There is a bright light in the night sky. Sometimes it is round like a ball, sometimes it is a crescent, and sometimes it is not there at all! What is this strange and changing thing? It is the moon, of course! Read all about our moon and the moons surrounding other planets in this book. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level O title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

The Earth and the moon are always moving! Learn all about how the moon travels around the Earth and why the moon looks different from night to night. The moon goes through different phases based on its position in relation to the Earth and the sun. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students understanding of the Earth and moon in a creative way. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level J title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

When four friends are stuck inside on a rainy day, they think of something really fun to do…race to the moon! They find plenty of things in the basement that can help them build their special rocket ship. Everything is going just fine until the children have to decide who will be captain. Just as the argument begins to get a little out of hand, the rain disappears. The friends put the rocket building on hold so that they can go out and play. This short chapter book is full of dialogue and original illustrations that young readers will enjoy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level L title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

If the world suddenly went cold and dark, would you have what it takes to survive? Struggle for Survival: Fire examines the importance of fire for survival and discusses important outdoor skills. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest book builds critical literacy skills and academic vocabulary and is purposefully leveled to engage different types of learners. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, the text includes a table of contents, captions, glossary, index, and images to deepen understanding. The detailed sidebars feature fun facts that develop higher-order thinking. The Try It! culminating activity provides additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards, this text features complex content appropriate for middle school students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level V title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Children have fun with a creative babysitter.

Ancient Polynesians were some of the best navigators in history. They sailed double-hulled outrigger canoes across great distances and settled in all the major islands in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of years before Europeans arrived. Learn how they did all of this using only the stars, sky, and ocean as their guides! 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, the arts, 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.

If you were traveling to outer space, what would you wear? Luckily, some of the best scientists have figured that out for astronauts. NASA scientists and engineers have designed the best gear to help astronauts travel to space and return home safely. Find out how space suits have changed over time--and what they might look like in the future! 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.