The Hiders is an informational report.  The text describes how animals and people choose places of safety and use camouflage to elude predators and enemies.  Wartime hiding tactics by soldiers and those persecuted, such as Anne Frank, are detailed.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into four sections, an introduction and three sections supporting the main idea.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned photographs, illustrations, and cross-section illustrations support the text and add meaning.  A glossary and index are provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of a report, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals.

Some words, such as camouflage, enemy, predator, territory, and attic may need clarification.  Several words appear in both singular and plural: animal/animals, predator/predators, soldier/soldiers.  The prefixes un-  (unseen) and sub-  (submarine) appear.

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ISBN-10: 1442536055

ISBN-13: 9781442536050

A No-Good Dog is a realistic story about Sundance, a dog from the pound who can’t get anything right.  Dad says she’s a no-good guard dog, a no-good sheep dog, so she must go.  Danny, the dog’s master, is very upset. When Dad and Danny go for a hike in the woods with Sundance, Danny gets buried in a rock slide, and Sundance saves his life by pinpointing his location.  Dad decides the no-good dog can stay forever.  Narrative and dialogue are used to tell the story.

The story follows the pattern of a problem-solution narrative.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text and add meaning.  Bold face, ellipses, and enlarged type are used for emphasis and to create drama.  A hyphen is used in the words no-good and do-good.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a narrative, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, and the problem and solution.

Some words, such as do-good, thrashed, rockslide, and nagged may require clarification.  The adjectives dead, rough, wagging, and flat are used. The pronouns they, he, she, me, her, and it are used. 

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ISBN-10: 186970102X

ISBN-13: 9781869701024

Animal Advertisements is a humorous collection of advertisements that might get the attention of animals.  Among the products available are skates for turtles, earmuffs for owls, and slippers for dogs.  Persuasive language is used to entice buyers.  For example, a mouse hole advertisement says “Plenty of fresh food within a short scamper.”

Illustrations, type in a variety of colours, sizes, and fonts, and boxes and banners are used to create models of advertisements.  The book concludes with information about the characteristics of advertisements, including their purpose to persuade and techniques such as descriptive words, questions, repeated words, and exaggeration.

Some words, such as bristles, dull, consultation, available, guaranteed, rumble, and styles may require clarification.  The nouns crocodile, toothbrushes, turtle, owl, and jungle are used.  The verbs crawl, hunt, walk, and scamper are used.  The following singular/plural pairs occur: toothbrush/toothbrushes, turtle/turtles, earmuff/earmuffs.

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ISBN-10: 1442536098

ISBN-13: 9781442536098

Animal Robbers is an expository non-fiction text about various animals that steal food and objects. The book also discusses features of a report. 

The text unfolds in third-person in the format of a beginning chapter book including a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Captioned photographs support and enhance the text.

Animal Robbers varies in sentence length and structure. Several words using rcontrolled vowel sounds are used such as pester, decorate, fingers, and refrigerator.  

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ISBN-10: 1869701143

ISBN-13: 9781869701147

Guided Reading Level: M

DRA: 28

Grade: 2

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ISBN-10: 1869442938

ISBN-13: 9781869442934

Animals that Suck is an informational explanation.  The text explains how animals suck to take in food, to catch food, for protection, and to move.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into six sections, an introduction, four sections supporting the main idea, and a summary table. The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and diagrams support the text and add meaning.  A glossary and index are provided.   The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals. 

Some words, such as survive, proboscis, mammals, and suction may require clarification.  The adjectives hard, strong, and sharp are used.  The pronouns his, they, their, its, and it are used.  The adverbs snugly and tightly are used.

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ISBN-10: 1869706250

ISBN-13: 9781869706258

Backyard Battles is an informational report about the life and death battles birds, worms, and insects wage everyday for food or a mate or space.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a contents and is divided into eight sections.  Section headings are used.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and fact boxes support the text and add meaning.  A glossary and index are provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of reports.

Some words may require clarification: armour, delicate, pincer-like, lenses, grasp.

