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Cover: This Last Adventure
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This Last Adventure

When Archie's beloved grandpa is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Archie desperately wants to slow the progression of his grandpa's memory loss. Using Grandpa's old journal entries as… Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022

When Lightnin' Struck

It’s 1928 in Odessa, Texas, and eleven-year-old James is struggling to find his purpose in life and to uncover a family secret. With his father struck dead by lightning and his mother in… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022

Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom

With a new sister on the way, Roosevelt Banks has to give up his bedroom and move into the attic, which must be haunted because of all the squeaks and groans coming from the spooky place at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022

Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

The abolitionist movement fought to end slavery long before the Civil War. Abolitionists campaigned for freedom for enslaved people. Abolitionists used print materials, passionate speeches,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • Dewey: 326/.80922 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Jim Crow: Segregation and the Legacy of Slavery

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

Even after the institution of slavery became illegal, the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the Jim Crow laws. Learn more about these discriminatory laws that have… Read More →

  • Lexile: 990
  • Dewey: 342.7308/73
  • Copyright: 2022

King Carl and the Wish

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)

Carefully leveled text and full-color illustrations tell the story of King Carl and his one wish. After finishing the story, readers will find a quiz to test what they learned. Read More →

  • Lexile: 340
  • ATOS: 1.5
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2022

Let's Notice Animal Behavior

From the Series Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™)

Birds chirp, river otters swim, lions pounce, and capuchin monkeys groom. Readers will delight in learning alongside Ms. McLean's class about animals' behavior in this charming, illustrated story. Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 591.5
  • Copyright: 2022

Let's Notice Forms of Water

From the Series Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™)

Ms. Ling's students work as science detectives and make observations of water. Young readers will love exploring water in its solid, liquid, and gas forms in this entertaining, illustrated story. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 551.48
  • Copyright: 2022

Let's Notice Patterns in the Sky

From the Series Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™)

Look up to the sky and make observations with Mr. Cruz's class. From day to night, moon phases, and constellations, there are lots of exciting patterns in outer space that impact life on Earth. Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 523.2
  • Copyright: 2022

Let's Notice Plant and Animal Traits

From the Series Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™)

Readers join Mr. Andre's class on a nature walk as they discover plant and animal traits. This fun, illustrated story makes learning what plants and animals need to grow and stay healthy accessible. Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • Dewey: 581
  • Copyright: 2022

Let's Notice Types of Materials

From the Series Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™)

Ms. Sampson's class goes on a treasure hunt to see how different materials look and feel. Young readers will follow along and think about why items are made of certain materials. Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: 620.1/1
  • Copyright: 2022

Let's Notice Weather Patterns

From the Series Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™)

What is a powerful weather tool? Our eyes! Readers uncover weather patterns to discover why its warmer in the afternoon than the morning, how low pressure impacts rain, and more! Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 551.6
  • Copyright: 2022

Monster Mayhem

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)

Little monsters don't have time for sleep. They must prove they're the scariest of them all! New readers will love this adorable story, complete with fun illustrations and a reading… Read More →

  • Lexile: 370
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2022

Oh, No, Hippo!

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)

Hippo wants to join the other animals in activities, but he is very clumsy. With sweet, full-color illustrations and leveled text, this story is perfect for new readers. Read More →

  • Lexile: 280
  • ATOS: 1.4
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2022
Cover: Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion
Starred Review & Award Count 1

Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

In addition to slave uprisings and escapes on the Underground Railroad, enslaved people also resisted their mistreatment through small acts in their everyday lives. Discover the many forms of Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • Dewey: 306.3/620973
  • Copyright: 2022

Shy Stan

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)

Emerging readers will love the story of Ben and his friend Stan, who is very shy! This charming, illustrated tale has carefully leveled text and includes a reading comprehension activity. Read More →

  • Lexile: 230
  • ATOS: 1.1
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2022

Slavery and Reconstruction: The Struggle for Black Civil Rights

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for Black rights. Learn more about this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • Dewey: 323.1196/07309034
  • Copyright: 2022

Slavery and the Civil War: Rooted in Racism

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 973.7/112
  • Copyright: 2022

The Clever Carp

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)

When Jill goes on a fishing trip with her grandma, will she catch the clever carp? Full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension activity makes this story perfect for emerging readers. Read More →

  • Lexile: 350
  • ATOS: 1.4
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2022

The Fuss on the Bus

From the Series Early Bird Readers — Blue (Early Bird Stories ™)

There's just one rule on Sid's bus: no fuss. But then the children and animals climb on board and things get out of control! This delightful story includes age-appropriate text and a reading… Read More →

  • Lexile: 250
  • ATOS: 1.3
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2022

The Slave Trade: Black Lives and the Drive for Profit

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. The transatlantic trade of enslaved people saw millions of kidnapped Africans sent around the world, many of them to the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • Dewey: 306.3/6209
  • Copyright: 2022

Bank Shot

From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories

This girls' basketball story deals with the conflict between family caregiving responsibilities and extra-curricular sports that some kids, particularly girls, often face. Jo loves playing… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

Being Homeless: Stories from Survivors

From the Series It Happened to Me

Becoming homeless happens—but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being homeless is a devastating and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1040
  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 362.5
  • Copyright: 2022

Being in a Gang: Stories from Survivors

From the Series It Happened to Me

Becoming part of a gang happens—but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 303
  • Copyright: 2022