Best Selling Books by Cecilia Minden

Describes the physical traits and behavior of sheep and the role that they play on the farm.

Simple text featuring the long "a" sound describes how Amy and other girls run a race around the lake.

Learn how to write a well-structured, informative essay.

Describes the physical traits and behavior of goats and the role that they play on the farm.

Describes the physical traits and behavior of cows and cattle with

Describes the physical traits and behavior of duck and the role that they play on the farm.

Describes the physical traits and behavior of horses and the role that they play on the farm.

The book offers a fun way for new readers to master the sound of long u. The book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights the sound of long u. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text and colorful illustrations help young readers begin a lifelong love of reading.

Mike likes to ride his blue and white bike. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long i sounds, and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Books in this series include author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.

Level 1 guided reader that teaches students how to prevent the spread of germs by washing hands and the importance of cleanup.

This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of big and small found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits.-- Provided by publisher.

Book reports are a great way for young people to share their thoughts about books they have read. The activities in this book will help readers develop the skills needed to identify important information from a text and write a clear and concise book report.

A young bear and his siblings must learn to share and take turns when playing a game on a rainy day. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.

Learn how to write thrilling mystery stories

New addition to the award winning Language Arts Explorer Jr series, this titles teaches students how to write a news article.

A trip on a city train provides the basis for an imaginary adventure. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a phonetic glossary, and an activity.

Level 1 guided reader that introduces the concept of life cycles. Students will develop reading skills while learning how foals grow into horses.

Simple text featuring the sound of the soft "c" describes two friends'' trip to the circus.