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ISBN-10: 1442554495

ISBN-13: 9781442554498

Baldy is a realistic story about a boy named Eddie who adopts a newborn possum after its mother is struck by a car and killed.  Eddie finds a way to feed the little thing, and in time the possum becomes the family pet Baldy.  Unfortunately, the pet becomes a pest.  In the end, Eddie must find the maturity to do the right thing and return the animal to the wild.  The story has four characters and is told in dialogue and narrative.

The story follow the pattern of a problem-solution narrative.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text, although not all events are illustrated.  Bold face is used for emphasis and to create drama. The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a narrative, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, and the problem and solution.

Some words, such as Blue Mountains in Australia, possum, pouch, and orchard may require clarification.  The adjectives soft, shiny, and clever are used.  The pronouns they, it, he, its, his, you, him, and them are used.  A simile is used.

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ISBN-10: 1869706307

ISBN-13: 9781869706302

Banana Cake is a realistic narrative about Toby and the relationship he forges with his grieving Polish grandmother who has just come to live with Toby’s family.  Although communication is difficult, Toby persists in trying to cheer his grandmother and succeeds when he starts to make banana cake. The story is told with dialogue and narrative.

The story has a problem-solution structure.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Illustrations support the text but not all events are illustrated.  Quotation marks and exclamation marks are used.  Large, boldface display type is used to highlight Polish words.  The book concludes with a two-page spread explaining the characteristics of a narrative.

Some words may require clarification: Polish, deflated, blankly, sighed, phrases, echoed, desperate, cream, nutmeg.  The adjectives bird-like and slippery-smooth are used. Simile: like a deflated balloon. 

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ISBN-10: 1442556706

ISBN-13: 9781442556706

Cat’s Diary is a narrative animal story detailing several events that happen from the perspective of a cat. The book also discusses features of a diary. 

The text is in the format of a diary with illustrations that support and enhance the text.

Cat’s Diary varies in sentence length and structure. Several words using the short and long o sound are used such as got, stop, and dog. Some possessives are used in the text such as dog’s nose and cat’s tail. 

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ISBN-10: 1442536128

ISBN-13: 9781442536128

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ISBN-10: 144255486X

ISBN-13: 9781442554863

Disappearing Sharks is an informational report.  The text describes how fishers catch sharks, why people catch sharks, why it’s unlikely anyone will experience a shark attack, how sharks are bred, and how sharks can be helpful.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into seven sections, an introduction and six sections supporting the main idea.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and comparison diagrams support the text and add meaning.  A Fact Box adds interest.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of a report, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals.

Some words, such as disappearing, breeding, and pups may require clarification.  The adjectives huge, large, sleek, and fast appear.  The pronouns they and their appear.  The adverb slowly is used.

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ISBN-10: 1869706323

ISBN-13: 9781869706326

Dog’s Diary is a dog’s humorous diary.  In it, we are let in on a week’s worth of events, thoughts, and feelings in a world with an annoying cat, a snooty poodle, and a granny with more than a few complaints.  The first-person narrative is conversational.

The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Humorous illustrations support the text.  Headings are used for each diary entry.  Quotation marks, exclamation marks, and parentheses are used.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of a diary.

Some words may require clarification: poodle, trust, fuss, hisses.  The suffix -ful (careful) is used.

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ISBN-10: 1442536039

ISBN-13: 9781442536036

Gone Fishing is a realistic story about a little fishing trip that turns into a big adventure.  Anne and her father drop anchor at an island called Big Rock.  They’re not worried when sharks appear – until the boat starts to leak.  The pair make a challenging escape onto the island.  They share muesli bars and wait for their cell phone to dry, and from the safety of their own island, they watch the boat sink.  The story is told is dialogue and narrative.

The story follows the pattern of a problem-solution narrative.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text, although not all events are illustrated.  Bold face is used for emphasis and to create drama. The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a narrative, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, and the problem and solution.

Some words, such as grazed, bruised, and flares may require clarification.  The adjectives angry, smelly, and frightened are used.  The pronouns she, you, yourself, herself, he, him, they, we, her, and it are used.  Similes are used.

