Set 2 - 13 books (Level 1 !#!amp!*! 2)
1. Red Fox And His Canoe - Level 12. No More Monster For Me! - Level 13. Little Bear - Level 14. Little Bear's Friends - Level 15. Little Bear's Visit - Level 16. Little Bear and the Marco Polo - Level 17. Father Bear Comes Home - Level 18.The Fire Cat - Level 19. Harry and the Lady Next Door - Leve 1 10. There Is A Carrot in My Ear and Other Noodle Tales- Level 1 11. Buzby - Level 212. Small Pig - Level 2 13. The Adventures of Snail at School - Level 2
Red Fox And His Canoe - Level 1 (64 pages)Red Fox wants a big canoe. And when he gets it, he's off to catch a million fish. But Red Fox gets more than he bargained for in his roomy new canoe -- a bear and his buddies, two otters, a raccoon and... soon there won't be any room left for Red Fox!No More Monster For Me! - Level 1 (64 pages)IRA/CBC Children's ChoiceLibrary of Congress Children's BooksAn enjoyable, funny way to address bedtime fears and scared-of-the-dark issuesGuess what's growing in the basement . . . a baby monster!
Minneapolis Simpkin is hiding it down there. But a monster is a hard thing to keep secret, especially one that hiccups and cries, and gets bigger every hour.
This Level One I Can Read is perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences. From the beloved creator of Amelia Bedelia, Peggy Parish, and illustrated by Caldecott medalist Marc Simont.Little Bear - Level 1 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's BookMeet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Little Bear's Friends - Level 1 (64 pages)
One summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is very sad—until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away!Little Bear's Visit - Level 1 (64 pages)Horn Book FanfareALA Notable Children's BookCaldecott Honor BookLittle Bear and his parents are familiar to almost all beginning readers. And now beginning readers meet Grandmother and Grandfather Bear, whom they are sure to love as much as Little Bear does.
Like all children, Little Bear loves to visit his grandparents. There is always so much to do, so much to see, and so much to eat. His grandfather is never too tired to play (that is, almost never) and his grandmother tells him stories about Mother Bear when she was a little cub. Also, like all grandparents, the elder bears indulge their grandson more than his parents do. And Little Bear enjoys that!
This account of a truly perfect day will enchant beginning readers. Once again Else Holmelund Minark and Maurice Sendak have created a warm and tender world.Little Bear and the Marco Polo - Level 1 (32 pages) Since Else Holmelund Minarik's beloved Little Bear made his debut more than fifty years ago, generations of children have grown up with Little Bear by their side, delighting in his charming adventures and curious spirit.
Now Little Bear returns to the world of I Can Read in Little Bear and the Marco Polo—a story filled with imagination, warmth, and tender memories that Grandfather shares with Little Bear.Father Bear Comes Home - Level 1 (64 pages)New York Times Best Illustrated BookALA Notable Children's BookHorn Book FanfareThe children, parents, teachers, and librarians who so joyously welcomed Little Bear, the first I Can Read Book by this author and artist, will greet the return of these favorite characters with true delight.
Little Bear, his mother, and his friends have taken their places beside such other beloved animals of fiction as Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Rabbit, and Mole. And now Father Bear—large, amiable, and completely fatherly—returns from a fishing trip and joins his family. Beginning readers will love reading about his marvelous homecoming. They will roar with laughter over his method of banishing hiccups, and they will agree wholeheartedly with his views on mermaids.
The popularity of Else Holmelund Minarik's I Can Read Books has been well established. Children reading Father Bear Comes Home will find that it lives up to their highest expectations.The Fire Cat - Level 1 (64 pages)Pickles the fire cat to the rescue!
Pickles is a young cat with big paws who wishes to do big things with them! When he's adopted by the local firehouse, Pickles works hard to be a good fire cat. He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a fire, and he even helps out in a rescue.
