Level 1 Readers
Arctic Whale Danger! (US) by
In the Arctic Ocean, a baby whale goes too close to land. It cannot get back to the water. A group of whales are trapped by moving ice. They cannot get back to open water. Will the whales find safety before it's too late?
Call Number: 599.5 Ar27 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043712
The Dreamtime Painters by
Australia's Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. Aboriginal people have painted pictures of a story called 'Dreamtime' for years. These paintings are famous and very valuable. What is the Dreamtime story? Who are the Dreamtime painters?
Call Number: 709.94 D81 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043880
The Future of a Village by
Essaouira is a beautiful old town by the sea. Most local people there are fishermen. However, the number of fish has gone down. Now, there are not as many jobs for the people. How will the fishermen make money to live? What will happen to the town?
Call Number: 964 F989 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043668
The Giant's Causeway by
Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called 'The Giant's Causeway.' According to local story, a big man, or 'giant' made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant?
Call Number: F G348 2009 (Level 3 pink)ISBN: 9781424044009
Life on the Orinoco by
The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why? What will happen to life on the Orinoco?
Call Number: 981 L626 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043651
The Lost City of Machu Picchu by
Introduces the lost city of Machu Picchu and discusses the effect tourism has on the city.
Call Number: 985 L899 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043675
Monkey Party by
In parts of Thailand, monkeys are important animals. They are allowed to do anything they want to do. In the town of Lopburi, the people even have a party for the monkeys every year! What kind of party do the people of Lopburi have? Why do they have it?
Call Number: 428.6 M749 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043699
Snow Magic! by
Snow is very important for Dan Raedeke. The success of his business depends on it. But this year, it's too warm for natural snow, and Dan needs help. He needs a little 'snow magic'! What is Dan's business? How will he get snow?
Call Number: 551.57 S61 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424044023
Volcano Trek by
Two scientists are traveling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous because they have hot, melted rock inside.
Call Number: 551.21 V881 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424044016
The Young Riders of Mongolia by
Horseback riding is a very important tradition in Mongolia. Each year the people there have a race to celebrate this tradition. However, the race is a little unusual. What kind of race is it? Why is it unusual?
Call Number: 636.1 Y86 2009 (Level 4 yellow)ISBN: 9781424043637
Grammar Tip
"Choose a few sentences from your reading material and highlight content words (main verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs) in red and structural words (articles, auxiliary verbs, any and some, etc.) in yellow or another color.
