". . . presents annotated lessons from Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 4 of Scott Foresman Reading Street. Each annotated lesson will lead you through one week of instruction. The annotations describe lesson features at each grade and cite the research that supports the instruction"--Introduction, p.4.

"Scott Foresman Reading Street Texas 2011 package is built around six units that develop phonemic awareness, high-frequency words, vocabulary, comprehension, and listening and speaking instruction. Reading Street Kindergarten Package contains: My Skills Buddy Bookshelf Collection (6-volume package); My Skills Buddy DVD-ROM (electronic Student Edition); Reader's and Writer's Notebook (Student and Teacher's Editions); Reader's and Writer's Notebook CD-ROM; My Skills Buddy Teacher's Edition (13-volume set)."- - Pearsonschool.com Web site.

Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.

A funny and informative book about how grapes become raisins and their many uses.

A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe, focusing on how his boyhood education set the stage for his athletic achievements which gained him international fame and Olympic gold medals. Author's note details Thorpe's life after college.