Beginning readers will cheer as Pickles gets his wish and finds something big to do with his paws. With sweet illustrations from author-illustrator Esther Averill, this Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Harry and the Lady Next Door - Leve 1 (64 pages)
Harry′s had it!The lady next door sings too loudly and too often, but every time Harry tries to stop her he gets in trouble. Can Harry solve the neighborhood′s problem before he′s sent to the doghouse?There Is A Carrot in My Ear and Other Noodle Tales 64 - Level 1 (64 pages) ALA Booklist Editors' ChoiceLibrary of Congress Children's BooksMeet the silliest family in the world!Grandpa Brown tries to hatch a baby horse.Mr. Brown shouts at his underwear. And Jane Brown grows a carrot in her ear (she planted a radish). Here are six stories to make you giggle and laugh.Buzby - Level 2 (64 pages)Buzby the kitten goes out to look for his first job and finds work as a busboy but he makes a few mistakes. "His sweetness wins him the support of some VIP customers, who won't let management fire him when Buzby's errors become too public. Perky drawings back the story, which should appeal to children's strong sense of fair play."BL.Small Pig - Level 2 (64 pages) No mud!Small Pig loves to sit in good, soft mud. When the farmer's wife cleans his pigpen, Small Pig runs away. In the city he finds a new mud puddle—but it is not full of mud at all. And now Small Pig has one big problem!The Adventures of Snail at School - Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksHe really does. But something strange happens every time he tries: The water fountain turns into a tidal wave. The fire extinguisher blasts him into space. The music baton becomes a magic wand! Is Snail really helpful? Maybe. Is he good at having adventures? Yes!Set 3 - 14 books (Level 2 !#!amp!*! 3)
1. Big Max - Level 22. Days With Frog And Toad - Level 23. Frog and Toad All Year - Level 24. Frog and Toad Are Friends - Level 25. Frog and Toad Together - Level 26. Grasshopper On the Road - Level 27. Here Comes the Strikeout - Level 28. Last One In Is A Rotten Egg! - Level 29. Mouse Soup - Level 210. Mouse Tales - Level 211. Owl at Home - Level 212. Uncle Elephant - Level 213. Clara and the Bookwagon - Level 314. The Smallest Cow In the World - Level 3Big Max - Level 2 (64 Pages)
"The world's greatest detective" follows the clues that lead to the King of Pooka Pooka's missing prize elephant. "The character of Big Max, a kind of miniature Sherlock Holmes, is well drawn in both words and pictures." —SLJ.Days With Frog And Toad - Level 2 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's BookHorn Book FanfareLibrary of Congress Children's BooksFrog and Toad enjoy spending their days together. They fly kites, celebrate Toad's birthday, and share the shivers when Frog tells a scary story. Most of all, they have fun together—every day of the year.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad Are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.Frog and Toad All Year - Level 2 (64 pages)New York Times Outstanding BookLibrary of Congress Children's BooksChristopher AwardALA Notable Children's BookHorn Book FanfareSchool Library Journal Best BookIRA/CBC Children's ChoiceIn winter, spring, summer, and fall, Frog and Toad are always together. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun the whole year round!The beloved classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.This Level 2 I Can Read is geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help.Frog and toad are friends - Level 2 (64 pages)Horn Book FanfareALA Notable Children's BookLibrary of Congress Children's BooksSchool Library Journal Best BookCaldecott Honor BookCelebrate the power of friendship with Frog and Toad—a Caldecott Honor Book!From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be. These five adventurous tales are perfect for Level 2 beginning readers.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.Frog and Toad Together - Level 2 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's BookSchool Library Journal Best BookReading Rainbow BookNewbery Honor BookLibrary of Congress Children's BooksThe beloved classic about friendship—a Newbery Honor Book!Frog and Toad are best friends—they do everything together. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog's garden, Frog gives him seeds to grow a garden of his own. When Toad bakes cookies, Frog helps him eat them. And when both Frog and Toad are scared, they are brave together. School Library Journal called this story collection from Arnold Lobel "a masterpiece of child-styled humor and sensitivity."Winner of the Newbery Honor award, Frog and Toad Together is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad Are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.Grasshopper on the Road - Level 2 (64 pages)Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey)ALA Notable Children's BookIRA/CBC Children's ChoiceHorn Book FanfareAs Grasshopper sets out to follow a road, he meets some unusual characters.Here Comes the Strikeout - Level 2 (64 pages)Hitting