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ISBN-10: 1869701062

ISBN-13: 9781869701062

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ISBN-10: 1869701054

ISBN-13: 9781869701055

Just This Once is a recount by a young girl faced with a moral dilemma.  Will it be okay if “just this once” she does what she knows is wrong?  Her good character guides her to the right answer.  The story is told in dialogue and first-person narrative.

The story has a problem-solution structure.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Illustrations support the text but not all events are illustrated.  Quotation marks, exclamation marks, and dashes are used.  Large, boldface display type is used for emphasis.  The book concludes with a two-page spread explaining the characteristics of a recount.

Some words may require clarification: ages, darted, surely, honest, X-ray vision, exhausting, generous.  Simile: quieter than a whisper.  The suffixes -ly (quickly) and -en (fallen) are used.

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ISBN-10: 144255438X

ISBN-13: 9781442554382

Kids Say… is a collection of persuasive statements about various things to do with kids such as vehicles for kids, getting a robot to help complete chores, and being able to bring their pets to school. The book also discusses features of a persuasive argument.  

The text is in the format of persuasive paragraphs with illustrations that support and enhance the text.

Kids Say… varies in sentence length and structure using persuasive language. Several words using the short and long i sound are used such as kids, think, and fish.  

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ISBN-10: 144253611X

ISBN-13: 9781442536111

Matilda’s Plans is a collection of paragraphs that describe fictional houses entered into a design-a-house competition. The book also discusses features of a description.   

The story unfolds in first - person with illustrations that support and enhance the text. Text is in the form of speech bubbles and descriptive paragraphs.

Matilda’s Plans varies in sentence length and structure with the use of descriptive language. Several words using a long e sound are used such as wheel, steel, end, get, and sleeping as well as words ending in –ly ­such as quickly and definitely.

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ISBN-10: 1442536144

ISBN-13: 9781442536142

Mouse Manual is a manual describing various fictional procedures such as dying a mouse’s hair, staying away from mouse traps, and how to make cheese balls. The book also discusses features of a manual. 

The text is in the format of a beginning chapter book including a table of contents. Illustrations support and enhance the text.

Mouse Manual varies in sentence length and structure using some procedural language. Several words using the short and long i sound are used such as mix, drink, in, stick, and mice.  

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ISBN-10: 1442536071

ISBN-13: 9781442536074

Moving without Legs is an informational explanation.  The text explains how earthworms, slugs, and leeches move.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into four sections, an introduction and three sections supporting the main idea.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Labelled photographs and labelled cross-section and sequence diagrams support the text and add meaning.  A summary chart concludes the text.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals.

Some words, such as slimy, segments, divided, muscle, mucus, suckers, and surfaces may need clarification.  The adjectives interesting, smooth, and back are used.  The pronouns they, their, it, them, and its are used.

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ISBN-10: 1869701224

ISBN-13: 9781869701222

On the Move is an informational explanation.  The text explains that people, and even some animals, move their homes to find food and provide protection.  Interesting homes from many cultures are profiled, including the homes of Bedouins, American Indians, Inuits, and river boat people in Asia and England.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into eight sections, an introduction and seven sections supporting the main idea. The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  A map creates a context for the topic.  Captioned and labelled photographs support the text and add meaning.  An illustrated chart provides detail about American Indian homes.  A Fact Box adds interest.  A glossary and index are provided.   The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals. 

Some words, such as nomad, shelter, materials, and igloo may require clarification.  The adjectives fresh, cold, and hot are used.  The pronouns they, their, and its are used.  The superlatives hottest and coldest are used.

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ISBN-10: 1869706269

ISBN-13: 9781869706265

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp: Penguins in Peril

ISBN-10: 1869706234

ISBN-13: 9781869706234

Policeman’s File is a fictional collection of letters, faxes, and emails all sent to Policeman O’Donnell. The book also discusses features of letters, faxes, and emails.  

The story unfolds in first - person with illustrations that support and enhance the text. Text is in the form of speech bubbles, letters, emails, and faxes.

