Harcourt Decodable Books are sound-controlled books that gradually increase in difficulty, reviewing phonic elements as they incorporate new skills. Designed for students in Grade 1, these carefully sequenced books effectively supplement any comprehensive reading or phonics program. The beautifully illustrated, vibrant and colorful books will engage beginning readers. High-frequency words and decodable words are listed on the inside back cover.

Alice enjoys playing soccer and working on her go-kart. But when she moves to the suburbs, Zen, the boy down the street tells her she has no hope of fitting in at her new middle school unless she starts acting more "like a girl." Alice suddenly realizes that being different can set you apart...and being friends with someone like Zen can set you way apart. Why does being yourself have to be so complicated?

Reading Level: Grade 4
Interest Level: Grades 4-7
Ages: 9-13

The prehistoric age of dinosaurs was a mysterious land of flying, swimming, and running giants. Yet there were also dinosaurs the size of chickens. With this book, the dinosaur kingdom comes to life through creative, low-cost crafts.

Reading Level: Grade 3
Interest Level: Grades K-3
Ages: 5-9

Molly Pepper plays with Franklin P. Shuckles all summer long. But when school starts, she hears the other children making fun of him and an embarrassed Molly dumps her “geeky” friend with a nasty note. When Franklin stops offering to play and tell stories, a lonely Molly realizes how much she misses him. She writes him another note, fervently hoping he’ll forgive her. He does, and they promise to be friends forever.

Reading Level Automatic: Grade 1-4
Reading Level Manual: Grade 1-4

Lesson plan in the pdf

This lively concept book shows that the world around us is filled with things to count. Three are the dim sum carts filled with yummy treats, eight are the candles on a birthday cake, and ten are the bamboo stalks growing in a garden. Many of the featured objects are Asian in origin, but all are universal in appeal. With brilliantly colored illustrations, an ear-pleasing text and an informative glossary, this truly multicultural book will make counting a fun part of every child's day!

Reading Level Automatic: Grade K-2
Reading Level Manual: Grade 1