Books in Word Work Wonders series

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Rondo thought a skunk was a dog because it looked like him. When he tried to say "Hi!," the skunk blew a bad smell all over him. Ew! This funny story teaches children the /ew/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ew/” The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

This children's book describes the adventures that two girls experience at a farm. The girls go for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Then, they place their pumpkins on a tray to pay for them. This book offers opportunities to introduce "ay" words and these words fit naturally into the context of the story. The author strategically places dialogue throughout the story which promotes phrasing and expression. Additionally, there is a non-fiction section towards the end of the story which describes how pumpkins grow from seeds and the many different ways that people can use pumpkins for food.

Jessica and Mom made some brownies for Dad's birthday. Jessica used the mixer to stir the batter. Then, they cooked the brownies in the oven. The last page describes how to cook brownies. This story teaches children the /ir/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ir/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

It was time for Rondo and Cash to get their fur cut, but Rondo was not happy! So, Mom used her purple clippers to cut Cash's fur first. This funny story teaches children the /ur/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ur/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

"A Hawk in the Lawn" describes how a boy sees a hawk in a tree. When the hawk sees a mouse running across the lawn, he tries to catch it. Read to see how the mouse helped the hungry hawk. Also, there is a non-fiction section about hawks at the end of the story. This story teaches children the /aw/ sound while incorporating words that contain /aw/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

This non-fiction book describes how corn grows and what corn needs to grow. Also, the book shows the different ways to cook corn. It also describes the variety of ways that corn is used. This story incorporates words that contain /oi/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

Dad decided to play a trick on Kelsey and Jessica. He hid a toy mouse under the couch, so they would be scared when they found it. This story also provides some facts about mice. This story teaches children the /ou/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ou/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.