Policeman’s File varies in sentence length and structure. Several words using a long o sound are used such as problem, from, box, go and coat as well as some –ing verbs such as having, sitting, and getting.   

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ISBN-10: 1442536152

ISBN-13: 9781442536159

Potato Chip Pete is a recount by an avid young gardener.  When a potato chip company invites local gardeners to compete in a potato-growing competition, everyone is worried about Pete, the grumpiest gardener ever.  Happily, when the results are announced, everyone sees a different side of Pete.  The story is told in dialogue and first-person narrative.

The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Illustrations support the text but not all events are illustrated.  Quotation marks, exclamation marks, and dashes are used.  Large display type is used for emphasis.  The book concludes with a two-page spread explaining the characteristics of a recount.

Some words may require clarification: local, company, compost, certificate.  The suffixes -y (smelly), -ed (grumped), and -er (grumpier) are used.

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ISBN-10: 1442554843

ISBN-13: 9781442554849

Ruby’s Secret is a realistic story presented as a first-person recount.  A girl has gone to spend the summer with her dad, but shortly after her arrival, her beloved dog dies.  She doesn’t believe she’s ready for another dog, but when a stray ends up in the back yard, she opens her heart to her.  She names the new dog Ruby.  The girl is devastated when Ruby’s owner is found, but when Ruby has puppies, the girl learns that she has love for more than one dog.  The story captures the emotional growth of a young girl who experiences loss and then learns how much love she has to give.  Narrative and dialogue are used to tell the story.

The recount tells the story as a sequence of events.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text and add meaning.  Bold face, ellipses, and enlarged type are used for emphasis and to create drama.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a recount, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, what happens, and how the story ends.

Some words, such as charged, whined, crept, and pounced may require clarification.  The adjectives white, junk and big are used.  The pronouns I, he, she, her, and us are used.  A simile is used. 

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ISBN-10: 1869701097

ISBN-13: 9781869701093

Shark Scare! is a realistic adventure presented as a first-person recount.  A young snorkeller on vacation is determined to snap a photo of a “Grandaddy Snapper” before his holiday is over.  He dismisses talk at the beach of a recent shark scare, but underwater his imagination almost gets the best of him.  He keeps up a running dialogue with himself and finds the courage to stay underwater and get that shot.  Descriptive language and suspense give the story excitement.

The recount relates the adventure as a sequence of events.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Dramatic illustrations support the text and add meaning.  Key moments in the story are accentuated by orange type in an interesting font.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a recount, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, what happens, and how the story ends.

Some words, such as arch, gaze, nervous, gloomy, and mau mau may require clarification.  The adjectives giant, friendly, dark, and huge appear.  The pronouns I, me, my, and it appear.  A simile is used.

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ISBN-10: 1869701089

ISBN-13: 9781869701086

Shipwrecks is an informational report.  The text describes how failures of a vessel, mistakes, and bad weather can account for shipwrecks.  Readers learn about discoveries of long ago shipwrecks, from a 2000-year-old wreck to famous wrecks such as the Titanic.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into five sections, an introduction and four sections supporting the main idea.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and illustrations support the text and add meaning.  Definitions of specialized vocabulary appear in boxes on the page where the word is used.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of a report, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals.

Some words such as capsize, reef, rigging, channel, and beeswax may require clarification.  The adjectives bad, modern, violent, and icy are used.  The pronouns it, they, its, her, and there are used.  The suffixes -est, -ly, and -ous appear.

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ISBN-10: 186970116X

ISBN-13: 9781869701161

Space Cat is a narrative animal story about a cat that gets a little jealous when another cat from space comes to visit. The book also discusses features of a narrative.

The story unfolds in third - person in the format of a short story with illustrations that support and enhance the text.

Space Cat varies in sentence length and structure. Several words using a long a sound are used such as cat, zap, sad, and space.  

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ISBN-10: 1442536047

ISBN-13: 9781442536043

Spy Manual is a fictional manual describing various spy procedures. The book also discusses features of a manual. 

The text unfolds in the format of a manual. Illustrations and maps support and enhance the text.

Spy Manual varies in sentence length and structure using some procedural language. Several words using the short and long o sound are used such as box, on, over, toes, and notes.

