Books in We Both Read - Level K series

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 takes a close look at many animals that live or spend much of their life underground. It provides interesting information about why the animals go underground and how they live there. Animals covered in the book include the desert tortoise, moles, ants, meerkats, armadillos, burrowing owls, and many more. The book features stunning animal photography, as well as beautiful artwork by Judith Hunt, who specializes in animal illustrations.

Mrs. Carson's class is putting on a talent show. Doing something fun onstage has all of her students excited - all except one. Keesha is scared of being in front of people, but she doesn't want to tell her teacher. After Keesha finally admits her fears, her teacher helps her find an exciting way to participate in the show that is perfect for Keesha.

In this very funny story, Mike has invented a machine that will let him instantly change places with someone else. Unfortunately, he hasn't worked out all the bugs yet, and when the machine doesn't work quite right, Mike and his sister find themselves transformed into a dog and a cat! His sister loves being a cat, but Mike just hopes he can get everything back to normal before his parents see what has happened.