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Aches and Pains

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

You already know that an owl is a wise animal, and that a snake can be charmed by music. You know how kangaroos move so far and so fast, and you know what sound mice make. But do you know… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2006

Animal Food Chains

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

What is a chain? Where do we use a chain? Can you make a chain with your fingers? Living things are linked through a food chain - what do you think a food chain is? A fly, spider and bird are Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2019

Animal Friends

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4

Do you have good friends? Why are friends important? Do animals have friends? Can small animals be friends with big animals? Let's find out which animals are friends and how they help each other. Read More →

  • Lexile: 410
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Animal Rescue

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

Sometimes animals are lost, sick, or injured. The animals can be pets, but they might also be wild animals. People who save these animals are very important. Some of them are experts, like… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

Arctic or Antarctic?

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

The Arctic and Antarctica are the wildest places on Earth. After millions of years, they have hardly changed. In the oceans, there are huge icebergs and tiny sea creatures. On the ice, there… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

Basketball

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

Have you ever played or watched basketball? Is it a fast or slow ball game? What skills does a person need to play basketball? It is one of the most popular games in the world. You have to be Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Be Water Wise

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

We have all used water today. How did you use water? Water is precious. All the fresh water in the world has to be reused again and again. We must not waste it. What are some ways that people Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Big Tunnels

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Some tunnels are natural and some are built by people. Sometimes it is difficult to get from one place to another, so people have built tunnels. What are tunnels built through or under? Have… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Billy Rides the Bull

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Karl and Billy are new friends. They are at a rodeo. Billy tells Karl some things about himself that are not true. Why would he do this? What things might he tell Karl? If Billy was your… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2018

Building Big Bridges

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

People have always wanted to move from one place to another, so they have built bridges. Some bridges are natural and some are built by people. What are bridges built over? Have you crossed a Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

Caves

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Caves can be deep and dark, but they can also be small and narrow. There are people who like to crawl and climb through damp, dark caves. Why do they do this? Have you ever been inside a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Chester

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Do you know that there are schools for dogs? Little puppies can be naughty and noisy. They have to learn how to behave. At Dog School they are taught to do what they are told. What things… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2006

Code Red

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 4

What are some other words for fear? Different people are scared of different things. What things frighten you? How do you know when you are frightened? These feelings sometimes give people… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2011

Communication

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

Communication means sharing information. It's easy for us to communicate with people who live close to us and with people who live far away. Communication was more difficult for people who… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Counting the Beat

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

If we look carefully enough mathematics is everywhere. Let's look around the room. What can you see that is to do with math? What if I say these words - measuring, time, counting, patterns.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2019

Cycling for Fun

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

Cycling helps us get from one place to another. Cycling is healthy. Cycling is good for the planet. It does not make pollution like cars, buses and trains. When we are cycling and the wind is Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2019

Deep Down Underground

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 1

Coal is burned to make electricity. Iron is used to make steel. Electrical wiring is made from copper. Stone and sand are needed for building. These important materials and others like them… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2013

Earthquake Drill

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

What does surprise mean? Is an earthquake a surprise? If an earthquake happens we must know what to do. An earthquake drill will help keep us safe. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2019

Exploring the Internet

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

The World Wide Web is also called the Internet. You can use it to find almost any kind of information. You get to the Internet through a computer. Have you found information on the Internet?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

Fashion

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

What are your best clothes? Where do you wear them? What do people wear at a wedding, a sports game, school or in the garden? Why do we wear different clothes for different events? When would Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2020

First Flight

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Every year, hundreds of millions of people travel by plane from one part of the world to another. Today people can eat, sleep, and watch movies on a plane. They can be in the air for hours.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

Fossils

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

Fossils are the ancient remains of living things preserved in rocks. They are usually formed from plants, bones, or shells. Scientists who study fossils are called paleontologists. Fossils… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

Hibernation

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Sleep is a part of our lives. Why do we need sleep? What happens if we don't get enough sleep? Do animals need sleep? Some animals like a leopard need a lot of sleep. Why is that? Hibernation Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2018

How We Communicate

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

How we communicate with each other has changed a lot. Not so long ago we didn't use cell phones or computers. Now, wherever we go, inside or outside, we see people using them to talk and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2018