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C O N T E N T S
Unit 1

~ A Bag
The Hat

~ Help Red Hen!

Yum! Yum!

~ A Pet Frog
Frogs, Frogs, Frogs!

~ Bake a Cake!
Kids Can Make It!

~ I Am Yellow
Pig on His Bike
Unit 2

~ Take a Hat Home!

Rose the Duck

~ A Fun Time
A Home Made Band

~ Sail Away
Trains, Trains, Trains!

~ A Good Show
Queen Bea and the Pea

~ A Little Bat
Night Animals
 Unit 3

~ Growing Up
What Grows?

~ What I Want
A Talking Mule

~ Race to Mars!
A Funny Trip to Mars
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~ First Time at Bat
Fern’s Team
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~ Pup Is Stuck
Who Is Best?
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Unit 4
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~ A Short Storm
Storms, Storms!
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~ Bear’s Bad Day

The Art Fair
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~ What Is It?
Growing Plants
Gro
Diphthong
~ The N
Noise
Roy and Joy

~ A New Nest
The Loose Tooth
 Unit 5

~ Egg Farm
From Sheep to Wool

~ The School Sale

Paul’s School Trip

~ Scrap Takes a Walk

The Stray Dog

~ See Puppies Grow!

All About Kittens

~ The Small Box

The Old Chest
Unit 6

~ Bridges, Old and New

Bridges and Tunnels

~ Brush Your Teeth!

We Need Teeth

The Sea Urchin

Fur, Skin, and Scales

~ A Family Birthday
Dear Pen Pal

~ Stars in Space
In Space
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Bag
Who has the bag?
Kim has it.
She can look in the bag.
She can tip the bag.
A bat is in the bag!
 The Hat

Big Jim has a hat.

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Big Jim will pick Jill.
She will look in the hat.

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Tap! Tap! Tap!
Who is in the hat?
A pig is in the hat!

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Tap! Tap! Tap!
Who is in the hat?
Jill will look in.

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A cat is in the hat!
It is as big as a pig!

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Jill has the hat.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
A cap is in the hat!

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Big Jim has the cap.
Will it fit Jill?

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Who is in the cap?
Is a pig in it?
Is a cat in it?

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A duck is in the cap!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Who are the characters in
the story?
2. What happens at the end of
the story? How do you think
Jill feels?

Write About It
What tricks can you
y do?
Write about one.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Help Red Hen!

Bad Fox said,
said “Red Hen!
I will eat you up!”
Red Hen said, “Help!
Help Help!”
Pup said, “I will help you!”
Bad Fox can not get Red Hen.
 Yum! Yum!
by Emma Rose
illustrated by Erin Mauterer

Miss Dog had eggs.

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“Yum, yum, yum!” said Cat.
“Can I help
help?”

“Yes, yes,” said Miss Dog.

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“Yum, yum, yum!” said Ox.
“Can I help?”

“Yes, yes,” said Miss Dog.

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“Can I eat an egg?” said Fox.

“Yes, you can,” said Miss Dog.

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Yum, yum, yum!
The pals had fun.

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It is a big mess!

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“Miss Dog fed us,” said Ox.

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“Let us fix the mess,” said Fox.

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Miss Dog is happy.
The pals had fun!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What happens at the
beginning of the story?
2. Why is Miss Dog happy at
the end of the story?

Write About It
Write about a time when
you shared something.
y g
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Pet Frog
What is this?
this
It is a pet frog.
This frog has spots.
Do some pet frogs swim?
Yes, this frog can swim.
Frogs,
Frogs,
Frogs!
by Barbara Donovan

What Is a Frog?
This is a frog.
A frog has 4 legs.
It has wet skin.
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This frog is red.
It has spots.

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 What is red on this frog?

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This frog is flat.
It is a water frog.

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 What Can Frogs Do?
Frogs can do a lot.
Frogs can hop.

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Frogs can swim.
Plop! Plop!
A frog can hop in water.

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 Some frogs dig in mud.
Mud is wet.
The frog can slip in.

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A frog can sniff.
It can smell a snack.
This frog can eat a bug.

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 Some frogs sit in grass.
Can you spot a frog?

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What is the main idea of the
selection?
2. What details did you read
about how frogs eat?

Write About It
Where would yyou ggo to see
a real frog?
g Write about the
place and what it is like.
p
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Bake a Cake!
Dave can bake a cake
with Dad.
Dave can add nuts and eggs.
Dad can bake the cake.
He can cut it.
See the cake!
 Kids
Can Make It!

Kids can make a lot!

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What can kids make
with paper?

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Glen had red paper.
He made a red fan.

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Jane did not cut.
Jane did not tape.
Jane made a crane.

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What did Rob and Kim make?
Rob and Kim made a game.
Who will win?

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What can kids make
with cloth?
Kids can make a lot!

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Sal made a flag.
Sal will wave it.

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Can you see Dave?
What did Dave make?
Dave made a cave!

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Cam made a cape.
The kids had fun.
Kids can make a lot!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What is the selection about?
2. What are some things that
kids can make out of cloth?

Write About It
Write about things
g you
y
have made.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

I Am Yellow
I am yellow.
yellow
I like to get wet.
I can dive down.
down
I eat a lot of bugs.
What am I?
 Pig on His Bike

Pig sat in his pen.

He looked up.
“I see a pig on top
of the hill!” said Pig.

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“It is pink like a pig,” said Pig.
“It is big like a pig.
I will ride up to it.”
Pig got on his red bike.

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Pig met his pal, Duck.

“Look up,” said Pig.

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“I see a duck!” said Duck.
“It is yellow like I am.
It can dive down like I do.”

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“Can I ride up to it?”

“Hop on!” said Pig.

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Pig and Duck met Frog.

“Look up,” said Pig.

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“I see a frog!” said Frog.
“It can hop up like a frog.
It has dots like a frog.”

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“Can I ride up to it?”
said Frog.

“Hop on!” said Pig.

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“It is not a pig,” said Pig.
“It is not a duck.
It is not a frog.
It is a big kite!”

