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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: Felix and His Flying Machine - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level N

    Sally Odgers

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Felix O'Finnegan has been an inventor ever since he was a small child. His ideas were getting bigger and bigger, but all of the grown ups kept saying, "No!" Felix continued to dream, invent, and build no matter what the adults said. He finally created a flying machine! Readers will watch Felix never give up on his dream as he builds his greatest invention yet! Clever illustrations and a strong message make this an engaging book for children.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: Sarah's Journal - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level M

    Helen Bethune

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Readers will travel back to the year 1634 with "Sarah's Journal." In this diary, Sarah records all of her thoughts as her family sails across the ocean to find a new home in Massachusetts. Sarah describes her worries and fears as her family has to live in destitute conditions and accept help from the Native Americans upon their arrival in the New World. Though the beginning of her family's settlement is uncertain, eventually a thriving community begins to grow in what will soon be America. This work of historical fiction will give young readers an idea of what it would have been like to be a child coming to the New World. Detailed illustrations and captivating journal entries will explain how new and different this was for all of the settlers.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: How to Survive in the Jungle by the Person Who Knows - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level M

    Bill Condon

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Follow TV show host Bradley D. Mented through six adventurous chapters as he teaches us how to live in the jungle. Mr. Mented teaches important lessons for survival such as hippos don't like to be kissed, it's okay to eat poisonous plants, and never, ever forget to wear your anti-lion shorts. Young readers will love the giggle-worthy illustrations and the preposterous suggestions from the lovely TV show host as they learn how to be brave and stay alive in the jungle.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: Life at the Top - Grade 1 - Guided Reading Level F

    Sharon Callen

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    In this magical story, two families live side-by-side. One human family and one lady bug family! Early readers can follow the similarities between these two families as they share the space together. Delightful illustrations accompany the large font throughout this playful reader.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: Pipeline News - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level O

    Bill Condon

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Tune in to Pipeline News for the latest surf reports in Hawaii! Come along with Brad as he glides over the Big Island, join Rad as he surfs the waves on Kauai, follow Tad as he runs into some jelly fish and a humpback whale on Maui, and see what Jad finds other surfers doing on the island of Oahu! It's always an adventure with the crew of Pipeline News! Readers will love the silly drawings and exciting language. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: The Lovely One - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level Q

    Sharon Callen

    Perfect Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Beloved is a lovely giraffe who is making a journey from Africa to France. Throughout her travels, she always remembers to keep her mother's important words close to her heart. Young readers will love the heartfelt story and beautiful illustrations.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: The Untold Story of Ms. Mirabella - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level M

    Sally Odgers

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Aug. 1, 2013)
    When Ms. Mirabella assigns a writing assignment about runners, Rosalyn and William laugh to themselves. They wonder what this old woman could know about running. They resolve to study Rosalyn's Uncle Mike, who is running a big race in the upcoming weekend. Much to their surprise, who do they also see in the race but Ms. Mirabella herself! The students finally have the perfect subject for their writing assignment. This wonderful story teaches students not to judge a book by its cover. The story's delightful illustrations and powerful message will strike a chord with all young readers.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: What Can You See? - Grade 1 - Guided Reading Level G

    Sharon Callen

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    It's time for a school field trip to the museum of art. In each room, students look at the paintings and sculptures and talk about what they see when they study the art. Early readers will want to join in on the interpretations as they make connections to their own lives. This story includes imaginative illustrations and easy-to-read font.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: Barnaby Dell - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level I

    Helen Bethune

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    Barnaby Dell is a lazy farmer who just wants to take a nap! Once he falls asleep, so do the rest of the animals on his farm. That is until a horsefly bites the donkey who subsequently wakes each and every animal on the farm! Children will love the playful illustrations of farm animals as each is woken from his peaceful slumber. Large, clear font helps children read this fun tale of one farmer's attempt at a mid-day rest.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
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  • Teacher Created Materials - Literary Text: Splash Down! - Grade 1 - Guided Reading Level D

    Sharon Callen

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, July 1, 2013)
    It is a hot summer day, so three young siblings decide to play in the pool! Children will relate to this story about summer fun, including siblings and splashing in the water. They will also need to problem solve when the water finally begins to run out. With colorful illustrations and large font, early readers will be reading and having fun too!
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