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Books in 21st Century Basic Skills Library, Level 1 series

  • What Do Animals Do in Winter?

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader examines seasonal animal behaviors in winter. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how animals respond to winter changes, including finding ways to stay warm, migrating, and hibernating.
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  • How's the Weather in Summer?

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader explores the concept of seasonal changes in weather in the summer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the changes in summer weather we can see and feel.
    K
  • We Celebrate Arbor Day in Spring

    Jenna Lee Gleisner

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Arbor Day. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how and why we celebrate Arbor Day.
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  • What Happens to Plants in Winter?

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader examines how seasonal changes in winter affect plants. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how cold and snow affect plant growth and survival in winter.
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  • What Happens to Plants in Summer?

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader examines how seasonal changes in summer affect plants. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the summer rain and sun, plant growth, and ripening fruit.
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  • Keeping Cool in Summer

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader examines how people keep cool in summer weather. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the actions of people and the tools they utilize to stay cool and healthy in heat.
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  • Kittens Grow Up to Be Cats

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces kittens from birth to the time they are full grown at one year.
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  • Hippopotamus Calves

    Susan Heinrichs Gray

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Read about hippopotamus calves and how zookeepers take care of them. This level 3 guided reader book includes intriguing facts and adorable photos. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how these baby animals learn and grow, what they eat, and how they socialize with each other. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, sidebars, and word list for home and school connection.
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  • Giraffes

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces infant giraffes, describing their behavior and growth and period of attachment to their mother as they eat, sleep, and grow up.
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  • Planting a Garden in Spring

    Jenna Lee Gleisner

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2014)
    This Level 1 guided reader examines how and why we plant gardens in spring. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the change in weather that makes spring the best season for growing a garden full of different foods, such as corn, beans, and tomatoes.
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  • Discover Beluga Whales

    Kathryn Beaton

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about beluga whales, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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  • I Know Basketball

    Annabelle Tometich

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2013)
    This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of basketball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of basketball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
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