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What did you predict was on
top of the hill in the story?
2. Why did each animal see
something different?

Write About It
What kind of kite would
you like to have?
y
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Take a Hat Home!

“Look at this spot on my
hat!” said Cat. “I hope it
will fade away!”
away
“Do you like my four hats?”
said Duck. “You can take this
hat home.”
“You make such a good pal!”
said
Rose
the Duck by Beth Dinkin
illustrated by Jose Cruz

Rose Duck made a big nest.

Rose Duck had four eggs.

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in a pond.

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At the pond, Rose came to a
big egg. It sat next to a stone.

“I bet this is my egg,”quacked

Rose. “I will take it home.”

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Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop! The eggs
broke. Four yellow ducks
popped up. A big white duck
popped up.

“I see five ducks,” quacked

Rose.

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“Let us swim in a line,”
quacked Rose.

“I can not swim in a line,”

“Quack, quack!” went the ducks.

“Honk, honk!” went White Duck.

“I can not quack!” he said.

“It is fine, my duck,” quacked

Rose.

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 But White Duck woke up.
White Duck felt sad.
He went away
away.

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White Duck went to the pond.

“Look! White ducks just like I

am!” he yelled.

“Honk! He is not a duck!” said

a big goose. “He is a white
goose, just like us!”
White Duck ran home.

“I am not a white duck! I am

a white goose!” he yelled.

“Good!”
Good Rose Duck quacked.
“I

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why can’t White Duck quack?
2. How is White Duck different
from the other ducks?

Write About It
Write a letter. Tell White Duck
why it is okay to be different.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Fun Time
Let us have a show
show.
Nan can play a flute.
I can sing a tune.
We will have fun!
 A Home
Made Band

We
have show
play
Jan can use a big pot.
Jan can tap on it.
Rap-a-tap-tap!

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Fran has a jug.
Fran can blow into it.
Zum-zum-zum!

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June will make a drum.
She can use a tub.
June will hit it.
Tick-a-tack-tack!

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He can play a tune on it.
He will make it ring.
Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What causes the kids to make
a band?
2. Reread page 87. How does
Duke help the band?

Write About It
How would y
you make a
drum? What would y
you use?
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Sail Away
I like to sail on ships.
I see a lot of them.
Ships sail where I live
live.
I like to stay under the deck.
It is warm.
warm
It is the best way to take
a trip!
Trains, Trains,
Trains!
by Linda B. Ross

Cling, clang! Cling, clang!

Wait! A bell is clanging.
That tells us that a train is
on its way!

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Trains ride fast on tracks.
But a train is not as fast as
a plane.

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Where do trains stop?
A train may stop where
you live
live.
You can get on at a stop.
You can get off at a stop.
Let us hop on this train!

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What can you do on a train?
You can eat on a train.
You can chat with a pal.
You may take a nap on a train!

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Trains can take you to a place
that is not close.
Some of us like to drive.
But you can take a train to
save time.

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Some trains run under ground.
This train can make a lot of
stops.
But this train is quick!

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This train makes big trips.
It has beds. It is warm.
warm
It can take days to get to the
last stop!

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Boxes and crates ride on
trains like this train.
What do you think is in the
boxes and crates?

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Will you take a trip on a
train?
A train is a fun way to ride!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What is the main idea of this
selection?
2. Why do some trains have
beds?

Write About It
Write about takingg a
pretend trip
p p on a train.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Good Show
The girls and I had a
show.
I did rea
It was fu
I know I
We were
Mom and
see it.
 Queen Bea
and the Pea
by Eileen Sherry
illustrated by Randall Enos

Who Will Be Queen?

Queen Bea needed some rest.

Queen Bea said, “It is time to

pick the next queen.”

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Queen Bea said, “A queen needs
to know if things are not right.
I will make up a test. It will
help me pick the next queen.”

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The best girls in the land came.
The girls were dressed in fine
dresses.

“Pick me, pick me!” the girls

said.

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Queen Bea came to a girl
named Jean. Jean did not have
a fine dress. She did not say,
“Pick me, pick me.”

“Jean seems sweet,” said

Queen Bea.

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 Queen Bea’s Plan

It was bed time. Queen Bea had

a plan.

“I will place a pea under the

beds,” said Queen Bea. “The girl
who can feel a pea will know
if things are not right.“

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The girls got in bed.

Queen Bea said, “It is late.

Sweet dreams. Sleep well.”

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The girls slept well. But Jean
did not sleep well.

“The bed is not right,” said

Jean.

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The next day, Queen Bea
asked, “Did you sleep well?”

“Yes, we slept well,” said

the girls.

Jean said, “I did not sleep a

wink, Queen Bea.”

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Queen Bea gave Jean a big hug.

Queen Bea said, “My sweet

Jean! You felt a pea! You will
be the next queen!”

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why does Queen Bea want to
find the next queen?
2. Why does Queen Bea make
up a test to help her pick the
next queen?

Write About It
What do y
you think a g good
queen should be like?
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Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Little Bat
Bats fly at night.
How does a little bat
help us?
It eats bugs.
Bugs eat plants.
Some bugs bite us.
Bats eat many bugs.
 by Jenny Halket

A bat is up at night.
A bat can fly.
A bat can fly high in the sky.

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Many bats live in caves.
How does a bat sleep?
A bat sleeps by hanging
upside down.

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 A bat sleeps in the daytime.
At night, a bat wakes up.
It is time to eat.
A bat can see well at night.

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A little bat can fly and fly.
This bat hunts bugs.
A bat can find many bugs in
just a night.
A bat helps us by eating bugs.

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 The sun is high in the sky.
It is bright.
It is hot, hot, hot!
Not a tiger in sight.
Daytime is resting time.

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It is not as hot at night.
It is time to hunt.

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 It waits in the grass.

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This tiger sees an animal to eat.
It runs and jumps to get it.

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 A tiger hunts at night.
A bat hunts at night.
At night, we rest.
But night animals do not!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. How are a bat and a tiger
alike? How are they different?
2. Why is a bat able to eat many
bugs at night?