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ISBN-10: 144253608X

ISBN-13: 9781442536081

Stomachs is an informational explanation.  The text explains how different creatures use their stomachs to gain energy, from the four-stomached cow to the inside/outside stomach of the starfish.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into seven sections, an introduction and six sections supporting the main idea. The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Photographs, labelled diagrams, and a summary graphic organizer support the text and add meaning.  The apostrophe, slash (/), and parentheses are used.  A glossary and index are provided.   The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals. 

Some words, such as muscles, pouch, poisonous, cuds, and energy may require clarification.  The nouns stomach, cow, frog, rabbit, and starfish are used.  The verbs eat, chew, and push are used.  The following singular/plural pairs are used: stomach/stomachs, stone/stones, insect/insects.

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ISBN-10: 1442536160

ISBN-13: 9781442536166

Stop That Pup! is a realistic narrative about how difficult – and distressing – it can be to walk a rambunctious puppy.  The story is told in dialogue and narrative.

The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Illustrations support the text but not all events are illustrated.  Quotation marks, exclamation marks, and dashes are used.  Large, colourful display type is used for emphasis.  The book concludes with a two-page spread explaining the characteristics of a narrative.

Some words may require clarification: slurp, stooped, muttered, dashed, plunged, gulped.  Simile: like a fluffy golden ball.  The suffixes -y (fluffy, muddy), -ed (flicked), and -ly (gently) are used.  The prefixes -un (untangled, unfriendly) and -dis (disappeared) are used.

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ISBN-10: 1442555017

ISBN-13: 9781442555013

Stunt Flyers is an informational explanation.  The text explain what stunt flyers do, how they perform stunts, how they fly in formation, and the dangers of stunt flying.  The style in informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into four sections, an introduction and three sections supporting the main idea. The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and diagrams support the text and add meaning.  A sequence diagram helps explain the way a stunt is done.  A glossary and index are provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals. 

Some words, such as cockpit, ejection seat, yoke, and yaw may require clarification.  The pronouns they and their are used.  The adverbs badly, up, down, and closely are used.

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ISBN-10: 1869706277

ISBN-13: 9781869706272

The Secrets of Sand is an informational report.  The text describes sand, the creatures that live in sandy environments, the challenges sand poses to living things, and some sand survival tips.  It also looks at how sand can be both useful and harmful and how important it is to keep our sandy shores free from garbage and other types of pollution.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into nine sections, an introduction and eight sections supporting the main idea.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and illustrations and a sequence illustration support the text and add meaning.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of a report, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals.

Some words, such as minerals, sandstone, environment, and survive may require clarification.  The adjectives small, little, and hot are used.  The pronouns they, their, its, it, and themselves are used. 

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ISBN-10: 1869706242

ISBN-13: 9781869706241

The Special Photo is a realistic adventure presented as a first-person recount.  A young, snorkelling photographer who wants to win a photographic competition makes multiple dives in search of a really special photo.  He discovers a dark spooky hole and musters his courage to explore.  His perseverance and bravery are rewarded when he snaps a spectacular photo.  Descriptive language captures the excitement and wonder of the adventure.

The recount relates the adventure as a sequence of events.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text and convey a sense of mood.  Key events are highlighted by orange type in an interesting font.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a recount, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, what happens, and how the story ends.

Some words may require clarification, including album, eel, stingray, and other names of sea creatures.  The adjectives flapping, colourful, and spooky are used.  The pronouns I, it, me, and my are used.  Two similes appear.

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp: The Special Photo

ISBN-10: 186970620X

ISBN-13: 9781869706203

The Zacharys’ Plans is a narrative story about a couple who are trying to build a house but cannot decide on a plan. The book also discusses features of a description.  

The story unfolds in first - person with illustrations and diagrams that support and enhance the text. Text is in the form of thought bubbles and descriptive paragraphs.

The Zacharys’ Plans varies in sentence length and structure with the use of descriptive language. Several words using a long a sound are used such as ladder, plan, track, and label as well as words ending in –ly ­such as absolutely.

