New Releases by Kim Thompson

It takes force to make something move. You can exert force on an object by pushing it or pulling it. Search for motion all around during a fun day at the beach. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the w, wh, and y sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Hats can be tools that help people get things done. Different hats are designed to help people with different roles and responsibilities in our communities. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the d and h sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What does it mean to live in a suburban community? Simple text and vibrant photographs will help early readers understand what is special about having a home in the suburbs.

Learn what a rectangle is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn what a triangle is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What does it mean to live in an urban community? Simple text and vibrant photographs will help early readers understand what is special about having a home in the city.

Learn what a square is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Family photos are important historical sources. These snapshots in time help us learn about what life was like in the past. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with hard c and n sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Weather is always changing. Observing local weather can help you understand the seasons and climate in your area. Join kids in one classroom as they track daily weather patterns. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with l. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

It takes force to make something move. You can exert force on an object by pushing it or pulling it. Find out how little and big pushes and pulls make things happen all around us! Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the consonant digraphs ng and sh. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Find out how sap is harvested from maple trees to make a sweet food. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short i sound combined with p. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

People work to earn money. Deciding how to spend money, or whether to save it, requires difficult trade-offs. Read how one young worker decides what to do with ten hard-earned dollars. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with s. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

An animal''s body helps it survive. Special body parts with special shapes and features help animals find food, take shelter, reproduce, and stay safe from predators. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short e and l sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

How can people recycle food waste and create rich compost that helps plants grow? By farming worms! Learn about vermicomposting and how it can help reduce human impacts on our planet. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the b and r sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Living things find what they need in their environments. As they live in a place, they change it. Use clues to tell who has been in each place--the cat, the dog, or Sam. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short a, m, s, and t sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Cats love coming to Camp Daisy. What daily camp activities can they not wait to try? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long a sound spelled with the vowel team ai. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Mike the pig really wants to take a ride. What is he willing to give up to get his wish? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long i sound spelled i-consonant-silent e. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Down in the deep, it''s time for the big race to the reef. All the swimmers will need their speed! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long e sound spelled with the vowel team ee. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Busy toad workers make loaves of bread for hungry customers. Come take a tour of the Toad Loaves factory! This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long o sound spelled with the vowel team oa. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The Skunk family must go. But a huge mule is in their way. What will make it move? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long u sound spelled u-consonant-silent e. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Dwight the caterpillar is munching on leaves when a gust of wind sends him on a scary, unexpected ride. Can Dwight learn to enjoy his flight? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long i sound spelled with the vowel team igh. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Early readers will be introduced to the sport of soccer through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Discover the fun and excitement of being on a soccer team"--Back cover.

Objects are not all alike. They have different textures! You can use texture to sort objects into groups. Simple text and vibrant illustrations will engage early readers and aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

Objects are not all alike. They have different colors! You can use color to sort objects into groups. Simple text and vibrant illustrations will engage early readers and aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

Objects are not all alike. They have different shapes! You can use shape to sort objects into groups. Simple text and vibrant illustrations will engage early readers and aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

Objects are not all alike. They have different sizes! You can use size to sort objects into groups. Simple text and vibrant illustrations will engage early readers and aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

Objects are not all alike. They have different weights! You can use weight to sort objects into groups. Simple text and vibrant illustrations will engage early readers and aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.