Kieran Downs
1) Skiing
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From speeding down hills to gliding through the woods, skiing is a favorite winter sport! This informative title introduces beginning readers to different types of skiing and the gear needed for the activity. Simple sentences and vibrant photos offer support for students just starting to read independently, while simple features clarify and reinforce the text.
2) Football
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The quarterback passes the ball. Touchdown! The team wins the game. This title for beginning readers highlights the basics of football. Carefully leveled text covers the goal of the sport, how it is played, what gear is used, and more. Bright photos with labels reinforce the main text. A facts page summarizes main elements of the sport. A photo glossary helps to visually define words specific to the sport.
3) Gymnastics
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Gymnastics is a sport that includes many different events. Each event tests athletes' flexibility, strength, and balance! New readers get an introduction to gymnastics in this beginning title. Simple text is accompanied by bright photos to help readers gain confidence as they learn to read. Photo labels provide visual support to new, gymnastic-specific terms. A fact page shows a gymnastics scene and three common actions that go with the sport.
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The Indianapolis Colts have existed as a franchise for more than 70 years! In this hi-lo title, young readers will learn about the long history of this team through leveled text and vibrant images. Special features show off the team's stadium, notable players, and major wins. The book ends with a two-page spread highlighting more facts about the team through a timeline of key events, a list of team records, and more. Young football fans will not want...
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Skol Vikings! The Minnesota Vikings have a long history in the NFL. In this hi-lo title, young readers will learn about the story and tradition of the Minnesota Vikings. An opening narrative draws readers in with a memorable moment in team history. Special features highlight notable players, the team's stadium, and important achievements. A two-page spread closes the book with important facts about the team, a list of team records, and a timeline...
6) Soccer
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Soccer is a team sport played on a large field. Players kick the ball to teammates. They try to score goals! In this title, beginning readers are introduced to the ins and outs of soccer. Carefully leveled text covers the rules, gear, and other basic information about this popular sport. Colorful photos accompany bold, black text. A fact page highlights main points.
7) Wrestling
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Two wrestlers step onto the mat. They wrestle hard. Soon, one pins the other. They win the match! This title introduces beginning readers to the competitive sport of wrestling. Readers will find approachable text that includes many sight words and colorful photos that support the text. Photo labels and a photo glossary help readers understand new terms while a fact page sums up the main points of the text.
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Put on your skis and hit the slopes, because it is time to downhill ski! This title introduces readers to this fun winter sport. Readers will learn where people ski, how they ski, what gear they wear, and how they stay safe while on the slopes. Leveled text and engaging images combine with special features that call out a favorite downhill skiing spot, downhill skiing run levels, and downhill skiing gear. This book will get readers ready to go out...
9) Cheerleading
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The cheerleading squad performs their routine. Their stunts impress the crowd! The leveled title gives beginning readers an introduction to the sport of cheerleading. The main text highlights basic information about the sport including major rules, gear, and more. A facts page visually summarizes the main text. A photo glossary provides helpful context to new words.
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The Buffalo Bills are an exciting team with dedicated fans. In this hi-lo title, readers will explore the history and traditions of this long-standing franchise. Leveled text and action-packed photos bring the thrill of the game to life on the page. Special features highlight notable players, big wins, and the team's stadium. A two-page ending spread explores team records, facts, and more!
11) Baseball
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The batter steps up to the plate and swings at the pitch. Home run! Beginning readers get an introduction to the sport of baseball through carefully leveled text in this title. Each spread sets bold, black type on a white background for easy reading. Short, simple sentences and sight words help new readers build confidence. Labeled photos provide visual support to bolded glossary terms, and a fact page summaries what readers learn in the main text....
12) Snowshoeing
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English
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Winter weather does not stop people from having fun outside. They put on their snowshoeing gear and enjoy the winter wonderland around them! In this title, young readers will be introduced to the different aspects of snowshoeing. Alongside leveled text and colorful photography, special features highlight a popular snowshoeing spot and gear needed to safely enjoy this winter activity!
13) Golf
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Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to golf through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