Write About It
Write about a wild animal or
an animal in a zoo.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Growing Up
I will grow up!
First, I am a little cub.
Soon, I will grow big.
After I am big, I will
do so many things.
I will eat grass.
I will run from bees.
What Grows?
by Leigh Nelson

Plants Grow

First

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Water helps plants grow.
After many days, plants will
grow. Drop, rain, drop!

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 Plants like sun. Sun helps
plants grow. Sun helps plants
grow big. Glow, sun, glow!

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It takes time. Then plants will
get big. Grow, plants, grow.
Go, plants, go!

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 Soon the plants will grow
bigger. Grow, plants, grow!

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 Animals Grow
Some animals grow from eggs.
Toads lay eggs in the water.
The toad eggs look like dots.
Grow, eggs, grow!

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 First, eggs grow into tadpoles.
The tadpoles will grow into
toads. Swim, tadpoles, swim!

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A tadpole has no legs. Then,
back legs grow. After it has
legs, it is a toad. Hop, toads,
hop!

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grow! Grow, toads, grow!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Visualize how the toads
change. What can toads do
after they grow legs?
2. How are plants and animals
alike?

Write About It
Write about a p
plant or animal
you know. Describe its p
y parts.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

What I Want
I want to work.
work
I like to use my hands.
I helped my dad fix our truck.
I am painting Duke’s home.
I could make a lot of things.
A Talking Mule

The mule’s name was Old Gus.

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Old Gus worked six days a week.
On Sundays, Old Gus rested.
On Sundays, Luke and Ruth
did not ride on Old Gus.
But on a Sunday, Luke and
Ruth had to ride.

“We must use Old Gus,”

Luke said.

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Luke went to get Old Gus.

Old Gus said, “I do not work

on Sunday. I need my rest.”

“I did not know mules could

talk!” Luke yelled.
Luke ran to Ruth.

“Our
Our mule can talk!” he yelled.
“Old Gus said he will not work
on a Sunday!”

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“Our mule can talk? No, it can
not be,” said Ruth. “Luke, you
must rest. I will get Old Gus.”
Old Gus looked at Ruth.

He said, “No, I do not work

on Sunday. I need my rest.
And I want my hay!”

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Ruth ran to Luke.

“Yes! Old Gus can talk!” yelled

Ruth. “He said he will not work
on Sunday!”
The cat looked up at Luke
and Ruth.

“Yes,” said the cat. “And he

wants his hay!”

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What was the big surprise
in the story?
2. Why did Old Gus decide to
talk on that Sunday?

Write About It
y p
would say
y if it could talk?
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Race to Mars!
They can hop in ships and race
to Mars. Mars is far away. It
looks like a red star.
When they have found Mars,
they will park. I hope they find
something funny there!
Where are they? I will wait to
see what they find.

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 by Carolina Su
illustrated by Julia Gorton

Liz and Clark found a flying car!

“We will take a trip!” said Liz.

“We can go far away,” said Clark.

“We can go to Mars!”

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Liz and Clark drove fast.

“Which way is Mars?” Liz asked.

“I think it is that way,” said

Clark.

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Cars darted past. Drivers waved
at Liz and Clark.

“Flying elephants and frogs!

How funny
funny!” said Clark.

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with cars, trucks, and buses. It
was hard to drive.

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A car with dogs darted past.
The dogs gave a big bark!

Liz said, “I think it is a race.”

Clark said, “If it is, we are last!

We need to go faster!”

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“We can win!” said Liz.

Liz and Clark drove hard and

fast. They passed many cars.

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“We must land on it to win,”
said Clark.

“Look at that!” said Liz.

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Liz and Clark could not park
on Mars.

“We can not end this race!”

said Clark.

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 startt a race,” said
Liz. “We can go back home!”

On the mark, get set, GO! And

so they raced home.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why do Liz and Clark want
to race home?
2. Why do you think the author
wrote this story?

Write About It
y
g if you
go y had a flying
y g car.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

First Time at Bat

Bert had never been in a game.
He was at bat. He got one
strike. Then he had a hit! He
ran to third base.

“Keep going!” His teammates

yelled together
together.

Bert did. It was a home run!

 Fern’s Team
by Mark Majuk
illustrated by Kathryn Mitter

Fern was a girl who liked to

play baseball.

One day, Fern went to the park.

She had her mitt with her.

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Fern went up to some boys
playing baseball.

A boy named Curt said, “Hi!

Will you play with us?”

“Yes!” said Fern.

The team did not know that

Fern was a girl.

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Curt asked Fern to play third
base. Fern had a good arm.
She threw far.

She played well. One time,

she had to dive for the ball
Fern got it! Her shirt was
ripped. She had dirt on her.

The boys on her team spoke

togetherr.
Fern had been up at bat many
times. But she had never played
a game with this team.

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Fern’s team needed a home run
to win the game. The ball came
fast. Fern let it go.

BALL ONE!

The ball came. Fern missed it.

STRIKE ONE!
The ball came. Fern did not miss
it this time!

CRACK!!!

The ball sailed far.

HOME RUN!

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“Yay!” cried the team.

“My name’s Fern,” said Fern.

And down came her hat!

“He is a girl!” said Curt. “We

never had a girl on the team!”

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“But you can be the first!” said
Curt. “You helped us win the
game. Fern, will you stay on
the team?”

“Yes,” Fern smiled. And she did.

Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What caused Curt to ask Fern
to stay on the team?
2. Why didn’t the boys know
that Fern was a girl?

Write About It
Write about a g
game y
you
like to p
play.
y
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Pup Is Stuck
A dog is stuck.
“Are you in there
there?” asks Mom.
Mom lifts Pup from the box.
Next time Pup will look before
he hops in.
“Run along dear,” said Mom.
 Who Is Best?

Bo Dog and Kay Cat like to run.

“Let us see who is faster!”

said Bo.

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“We will run from the pole to
the gate.

“The gate is near. I will get

there before you!” said Kay.

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Bo and Kay ran on flat land.
Bo and Kay ran up a slope.
Kay ran fast.
But Bo ran faster.

