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The Paper Trail: Fluency
Pam Holden, Kelvin Hawley
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Sept. 14, 2005)Do you like treasure hunts? What do you have to do? These children had to follow a trail of papers to find a surprise. Where do you think it was hidden? What do you think the surprise was?
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Skyscrapers: Fluency
John Lockyer
Paperback (Flying Start Books, May 26, 2008)Why do people build skyscrapers? What would be best about living in a skyscraper? What wouldnt be so good? How many floors do you think a skyscraper must have? Why do you think these buildings are called skyscrapers?
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Easy Cheese
Rachel Walker
Paperback (Flying Start Books, May 26, 2008)Do you like cheese? There are lots of different sorts of cheeses made in many parts of the world. You might enjoy making cheese at home or at school. Its easy to do if you follow the recipe carefully. You can make cheese using things found in most kitchens.
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First to the Top: Fluency
Diana Freeman
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Aug. 8, 2006)Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is 29,000 feet (or 8,848 meters) high. Many people tried to climb Mt. Everest, but nobody could get to the top. Some people died climbing there. In May 1953, two men reached the top. They were Edmund Hillary, from New Zealand, and Tenzing Norgay, from Nepal.
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Sally Snip Snap's Party: Fluency
Pam Holden, Jim Storey
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Sept. 14, 2005)Sally Snip Snap was busy getting ready for her party. What would she have to do to get ready for a party? She asked the children to help her, but nobody would. They all said they were too busy to help. She had to get everything ready all by herself.
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Chester: Fluency
John Lockyer, Kelvin Hawley
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Aug. 8, 2006)Do you know that there are schools for dogs? Little puppies can be naughty and noisy. They have to learn how to behave. At Dog School they are taught to do what they are told. What things would a dog need to learn at Dog School?
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Caves
John Lockyer
Paperback (Flying Start Books, May 26, 2008)Caves can be deep and dark, but they can also be small and narrow. There are people who like to crawl and climb through damp, dark caves. Why do they do this? Have you ever been inside a cave? What does it feel like? What might you see inside a cave? Lets find out.
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Skateboarding: Fluency
John Lockyer
Paperback (Flying Start Books, May 26, 2008)Theres a lot more to riding a skateboard than just jumping on and whizzing along. Some skateboarders do special moves and tricks on their boards. Like surfers and skiers, they twist, turn, flip and jump. Skateboarders try not to fall off. Concrete is much harder than water or snow!
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Swimming With Dolphins: Fluency
Pam Holden, Harry Faulkner
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Aug. 8, 2006)What would it be like to swim in the deep sea with the animals that live there? Dolphins are very clever, friendly animals. They often follow boats and they like to meet people. Would you like to swim with dolphins?
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Animal Rescue: Fluency
John Lockyer
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Aug. 8, 2006)Sometimes animals are lost, sick, or injured. The animals can be pets, but they might also be wild animals. People who save these animals are very important. Some of them are experts, like vets and nurses, but many of them have no training at all. They are ordinary people who just want the animals to be happy, clean, and safe. What would you do if you saw a homeless, sick, or injured animal?
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Looking at Bugs
Pam Holden
Paperback (Flying Start Books, July 30, 2008)Some bugs live on plants or underground. Some bugs can fly. Some can crawl or hop. Do you know a bug that can sting?
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Surprise from the Sky: Fluency
Pam Holden, Pauline Whimp
Paperback (Flying Start Books, Sept. 14, 2005)Have you ever been to a small island? Charlie's Grandmother, Nan, lives on an island. What would it be like to live on an island? How would you get your food and clothes? What games would you be able to play there?
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