Phonics & Reading

Zingo Word Builder is one of ThinkFun's most popular and bestselling games, and is the winner of an Oppenheim Platinum Award, among others.

It's a fun pre-reading game for ages 4 and up that helps children build reading skills, and is one of the best gifts you can buy for kids.

Zingo Word Builder is made with high quality components, and comes with a very clear and easy to understand instruction manual - you'll be able to play within minutes of opening the box.

Like all of ThinkFun's games, Zingo Word Builder is built to develop critical thinking skills.

Playing will improve language skills through fun and fast placed play.

From the Manufacturer Build reading skills, three letters at a time.

This word building version of Zing is the perfect confidence booster for early readers.

Ideal for players who are just learning how to put letters together to form words, it's great for teaching spelling and vocabulary.

With two levels of play, it's designed to engage and support both beginner and more experienced readers.

Just slide the Zinger and claim tiles to fill your Zing card with three letter words - pure Zing "F-U-N".

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Build as many 3-, 4- and 5-letter words as you can in 60 seconds! Encourages children to practice word building as they combine beginning letters and blends with word families; Challenges children with three skill levels; Features handheld size, simple operation, immediate feedback and volume control. Measures 5"L x 4"H. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. Grades K+. From Learning Resources. Learn More

A nuts-and-bolts approach to making, and spelling, words! Start with consonant, vowel, consonant to make a word. Then, turn any piece to make a new word. Kids can progress to making longer words, with each bolt holding up to 4 nuts. Includes 6 bolts, 30 printed nuts (enough for multiple kids), and Activity Guide. Bolts measure 5"L, nuts 2½"L. Grades: K+ Learn More

Follow Pooh as he ventures out into the Hundred Acre Woods with his beloved companions: Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and of course, Christopher Robin. This engaging comprehension guide includes questions for each chapter and activities such as making Woozle prints, sewing your own bear, cooking yummy honey oat bars, and much more!

This guide is recommended for 2nd grade imagineers.

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Wagon Wheels (I Can Read Book 3) by Barbara Brenner. The Muldie boys and their father have come a long way to Kansas. But when Daddy moves on, the three boys must begin their own journey. They must learn to care for one another and face the dangers of the wilderness alone. Grades K-3. Learn More

Sharpen skills in a flash! Learning Line flashcards target specific reading and math skills and concepts, and help children practice in a fun, hands-on format. Each set contains 56 sturdy, full-color cards and includes ideas for games and activities to spur interest in learning. Plus, Learning Line flashcards include free access to online timed tests and interactive activities to add another dimension to flashcard practice. To further reinforce skills, partner Learning Line flashcards with the corresponding Learning Line activity books! Perfect for learning on the go, enriching free-time practice at home or school, and car rides! Learn More

This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 8 years and up

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A lively introduction to the fascinating lives of lizards, complete with beautiful photographs, illustrated diagrams and weird and wonderful facts.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own

Age 6 years and up

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How do flowers grow in dry deserts? How do animals help to spread seeds? Which flower smells like rotting meat? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about how flowers grow. How flowers grow is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Series: Beginners How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 6 years and up

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Contains 10 best-selling Beginners Science titles, the perfect beginning library set for young readers. All titles include internet links.

Box Set includes:

• Astronomy,
• Earthquakes,
• Living in Space,
• Planet Earth,
• The Solar System,
• Storms and Hurricanes,
• Sun, Moon and Stars,
• Volcanoes,
• Weather,
• and Your Body.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 6 years and up

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This box set includes the hardback edition of the following titles: Ancient Greeks, Castles, Celts, Digging Up the Past, Egyptians, Iron Age, Maya, Romans, Stone Age, and Vikings.

Series: Beginners How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own

Age 6 years and up

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Twisters and Other Terrible Storms A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #23: TWISTER ON TUESDAY (#6666) By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by WILL OSBORNE and SAL MURDOCCA

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday, they had lots of questions. How do tornadoes form? What kinds of tools can help predict bad storms? Where did the biggest snowfall on record happen? How fast are hurricane winds?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Feb 25, 2003 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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Make reading fun for students in grades 4 and up using Reading Tutor: Biographies! This 48-page book captures readers' enthusiasm with interesting, age-appropriate biographies and activities relating to biographies. The book includes activities that reinforce difficult comprehension skills and improve reading levels. It is great for use in the classroom and at home!

48 pages Grade 4-8+ / Ages 9-14+

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Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #28: HIGH TIDE IN HAWAII (#6671) 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!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? 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.

Paperback |  Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Feb 27, 2007 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years |

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When were the first trains built and how did they work? Who organizes how trains move along the track? How do some trains go uphill? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more fascinating facts about trains.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 6 years and up                        Publisher: Usborne

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Children will love to practice writing letters, shapes, lines and more! The portable board has a write & wipe window so it can be used over and over again along with a place to hold standard 8.5” x 11” and A4 paper and the included dry-erase marker.

Educational Benefits

• Learning Style: Visual, Tactile

• Skill Development: Letter formation, Letter recognition, shape recognition, Fine motor skills, Tripod grasp, Eye-hand coordination, Motor planning

Ages 3+. From Learning Resources. Learn More

Level 5 Reader

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Illus. in full color. Here is the gripping story of Hillary and Norgay’s perilous ascent of Mount Everest as they battled snow and ice slides, whipping winds, and the grim knowledge that 19 others had died in the same attempt.Learn More

Titanic A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE #17: TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC ( #6891)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 #17: Tonight on the Titanic, they had lots of questions. How many people were aboard the Titanic? Why weren’t there enough lifeboats for all the passengers? How did this “unsinkable” ship sink? What lessons can we learn from the tragedy? 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 Aug 27, 2002 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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By Caryn Jenner

Perfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we’d be without his brilliant creations!

From the first light bulb to moving pictures, Edison proved himself to be one of the most important men in US history. 

Includes gorgeous, full-color photography and a complete glossary of terms.

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children’s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

Give children the phonics practice they need with this collection of decodable words, phrases, and sentences. These differentiated lists feature short vowels, blends and digraphs, inflectional endings, and more. Use the words to customize reproducible games and activities for fun and engaging practice. This book also includes assessments to check children's decoding, spelling, and vocabulary skills. A great addition to your phonics curriculum!

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

Phonics instruction in upper elementary means helping students decode multisyllabic words, learn common spelling patterns, determine word meaning from roots and affixes, develop vocabulary, and more. The lists in this book feature common syllables, prefixes and suffixes, Greek and Latin roots, parts of speech, and so much more. Reproducible games and activities can be customized for fun and engaging practice. Also includes assessments to gauge students' spelling, vocabulary, and other skills.

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

This collection of decodable words, phrases, and sentences is the perfect supplement to your phonics instruction. The differentiated lists feature long-vowel spelling patterns, complex vowels, prefixes, suffixes, inflectional endings, compound words, and more. You can then use these words to customize reproducible games and activities that give children a fun way to practice their phonics skills. This book also includes assessments to check children's decoding, spelling, and vocabulary skills.

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ABOUT THE STORY OF FERDINAND

Ferdinand is the world’s most peaceful–and–beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree.

Leaf’s simple storytelling paired with Lawson’s pen-and-ink drawings make The Story of Ferdinand a true classic.

Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book’s original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8×8 paperback edition.

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The Phantom Tollbooth By NORTON JUSTER Illustrated by JULES FEIFFER.

With almost 4 million copies sold more than 50 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic. Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever.

“Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet. And teach us some wisdom, too.” –Phillip Pullman

For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason. Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams!Learn More