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Kay hit a big stick. Bo ran past.
Bo hit a big bump.
Kay steered clear of it. She ran
past him.

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“Can you see the gate?” asked
Bo. “You will get there last.”

“I will not,” said Kay. “I am

fast!”

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Bo ran. He fell in a hole.

“I must help,” said Kay. “I will

bring a stick.”

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“Here, grab the stick,” Kay said
to Bo. She helped Bo grab it.

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along
Then they reached the gate.
“I am best!” said Bo.
“I am best!” said Kay.

“We are best! We are friends!”

cheered Bo Dog and Kay Cat.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why do you think Kay Cat
helps Bo Dog out of the hole?
2. Why do Bo Dog and Kay Cat
decide to be friends at the
end of the story?

Write About It
Write about a time y
you
were in a race.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Short Storm
The sky is blue.
The day is warm.
The shore is dry.
There is a storm!
The raindrops fall
so very fast!
The lake is full
full.
The water is high.
Th t h d!

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 by Holly Melton

Before a storm, the sky can

be clear and blue. But clouds
can form, and fill with water
water.

When clouds are very full

full,
rain falls
falls. Rainstorms can last
for a short or long time.

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When it is very cold, snow
can fall. After a snowstorm,
the digging begins!

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This kind of storm happens when
it is so cold that rain freezes.
Tree branches snap. The streets
are like skating rinks!
CRASH! CLAP! goes the thunder.
Thunderstorms can make strong
winds.

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Big forks of lightning
may dart from the
sky! Lightning can
scorch trees and start
fires on land.
A big thunderstorm can make
a lot of wind. When strong
winds blow and twist, the winds
can form into a big cloud with
a tail. A twister is born.

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You can see big storms from
up high in a plane. The sea
is under these blowing and
twisting winds. This storm is
going to reach land.

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shore. When this kind of storm
hits the coast, it can be bad
for homes, stores, and trees.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What are some effects of
lightning?
2. Reread page 196. What
happens in a sandstorm?

Write About It
Write about one kind of
storm y
you know.
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Time to Read

Bear’s Bad Day

Once upon a time, Bear had a
bad day. He woke up late. When
he sat down, a picture fell on
him. Not a thing went right!

“Do I dare try something more?”

said Bear. “No, there is only one
thing to do. I will just sit right
here on this chair!”
Once upon a time, there was
going to be an art fair.

Hare blew her horn.

Then she told the news.

“In three weeks we

will hold an Art and
Craft Fair!” yelled Ha

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. How is Hare different from the
other characters in the story?
2. How do the illustrations help
you learn about Hare?

Write About It
Write about something
g
special you have made.
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Time to Read

What Is It?
This pretty plant grows in lots
of colors
colors. Some grow on thick
shrubs. Others have long stems.
If you grab it, you may shout,
“Ouch!” It has thorns.

What do we call this

Growing from Seeds
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A sunflower grows from a seed.
It needs a lot of sun to grow.
Why is it called a sunflower?
It turns to the sun!

This plant can grow quite big.

Some grow ten feet high!

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Forget-me-nots grow from seeds. s.
These blue flowers blossom
in the springtime. This plant
grows best in light shade. It can
grow without much sun.

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 Growing from Bulbs

Some plants grow

from bulbs. Bulbs
are round and gro
in the ground.
Bulbs are
planted in holes
in the dirt.

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Snowdrops grow from bulbs.
Snowdrops are white like snow.
The flowers hang upside down
on short stems.

Snowdrop bulbs must be planted

in the fall. The bulbs grow into
plants. Snowdrops blossom in
the wintertime.

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Tulips grow from bulbs. Tulips
blossom in the springtime.
Tulips can grow in many pretty
colors. Most tulips are shaped
like bells or bowls.

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Daffodils grow from bulbs. It is
a fine flower for the springtime.
It has a part shaped like a cup.

Daffodils are not hard to grow.

These plants can grow and
blossom in full sun or light
shade.

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Flowers can grow in the colors
of the rainbow. Some are big
and bold. Others are little and
sweet. Plants can grow in the
sun or shade.

Go get some seeds or bulbs.

Plant the flowers and see them
blossom!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What clues in the selection
help you learn about how
different plants grow?
2. What happens after seeds are
planted in the ground?

Write About It
Plan y
your own flower g
garden.
What flowers would you
plant?
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Time to Read

The Noise
“What is that tapping noise?”
asked Troy Pig. He did not like
that noise one bit. “I hear it
again.” said Troy

“Should
Should we lock the door
door?”
he asked Mom Pig.

Mom smiled. She pointed.

“Look around
around. What you hear
is a bird
 by Lilly Chin
illustrated by Mark Corcoran

Roy and Joy played high up in

a tree. They saw a big house.

Should
“Why not?” said Joy. “We are
brave! We will look for toys.”

Roy pointed at the window.

“You first,” he said.

“No, no, after you,” said Joy.

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Roy and Joy went in.

“Help!” yelled Roy. “It is a boy.

He is looking right at me.”

“That is not a real boy!” said

J “B b R ”

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We can look in that trunk,
said Roy. “Toys might be inside.”

“You first,” said Joy.

Roy opened the trunk. “I see a
coin, but no toys,” he said.

“Did you hear a noise?” Joy asked.

“That is the trunk lid creaking,”

said Roy. “It needs to be oiled.”

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They looked around and found a
box. It had long, thin blocks in it.

“These look like bones!” said Roy.

“Maybe we should stay away

from them,” said Joy.

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 door

“Look at this! I think toys might

be in there,” said Roy. “We can
go in and see.”

“You go first!” said Joy.

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“Help!” yelled Roy. “Joy, there
are bears in here. Quick, get
out fast!”

“Me first!” shouted Joy.

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“That was close!” said Joy.
“And we did not find any toys!”

Roy pointed at the window.

“We should not go there again

again,”
he said.

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“Well,” said Joy. “It is a good
thing we are both so brave!”

“That is right!” said Roy.

Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What is the last thing that
scares Roy and Joy in the
house? What happens?
2. Do you think Roy and Joy
really feel brave at the end of
the story? Why or why not?

Write About It
Write about a time when
you felt brave.
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Time to Read

A New Nest
“Would
Would you help me make a
new nest?” Red Bird asked.
“I will help you make your nest.”
said Blue Bird. “Come
Come with me.
I can pull twigs out of the dirt.”
“I can scoop up mud.” said Red
Bird. Soon Red Bird had a new

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 The
Loose Too h
by Rachel Mann
illustrated by Jeff Hopkins

would come
Then Mouse came by.

“I will help,” he said. “I will tie

a string to the tooth. Then I will
pull as hard as I can ”
 FP O
FPO

Little Rabbit wiggled the tooth.

But the tooth did not come out.

He was not in a good mood. He

wanted his loose tooth to come
out soon.

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Then Squirrel came by.

“I will help,” she said. “If you

chew on this wood, your tooth
will come out.”

“No, thanks,” said Little Rabbit.

“I will not chew on wood. I like
to chew on fruit.”

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“I will help,” said Dog. “I will
“I do not want a tool tapping
on my tooth ”
Little Rabbit went back home.
His pals came, too. “We can
help!” his pals yelled.

“Use a string!” yelled Mouse.

“Chew on wood!” yelled Squirrel.

“Try a tool!” yelled Dog.

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“No, thanks!” said Little Rabbit.

He wiggled his tooth. He tugged

it. He tapped it and pulled it . . .
. . . AND AT LAST IT CAME OUT!

Little Rabbit hugged his pals.

He said, “Thanks so much for
your help!”
Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What is Little Rabbit’s problem?
How does he solve it?
2. Is this story a fantasy or could
it happen in real life? Use
details from the story to
explain.

Write About It
Write about a time when
you had a loose tooth.
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Time to Read

Egg Farm
Here at the farm, hens lay eggs
throughout the year
year. The farmer
will sell some of the eggs. People
like to cook and eat eggs.

The farmer will sell some eggs.

But, some of the eggs will hatch.
Then young chicks will be born.
 by Lenika Gael
illustrated by Michael Hobbs

Wool helps people stay warm.

On freezing days, we can put on

wool coats, hats, and scarves. We
get wool from sheep. Wool is the
name for a sheep’s fur.
A sheep ranch is a kind of farm.
At a sheep ranch, ranchers try hard
to keep the sheep safe and well.

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A lamb is a young sheep. At a
sheep ranch, lots of cute lambs are
born each year
year.

This lamb stays close by his mom.

She will feed and clean him.

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The sheep roam on top of high
hills. They look for good, fresh
grass to eat.

If the grass is good, the sheep

stay. If it is not, the sheep leave
to look for other grass.
 If the sheep stray far away, sheep
dogs can find them. Smart sheep
dogs can find sheep in nooks.
Sheep dogs help by leading the
sheep home.

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wool to keep warm. But in summer
it is hot, and sheep do not need
much wool.

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This sheep is having his wool cut.
The cutting does not hurt the sheep.
His good, thick wool will be used to
make things that keep people warm
in winter.
Sheep ranchers sell wool to mills.
At a mill, wool is spun into yarn.
Yarn can be made into a lot of
things, such as hats and scarves.

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Here is a coat made of wool. If you
see a wool coat or scarf, think of
sheep on a ranch. That’s where the
wool came from.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why do some people depend on
sheep?
2. How do the animals in the
selection help people?

Write About It
Write about some other things
g
that animals g
give us.
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Time to Read

The School Sale

The school was having a small
sale. But Dawn did not have a
thing to sell. She felt bad.

“I know,” she said. “I can sell

jokes. I will write them down and
put them in a book.”

Many kids came to buy jokes.

Kids like to laugh!
laugh
Paul’s School Trip

Paul’s day started out well.

School trip day! Yes!
But how did a zoo trip
end up in such a mess?

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First Paul saw zebras.
They were striped black and white.
He said, “They look boring.
I’ll make them all look right!”
 Paul started to draw
green dots and red.
He drew on the zebras.
Then Teacher shook his head.

“You can’t draw on zebras!

This zoo has laws!
Go sit on that bench —
and work on your flaws!”

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Paul put the pens down
and sat under a tree.
The rest of the zoo,
he so wished to see.

“What can I do as
the day passes by?
There’s not a thing to read.
There’s not a thing to buy.”
buy
 To make the time pass,
Paul ate his food.
He said, “I feel awful.
I’m in a bad mood.”

Just then a big bird

flew by Paul’s seat.
It came very close.
It wanted to eat!

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“Real wildlife!” said Paul.
“This is so neat!”
He gave it a snack.
The bird liked the treat.

The bird said to Paul,

“Would you like to fly?”
Paul jumped on its wing.
They flew to the sky!
 “I’m having such fun!”
Paul laughed with glee.
“Trips to the zoo are
as fun as can be.”

Then the zookeeper saw

the big bird with Paul.
Her look said that she
was not so glad at all.

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“I saw that ride and
safe it was not!
Kids in the zoo must
stay in a safe spot.”

“It isn’t my fault!”

Paul said to her.
“The bird picked me up.
It was a big blur.”
 “I’m glad you are fine.
Let’s go find your class.
I see them right there,
standing next to the glass.”

Paul looked that way.

He saw them, too.
The rest of the day,
Paul had fun at the zoo.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What happens to Paul after
he draws on the zebras?
2. How is Paul’s trip to the zoo
awful? How is it also good?

Write About It
Write about a school trip
p that
you went on.
y
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Time to Read

Scrap Takes a Walk

“Come, Scrap!” said Jo.

“Let’s walk
walk. Don’t fidget on your
leash! I need to train you better.”
better

The rain was a problem. Every street

was wet. Jo did not see any dry
spots. Splish! Splash! went the pals.

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 Let’s Get a Pet!

Phillip skipped down the street.

He was getting a pet!

“Come on, Dad,” he said. “Walk

Walk
faster! There won’t be any good
pets left.”

