How Toys Work Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level R title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




First Little Readers Guided Reading Levels G & H


Book Description

"Each book features simple text, decodable words, strong picture cues, and one to six lines of text per page to promote reading confidence and success"--




Drag! Friction and Resistance Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

In this stimulating nonfiction book, readers will discover the various types of friction--including rolling friction, sliding friction, fluid friction, and static friction--and the huge impacts it has on nature, machines, and our lives. In addition, readers are encouraged to perform basic experiments to assist in the understanding of friction, kinetic energy, and water resistance. With real-life examples, colorful images, accommodating graphs and charts, and informational text, children will be inspired and engaged as they read through this book. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level T title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




All in a Day's Work: Animator Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Lights! Camera! It's time to explore the art of animation! This fun, engaging nonfiction title allows readers to explore an exciting career as an animator. Readers will be introduced to the history of animation and find out what techniques and equipment animators used to turn their illustrations into the first animated shorts. Through stimulating facts, vivid images, sketches, photos, informative text, and an interview with a real-life animator, readers will discover everything about animation, including character development, storyboarding, and even how the Foley artists record sound effects! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level V title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




Creative Machines Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

A marble rolls down a tube. It hits a doll, which knocks over some dominoes. Anything can happen in a Rube Goldberg Machine! These Machines take simple tasks and make them complex and fun. Do you have what it takes to make one? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.




Store Clerks Then and Now Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Store clerks work hard to sell goods to their customers every day. Readers learn about the responsibilities, similarities, and differences of store clerks from past and present in this appealing book. Featuring colorful images and stunning facts working in conjunction with supportive text, a glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn what it's like to work as a clerk--from working in retail stores, to shopping malls, to stocking shelves. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level M title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.







Wild Work! Animal Trainers Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer, readers will be intrigued and delighted as they move through this fascinating title. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level T title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




Mimicking Nature Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.




Bug Builders Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Enter the world of bug builders! Bugs can build structures that are as complex as the ones that we build! Readers will learn about the amazing things tiny creatures such as silkworms and beetles can build in this inviting nonfiction title that features detailed photos, riveting facts, informational text, a glossary for vocabulary improvement, and a list of useful websites. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level Q title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.