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New Releases by Gail Saunders-Smith

Gail Saunders-Smith is the author of The Ultimate Small-Group Reading How-To Book (2017), Sunshine (2017), California Condors (2015), Tanks (2005), The Fire Station (2000).

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The Ultimate Small-Group Reading How-To Book

release date: Feb 07, 2017
The Ultimate Small-Group Reading How-To Book
As students gain confidence and skills in guided reading, what is the next step to helping them become strong, independent readers? Small-group reading sessions. By working in small groups, students will be able to explore longer text and build their literacy skills with confidence. Literacy expert Gail Saunders-Smith demonstrates through the methods in this book how educators can advance students from small-group reading to silent reading, all while building reading comprehension. Ideal for teachers of emergent readers, The Ultimate Small-Group Reading How-To Book demonstrates how to develop successful readers through step-by-step, small-group reading instruction that focuses on vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. Inside are tools for teachers to help them: Set up small-group mini-lessons and discussion of texts Provide tools for students to help investigate narrative texts Engage students to evaluate expository texts Develop students’ skills in defining literary elements such as characters, setting, and plot And much more Help students become independent readers with these strategies for use before, during, and after guided reading!

Sunshine

release date: Feb 01, 2017
Sunshine
Describes the effects of light from the sun on earth and how it causes temperature changes, the seasons, winds, and clouds.

California Condors

release date: Jan 01, 2015
California Condors
"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to California condors."--

Tanks

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Tanks
Simple text and photographs present military tanks, their parts, and their crew.

The Fire Station

release date: Sep 01, 2000
The Fire Station
Simple text and photographs depict a visit to a fire station, including the people, uniforns, and the equipment.

Autumn

release date: Sep 01, 2000
Autumn
Simple text and photographs depict the weather, plants, animals, and activities of autumn.

Fall Harvest

release date: Sep 01, 1999
Fall Harvest
Simple text and photographs describe how several different crops, including pumpkins, apples, wheat, corn, and potatoes, are harvested by humans and by machine.

Insects

release date: Sep 01, 1999
Insects
Thematic units designed to instill a curiosity to learn more about the world and simultaneously sharpen students' reading skills.

Start and Stop

release date: Aug 01, 1999
Start and Stop
Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate starting and stopping.

Eating Apples

release date: Sep 01, 1998
Eating Apples
Text and photographs describe different ways to enjoy eating apples including eating them whole, in slices, cooked, in pies, and juiced.

Chickens

release date: Sep 01, 1998
Chickens
Describes the life cycle of the chicken through photographs and text.

From Bud to Blossom

release date: Sep 01, 1998
From Bud to Blossom
Text and photographs describe the stage in the life cycle of apples when the buds on a tree turn into leaves and apple blossoms.

Flowers

release date: Sep 01, 1998
Flowers
Simple text and photographs depict the parts of flowers and their pollination.

Stems

release date: Sep 01, 1998
Stems
Describes the different kinds of roots and stems flowers may have and their importance in helping flowers to grow.

Airplanes

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Airplanes
Describes several different kinds of airplanes, including a paper airplane, a propeller plane, a biplane, a crop duster, a seaplane, a water bomber, and jets.

The Farm

release date: Jan 01, 1998
The Farm
Simple text and photographs depict places on the farm and what farmers do there.

Spring

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Spring
Text and photographs depict the weather, plants, animals, and activities of spring.

Leaves

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Leaves
Describes the different sizes and shapes of leaves, the function of chlorophyll, and the process of photosynthesis using simple text and illustrations.

The Supermarket

release date: Jan 01, 1998
The Supermarket
Simple text and photographs depict a trip to a supermarket, covering the workers and the areas inside.

Lightning

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Lightning
Text and photographs explain what lightning is and how it forms.

The Doctor's Office

release date: Jan 01, 1998
The Doctor's Office
Simple text and photographs depict a field trip to a doctor's office, including the people, equipment, and activities.

Summer

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Summer
Text and photographs depict the weather, plants, animals, and activities of summer.

Winter

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Winter
Text and photographs depict the weather, plants, animals, and activities of winter.

Rain

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Rain
Simply describes what rain is and the cycle that repeatedly brings water to the earth.

Clouds

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Clouds
Describes different kinds of clouds--cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus--and the types of weather they indicate.

Apple Trees

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Apple Trees
Text and photographs describe an apple tree as it goes through the seasons.

Cars

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Cars
Describes a number of different cars, including toy cars, model cars, and old cars.
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