the ball is hard work, but after lots of practice and advice from his friend Willy, Bobby learns how.Last One In Is A Rotten Egg - Level 2 (64 pages)While his friends jump and dive and race in the pool, Freddy is left alone on the side. If he doesn't learn to swim, he will always be the rotten egg.Available for the first time in full color, this engaging I Can Read Book is perfect for beginning readers and swimmers of every level.Mouse Soup - Level 2 (64 pages)IRA/CBC Children's ChoiceLibrary of Congress Children's BooksNew York Times Outstanding BookWeasel is ready for his dinner, and poor Mouse is it. Can Mouse stop Weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper? The clever mouse tells the weasel four stories to make the soup tasty—then manages to trick the weasel and get home safely. This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.From Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.Mouse Tales - Level 2 (64 pages)Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's LiteratureLibrary of Congress Children's BooksHorn Book FanfareNew York Times Outstanding BookWhen Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than that—he tells seven stories, one for each boy!This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.This sweet bedtime tale is from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.Owl at Home - Level 2 (64 pages)IRA/CBC Children's ChoiceSchool Library Journal Best BookGarden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey)Horn Book FanfareALA Notable Children's BookLibrary of Congress Children's BooksNew York Times Outstanding BookWelcome to Owl's Cozy home!Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.Uncle Elephant - Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksALA Notable Children's BookALA Booklist Editors' ChoiceSchool Library Journal Best BookA little elephant visits his Uncle Elephant, who makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and even trumpets the dawn!Clara and the Bookwagon - Level 3 (64 pages)Papa will not allow Clara to learn to read—he says that ‘Farm people like us do not have time to read." But when the traveling bookwagon, with persuasive Miss Mary at the reins, arrives at their farm, Papa realizes he must change his mind. Based on the true story of America’s first ‘bookmobile.’The Smallest Cow In the World - Level 3 (64 pages)
Moving is not easy.Rosie is the meanest cow in the world -- and Marvin's best friend. When his family moves to a new farm, Marvin is sad and lonely . . . until he finds Rosie again. But now she's making a lot of trouble for everyone. Will she and Marvin ever adjust to the changes of a new life in a new place?Set 4 - 30 books (Level 2 !#!amp!*! 3)1. A Bargain For Frances - Level 22. Arthur's Camp-Out - Level 23. Arthur's Pen Pal - Level 24. Arthur's Back to School Day - Level 25. Arthur's Christmas Cookies - Level 26. Arthur's Funny Money - Level 27. Arthur's Honey Bear - Level 28. Arthur's Loose Tooth - Level 29. Ghosts- Level 210. In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories- Level 211. Kick, Pass, And Run - Level 212. The Case Of the Scaredy Cats - Level 213. The Case of The Hungry Stranger - Level 214. The Grandma Mix-Up - Level 215. Zack's Alligator- Level 216. A Bear For Miguel - Level 317. Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express - Level 318. Daniel's Duck - Level 319. Emma's Yucky Brother- Level 320. Hill of Fire - Level 321. Sam the Minuteman - Level 322. Small Wolf - Level 323. Snowshoe Thompson - Level 324. The 18 Penny Goose - Level 325. The Big Balloon Race- Level 326. The Drinking Gourd - Level 327. The Golly Sisters Go West - Level 328. The Josefina Story Quilt - Level 329. The Long Way To A New Land - Level 330. Wagon Wheels - Level 3A Bargain For Frances - Level 2 (64 pages)New York Times Outstanding BookFrances and Thelma are friends -- most of the timeThelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?Arthur's Camp-Out - Level 2 (64 pages)Arthur's gone Camping.Violet's camping out too, but her friends don't want Arthur around. So Arthur decidesto collect slimy things he knows Violet wouldn't like. But he doesn't count on slippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smells hot dogs roasting over a warm fire...Arthur's Pen Pal - Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksIRA/CBC Children's ChoiceArthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there's more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!Arthur's Back to School Day - Level 2 (48 pages)Brrr ... ing!There's the school bell!It's the first day back at school for Arthur and Violet and all of their friends. Time for riding the school bus, going to class, and best of all, eating snacks and playing games at recess.But this year the first day is full of surprises. The bus ride to school is an unexpected adventure, and Arthur's friend, Norman, almost loses his lunch box. Just when things settle down, Arthur finds his snack has disappeared from his lunch box. What will happen next on this exciting first day of school?Beginning readers heading back to school will enjoy the humor in Lillian Hoban's tenth I Can Read Book about these much loved characters.Arthur's Christmas Cookies - Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksArthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?Arthur's Funny Money - Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksIRA/CBC Children's Choice‘An hilarious account of Arthur’s attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.’ —YC.Arthur's Honey Bear - Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksNew York Times Outstanding BookArthur and his sister Violet are selling all their old toys in a Tag Sale. Even Arthur's Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there's more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.Arthur's Loose Tooth - Level 2 (64 pages)
Arthur, afraid of pulling his loose tooth, and his little sister, Violet, learn something about being brave in the seventh adventure about two favorite chimps.Ghosts! - Level 2 (64 pages)Do you believe in ghosts?Some people do . . . These spooky -- and funny -- tales about singing ghosts, toast-eating ghosts, and ghosts no one even guesses are sure to send shivers up and down your spine.Why not retell them to your friends and see if you can make their spines tingle, too?In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories - Level 2 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's BookBuckeye Children's Book Award (Ohio)Colorado Children's Book AwardGarden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey)Library of Congress Children's BooksSchool Library Journal Best BookVirginia Young Readers AwardVolunteer State Book Award (Tennessee)Washington Children's Choice Picture Book AwardIn a dark, dark room, in a soft, soft voice, tell a scary story!Newly reillustrated, this classic I Can Read full of spooky stories is perfect for beginning readers who love a bit of a scare.Victor Rivas’s silly and spooky art will introduce a new generation to stories inspired by traditional folktales like "The Teeth,” "In the Graveyard,” "The Green Ribbon,” "In A Dark, Dark Room,” "The Night It Rained,” "The Pirate,” and "The Ghost of John.”The original edition has won many state awards and is an ALA Notable Children’s Book.In a Dark, Dark Room is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.Kick, Pass, And Run - Level 2 (64 pages)Rabbit was the first one to hear it.Duck was the first one to see it.Cat was the first one to feel it.But what is it? It turns out to be a football, and it leads the animal friends to discover the exciting game of football.Young sports fans have cheered Kick, Pass, and Run for thirty years. Now Leonard Kessler has reillustrated his classic I Can Read Book in full color, bringing this popular tale to a new generation of beginning readers.The Case Of The Scaredy Cats - Level 2 (64 pages)
When little ‘scaredy cat’ Annie disappears, it’s another baffling case for detectives Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch. ‘One of the funniest of the author’s easy-to-read stories about the youthful ‘private eyes.’’ —BL.The Case of The Hungry Stranger - Level 2 (64 pages)Who ate Mrs. Meech's blueberry pie? Mrs. Meech calls on private eyes Wizard, Skinny, Tubby, and Snitch to help her find out!When this book was first published, The Horn Book praised its "real humor, suspense, and definite characterization, which achieve a result that is irresistible."Now reissued in bright full color, Crosby Bonsall's lively mystery will keep beginning readers laughing as the four clubhouse detectives search for clues.The Grandma Mix-Up - Level 2 (64 pages)When Pip's parents go away on a trip, she ends up with two grandmas to baby-sit her. Pip is ready for fun -- but strict Grandma Nan and easygoing Grandma Sal can't agree on anything! It's time for Pip to take charge.Zack's Alligator- Level 2 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksWhen Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only the size of a key chain. But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator!Bridget wrestles the garden hose and swings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can do cartwheels?Bridget the alligator is the silly, sassy star of this funny Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help.A Bear For Miguel - Level 3 (64 pages)
One day, María's father takes her to the busy market. There they trade goods for food for Mana's mother and baby brother. María helps by making her father laugh while he works. But she wants to do more. So Mana finds a very special way to help her family.Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express - Level 3 (64 pages)A story about Buffalo Bill and his exploits as a pony express rider.
Daniel's Duck - Level 3 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's Book
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Daniel is hurt when others laugh at his wood carving, until he learns that giving people pleasure takes a very special gift. ‘Good, warm feelings result from reading this gentle tale set in rural Tennessee during pioneer days.' 'CS. ‘A lovely book on all counts.' 'NYT.