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“What kind of pet will we get?”
Dad asked.

“The best kind,” said Phillip.

Then Phillip looked up the street.

A big yellow dog wagged its tail.

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He ran to the dog. It licked his
hand.

“This dog likes me!” he said.

“That is a stray dog,” Dad told

Phillip. “Scram!”

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But the dog did not scram. It sat
still. It held up its paw.

“Dad!” said Phillip. “This dog can

shake hands!”

“Come on,” said Dad. “We will find

a better pet in the shop.”

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 The Best Pet

In the shop, Phillip looked at the

pets. A kitten was playing with
string.

“Kittens are cute and sit on your

lap,” said Dad.

“But I want a pet I can take for

walks,” said Phillip.
“Pick me!” came a screech.

“That bird can speak,” said the pet

shop man. “You put seeds on its
tray to feed it.”

“But I want a pet that can play

catch,” said Phillip.

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Phillip came to the dogs. He played
with a big dog and a timid dog.
He played with an active dog. He
played with a spotted dog. He
played with every kind of dog.

“Ruff! Ruff!”

Phillip looked up.

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It was the big yellow dog!

“Dad!” he said. “That stray dog has

no home. Can he be my pet? I like
him best.”

“We need to get him checked,”

said Dad.
Phillip and Dad went to the vet.
The vet checked the stray dog.

“He’s fine!” the vet said. “There are

no problems. He will be a good pet.”

Phillip hugged the stray dog. He had

the best pet!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What different kinds of dogs
did Phillip see at the pet shop?
2. Why do you think Phillip did not
find a dog he wanted in the
pet shop?

Write About It
Write about a p
pet y
you have or
would like to have.
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Time to Read

See Puppies Grow!

The two puppies are seven weeks
old. They like to chew and scratch
things. They stretch and rest.

At eight weeks, the puppies are

running and wagging their tails.
They learn many new things. They
are growing up fast!
 by Lenika Gael
illustrated by Kristen Goeters

Look at the kittens! They were just

born. The kittens are very little and
cute.

Kittens cannot see at first. But they

don’t have to go far for food. Mom
Cat gives them her warm milk.

2
the scruff of its neck. She puts
them in a safe spot. This does not
hurt the kittens.

Soon the kittens are one week old.

They can see!

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At two weeks old, Mom Cat cleans
her kittens. She licks them. She
teaches each kitten to clean its fur.
At three weeks old, the kittens
learn to walk. It is hard at first.
The kittens fall, but they don’t mind.
They keep trying until they get it.

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to play. They run and jump. They
bite and scratch. The kittens have a
good time!

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At five weeks old, the kittens
can lick food from a plate. They
can clean themselves, too. Mom
Cat showed them how. Mom Cat
teaches them many lessons.

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At six weeks old, the kittens don’t
need to be with Mom Cat all the
time. They can eat, play, and sleep
by themselves. The kittens are
growing up!

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At seven weeks old, the kittens can
go up steps. They like to play with
ribbon or string. Sometimes kittens
like to hide. But don’t let them stay
hidden for too long. When it is
time to rest, kittens take catnaps.

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At eight weeks old, the kittens are
getting their new teeth. They can
eat hard food. Soon the kittens will
be cats.

Cats are nice pets. What pet do

you like best?

What Is Your
Favorite Pet?
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Cat Dog Bird Fish

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why does Mom Cat want to keep
her new kittens in a safe spot?
2. Reread page 287. What happens
when kittens are three weeks old?

Write About It
Write about a baby
y p
pet. Tell
how it changes
g as it g
grows.
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Time to Read

The Small Box

My dad asked, “Do you remember
that I have something to give you?
Do you want it now
now?”

“Yes!” I cried.
So, he gave me a small box.

“My dad gave me this,” he said.

“Now it belongs to you.”

I said, “Thanks, Dad!

Your old stuff is the best.”
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“This chest just has old stuff in
it,” said Ann. “I like to look at the
photos and other fun things from
the past.”

She opened the lid.

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Liz peered in. On top were some
paintings.

Ann said, “I remember these! I

used to draw all the time. I made
these paintings when I was five!”

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“That’s just a big pink blob,”
said Liz.

“Well, that blob is you, Liz!” said

Ann. “I painted you when you
were a tiny baby!”

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Liz held up a pretty dress. It had
red and white dots on it.

“That belongs to me. I wore it

when I was small
small,” said Ann.
“It was my favorite dress.”

“It’s nice. Can I try it on?” Liz

asked.

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Liz held up a doll.

“That’s my doll!” yelled Ann.

“Don’t hurt it. Give it to me now
now!”

“Can I hold the doll?” asked Liz.

“She’s pretty.”

“Okay, for a little while but don’t

forget that it’s mine,” said Ann.

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Ann looked at Liz. She was thinking
of her sister. She knew Liz would
use her old stuff.

“You look cute in my dress,” said

Ann. “And you like my old doll.”

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Ann smiled and gave her sister a hug.

She said, “That dress doesn’t fit me

now that I’m bigger. And, I don’t
play with that doll now. You can
have them.”

“Thanks, big sister,” said Liz. “You’re

the best!”

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Why do you think Ann’s mom
saved her old things?
2. Why does Liz like using and
wearing her sister’s stuff?

Write About It
Write about something
g old
that y
you have saved.
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Time to Read

Bridges, Old and New

In the past, not all bridges were
large. Many of them were like little
tunnels. People went through them!
The roof and sides kept the bridge
dry in the rain. Now things have
changed. What is done in today’s
world? Bridges are built of steel.
 Bridges
And
Tunnels
by Lucy McClymont

Bridges Help Us
This bridge is in Japan. It is the
longest bridge in the world
world.

The bridge hangs from strong cables

that are held down at each end. Like
many other bridges, it is grand and
it is useful.

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This is a beam bridge.
Large beams rest on a
base at the bottom. The
middle part is called a
drawbridge. It lifts to
let boats go through
through.

Sailboats pass under this

drawbridge in Chicago.

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 The arch bridge gets its name from
its shape.

