Amy McDonald
1) Trains
Author
Series
Formats
Description
All aboard! Trains carry people and cargo to faraway places. This low-level title introduces these powerful machines to students just starting to read independently. Features highlight the parts of a train and different types of trains to engage readers and reinforce content. This fun title is sure to start beginning readers on the right track!
2) Foxes
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children’s stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text and crisp photos in this low-level title. Simple features including food sidebars and a labeled fox diagram reinforce the text to aid in comprehension.
3) Fire Trucks
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Out of the way! A fire truck is coming through! Beginning readers will learn about these speedy machines through easy-to-read text and colorful photos in this fun title. Features reinforce the text by highlighting the parts of a fire truck the jobs they do. This engaging title will have young students fired up about reading!
4) Tractors
Author
Formats
Description
From plowing fields to harvesting crops, tractors do important farm work. This low-level title teaches beginning readers about the parts of a tractor and the jobs that they do through literacy-focused text and crisp photos. Features including a diagram and labeled photos support and clarify the text. This engaging title will help students grow in their independent reading!
5) Raccoons
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city! These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text and crisp, supportive photos. Simple, photo-focused features such as a diagram and food graphics support students new to independent reading.
6) Rabbits
Author
Series
Formats
Description
What is that hopping through the backyard? It’s a rabbit! Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these big-eared visitors through simple, predictable text and colorful photos in this low-level title. A diagram of the animal and photo bubbles support the text to aid in comprehension for young students just starting to read on their own.
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Crunch! Monster trucks can crush cars with ease! This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about these mighty machines through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. Features point out monster truck parts and tricks to support the text. This low-level title is sure to boost young students as they begin to read independently!
8) Deer
Author
Series
Description
Look! A deer is bounding through the forest! This title introduces these graceful mammals to beginning readers through easy-to-read text and vibrant photos. Simple features introduce favorite foods and recap body parts to reinforce content for students just starting to read on their own.
9) Snakes
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Who is that sneaking through the grass? A snake! In this title, young students can learn basic facts about these slippery critters through approachable text filled with sight words and crisp photography. Features such as photo labels and a photo glossary offer additional support for readers just starting out.
10) Armadillos
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Armadillos come with their own set of armor! This introductory title teaches young readers about these protected critters, from their preferred homes to their favorite foods. Simple sentences, clear photos and plenty of sight words offer a smooth reading experience for those just starting out, while features such as photo labels and diagrams further aid readers.
11) Backhoes
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Backhoes are ready to get the job done! Young students can learn about the different abilities of these machines, from digging holes to carrying dirt, through carefully leveled, supportive text. Crisp photos, numerous sight words, and simple features such as labels and diagrams further aid beginning readers as they learn about these busy machines.
12) Porcupines
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Porcupines are gentle creatures, but those quills can pack a punch! Beginning readers can learn all about these fascinating animals, from where they live to what they eat in this low-level title. Supportive text illustrated by colorful matching photos engages readers, while features such as a picture glossary and labeled diagrams offer additional support. Get to know porcupines with this delightful read!
13) Cranes
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Look up! A crane is building a skyscraper! This beginning title examines these tall machines, from their jobs to their parts. Features use images and labels to clarify and reinforce the text, while short sentences and numerous sight words support readers who are just starting to read independently.
14) Bats
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Who is that flying through the night? It's a bat! This beginning title introduces these nocturnal hunters to young readers through vibrant photography and simple, accessible text. Features including diagrams and photo labels clarify and reinforce the text. Those just starting to take flight with reading will get the support they need with this fun title!
15) Ships
Author
Series
Formats
Description
From crossing the sea to circling the world, ships are machines that go places! In this title, vibrant photos and light text help young readers learn about these amazing vessels, including their parts to their jobs. Features such as a picture glossary, photo labels, and a labeled diagram offer additional support for students just getting their sea legs in the wide ocean of reading.
16) School
Author
Series
Description
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 guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get students excited and ready to learn!
17) Eagles
Author
Series
Description
What's that flying high above? It's an eagle! In this title, beginning readers will explore the lives of eagles. Bright images and simple text combine to introduce the body parts, diets, and daily activities of these majestic birds. Simple diagrams label eagle body parts and show off favorite foods. This fun title will help fledgling readers soar!
18) Race Cars
Author
Series
Description
Start your engines! This beginning title takes young readers around the track as it introduces different kinds of race cars and the parts that make them fast! Easy-to-read text and fun photos offer support while features such as diagrams and a picture glossary reinforce content. Readers just starting out will want to race through this fun title!
19) Police Cars
Author
Series
Description
Get out of the way! Here comes a police car! In this title, kids just starting to read independently can learn about the parts and jobs of these speedy vehicles. Easy, predictable text and crisp photos give readers support while simple features add context. Head out on patrol with this fun beginning read!
20) Helicopters
Author
Series
Description
Look up! It's a helicopter! This fun title helps readers who are just starting out learn about the parts and jobs of helicopters. Predictable sentences and bright, colorful photos support readers, and simple features reinforce the text. This title will help beginning readers soar!
Search Tools Get RSS Feed Email this Search