![The Fluent Reader: Oral and Silent Reading Strategies for Building Fluency, Word Recognition and Comprehension](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/the-fluent-reader.jpeg?itok=DVu8EE4o)
This 2020 update of Rasinski’s groundbreaking book includes coverage of the latest research on fluency, teaching strategies based on that research, new classroom vignettes, and suggestions for using a variety of texts to teach fluency such as poetry, speeches, and monologues and dialogues. You’ll also find background information, assessment tools, step-by-step lessons, and teaching tips — plus video clips showing the strategies in action.
The Fluent Reader: Oral and Silent Reading Strategies for Building Fluency, Word Recognition and Comprehension
![The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/Rice%20in%20the%20pot_0.jpg?itok=l71pkHqv)
A joyful, expressive sing-along, slurping noodles, squishing tofu, and tapping chopsticks as a multigenerational family sings along to this familiar tune. Rhythmic text and vibrant, playful illustrations bring the story to life, and informative back matter includes a food glossary and etiquette guidelines that are sure to delight and engage young readers.
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
![The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/wheels-on-tuk-tuk.jpg?itok=FE_ypSv1)
This picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town — from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat to a grand fireworks display. And in the midst of all the action, one thing’s for sure: passengers young and old love every minute of their exciting ride as the wheels of the tuk tuk go round and round!
The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk
![My First Dinosaur Atlas: Roar Around the World with the Mightiest Beasts Ever!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/first-dinosaur-atlas.jpeg?itok=zpeQ9kyF)
Journey back in time and around the world to learn about dozens of dinosaurs in this colorfully illustrated atlas for very young children.
My First Dinosaur Atlas: Roar Around the World with the Mightiest Beasts Ever!
![The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/griffin-and-dinosaur.jpeg?itok=ykzZfUZR)
As a young student, Mayor wondered: Is the mythical griffin based on ancient people’s interpretations of dinosaur bones? This biography shares her fascinating efforts to prove her theory correct and reveals other connections between science and human myth as well. (School Library Journal)
The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science
![Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/fossil-hunter-mary-anning.jpeg?itok=WvOB_hvD)
With engaging text, photographs, and vivid paleoart, this biography introduces Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter and self-taught scientist who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Mary Anning grew up on the south coast of England in a region rich in fossils. As teenagers, she and her brother Joseph discovered England’s first complete ichthyosaur. Poor and uneducated, Anning would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists ever, though in her time she supported herself selling by fossils and received little formal recognition.
Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life
![The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World’s Most Remarkable Animals](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/age-of-dinosaurs-2.jpg?itok=Rj-5rJ7u)
Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! Paleontologist Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about some of the world’s oldest beings.
The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World’s Most Remarkable Animals
![Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dinosaurs-other-prehistoric-life.jpeg?itok=rlOXQKsK)
Showcasing more than 90 remarkable fossils, such as a Tyrannosaurus skull, delicate fern leaf, and perfectly preserved woolly mammoth, each plant or animal featured is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding the organisms, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out why Pachycephalosaurus had such a thick head, how a coral fossil can be used to work out how long a prehistoric year was, and which fossil was thought to protect people from poison.
Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life
![Dinosaurs: By the Numbers](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dinosaurs-by-the-numbers.jpeg?itok=_StCIDb8)
Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the giants that roamed the earth millions of years ago, but that still captivate their imaginations: Dinosaurs. Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of dinosaurs through astonishing numbers: the varying sizes and shapes of dinosaurs, timelines of when they roamed the earth, charts comparing the fastest dinos with the speedy animals of today, maps of where these giant reptiles lived across the globe, and so much more.
Dinosaurs: By the Numbers
![My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Animals and Plants to Amaze, Surprise, and Astonish!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dinosaurs-and-prehistoric-life.jpeg?itok=6Vud35wb)
Young dinosaur lovers are introduced to an amazing range of prehistoric beasts through facts and detailed illustrations. Discover how the Earth has changed over time, why fossils formed, and the arrival of early humans. A pronunciation guide helps kids with tricky names and encourages early learning and language development. The helpful visual index provides a quick overview of every species in the book.
My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Animals and Plants to Amaze, Surprise, and Astonish!
![Dinosaur Feathers](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dinosaur-feathers.jpeg?itok=XlusNoXZ)
Through rhyming text, learn about the evolutionary link between million-year-old dinosaurs and modern-day birds.
Dinosaur Feathers
![My First Big Book of Dinosaur Facts](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dinosaur-facts.jpeg?itok=Ql9czEw4)
This book introduces young readers to all key science and facts about dinosaurs in a fun question and answer format. The book’s wide-ranging Q&As include: How did dinosaurs become fossils? What happens at a dinosaur dig? Who invented the word “dinosaur”? Were dinosaurs striped and feathery? Which dinosaur’s bite was the most powerful? Did dino poops become fossils? What sounds did dinosaurs make? Did dinosaurs build nests? And what happened to the dinosaurs?