Emma's Yucky Brother- Level 3 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's BookJunior Library Guild SelectionEmma has always wanted a little brother. Now her family is adopting Max, and Emma is sure he will be the best brother ever. But Max has his own ideas. He thinks sisters are yucky, and that Emma is the yuckiest! Is this really what having a brother is all about?In Jean Little's warmhearted, perceptive story about adoption, Emma learns that there is more to having a little brother than she had ever guessed -- and that in order to get the brother she wants, she must first learn to be the sister he needs.Hill of Fire - Level 3 (64 pages)Reading Rainbow BookNotable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)"El Monstruo!"Every day is the same for Pablo's father. Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!Sam the Minuteman - Level 3 (64 pages)New York Times Outstanding Book"Get your gun!" Sam's father said. "The British soldiers are coming this way!" Sam's father was a Minuteman. Sam was ready in a minute.Father and son rushed to the village green. Other Minutemen were already there. Through the long night they waited and waited. Then, at dawn, the soldiers came!In this exciting I Can Read Book, Nathaniel Benchly recreates what it must have been like for a young boy to fight in the Battle of Lexington. Arnold Lobel's vivid pictures give a poignant reality to the famous battle that marked the beginning of the American Revolution.Small Wolf - Level 3 (64 pages)School Library Journal Best BookLibrary of Congress Children's BooksWhen Small Wolf encounters settlers on the Island of Hills, now known as Manhattan, he learns that their ideas about owning land are much different from his. As timely as when it was first published in 1972, this poignant story about the impact of European settlers on Native American people is even more dramatic in this new full color edition.Snowshoe Thompson - Level 3 (64 pages)Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Danny wishes his dad would come home from Nevada for Christmas and writes him a letter to tell him so. When snow cuts off the mail until spring, only postman John Thompson can get through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to deliver his letter. "Based on a true story, this is lively historical fiction with a nice sense of character and adventure, [and] the illustrations are packed with feeling and action." —BL.The 18 Penny Goose - Level 3 (64 pages)
The British are coming! The American Revolution is being fought in the hills around Letty Wright’s family’s farm, and the Wrights must flee to safety. There is no time for Letty to bring Solomon the gander. Letty hopes the British don’t hurt Solomon, but hungry soldiers aren’t known for their kindness. Eight-year-old Letty tries the only thing she can think of to save him—and is as surprised as the other colonists when it works. Based on a remarkable, true story, this unusual tale will linger in the minds of all who read it.The Big Balloon Race- Level 3 (64 pages)Reading Rainbow BookAriel would love to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders "Hands off!" and the balloon race begins.The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story based on a real ballooning family of the late 1800's. Carolyn Croll's pictures capture the pageantry and drama of the race, and will have readers rooting to the end for Ariel and her mother.The Drinking Gourd - Level 3 (64 pages)ALA Notable Children's BookLibrary of Congress Children's BooksThe stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the Underground Railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party—or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?This Level 3 I Can Read book is a captivating first-person historical fiction account of the Underground Railroad, narrated by Tommy, a ten year-old Quaker boy,. With beautiful, simple prose that folds in historical facts about slavery and the Civil War, this book makes this important period of American history accessible to beginning readers. Includes an afterword from the author F.N. Monjo that explains the historical context of the Fugitive Slave Law.The Golly Sisters Go West - Level 3 (64 pages)Library of Congress Children's BooksWestward ho!The Golly Sisters are heading west. They've got new dresses and the best show on either side of the Mississippi. But can they keep their act together long enough to get this show on the road?The Josefina Story Quilt - Level 3 (64 pages)Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)ALA Booklist Editors' ChoiceCalifornia, here we come!Faith's Pa says there's no room on a wagon train for Josefina, a chicken who's too tough to eat and too old to lay eggs. But Faith loves her pet. Can Josefina show Pa that she still has a few surprises left in her?The Long Way To A New Land - Level 3 (64 pages)
ALA Booklist Editors' ChoiceALA Notable Children's BookNotable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Reading Rainbow Book"We will go to America!"It is 1868, and Carl Erik's family faces starvation in Sweden. As their hopes fade, they must endure a journey over land and sea to reach a better life in a new country thousands of miles away.Wagon Wheels - Level 3 (64 pages)Reading Rainbow BookNotable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)ALA Notable Children's BookFree people, Free landThe Muldie boys and their father have come a long way to Kansas. But when Daddy moves on, the three boys must begin their own journey. They must learn to care for one another and face the dangers of the wilderness alone.