children stay busy doing all the things they can do with shoes. Early readers will be captivated by this whimsically illustrated, modern retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. With a short chapter format and table of contents, this fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

Miss Hunt's Magic Map

Kelvin's class is going on an unusual field trip to both the North Pole and the Amazon Rainforest. How will they get there? With Miss Hunt's magic map, of course! While they're there, they'll learn about different habitats and how the plants and animals adapt to each environment. Children will love the whimsical illustrations and fun story in this cross-curricular book that introduces them to science topics.

Michael's Mystery

Michael travels with his family to Morocco. Something important is happening, but Michael can't ask about it since he doesn't speak Arabic. Despite the language barriers, can he figure out what's going on through nonverbal communication? Children will love the colorful illustrations and story in this multicultural fiction book as they learn about diversity, Ramadan, and different types of communication.

The Magic Corncob

Lucas discovers a magical corncob that sends him on a journey to Mexico where he meets a new friend and learns more about his own family. Children will love this entertaining story with its message of the importance of family and cultural traditions. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text help upper emergent readers follow along with the story. Perfect for guided reading, this multicultural fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

King Cole's Feast

King Cole is trying to eat healthy. He invites Peter Pumpkin Eater, Jill Horner, and Humpty Dumpty to dine at his castle. Will his guests find something tasty to eat at his feast? With characters from well-known nursery rhymes, this picture book puts a fun spin on classic nursery rhymes. Written in verse, this fiction book includes a short chapter format, a table of contents, and pre-reading questions.

Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Rights of Others

Introduce students to the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer! This meaningful Grade 4 nonfiction reader details the legacy of this civil rights activist.

Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Rights of Others

• Explores the story of Fannie Lou Hamer, from her life in a sharecropping family to using her music to inspire others and demand change
• Provides a short fiction piece depicting Hamer’s youth to keep students engaged
• Connects essential topics such as equality and voting rights to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students thinking about social issues

Fannie Lou Hamer dedicated her life to combating unfair laws and helping Black people make their voices heard. This teacher-approved product offers a variety of text features alongside Hamer’s true changemaker story to inspire and captivate students. With an illustrated fiction story, index, historical images, and other exciting features, this reader teaches fourth grade students about Fannie Lou Hamer’s fight for equal rights.

Voting for President

Teach students that every vote matters! This engaging Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes how Americans elect a president.

Voting for President

• Explains how presidential elections work and explores the history of this process
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects important concepts such as voting rights and leadership 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

From voting at a local polling place to being a member of the Electoral College, every citizen plays a role in presidential elections. This teacher-approved reader offers a variety of text features and covers the important process of voting a U.S. president into office. With an illustrated fiction story, index, relevant images, and other meaningful features, this reader demonstrates to fourth grade students why electing the president of the United States is a key right and responsibility.

Changing Laws

Explore how can ordinary citizens make laws! This interesting Grade 4 nonfiction reader explains why laws vary from place to place and how people can help create laws.

Changing Laws

• Describes how laws are different in different states as well as how normal people can create state and local laws
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to engage students
• Connects important topics such as civic duty and democracy to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, key discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to empower students to make a difference

Why do laws change across state lines? Can citizens make state or local laws? Students will answer these questions and more with this exciting, teacher-approved reader. With an illustrated fiction story, index, fun images, and other text features, this product teaches fourth grade students about laws and how they’re introduced through petitions, ballots, and votes.