My First Big Book of Dinosaur Facts
![Island: A Story of the Galápagos](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/island-story-of-galapagos.jpeg?itok=SgGzCQTY)
Young readers will explore the evolving terrain and animals of the Galápagos in this nonfiction picture book. Charles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land filled with plants and animals that could not be found anywhere else on earth. How did they come to inhabit the island? How long will they remain? Thoroughly researched and filled with intricate and beautiful paintings by award-winning author and artist Jason Chin.
Island: A Story of the Galápagos
![The Turtle of Michigan](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/the-turtle-of-michigan.jpeg?itok=v-TwxLbT)
Aref flies with his mother from Oman to rejoin his father in Michigan so his parents can attend graduate school. While the boy misses his much-loved grandfather, Sidi, he gradually adjusts to his life and enjoys several surprises. Aref and Sidi were first introduced in The Turtle of Oman, though this book stands alone. The hallmark of both novels is the lyrical language and loving relationships.
The Turtle of Michigan
![Totally Random Questions Volume 1](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/totally-random-questions-1.jpeg?itok=ON3Q5IJt)
Ever wondered what the planet Mercury is made of or why cats purr? This first in a new series asks and answers 101 questions sure to intrigue and inspire further research, each presented with color photographs and a varied format.
Totally Random Questions Volume 1
![Swim Team](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/swim-team.jpeg?itok=VVswOa2_)
Bree overcomes her fear of water and learns to swim with the help of an older neighbor in this handsome, powerful graphic novel. The girl learns a lot about herself and her new community in this engaging, handsome presentation.
Swim Team
![Smile Out Loud: 25 Happy Poems](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/smile-out-loud.jpg?itok=np5inKRy)
Everyone needs a smile and this range of poems in different forms are sure to create lots. From verse about contagious laughter all the way to bedtime ditty, these poems will read aloud well. Each is briefly introduced and colorfully illustrated.
Smile Out Loud: 25 Happy Poems
![The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/sheep-rooster-and-duck.jpeg?itok=egtBb4Sb)
Three animals did indeed go up in a hot-air balloon in the 18th century, but not quite the talented sheep, rooster, and duck who propel this funny and clever tale forward. Fact and fiction, cameo appearances by historical figures, and lots of illustrations are used. An author’s note reveals the history, effectively separating real from imagined.
The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck
![Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/word-of-the-day.jpeg?itok=mfiFKcDb)
A word (or more) for each day of each month is presented and defined with a pronunciation guide, pleasingly illustrated. At the end of each month, a story is presented that uses all the words, with an audio version (accessed by QR code) so kids can hear it spoken aloud. Clever and appealing!
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus
![Just Right Jillian](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/just-right-jillian.jpeg?itok=jokHXs1v)
Is hiding who you are worth staying invisible? That’s what Jillian confronts as she navigates 5th grade. Can Jillian break out of her shell as fast as her chick in the classroom experiment? Readers will relate to the plausible characters in a realistic setting in this debut novel.
Just Right Jillian
![The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/first-cat-in-space-ate-pizza.jpeg?itok=_O_BH0rI)
A cyber-enhanced cat is sent into space to stop rats from eating the moon. Absurd humor propels this outlandish tale through the galaxy with unending gags, sure to make readers laugh aloud. It’s the first in a series which was inspired by Instagram video shorts created during the pandemic.
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
![Falling Short](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/falling-short.jpg?itok=BEm6I7H8)
Two boys, best friends, live next-door to each other. Marco is academically talented and short; Isaac is a basketball whiz but struggles with his studies. How the boys help each other cope with school, parents, and more is realistic, plausible, and totally engaging.
Falling Short
![Cat Eyes and Dog Whistles: The [Five] Seven Senses of Humans and Other Animals](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/cat-eyes-and-dog-whistles.jpeg?itok=Ca8obUfm)
Everyone knows their five senses — sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing — right? But there are two more: proprioception (letting you touch your nose with your finger without seeing either body part) and the vestibular system (in charge of balance). Informal language and lighthearted illustration add a touch of humor in the presentation of solid information, sure to engage.
Cat Eyes and Dog Whistles: The [Five] Seven Senses of Humans and Other Animals
![Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/ain-t-gonna-let-nobody-turn-me-around.jpeg?itok=tHu9KrxF)
What makes an activist? The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Tennessee in 1968 so effected young Kathlyn, she started tirelessly working to improve the lives of African Americans and make MLK’s birthday a national holiday. She tells her own story in verse, contextualized by the time in which she lived