Reading & Literature

Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Laughing Brook, Green Meadows, and Green Forest, Grandfather Frog leaps forth to tumble haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. In this time-honored classic, Thornton W. Burgess mixes exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily to spin a wholesome tale of animal characters that children have found irresistible for generations.

Woven into Grandfather Frog's adventures are the daring pranks of Jerry Muskrat, Little Joe Otter, and Billy Mink, the hunting exploits of Longlegs the Blue Heron and Whitetail the Marsh Hawk, and the brave deeds of Danny Meadow Mouse and Striped Chipmunk. Their interwoven stories, newly reset here in large, easy-to-read type, will delight children as they discover, one by one, the many good reasons why Grandfather Frog came to wish he had never, never thought of leaving the Smiling Pool to see the Great World.

Reprint of the Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1915 edition.

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C. S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society. 128 pages. Paperback. Harper Collins. Learn More

Introduce your students to the most popular literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare. Easy-reading adaptations will ignite the interest of both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Each title is arranged in 10 short chapters with key words defined and used in context. The integrity of the original plays have been retained but essentially converted into story format. Each chapter is followed by multiple-choice questions that require students to recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, develop new story names, and choose the main idea. 72-pages. Standards Mastered: • Reading and Listening Comprehension • Recalling Facts & Details, Main Idea • Analyzing Characters • Context Clues • Interpreting Text • Reading Skills • Vocabulary Development • Fluency, interest Grade 4 level through adult. Learn More

Tales of the Greek Heroes By ROGER LANCELYN GREEN Introduction by Rick Riordan

The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.

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These stories include the great myths –

of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world;

of Isis, seaching the waters for her dead husband Osiris;

of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth.

But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure – even the first ever Cinderella story.

| Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Discover Shakespeare’s best-loved plays

These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and the drama of Pericles.

They never lose the feel of his beautiful language and humanity and convey all of his wit and wisdom.

These tales are classic literature in their own right.

Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Meet a greedy spider, an evil shark, flying horses, and a cunning hare. All this and more in this wonderful collection of African folk stories. Retold by Kathleen Arnott. Includes 34 stories, 214 pgs. Learn More

Follow the adventure, the hopes, and fears of the Swiss Family Robinson as they find themselves shipp-wrecked on a deserted island. Here they will build a new life together. Will they ever be rescued? Complete and unabridged. Softcover. 325 pages. Ages 10 and up. From Random House. Learn More

Use this comprehension guide to follow an adventure set during the Great Awakening, discovering how godly boys can become godly men. The guide includes questions, activities, and projects that will help students understand the War for Independence and the spiritual revival that occurred just a few years earlier.

Probing the novel's ethically challenging dilemmas, this guide is recommended for students in 5th grade. 42 pages

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This comprehension guide places students in Stuart Little’s world, where they can participate in the adventure with insightful questions and answers for each chapter, fun crafts, and even projects where students can build their own mouse-sized vessels!

This guide is recommended for students in the 3rd grade.

51 pages

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Strawberry Girl is a Newbery medal winning novel written and illustrated by Lois Lenski. First published in 1945, this realistic fiction children's book, set among the "Crackers" of rural Florida, is one in Lenski's series of regional novels. Learn More

The StoryTime Treasures Teacher Guide, Second Edition gives you all the answers to the questions, vocabulary, and activities, found in StoryTime Treasures, as well as essential and recommended phonetic activities for every lesson, so you have the tools you need to guide your student through this first grade literature program!

69 pages

Grade 1

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StoryTime Treasures Student Guide From Memoria Press. After completing First Start Reading (item #1927) first graders are prepared to plunge right into real books, such as "Little Bear"(#1608), "Little Bear's Visit", "Caps for Sale"(#1604), "Blueberries for Sal"(12725), and "Make Way for Ducklings". Real books, as opposed to controlled vocabulary readers, capture the imagination of children and motivate them in their reading lessons. A variety of language skills are taught in the engaging context of these favorite books. Vocabulary, spelling, composition, capitalization, punctuation, and more are included. Recommended for 1st grade. See also #10305 Learn More

