Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level N title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Grab your cowboy hat and saddle up! Early elementary readers learn about all the responsibilities it takes to be a cowhand and ranch hand as they read through this captivating nonfiction title. Featuring plenty of vibrant photographs in conjunction with informational facts about cattle, cowboys, and rodeos, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn more! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level N title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Seventh grade isn't going so well for Lexi. Stuck in a remedial gym class—and stumped for ideas for a playwriting contest—she's convinced she'll never be able to reach her dreams. Then, to her surprise, she discovers she's been working toward them all along. Written in a compelling diary format, this fiction reader features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Time has fascinated humans for thousands of years. We have struggled to find ways to keep track of time and predict patterns in nature. Ancient people watched the skies to study nature's cycles and mark them in time. From these, calendars were born. Though we may not be aware of it, we live by the time we keep. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math; Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level O title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.