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Kickin' It

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305662

Luis knows he is the best soccer player at his school because he always scores the most goals. Now he gets to play on a really team! He can’t wait to show his teammates and coach how good he is. The problem is, no one seems impressed. In fact, they seem like they don’t want him on the field. Can Luis show his team that he’s a team player before the big game? Paired to the nonfiction title Winning By Teamwork.

Curious Case of the Ransom Riddler

Kyla Steinkraus (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305778

The Gumshoe Gang has their next case and it hits close to home. One of their own detectives is missing his RC race car and has to crack the ransom note! Caleb needs his car back in order to compete in the school’s RC race car race on Sunday and he has no time for these nonsense riddles. Can his friends help him crack the notes? Who would steal a RC race car anyway? And why does it smell like rotten eggs? These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader. Paired to the nonfiction title STEM Jobs with Cars.

Case of the Christmas Concert Catastrophe

Kyla Steinkraus (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305747

What do glitter snowflakes, aliens, and singing have in common? Join the Gumshoe Gang at Watson Elementary as they solve the latest mystery. Lyra is so excited for the Christmas concert that she has a hard time focusing on anything else. That is until someone starts sabotaging the decorations needed for the concert. Who would want to get the concert canceled? Why are the teachers acting so strangely? Paired to the nonfiction title Skills for Social Success.

Jaylah's Jitters

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305709

Jaylah’s family is thrilled that everyone will be together soon in Florida. Except Jaylah. Thinking about what will happen when she gets there is making her tummy feels like it’s full of buzzing bees. That’s why she decides to make a plan that will get her out of the whole scary affair. But will her plan ruin everything for the people she loves? Paired to the nonfiction title Everyone Visits Family.

Charlie's Big Break

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305723

Charlie’s gymnastic team earned the top spot in the Blueberry Festival parade. Better yet, Charlie was picked to lead the whole parade! It’s all she can think about. That is, until Charlie breaks her leg. Now everything is ruined! At least she has her best bud Leo to keep her company for the next six weeks. Or does she? Leo is avoiding her and Charlie doesn’t understand why. Leo doesn’t stay with her at recess or take her calls. Are they still friends? Why doesn’t Leo want to hang out anymore? Paired to the nonfiction title Dealing With Defeat.

Wolfpack Gang Is Outta Sight!

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305716

Deano was a star soccer player at her old school in Jamaica but she’s in a new school now, and things are so different. What’s this No Girls Allowed rule during recess? Jay is different from the other kids in her class. He reads with his fingers and has a cool dog he gets to bring to school! As Deano gets to know Jay, they realize they have a common interest: soccer. But how can Jay play soccer if he is blind? Will Deano ever be accepted by the soccer players even though she’s a girl? These relatable books with simple sentences and illustrations in every chapter, make them the perfect first chapter books for young readers. Paired to the nonfiction title Respecting Diversity.

Maddie's Pet Peeve

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305686

Maddie’s mom told her she could have a pet! She’s always wanted a pet and loves all kinds of animals but she cannot make up her mind. Should she get a giraffe? A mermaid? A hippo? Ugh! Choosing a pet should be fun but Maddie is having a difficult time. Maddie reaches out to her friends, family, and local veterinarian for advice. What helpful advice does Maddie get? Will Maddie ever find the perfect pet? Paired to the nonfiction title Sugar Glider.

My Calendar: Holidays

Luana K. Mitten (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906031

Popular holidays throughout the year are highlighted for the emergent reader with engaging text and matching photos.

Figuras tridimensionales: esferas/Three Dimensional Shapes: Spheres

Luana K. Mitten

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604724950

The sphere is the topic of this basic concept book. Photos showing spheres in the real world reinforce the information.

The Hospital

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907205

Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people have to stay there.

From Accident to Hospital

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301152

Do you hear a siren? Well, pull over and learn about the chronological timeline of events just after an accident is discovered to the time it takes to transport the victim(s) to the hospital. 911 operators, police, EMTs and paramedics, and emergency room staff are all described with the duties they perform. This title will help kids sequence and order events. Filled with photographs and captions, informational sidebars, and clear, precise text, it will be a must read for kids. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Honesty

Kelli L. Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103918

It's sometimes hard to be honest but this book teaches students the importance of being honest at home, in school, and in their everyday lives. It has an "Honesty Quiz" at the back of the book where students can see just how honest they really are.This book teaches students what being a friend means. How it is important to listen, trust, and what it takes to meet and make new friends.

Social Lives of Pigs

Elliot Riley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919010

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of pigs.

Shih Tzus

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723663

Introduces the Shih-Tzu, where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires.

Opposites: Front and Back

Luana K. Mitten (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906079

Explores the concept of opposites using front and back as examples.

Windmills

Charlotte Hunter (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918884

Simple text and photographs look at how windmills work.

Spacing Out

Kyla Steinkraus (author), Alan Brown (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919072

Paisley and Ben travel to other planets to find out if life exists beyond Earth.

Do I Have To...

Lin Picou (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612367323

Jacob realizes that if he will help others, they will help him.

Drones

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918860

This book covers the technology and design of multiple types of drones.

Under the Sea

Kyla Steinkraus (author), Alan Brown (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919096

Pirates are ready to loot Atlantis. Paisley and Ben build a submarine to travel to the hidden city to save it.

But I Want It!

Dr. Holly Karapetkova (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612367347

Little Worm realizes the difference between needing something and wanting something.

Why Do Animals Smell Like That?

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919225

Some animals have some unique ways of keeping safe from predators by using defense mechanisms in the way they smell or the scents they give off.

Social Lives of Gorillas

Rachel M. Wilson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919003

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of gorillas.

Social Lives of Elephants

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919027

This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as the communication methods, of elephants.

Why Do Animals Sound Like That?

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919232

Animals keep track of their young and other members of their family by using different sounds. Students will learn all about the unusual ways animals communicate with each other.