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Jing's Family

Elliot Riley (author) Srimalie Bassani (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683422174

Meet Jing and her family. Jing was adopted. Learn all about what being adopted means and how there are all different kinds of families and they are all special.

From Pizza to Pisa

Alicia Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305938

The Nylund kids are experienced world travelers thanks to their mom. Having a mom who works for the UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, means they get to tag along for amazing world adventures. They each record their trips in their travel journals so that can always have the memories… and because they have to share what they learned with their teachers and classmates! The family is packing up and shipping out to Italy! Excited and desperate to leave Chicago’s winter weather, the Nylund family meets one obstacle after another. A huge ice storm in New York before their flight, losing Ollie in the Roman Catacombs, a crab taking a chunk out of Samal’s foot, and an encounter with a viper threaten to terminate this trip. Will their luck ever turn around so they can enjoy their time in Italy? Adventure books with longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations are perfect for fluent readers. Paired to the nonfiction title STEM Guides to Maps.

Cairo, Camels, and Chaos

Alicia Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305914

Twins, Samal and Anara, live in New York City with their mom and little brother, Oliver. Living in New York City is an adventure alright but sometimes the kids travel with their mom who works for the United Nations. A family vacation is very different for the Nylund family! Samal and Anara are excited to start their adventure in Cairo with their mom and younger brother. Everything is so different from their home in New York City. The girls learn the importance of understanding the culture of other parts of the world. Can the girls blend in and not draw negative attention their American clothes? Will Samal survive her snorkeling adventure? Will the kids make it out of the protest safely? Adventure books with longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations are perfect for fluent readers. Paired to the nonfiction title Pyramids of Egypt.

Grand Theft Safari

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305853

Having parents who travel the world for work has its benefits. Twins, Tomas and Marisol, are able to tag along on many or their parents’ trips exploring new cultures, making new friends, and maybe a few adventures. Tomas and Marisol never thought such a beautiful place would be so dangerous. The twins are eager to see all the animals they can but they never considered poachers invading their camp, stampedes, or the hot savannah sun. Are Tomas and Marisol cut out for Kenya? What did the poachers want from a bunch of researchers? Will the Perez family make it out of the African savannah safely? Adventure books with longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations are perfect for fluent readers. Paired to the nonfiction title STEM Guides to Travel.

Mountains, Monsoons, and Mules

Alicia Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634305921

Twins, Anara and Samal, love to travel with their mom and little brother, Oliver. Having a mom that works for UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, means the family gets to travel to the coolest places. Sometimes their dad or their grandma from Finland, Vovo, are able to tag along and visit the most amazing places. India is totally better than spending all summer at camp. Traveling through busy citifies and India’s countryside, the Nylund’s experience rickshaws, spicy foods, and, Ollie’s favorite, history. Things get complicated when the kids encounter the many homeless children, mistreatment of Anara’s beloved elephants, and 13 hour “surprise” trip. Can the Nylunds survive India’s hot, humid weather? Will they make it through the mountains to the Valley of Flowers? Can they help all the homeless children wandering in India? These adventure books are perfect for your fluent reader. They develop independent reading through longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations. Paired to the nonfiction title A Listen to World Music.

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.

The Underground Railroad

Nancy Allen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301022

The Underground Railroad was a system of people who helped slaves escape. People in the Underground Railroad provided food, clothing, transportation, and safe places for fugitive or runaway slaves to stay.

Angel Island

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301039

The west coast welcomed thousands of immigrants from Asia who carried with them hopes and dreams of a bright future. Many stayed on the island for weeks or months before moving into California. Why did they have to stay so long? What made them want to come to the United States? Immigrants coming to Angel Island had to have patience as they underwent humiliation and questioning. Learn about the history of Angel Island and the immigrants that passed through by examining photographs, maps, and informational sidebars.

Samurai

Don McLeese

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944356

This book discusses the lives of samurai warriors through a story about two samurai who served Oda Nobunaga, a powerful samurai leader.

Knights

Joanne Mattern

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606945408

This book describes the life of medieval knights, including a short story of two young knights' experiences in a tournament and in battle.

Landing at Ellis Island

Holly Karapetkova

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606945521

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of Ellis Island while providing a story surrounding one family's immigration to America.

Slavery in America

Katie Marsico

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944479

his book discusses the era of slavery in America and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Mi Calendario: Los días festivos/My Calender: Holidays

Luana K. Mitten

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604724943

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

Vikings

Don McLeese

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944349

This brief introduction to the Vikings and their gods includes a story about the family of Eric the Red.

Spartans

Don McLeese

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944363

This book describes the life of a Spartan warrior and includes a short story that follows two Spartan boys from the age of seven to the battle of Thermopylae.

Vol. 10: Cumulative Index & Projects

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727166

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 8: Ross, John to Thanksgiving

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727142

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 9: The-Other-Magpie to Zuni

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727159

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 7: Papoose to Rosebud Reservation

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727135

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 6: Massasoit to Pamunkey

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727128

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 3: Confederacy To Fort Stanwix Treaty

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727098

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 5: Indian Wars to Massachuset

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727111

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 4: Fox to Indian Territory

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604724219

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 2: Bonepickers To Camanchero

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727081

Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.

Vol. 1: Abalone Shells To Bone Artifacts

Sandy Sepehri (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727074

Learn about the history and culture of Native Americans, past and present.