Nature Books for 3rd Graders
There Are Ants!
A long line of ants is marching straight across the yard, and they look hungry - very hungry! Where are they going, and how much food is enough for so many tiny mouths? From roller skates to a picnic blanket, from the kitchen cupboards to a sweet surprise on the counter, these tough little workers will not stop searching. Will they find the perfect snack? This decodable reader practises the ‘ough’ sound in words like ’thought,’ ’enough,’ ’tough,’ and ‘brought.’
Why Won't You Sing?
Ben loves the little brown bird that sings from its cage on the porch, filling his house with music sweet enough to curl his toes. But one bird means just one song - so what happens when Ben asks his father to catch more and more, until every ledge is lined with cages? Why won’t his new birds sing a single note, and can Ben figure out what they really need? This decodable reader practises soft g in words like ‘cage,’ ‘gentle,’ ’large,’ and ‘strange.’
The Bees Want Them Back!
Ned’s shed is finished, but something feels missing - can a trip to the beach, a shovel, and a bit of squishy blue clay really turn a plain little shed into something special? And when Ned reaches for a fistful of flowers, why do the bees suddenly want them back? Join Ned and The Book on a colorful, buzzing adventure. This decodable reader practices the ‘ph’ sound in words like ‘oomph,’ ‘phenomenal,’ ‘phew,’ and ‘spheres.’
Don't Chop the Bees!
Ned has a cozy farm, a magic Book, and fruit trees that suit him just fine - but what happens when a lone bee cruises past the yard and leads him deep into the woods? Can Ned resist chopping down the hive for one taste of that juicy, golden honey? And if he builds his own, will the bees be a sweet treat or a total nuisance? This decodable reader practices the ‘ui’ sound in words like ‘fruit,’ ‘suit,’ ‘cruises,’ and ‘bruise.’
That Bucket Weighs a Ton!
Ned has built a brand-new house in a quiet neighborhood, but there’s a problem - he’s down to his last few apples and his tummy is rumbling! Luckily, The Book has a plan involving seeds, a hoe, and one very heavy bucket of water. Can Ned haul it all the way from the beach without tipping into the sea? And will his tiny green shoots ever grow into real food? This decodable reader practices the ’eigh’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘weighs,’ ‘weighty,’ and ’neighbors.’
Bat Box
Jack the scarecrow is the world’s worst at scaring - but he’s determined to fill the farm with bees, birds, and bats! When his neighbor Zom asks for help with pesky mosquitoes, Jack sets out to build the coziest, darkest hideaway any bat could dream of. But where do you put a bat box on a sunny, open farm? Will the bats ever come? This decodable reader practices the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ’eight,’ ‘height,’ ‘weight,’ ’neighbor,’ and ‘receive.’
Catch That Dragonfly!
The homework assignment of a lifetime: catch a real insect and study it up close! But when Kim picks the fastest bug in the playground, can two kids really outsmart a dragonfly that darts at lightning pace? Every time they get close, it zips away like it notices their every move. What clever trick might finally work? This decodable reader practices the soft c sound in words like ‘center,’ ‘circle,’ ’notice,’ and ‘silence.’
Don't Follow the Deer!
What happens when a mysterious white deer appears at the edge of the forest and beckons you to follow? When a curious child ignores their mother’s warning and chases the deer deep into the trees, they get hopelessly lost - but find something wonderful instead. Could a pangolin, a honey-loving bear cub, and a gentle elephant become unlikely friends? This decodable reader practices the ph phonogram in words like ‘photo,’ ‘pheasant,’ ’elephant,’ and ’triumphant.’
Little Book of Big Facts: Biology
Did you know that octopuses are super smart and can use tools just like monkeys? Explore the amazing world of biology and discover how plants and animals adapt to survive in different places, why some creatures look alike, and how scientists unlock the secrets hidden in our DNA. Get ready to uncover the incredible connections between all living things on Earth!