This bridge is an arch bridge.

In the past, arch bridges were
built of stone. That has changed.
Now arch bridges can be built of
concrete and metal.

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middle parts float. The floating
parts in the middle are linked to
land by other short bridges. Why
was this strange bridge built? The
lake bed has mud and sludge in it.
Other kinds of bridges couldn’t be
built in mud.

This is the widest floating bridge in

the world.

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This is one of the highest footbridges in
the world.

rivers. The bridges must be stable

and strong for cars and trucks. But
some bridges are for feet! People
use this footbridge to walk from
one high-rise to the other!

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 Tunnels Link Places
There are tunnels under roads.
Tunnels go through hills and under
rivers. Tunnels help us go places
we want to go!

Cars, trains, and trucks travel through tunnels.

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The Channel Tunnel includes three
tunnels.

Some tunnels are under the sea.

This one is the Channel Tunnel. It
was built under the channel linking
England and France. Way down
under the sea, rocks and clay were
dug out. When the tunnel was
done, railroad tracks were put in.

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The Channel Tunnel
has a nickname. It’s
called a “Chunnel”!
People ride high-
speed trains through
the Chunnel.

This is the fastest train in the

world.

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Some tunnels are high up on hills.
Some are in towns. Tunnels go all
through the world. Tunnels help
make our trips faster and safer.

Are tunnels and bridges a good

thing? You be the judge!

This tunnel goes through a hill.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What questions can you ask about
the floating bridge and why it was
built?
2. Why do you think the author
wrote this selection?

Write About It
Write about a bridge
g yyou know.
Tell what it looks like.
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Time to Read

Brush Your Teeth!

You have about 28 teeth.
They need to be brushed.
Brush each day because
you want your teeth to last!
You need them to enjoy things
things,
like fruit. You will need them for
a long time!
 We Need
Teeth
by Nancy Ryan

Teeth help us eat. You have 3 kinds

of teeth. Those in front bite and
cut. The long, sharp teeth rip meat.
Flat, side teeth crush and crunch
things.

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eat plants like peas and peaches.
You can eat meat and fish. You can
eat and enjoy these things because
of your teeth.

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A rabbit has long front teeth.
It needs these teeth for cutting
plants. A rabbit does not eat meat.
It just chews on plants. Its flat
teeth crush them. Munch! Munch!

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A cat can’t munch. But its front
teeth help the cat grab and hold
onto things. Its side teeth cut these
things into bits. Then the cat can
eat them.

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This whale eats fish, but its teeth
are dull. This whale can’t chew
fish. Its teeth just hold them. Then
the whale gulps the fish down.

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Some animals have odd teeth. This
wild pig has sharp tusks. Tusks
are long, long teeth. They can be
about 3 inches long. A wild pig
uses its tusks when it digs for food.

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This snake has sharp fangs. It uses
them to bite. The snake hides. It
waits for something good to eat.
Then, it bites with its fangs and
devours the food.

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This pike has sharp teeth. Some
teeth go back. When a pike eats
a fish, these teeth keep that fish
inside. The pike doesn’t release
the fish, so it can’t swim away.

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Teeth can be long and sharp. Teeth
can be flat. Teeth can be dull.

Teeth help animals catch prey. Teeth

help most animals eat food.

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. Compare how a rabbit and a
whale eat with their teeth?
2. Why do people have 3 kinds of
teeth?

Write About It
Write about the teeth of an
animal that you
y know.
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Time to Read

The Sea Urchin

Look at all the sharp spines on
this sea urchin! They look like they
could hurt! Their special spines
keep them safe.

Sea urchins stick on rocks and let

the sea wash over them. They feed
on brown seaweed.
 Fur, Skin,
and Scales
by Felipe Sanchez

What’s on the outside of an

animal?

Frogs have skin. A frog breathes

with its lungs and skin! Its skin
must stay wet, so frogs let water
wash over them.

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all the time. If it is mad, its skin
turns from brown to red! It has a
special ink sac. If it is not safe, it
spurts dark ink. Then it can’t be
seen.
This animal has sharp spines. When
it’s not safe, it curls up. Its spines
can hurt, so foxes looking for a
meal stay away!

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Fur is on the outside of many
animals. It keeps them warm. Fur
helps this big feline blend in with
rocks, trees, and grasses.

This feline can purr. It is cute, but

don’t get close!

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In the winter, this rabbit’s fur turns
white. This keeps it safe. Animals
can’t see the white rabbit in the
snow, so it can make a fast escape!

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What’s on the outside of a reptile?
Skin and scales!

This snake’s skin is old and worn.

So the snake will get rid of it.
After it’s finished, the snake will
look fresh.
Where is the rest of this reptile?
It is inside the shell! A turtle’s
shell keeps its soft parts safe from
animals like skunks, foxes, and
snakes.

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And what’s on the
outside of a bird?

Here’s a hint! These

things help birds keep
warm and... fly!

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Think of an animal. What is on the

outside of it? Is it fur, skin, scales,
spines, or a shell?

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. How do fur, skin, scales, and shells
on the outside of animals help
them?
2. How does a turtle protect itself
from other animals?

Write About It
Write about the outside of
an animal y
you know.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

A Family Birthday
Hi Gramps,
It’s Mom’s birthday. I always
like family birthdays! Dad and I
thought about a gift. Then I had
an idea
idea! Here are some hints. It
can sit on Mom’s knee. We can’t
wrap it. It is tidy and feline. Write
bac
Ron
Dear Pen Pal
by Lucy Floyd
illustrated by Amy Huntington

family
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always
thought
351
idea
Comprehension Check
Retell
Retell the story.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. What causes Meg to think that
Sam doesn’t like her?
2. How did visualizing how Meg
looked help you understand how
she felt?

Write About It
Write a letter to a p
pen p
pal y
you
would like to have.
Working with Words
Phonics

Words to Know
Time to Read

Stars in Space
Have you walked in the night air
and looked at stars? It might be
nice to pluck one and carry it home!

Stars look little, but they are huge.

