Literature

Includes detailed comprehension questions, background information, notes and more on several classics including Gilgamesh, The Oddyssey, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and the Antigone. Recommended for junior and senior students. Softcover 200+ pages. Learn More

Grimms' Fairy Tales By BROTHERS GRIMM, JACOB GRIMM and WILHELM GRIMM

From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as ‘The Frog-Prince’ and ‘Hansel and Grettel’ to the delights of ‘Ashputtel’ or ‘Old Sultan’, all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries.

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books Mar 17, 2011 | 400 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Considered one of English literature’s first and greatest satirists, Jonathan Swift possessed a timeless genius for pointing out the foibles of human nature that still has the power to provoke, amuse, and, at times, even outrage our modern sensibilities. This representative collection of Swift’s major writings includes the complete Gulliver’s Travels as well as A Tale of a Tub, “The Battle of the Books,” “A Modest Proposal,” “An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity,” “The Bickerstaff Papers,” and many more of his brilliantly satirical works. Here too are selections from Swift’s poetry and portions of his Journal to Stella. Swift’s savage ridicule, corrosive wit, and sparkling humor are fully displayed in this comprehensive collection. 656 pages. Learn More

An exciting new edition of the complete works of Shakespeare with these features: Illustrated with photographs from New York Shakespeare Festival productions, vivid, readable introductions for each play, a lively, person foreword, an insightful essay on the play, modern spelling and punctuation more.

Prince Hamlet's father, the king, captured Fortinbras and his land. Now that Hamlet's father is dead, Young Fortinbras wants his land back and is willing to take it by force. While Prince Hamlet is grieving, he is visited by his father's ghost and gains an interesting insight into his death. The king explains that he has been a victim of a "murder most foul"; it appears his mother and uncle murdered him. Soon after the funeral they get married which angers Hamlet. The story is about Hamlet's vacillating as to what to do about his father's murder. However he does surprise many with his persistence and insight.

Paperback, 132 pages.

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Illustrated by Valentino Forlini

Age 9+

Extent:112 pages

Dimensions:6.7 x 10.1in

Paperback

Accelerated Reader Book Level:4.5

Accelerated Reader Interest Level:MY

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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 Interested level grade 4-adult Learn More

This classroom-tested collection of storybooks and workbooks help children develop emergent reading skills. Ranging from whimisical to real-world situations, these stories engage beginning readers as they develop sight word recognition and build fluency and comprehension skills. Workbooks sold separately. Grades K-1. Learn More

This classroom-tested collection of storybooks and workbooks help children develop emergent reading skills. Ranging from whimisical to real-world situations, these stories engage beginning readers as they develop sight word recognition and build fluency and comprehension skills. Workbooks sold separately. Grades K-1. Learn More

Learning With Literature: Hansel and Gretel - Number Words & Story Words Children learn better when they enjoy what they are doing. Teach specific skills that promote readiness for reading, writing, and math while opening the door to the kingdom of children’s classic literature. A full page read-aloud story delights children as they begin 36 pages of pre-reading and pre-writing skills along with critical thinking and discussion questions, activities and classroom games. Learn More

The lady next door sings too loudly and too often, but every time Harry tries to stop her he gets in trouble. Can Harry solve the neighborhood′s problem before he′s sent to the doghouse? 64 pages. Ages 4-8. Learn More

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Explore this classic survival story of a boy who is stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash and must learn to survive with only the help of his hatchet. Hatchet: An Instructional Guide for Literature supports this story and features challenging cross-curricular activities and lessons that work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to better analyze and comprehend literature. Students will learn to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading, improve text-based vocabulary, and determine meaning through text-dependent questions. Add rigor to your students' explorations of rich, complex literature with this essential resource that supports instruction of the Newbery Honor book by Gary Paulsen. Grades 4-8 From Teacher Created Materials Learn More

Maximize your students’ reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the opportunity to synthesize their ideas through a variety of post-reading activities. Correlated to the Common Core State Standards. 80 pages. Grades 5-8. From Teacher Created Resources. Learn More

Heidi By JOHANNA SPYRI Introduction by Eva Ibbotson.

Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather. With a delightfully nostalgic introduction by award-winning author, Eva Ibbotson.

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books Mar 05, 2009 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Helen Keller, published by Harper Collins tells the story of Helen Keller a blind, deaf, and mute girl. Read about her life and how she learned to communicate with others, read braille, and overcome her obstacles. Ages 7-11. Learn More

In Henry and Mudge's eighteenth adventure, Henry's cousin Annie is moving -- right next door to Henry! Annie likes Henry and Mudge, but she's nervous about leaving her friends, and about changing schools, and about what might happen to her things on the moving truck. She's so nervous she's broken out in blotches. But Henry knows just the thing for a bad case of nerves -- a snuggle under a blanket with a big dog like Mudge! 48 pages. Ages 5-7. Learn More

Henry and his dog Mudge want to find the perfect pet for his cousin Annie in this twentieth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

Annie needs a pet that's soft and dry and doesn't fly—one that's quiet and careful, just like Annie.

What could that be?

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Henry and his dog Mudge visit Henry's grandparents—but what's that sound?—in this ninth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and Mudge spend a scary night at Henry's grandmother's house in the country. Ages 5-7. 40 pages. Learn More

Henry and his dog Mudge celebrate Henry's birthday in this fourteenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And now that it's Henry's birthday, it's time for bright balloons, potato-sack races, and presents! Ages 5-7. 40 pages. Learn More

Henry and his dog Mudge share a fun-filled day at the beach in this sixth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And they're ready for some sun and sand! Ages 5-7. 48 pages Learn More

Henry and his dog Mudge weather a storm in this twelfth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And when a storm comes, they face wind, thunder, and lightning! Ages 5-7. 40 pages. Learn More

Publisher : Simon Spotlight

Language : English

paperback: 48 pages

Reading age : 5 - 7 years

Lexile measure : 500L

Grade level : Kindergarten - 2

Item Weight : 8.6 ounces

Dimensions : 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches

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Henry and his dog Mudge are going to their first family reunion in this fifteenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Ages 5-7. 48 pages. Learn More

The first book in the acclaimed Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant featuring Henry and his lovable 180-pound dog, Mudge. Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge. Ages 4-7. 40 pages. Learn More