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Tall Books: Concepts (Crabtree)  

Technology in Times Past  

Discover how the Egyptians mastered timekeeping, the Romans mastered road building, and the Greeks mastered science. Amazing feats like the Great Wall and the pyramids are covered, along with everyday uses of technology. Readers will discover that many ancient inventions are still used today.

The Adventures of Miss Happ: The WorldÎs Unluckiest Teacher (Crabtree Leaves)  

Miss Happ loves being a teacher and doing special things for her students. She is also the world's most unlucky teacher. Her plans always seem to go wrong. But that doesn't stop Miss Happ from turning a negative into something positive! Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The Bean Bunch (Leaves Chapter Books)  

This first chapter book series follows the Bean family, a zany, close-knit bunch who try to solve problems together. Baby Bean usually has a sensible solution, but, being the youngest, doesn't get a lot of say in the decisions. Entertaining illustrations help share the fun the joyful family has making their illogical choices. Notes to caregivers and teachers provide question prompts to encourage reader comprehension and extension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The Early Reader Pack: Stage 1  

The Early Reader Pack aligns with materials based in Structured Literacy and resources aligned with The Science of Reading. The Active Reader’s Early Reader Pack is the essential first step towards reading. It is designed to help young children develop foundational reading skills through engaging and interactive methods. With clear direction around letter formation, proper letter-sound alignment, and an effective system for connecting letters to sounds, teaching children to read has never been e

The Green Gang (Crabtree Leaves)  

Fifth-graders Rose, Brandon, Liliana, and Cody are members of the GREEN GANG--a club that promotes environmental awareness at their school and in their community.

The Life and Times of Sir Wilfrid Laurier  

“I am branded in Québec as a traitor to the French, and in Ontario as a traitor to the English. In Québec, I am branded as a jingo, and in Ontario as a separatist. In Québec, I am attacked as an Imperialist, and in Ontario as an anti-Imperialist. I am neither. I am a Canadian.” The words of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s first francophone Prime Minister, still resonate today. Faced with the monumental task of rebuilding a young nation at a time of great divide, Wilfrid encountered many challenges

The Scare Squad (Crabtree Blossoms: Level 4)  

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair make up the Scare Squad. Scaring people is what they do! They're trying to teach their little brother Nicky how to scare, but he likes people. Will they ever get Nicky to join the Scare Squad? Included in every book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests reading and writing prompts to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

The Science Behind the Athlete (Crabtree Crown)  

The Science Behind the Athlete series introduces the reader to different sports and explains the innovations that help athletes succeed.

Things That Go (Crabtree Roots)  

This high-interest series will spark interest in young readers as they read about some of the vehicles that grab their attention in everyday life. Each books features large brightly coloured photographs, simple text, and sight words to aid comprehension. Early readers will enjoy learning about their favourite vehicles while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable