Books with author Katharine Kenah

Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet! This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Everyone is good at something—even Ollie!Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! Will he finally be the best in the class?“The episode’s mouthwatering climax and resolution will guarantee smiles of contentment all around,” says Kirkus ReviewsThe Best Chef in Second Grade is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet! This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Young readers can enjoy collections of these extreme books! These unique level 3 nonfiction readers for Grades 1 to 2 learners will help them explore reading on their own. Dramatic photographs, graphic illustrations, and amazing “Extreme Facts” lists will keep them turning the pages. The fact-based approach also makes these books valuable resources. Children will love to learn to read with Extreme Readers! Extreme Readers Grade 1-2 Slipcase, Volume 1 includes: •Predator Attack! •Space Mysteries •Weird and Wacky Plants •The Bizarre Body The best-selling Extreme Readers is an exciting series for early readers to explore reading on their own. These unique leveled nonfiction readers feature over 30 titles for preschool to grade 2, covering high-interest topics that will grab children’s attention from the very first page. With the current educational emphasis on reading in content areas and reading comprehension, the Extreme Readers will be a welcome addition at school and at home! Check out our other titles!

On the first day of first grade, Sam has news to share with the class—over the summer, his elephant had a baby! Really! From the team who wrote and illustrated the I Can Read favorite The Best Seat in Second Grade, this prequel is a heartfelt story that's just right for all children getting ready for first grade and other big early steps. The Best Seat in First Grade is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

A bug softly lands on a small plant. Whoosh! It has just been caught inside the mouth of a meat-eating pitcher plant. Strange! Plants introduces some of the most shocking plants on earth. Spectrum® Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction reading skills crucial to a young reader’s success. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo illustrations and Common Core aligned comprehension practice focused on the development of critical thinking skills. This multilevel series is the perfect addition to any library at school or home.

Thunder booms. Lightning crashes in the sky. Watch out! Alert! Wild Weather introduces fascinating facts about some of the fiercest weather conditions on earth. --The Spectrum Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of non-fiction reading skills crucial to a young reader’s success. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo illustrations and Common Core aligned comprehension practice focused on the development of critical thinking skills. This multi-level series is the perfect addition to any library at school or home.

Luna has the best teacher in second grade—but her classmates think she is the new kid from outer space! Mr. Hopper loves the midnight sky almost as much as Luna does, but the rest of the class isn’t on the same page. They won’t listen to her ideas for the Family Night program—until something goes unexpectedly wrong! With a nudge from Mr. Hopper, Luna shares her plan which just might save the show. From the team who wrote and illustrated The Best Seat in Second Grade, and The Best Chef in Second Grade, this is a heartfelt story that shows the difference a good teacher can make in a student’s life.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

A human being loses an average of 70–100 strands of hair a day. A sneeze travels at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Fascinating! Human Bodies delves inside the human body and introduces these extraordinary facts and more!Spectrum® Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction reading skills crucial to a young reader’s success. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo illustrations and Common Core aligned comprehension practice focused on the development of critical thinking skills. This multilevel series is the perfect addition to any library at school or home.

Dare to read the extreme! The Destruction Earth/Destrucción en la tierra English-Spanish Extreme Reader introduces facts about natural disasters and other events that rock the earth including, volcano, continental drift, earthquake, tsunami, wildfire, landslide, avalanche, glacier, meteor impact, erosion, drought, storms, habitat destruction, and pollution. Perfect for fluent Spanish speakers hoping to learn English or for English speakers hoping to learn Spanish, each spread presents the English text and Spanish text side by side for ease of reading. This unique level 2 nonfiction reader for kindergarten to grade 1 learners will help them explore reading on their own. Dramatic photographs, graphic illustrations, and an amazing “Extreme Facts” list will keep them turning the page. The fact-based approach also makes this book a valuable resource. Children will love to learn to read when given this Extreme Reader! The best-selling Extreme Readers is an exciting series for early readers to explore reading on their own. These unique leveled nonfiction readers feature over 30 titles for preschool to grade 2, including English-Spanish readers, covering high-interest topics that will grab children’s attention from the very first page. With the current educational emphasis on reading in content areas and reading comprehension, the Extreme Readers will be a welcome addition at school and at home! Check out our other titles!

Dare to read the extreme! The Bizarre Body Extreme Reader takes a look inside the human body at some of the most interesting and unusual facts and functions! This unique level 3 nonfiction reader for grades 1 and 2 learners will help them explore reading on their own. Dramatic photographs, graphic illustrations, and an amazing “Extreme Facts” list will keep them turning the page. The fact-based approach also makes this book a valuable resource. Children will love to learn to read when give this Extreme Reader! The best-selling Extreme Readers is an exciting series for early readers to explore reading on their own. These unique leveled nonfiction readers feature over 30 titles for preschool to grade 2, covering high-interest topics that will grab children’s attention from the very first page. With the current educational emphasis on reading in content areas and reading comprehension, the Extreme Readers will be a welcome addition at school and at home! Check out our other titles!

A humming sound grows louder and louder. Suddenly, a bug the size of your hand is resting on your shoulder! Wow! Big Animals introduces some of the largest, and most interesting, creatures on planet earth.Spectrum® Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction reading skills crucial to a young reader’s success. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo illustrations and Common Core aligned comprehension practice focused on the development of critical thinking skills. This multilevel series is the perfect addition to any library at school or home.