Books published by publisher Treasure Bay 2012

This light-hearted book about a puppy can assist young students in social and emotional learning, particularly in the area of empathy. Whether used for family engagement in reading at home or used in the classroom, this book can serve as a spring-board for discussion about difficult social situations. In the book, Little Chipper romps and plays with all the other dogs in the park. When a new dog named Rex shows up and wants to play, Little Chipper is excited to have Rex join in the fun. Unfortunately, Rex isn't very excited about playing with Little Chipper. Rex thinks Little Chipper is just too little to play in their games. When Rex threatens to take his ball and leave, all the other dogs need to decide what to do.

This book takes a close look at various animals from around the world that are in danger of becoming extinct. It discusses how the animals have become endangered by worldwide threats including pollution, deforestation and global warming. Featuring stunning photographs of many endangered animals in their natural habitats, the book also relates some of the positive steps being taken to protect the animals and explains how we can all take part in saving them.

The race is on! It's the annual swim competition and it looks like the boy's team is going to lose to the girl's team again! The boys think some girls stole their mascot, Lucky. Without their mascot, the boys are convinced they will never win. Now, it's up to Sam and his friends to solve the mystery. If they can find Lucky, maybe they can also solve the old mystery of Pirate's Point! The Mystery of Pirate's Point is the first Level 3 Book in the We Both Read format. It is also our first Chapter Book. Featuring a smaller difference between the two readers, it is particularly perfect for struggling readers to buddy-read with another student, a parent or a tutor.

In this We Both Read title, it's Lulu's birthday and all of her little bug friends have come over for her outdoor party. Despite a big rain storm that threatens to ruin the fun, Lulu helps all of her friends have a great time. The story shows how, with a little bit of humor and creativity, it's often possible to turn what looks like something unpleasant into something fun. In the story, Lulu really does turn "lemons into lemonade."

During the Revolutionary War, a young boy volunteers for a dangerous misson. Betsy Ross has finished a new flag for General Washington. The flag might help to rally the freezing soldiers camped with Washington in Valley Forge. But British troops are everywhere and anyone trying to deliver the flag may be captured and shot as a spy. Could a boy make the journey without getting caught? Ben sets out in a blinding snow storm in an effort to bring the flag, and new hope, to Valley Forge.

This book offers a lot of fun and humor as children learn to identify the letters in the alphabet and the sounds those letters make. Throughout the book children search for letters in the illustrations, along with various objects and animals that begin with the sound of that letter. By supporting the learning of letters and letter sounds, this book will help to build the beginning foundations for reading.

This book offers an opportunity for children to practice counting and identifying the numbers from 1 to 10. Throughout the book, questions invite children to count the number of certain items in each picture. Other questions encourage children to look carefully at each picture and make a guess or reach a conclusion about what is happening in the scene. As they develop their skills through this book, children will become better prepared for both reading and mathematics.