Zippy the Runner

Zippy loves to run but he never finishes better than last place. His friends encourage him to quit but he refuses. Running is his passion, and he’s willing to help others find their passion as well. It’s a great message of perseverance and doing activities you love. Young readers will enjoy the vibrant illustrations and Zippy’s positive attitude, while teachers will appreciate the social and emotional learning lesson and reader’s theater website included in the back of the book. (Reading Level: PS-2)

Beast Quest: Slivka

In this installment of the Beast Quest series, Tom finds himself in another terrifying adventure. The Judge, one of Tom’s sworn enemy, sends him on the Warrior’s Road as punishment. In order to hold his title of Master of the Beasts, Tom must survive the to the very end. Will Tom survive the perils and defeat the evil Slivka along the way? Young readers will love the action and adventure of the Beast Quest series. (Reading Level: 3-5)

Beast Quest: Tecton

In this installment of the Beast Quest series, Tom finds himself in another terrifying adventure. The Evil Wizard Malvel has created another horrific monster for Tom to battle.  Luckily, Tom has the help of his father, Taladon, to help defeat Tecton, the armoured giant. With the help of his father, can Tom survive the giant creature and save Avantia once again? Young readers will love the action and adventure of the Beast Quest series. (Reading Level: 3-5)

Robinson Crusoe

Based on the true story, originally written by Daniel Defoe, of a man left on a deserted island after fighting with the captain of the ship he was aboard. Will he survive long enough to be rescued? This is part of the Essential Classics series where classic novels are retold in abridged versions and are accessible to a wider audience of readers. Young readers will enjoy this adventurous classic, the introduction about Daniel Defoe, the glossary of unfamiliar terms, and the quizzes in the back of the book. (Reading Level: 3-5)

Jaguars

From the series of Animals of the Rain Forest, Jaguars is a great read for students wanting to learn more about these jungle cats. It’s full of information about the different kinds of jaguars, includes a description of these cats, their habitats, what they eat, their babies, and the future of these jungle animals. Also, this informative book includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms, resources to find more information, and an index to easily locate specific information about the jaguar. Although young elementary students can access the content and be drawn to these animal books, they may find some of the images of the jaguar’s prey frightening and disturbing. (Reading Level: 3-5)

Boas

From the series of Animals of the Rain Forest, Boas is a great read for students wanting to learn more about these jungle snakes. It’s full of information about the different kinds of boas, their habitats, what they eat, their babies, and the future of these jungle animals. Also, this informative book includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms, resources to find more information, and an index to easily locate specific information about the boa. Although young elementary students can access the content and be drawn to these animal books, they may find some of the images of the boa’s prey frightening and disturbing. (Reading Level: 3-5)

Tigers

From the series of Animals of the Rain Forest, Tigers is a great read for students wanting to learn more about these jungle cats. It’s full of information about the different kinds of tigers, their habitats, what they eat, their babies, and the future of these jungle animals. Also, this informative book includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms, resources to find more information, and an index to easily locate specific information about the tiger. Although young elementary students can access the content and be drawn to these animal books, they may find some of the images of the tiger’s prey frightening and disturbing. (Reading Level: 3-5)