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Hospital

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648345777

Hospitals are places of helping and healing! This title takes beginning readers through these important community places, from exam rooms to nurseries. Short sentences and clear photos guide readers, while simple features such as diagrams and labels support the text. This peek into hospitals’ many rooms and uses is sure to engage students as they take their first steps to reading independently!

Library

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648345784

From checking out books to playing games on computers, there is so much to do at the library! This engaging title uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce these community places to beginning readers. Features highlight library activities and reiterate important parts of the library. This title is sure to turn young readers into library lovers!

Police Station

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648345791

From taking 9-1-1 calls to solving crimes, a lot happens in police stations! Take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in these community places with this beginning title. Simple, predictable sentences and bright photos take readers around the building, while fun features reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently will have no need to call for help with this fun and supportive title!

Post Office

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648345807

Letters, packages, and magazines--so many things go through the post office! This beginning title offers a tour of these community places through colorful photos and easy-to-read text. Simple features include labeled diagrams and post office activities. Students just beginning to read independently will love this inside look at this familiar place!

School

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648345814

Grab your homework because it’s time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get students excited and ready to learn!

Fire Station

Amy McDonald (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648345760

Ring! The alarm sounds and firefighters from across the station rush to get ready. This fun title offers a peek into bustling fire stations, from the kitchen where firefighters eat to the bays that hold the fire trucks. Simple, predictable sentences and clear photos support students just beginning to read independently, while features reinforce the text. Young readers will love this inside look at what happens in a fire station!

Mary Pope Osborne

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033792

Back in 1992, writer Mary Pope Osborne first invited readers to follow Jack and Annie into a tree house with magical books, and readers have been time traveling with these characters ever since! In this biography, elementary students will meet a talented literary travel agent.

Gordon Korman

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033785

Did you know that Gordon Korman’s mom typed his first book for him? This is because Gordon became a published author before he even graduated high school! This author profile for children introduces the lifelong writer responsible for sending troublemakers Boots and Bruno to Macdonald Hall.

Dav Pilkey

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033778

Humor is the language Dav Pilkey speaks to reach his readers. Just consider the names he gives his characters: Wedgie Woman, Professor Poopypants, and Super Diaper Baby! In this storyteller bio, kids will discover the life adventures of the funny man behind the popular Captain Underpants book series.

Atlanta Falcons

Larry Mack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626173569

When an NFL franchise was bought for Atlanta in 1965), Georgians were called upon to name the team. A teacher from the city of Griffin suggested “Falcons.” The birds of prey are proud, brave, and strong with a great sporting tradition. See if the Falcons live up to their name in this high-low read!

Buffalo Bills

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626173583

With four consecutive appearances at the Super Bowl from 1991-1994, the Buffalo Bills set a record that’s difficult to beat! Although they lost each Super Bowl game they played, the team continues to push forward to work their way back to the top. Learn about the Bills’ highlights and heartbreaks in this read about a team that knows giving up is not an option.

Backhoes

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033303

Digging deep in the dirt. This is what a backhoe is built to do, with its long arm and bucket scoop. No muscular man or woman with a shovel in hand can match the machine’s strength. Young readers will dig this title that breaks down how backhoes work.

R.L. Stine

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681032993

Goosebumps and giggles. R.L. Stine’s talent is in writing books that cause these reactions. He sets out to make reading a suspenseful or laughworthy experience. In this title, young readers will follow the major plot twist of Stine’s writing career, his shift from joke books to horror stories.

Chinese New Year

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033211

You could say the best is saved for last when it comes to Chinese New Year. The Lantern Festival stands as the holiday’s grand finale. Dragon and lion puppets dance by day. At night, glowing lanterns float on water and across sky. This introduction to China’s most famous celebration will mesmerize beginning readers.

Pugs

Anne Wendorff

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 1600145167

Pugs were a favorite breed of Chinese emperors and Tibetan monks. These dogs are skilled competitors and loyal partners who love to be challenged. Kids will explore the background and personality of the Pug breed. Blastoff! Series

Rick Riordan

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031675

Action, humor, and creative characters fill the mind of Rick Riordan. He is best known for The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jacksons journey in a world based on Greek mythology. Learn more about Riordan and his inspiring characters in this book for young and adventurous readers!

Maurice Sendak

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031668

Author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak is a perfect example of how creativity and hard work can produce everlasting stories. He illustrated about 80 books and is most known for his work in children's literature. Imaginative students will enjoy exploring Sendak's world in this title.

Kate DiCamillo

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031644

The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures are two award-winning books by Kate DiCamillo. As a child, DiCamillo was often sick in bed, but this allowed her imagination to flourish. Readers can follow DiCamillos journey and spark their own imaginations in this alluring book for students!

Lois Lowry

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031651

By writing about real-life topics for children in her books, Lois Lowry has touched many readers lives. A few of her most famous works include Number the Stars and The Giver. Find out more about Lowry and her stories in this book for developing readers.

Skateboarding

Ray McClellan

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144622

In the 1950s, Californians invented skateboarding so they could surf on land. Roller skate wheels were attached to flat boards. Young readers will learn all about the sport of skateboarding, from the equipment required to its evolution into an extreme sport. Blastoff! Series