Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon: The Biggest, Deadliest Lizard Gives Up Its Secrets by Marty Krump- This nonfiction text is sure to be a hit with the kids! It can be used to teach text features and will keep students engaged as they view the photographs and learn peculiar facts about the giant meat eating lizard. This text is also an audio book used for Plugged-In, but it can be used without that curriculum.
Saving Manatees
by Steven R. Swineburn is another great nonfiction text. As students go on a journey with this giant and gentle sea creature, they also learn about nonfiction text features to identify important information.
Saving Manatees
is an audio book used by Plugged-In. This book is a great way to raise awareness about Manatees and how we should keep them safe, and this may lead to discussions about other endangered species.
Billy the Bully by Naomi Pettway, illustrated by Nicholas Pleasant, is a great fiction text that will capture the attention of third and fourth grade youngsters. As students are drawn into illustrations, they also learn lessons about character. This text helps students learn valuable lessons about friendship while they practice intentional looking.
Pancakes for Breakfast
by Tomie DePaola is a classic wordless picture book. The illustrations tell a story, but the real storyteller is the viewer. This book would be great for students to use to help them write their own story about having trouble in the kitchen. It could also be used for students to discuss point of view.
Alvie Eats Soup
by Ross Collins is a comic, scene filled text that helps students learn that images aren't always what they appear. Alvie's little sister has quite an appetite unlike Alvie who refuses to eat all of the scrumptious meals his grandmother, a world class chef prepares for his family.