This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them. A companion to Misty of Chincoteague, the beloved tale from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry. A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty—the famous mare of Chincoteague—is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on. Will Misty and her colt survive? 224 Pages. Learn More

First published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. This story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale. Ages 4-8. 48 Pages. Learn More

Ten year-old Willy lives on a farm in Wyoming with his grandfather and his dog Searchlight. When his grandfather falls ill, Willy finds out that his grandfather owes ten years' worth of back taxes. Determined to keep their farm going -- and to give his grandfather a reason to live -- he hitches his dog to the plow and harvests the potato crop. Willy needs $500 more and sees an ad for the National Dogsled Race and decides to enter. Dauntless as ever, he stakes everything on one wild hope: that he and Searchlight can outrun the best dogsled racers in the country -- including the legendary Indian, Stone Fox Learn More

Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock's heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Learn More

St. Augustine Confessions. Translated with an Introduction and Notes by Henry Chadwick. In this new translation the brilliant and impassioned descriptions of Augustine's colorful early life are conveyed to the English reader with accuracy and art. Paperback. 311 pages.

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Space A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #8: MIDNIGHT ON THE MOON By MARY POPE OSBORNE and WILL OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, (#6632) , they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long does it take to get to the moon? How hot is the sun? What does it feel like to be in space? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Feb 26, 2002 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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In 1797, a slave named Isabella was born in New York. After being freed in 1827, she chose the name by which she has been remembered long after her death - Sojourner Truth. Here is a stirring biography of this heroic African-American preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of both blacks and women. Although she couldn't read, Sojourner Truth could quote the Bible word for word, and was a powerful speaker. An imposing six feet tall, with a profound faith in God's love and a deep rich voice, she stirred audiences around the country until her death in 1883. Learn More

 It all begins when Soft Rain’s teacher reads a letter stating that as of May 23, 1838, all Cherokee people are to leave their land and move to what many Cherokees called “the land of darkness”. . .the west.

Soft Rain is confident that her family will not have to move, because they have just planted corn for the next harvest but soon thereafter, soldiers arrive to take nine-year-old, Soft Rain, and her mother to walk the Trail of Tears, leaving the rest of her family behind.

Because Soft Rain knows some of the white man’s language, she soon learns that they must travel across rivers, valleys, and mountains. On the journey, she is forced to eat the white man’s food and sees many of her people die.

Her courage and hope are restored when she is reunited with her father, a leader on the Trail, chosen to bring her people safely to their new land.

Praise for Soft Rain: “An eye-opening introduction to this painful period of American history.”–Publisher’s Weekly

“The characters themselves transform a sorrowful story of adversity into a tale of human resilience.”–Kirkus Reviews

“This gentle child’s-eye view will move readers enormously.”–Jane Yolen

Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)

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Beautifully crafted Snow White hand puppet with 7 dwarf finger puppets for complete storytelling fun! The perfect toy to stimulate imagination at home or in the classroom. Ages 3 +

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Snakes and Other Reptiles A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE MERLIN MISSION #17: A CRAZY DAY WITH COBRAS (#6688) By MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #17: A Crazy Day with Cobras, they had lots of questions. Can snakes really be charmed? What reptile has the deadliest venom? What do Komodo dragons eat? How do you tell alligators and crocodiles apart? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Jan 11, 2011 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight By ANONYMOUS Introduction by Bernard O’Donoghue Translated by Bernard O’Donoghue Notes by Bernard O’Donoghue

The inspiration for the major motion picture The Green Knight starring Dev Patel.

Composed during the fourteenth century in the English Midlands, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight describes the events that follow when a mysterious green-coloured knight rides into King Arthur’s Camelot in deep mid-winter. The mighty knight presents a challenge to the court: he will allow himself to be struck by one blow, on the condition that he will be allowed to return the strike on the following New Year’s Eve.

Sir Gawain takes up the challenge, decapitating the stranger – only to see the Green Knight seize up his own severed head and ride away, leaving Gawain to seek him out and honour their pact. Blending Celtic myth and Christian faith, Gawain is among the greatest Middle English poems: a tale of magic, chivalry and seduction.

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