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Books in Lightning Readers Level 3 series

  • Iris And Walter

    Elissa Haden Guest, Christine Davenier

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Aug. 7, 2012)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. There are four chapters of easy reading pleasure in this Level 3 Green Light Reader edition of the first book in this award-winning friendship series. This story finds Iris hating her new neighborhood in the country until she discovers a treehouse and maybe a new best friend.
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  • Molly The Pony

    Pam Kaster

    Library Binding (Turtleback, June 5, 2012)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Traces the story of a heroic horse who, after being rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, suffered an attack by a dog that required her to undergo a rare front-leg amputation and prosthetic limb fitting, a challenge that culminated in extensive rehabilitation work and her emergence as a therapy horse. By the author of Zydeco Goes To Horse Camp.
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  • Greek Myths

    Deborah Lock

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Sept. 29, 2008)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Retells some of the most beloved stories from Greek Mythology, from Pandora's Box to the Labors of Heracles.
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  • Bird Flies South, Level 2

    Alan Durant

    Paperback (Brighter Child, Nov. 22, 2005)
    When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Bird is tired of rainy weather, so he decides to fly south and find the sun. Will the sun satisfy Bird or will he find happiness somewhere else? Bird Flies South is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in a Spanish version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series! Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!
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  • Star Wars: Death Star Battles

    Simon Beecroft

    Hardcover (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Sept. 27, 2016)
    Get your child hooked on reading as they step aboard the Death Star from Star Wars. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed Star Wars Reader is all about the indomitable Death Star. Watch as your child discovers more about the Empire's deadliest weapon, finding out what it's capable of and its fatal flaw. Packed with pictures of the Death Star from the Star Wars series, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy full of DK Star Wars books to collect.
  • DK Readers L3: Soccer School

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, Sept. 15, 2015)
    Find out what it takes to become a starter with soccer rules, skills required for different team positions, and coaching tips.Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.
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  • The Foolish Turtle, Level 2

    Anna Wilson, Mike Gordon

    Paperback (Brighter Child, Jan. 21, 2005)
    When a children is learning to read, every word count! Terry the turtle want to fly. But will he find the courage to try, even though his friends think it is a silly idea? The Foolish Turtle is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in a Spanish version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out the other titles in this series! Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!
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  • Bradford Street Buddies: Springtime Blossoms

    Jerdine Nolen, Michelle Henninger

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 14, 2017)
    CHIRP! CHIRP! CHIRP! It’s springtime on Bradford Street. Jada and Jamal are searching for signs of spring. So are their best friends, Carlita Garcia and Josh Cornell. But the most surprising sign of spring awaits them at school the next day . . . a surprise that blossoms into a colorful plan to beautify the schoolyard just in time for Earth Day. Get set to dig in and join the neighborhood fun with the Bradford Street Buddies!
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  • Henry and the Hand-Me-Downs, Level 1

    Jillian Powell

    Paperback (Brighter Child, Dec. 2, 2005)
    When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Henry is the youngest member of his family. Usually, he likes this. But sometimes, Henry tires of getting everyone else’s hand-me-downs. Will Henry ever find something that is just his? Henry and the Hand-Me-Downs is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades PreK-K features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in a Spanish version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series! Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!
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  • Celebrating North Carolina: 50 States to Celebrate

    Marion Dane Bauer, C.B. Canga

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 2, 2014)
    Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today he is visiting North Carolina. His first stop is the Outer Banks, to climb lighthouses, hunt for pirate treasure, and go hang-gliding on the beach where the Wright Brothers flew the first plane. He'll also visit historic sites, museums, sports stadiums, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around North Carolina. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. Includes maps, glossary, and learning activities. Great for school projects and family vacations.
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  • DK Readers L3: Knights and Castles

    Rupert Matthews

    Library Binding (DK Children, June 21, 2016)
    From armor to jousting, Knights and Castles covers everything there is to know about knights and medieval castles.Knights and Castles takes an up-close look at the history of knights, their chivalrous code, the battles they fought, and more. Learn about the heroic actions of famous knights, including El Cid and Sir John Hawkwood, and the monks who took up arms to protect pilgrims. Explore famous castles, including Beaufort, Krak des Chevaliers, and Carisbrooke Castle.Discover what it took to become a knight in Knights and Castles.Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.
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  • Buster the Very Shy Dog

    Lisze Bechtold

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 16, 2015)
    "These stories about a puppy searching for his strengths will bring smiles of recognition to the beginning-reader set." —School Library Journal Join Buster the very shy dog as he discovers his self-worth and self-confidence in a house full of more outgoing canine and feline characters. Formatted for Green Light Readers Level 3, this edition of Buster features two easy-to-read stories from the original book. In the first, a wary Buster reaches out to befriend a girl who seems sad and lonely at a birthday party. In the second, Buster, insecure about his inability to catch a ball, uncovers a winning talent all his own!
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