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp/Gl: The Zachary's Plans(NZ)

ISBN-10: 1442536136

ISBN-13: 9781442536135

Trouble is a humorous, realistic story about a dog who well deserves his name, Trouble, and the family who loves him.  Jo and Dad try to sneak out for a fishing trip without Trouble, but the dog doesn’t let them get away with it.  He finds trouble everywhere and ultimately causes trouble when he eats the bait.  Jo and Dad decide to visit the fish shop so they can bring home dinner.  The story is told in dialogue and narrative.

The story follow the pattern of a problem-solution narrative.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text, although not all events are illustrated.  Speech bubbles are used in a few illustrations.  Ellipses, apostrophes, and a hyphen are used.

Some words, such as traitor, spaniel, radar, and bait may require clarification.  The nouns gate, towels, umbrellas, and whiskers are used.  The verbs poked, grinned, sneak, pinched, chased, and arrived are used.  Several similes appear.

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp: Trouble

ISBN-10: 1869706218

ISBN-13: 9781869706210

Using a Beak is an expository non-fiction text about various ways that animals use beaks. The book also discusses features of an informational explanation.  

The text unfolds in third-person in the format of a beginning chapter book including a table of contents and an index. Illustrations support and enhance the text.

Using a Beak varies in sentence length and structure. Several words using a long and short i sound are used such as find, tiny, this, its, and thin as well as words ending in –ly ­such as quickly.

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Invoice Title: Sails Fluency Level - Purple: Using a Beak

ISBN-10: 1442536063

ISBN-13: 9781442536067

Water Movers is an informational explanation.  The text explains how animals move in seas and oceans and how they move in ponds and rivers.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into three sections, an introduction and two sections supporting the main idea. The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs support the text and add meaning.  An Info Box adds interest.  A summary chart and index are provided.   The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of an explanation, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals. 

Some words, such as chambers, siphon, sac, crest, disc, paddles, currents, and spines may require clarification.  The adjectives different, little, sticky, and tiny are used.  The pronouns you, they, their, it them, and its are used.

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp: Water Movers

ISBN-10: 1869701216

ISBN-13: 9781869701215

Whale of a Tale is a realistic story about Justine’s and Thomas’s fishing trip with their grandfather.  Their grandmother sends the trio off with a laugh about how “the big one always manages to get away.”  On this trip, however, they do catch the big one when they rescue a beached whale!  The children experience a range of emotions, from fear to worry to determination to joy.  The story is told in dialogue and narrative.

The story follows the pattern of a problem-solution narrative.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations support the text, although not all events are illustrated.  Large type in an interesting font is used to emphasize onomatopoeic words and add drama.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a narrative, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, and the problem and solution.

Some words, such as life-jackets, bait, squid, strand, and sand bar may require clarification.  The adjectives exciting, home-made, and terrible are used.  The pronouns you, it, he, his, I, me, and her are used.  The adverbs loudly, wildly, helplessly, and excitedly are used.

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp: Whale of a Tale

ISBN-10: 1869706153

ISBN-13: 9781869706159

You Know What Old People Are Like is a realistic story presented as a first-person recount.  When a girl goes to spend the weekend with her great-aunt, she expects a boring time, but instead her aunt gives her two days of non-stop adventure, from horseback riding to camping to hiking to amusement park.  The girl changes her perspective about older people.  The story is told in dialogue and narrative.

The recount tells the story as a sequence of events.  A variety of sentence types are used.  Illustrations appear in a thought bubble and to support the text in a conventional way.  Bold face display type is used to enhance meaning.  Hyphens are used in five-hour, non-stop, and great-aunt.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that gives the characteristics of a recount, including information about who the story is about, when and where it takes place, what happens, and how the story ends.

Some words, such as stiff, prison, and great-aunt may require clarification.  The adjectives boring, five-hour, and old are used.  The pronouns I, they, you, me, she, we, and her are used.  A simile is used.

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Invoice Title: Sls Pp:You Know What Old People Are Like

ISBN-10: 1869700937

ISBN-13: 9781869700935