The Sun is a star. The Sun is very
important. It gives our planet light
and heat. Stars move in space. Can
you
 IN SPACE
b y J O H N STA F F O RD

People in past ages looked at the

sun, stars, and planets. They looked
up at the face of the moon. Back
then, people dreamed that they
might fly into space. Now, that
dream is real!

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks on the moon.

Astronauts first landed on the

moon in 1969. They placed a flag
on the moon and gathered lunar
samples. When they returned to
Earth, they had moon rocks.

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Spacecrafts carry astronauts
into space. Rockets fire, and the
spacecraft is on its way!

Crews aboard the spacecrafts have

many important jobs. They find out
if people can live in space for a long
time. They perform tests and keep
records. These are sent back to Earth.

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On Earth, gravity keeps us from
floating up in the air
air. In space, there
is no gravity. Crews float when they
move from place to place.

Food needs to be in bags that

are tied down so it will not float.
When astronauts sleep, straps keep
them from floating.

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Astronauts can go outside a
spacecraft. This page shows them
on a space walk. A cord keeps
them from floating off!

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Some astronauts work in a space lab.
This shows Skylab orbiting, or going
around Earth. A lab has more room
than a spacecraft. Crews can stay in
space longer. They can look at the
Earth from space and send
back important facts.
 Sojourner robot/rover explores Mars.

Space probes can go into space

without people. A probe can send
back facts about a planet. The
probe on this page went to Mars.
Can people live on Mars? Probes
tell us a lot about this.

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Huge telescopes like this show
us stars in space. What is a star
made of? How far away is it?
A telescope helps tell us these
things and more.
 International Space Station

will find out more and more

about space. Those dreamers
from the past would be glad!

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Comprehension Check
Retell
Summarize the selection.
Use the pictures.

Think About It
1. How do astronauts keep from
floating off when they are on a
space walk?
2. Visualize astronauts in space. How
do they move from place to place
when there is no gravity?

Write About It
What do you
y think astronauts
will find out next in space?
p
Skills and Strategies
HIGH-FREQUENCY
TITLE PHONICS COMPREHENSION
WORDS
Unit 1 pages 6–65
Analyze Story Structure:
6 The Hat /a/aa bat, /i/i big look she the who
Characters and Setting

/o/o mop, /e/e hen, Analyze Story Structure:

18 Yum! Yum! eat help said you
/u/uu mug Plot

initial consonant blends:

30 Frogs, Frogs, Summarize:
l-blends, s-blends, do some this what
Frogs! Main Idea and Details
r
r-blends
Summarize:
42 Kids Can Make It! /a/aa hat, /ā/a_e cake and he see with
Main Idea and Details

Summarize: Make and

54 Pig on His Bike /i/ii pig, / ī/i_e bike down of to yellow
Confirm Predictions

Unit 2 pages 66–125

Monitor Comprehension:
66 Rose the Duck /o/o hop, /ō/o_e home away four good my
Character, Setting, Plot

78 A Home Made /u/uu fun, /ū/u_e cube, Monitor Comprehension:

have play show we
Band flute Cause and Effect

90 Trains, Trains, /ā/aii plain, ayy play,

y ea Monitor Comprehension:
live under warm where
Trains! steak, eii eight, a lady Main Idea and Details
/ē/e be, ee meet, ea
102 Queen Bea and Generate Questions:
dream, ey key,
y ie field, girl know was were
the Pea Make Inferences
y babyy
/ī/ii wild, igh bright,
g y by,
y Generate Questions:
114 Night Animals does how little many
ie pie Compare and Contrast

Unit 3 pages 126–185

/ō/oaa boat, o no, ow Visualize:
126 What Grows? after first from soon
grow, oe toe Summarize

/ū/u_e cute, u menu, ue Visualize:

138 A Talking Mule could our want work
cue, ew
w few Summarize

150 A Funny Trip to Generate Questions:

/är/arr car are found funny they
Mars Author’s Purpose

been never one Generate Questions:

162 Fern’s Team /ûr/irr first, err her, urr fur
together Cause and Effect

/îr/eerr deer, earr tear, ere Generate Questions:

174 Who Is Best? along before dog there
here Draw Conclusions

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 HIGH-FREQUENCY
TITLE PHONICS COMPREHENSION
WORDS
Unit 4 pages 186–245
/ôr/orr fork, ore shore, Monitor Comprehension:
186 Storms, Storms! fall full very water
oarr roar Cause and Effect

/âr/airr hair, are care, ear Monitor Comprehension:

198 The Art Fair once only picture upon
bear, ere where Use Illustrations

Analyze Text Structure:

210 Growing Plants w down, ouu ground
/ou/ow call color other pretty
Sequence of Events

again around door Analyze Story Structure:

222 Roy and Joy /oi/oii coin, oyy boyy
should Sequence of Events
/ü/oo tooth, uii suit, ew
Analyze Story Structure:
234 The Loose Tooth new, ue clue, u truth, ou come pull would your
Fantasy and Reality
soup, oe shoe
Unit 5 pages 246–305
246 From Sheep to here people year Summarize:
ů
/ů/oo cook, ouu could
Wool young Draw Conclusions

/ô/auu fault, aw
w draw, Summarize:
258 Paul’s School Trip buy laugh put school
a talk Sequence of Events

Monitor Comprehension:
270 The Stray Dog closed syllables any better every walk
Summarize

Monitor Comprehension:
282 All About Kittens closed syllables learn seven their two
Make Inferences

give now remember Monitor Comprehension:

294 The Old Chest open syllables
small Make Inferences

Unit 6 pages 306–365

306 Bridges and consonant + -le (al, el) built done through Generate Questions:
Tunnels syllables world Author’s Purpose

about because for Generate Questions:

318 We Need Teeth vowel-team syllables
things Compare and Contrast

330 Fur, Skin, and Generate Questions:

final e syllables all over special wash
Scales Problem and Solution

always family idea Visualize:

342 Dear Pen Pal open syllables
thought Cause and Effect

air carry important Visualize:

354 In Space rr-controlled syllables
move Problem and Solution

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS:
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