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HIGH-INTEREST / LOW-READABILITY 

Life of … Series 

INTEREST LEVEL: 6-12 • READING LEVEL: 5.0 

Bursting with hundreds of facts 

and the highest quality full-colour 

photography, these 32-page books 

will enthrall students of all levels 

with engrossing details of life in 

ancient times. Each title features 

interesting topics that will engage 

even struggling readers. 

Topics include: pastimes, food, 

drink, art, health, marriage, children, 

trade, war, science, and more! 

TEACHER’S RESOURCE GUIDES 

The Teacher’s Resource Guides provide 

over 100 activities and reproducible 

worksheets to support the 

books and extend students’ reading 

skills. Each is 16 pages, 8½”x11” 

and includes an answer key. 

LEARNING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 

• Vocabulary skills include decoding words, using words 

correctly, understanding meanings. 

• Initial understanding: skills include identifying details, 

facts, and recognizing aspects of literal text. 

•Developing interpretation goes beyond the initial impression 

to develop a more complete understanding of what 

was read. 

•Personal reflection and response requires readers to connect 

information from the text with their own general 

background and knowledge. 

•Demonstrating a critical stance requires readers to detach 

themselves from the text in order to consider and 

evaluate it. 

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Aztec Life 

This informative book on the ancient Aztecs is illustrated 

with over 100 beautiful colour photographs and illustrations, 

which brings the rich history of the Aztecs back to life. 

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Chinese Life 

Illustrated with more than 80 stunning colour photographs, 

find out why the ancient Chinese civilization was 

one of the greatest and most unusual of all ancient cultures. 

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Egyptian Life 

The ancient Egyptians come back to life in this informative 

and comprehensive introduction, which includes over 

100 beautiful colour images and illustrations. 

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Greek Life 

Over 100 Beautiful colour images and illustrations bring 

the ancient Greeks back to life in this comprehensive, 

informative and highly readable introduction. 

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Inca Life 

A comprehensive, informative and 

highly readable introduction to the 

Inca civilization with over 100 beautiful colour images and 

illustrations that bring the history of the Incas back to life. 

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Native American Life 

Discover the legacy of the past, illustrated with over 80 

stunning colour pictures, find out how this intriguing 

civilization flourished for hundreds of years before the 

arrival of the settlers. 

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Roman Life 

A comprehensive, informative and highly readable introduction 

to the Roman Empire. Over 100 beautiful colour 

images and illustrations bring the Roman Empire back to 

life, keeping students hooked until the end of the book. 

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Viking Life 

A comprehensive, informative and highly readable introduction 

to the world of the Vikings. Over 100 beautiful 

colour images and illustrations bring the Vikings back to 

life, keeping students hooked until the end of the book. 

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Shakespeare Classics 

Ten Adapted Classic Plays, Study Guides, and Read-Alongs 

INTEREST LEVEL: 6-12+, ELL • READING LEVEL: 4.0-4.5 

THE PLAYS 

Reach today’s adolescents with the universal messages 

of great literature. Presented in traditional play 

script format, each title features simplified language, 

easy-to-read type size, and strict adherence to the 

tone and integrity of the original play. The carefully 

controlled reading level guarantees that even your least 

capable readers can access and enjoy the world’s most 

celebrated storylines. 

FEATURES 

• Each play is complete in 96-pages 

• Dramatic, full-colour cover commands attention 

• Careful retention of the original play 

• Airy page design (fewer than 200 words per page) 

• Sentences and paragraphs shortened for easier reading 

STUDY GUIDES 

Thirty-five reproducible exercises in each guide reinforce 

basic reading and comprehension skills as they 

teach higher order critical thinking skills and literary 

appreciation. Each 48-page study guide also contains 

teaching suggestions, background notes, act-by-act 

summaries, and includes answer keys. 

READ-ALONGS 

More help for struggling readers. These delightful 

audio versions are paced for students to read-along 

word-for-word, yet retain the flow and drama of the 

original classic. Each read-along contains one book 

and one cassette or 2 CDs packaged in a durable vinyl 

album. NOTE: All of the Read-Alongs are currently in 

the process of being converted to CD instead of audio 

cassette (audio cassettes will be shipped only if the CD is 

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Hamlet 030115 030116 030117 030118 030119 

Julius Caesar 030120 030121 030122 030123 030124 

King Lear 041926 041928 041930 041932 041934 

Macbeth 030125 030126 030127 030128 030129 

The Merchant of Venice 032768 032766 032767 037022 037023 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 030130 030131 030132 030133 030134 

Othello 030135 030136 030137 030138 030139 

Romeo and Juliet 030140 030141 030142 030143 030144 

The Tempest 032771 032769 032770 037024 037025 

Twelfth Night 041927 041929 041931 041933 041935 

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Strange But True Stories 

INTEREST LEVEL: 5-12+ • READING LEVEL: 3.5-4.0 

Who isn’t fascinated by the world of the weird? These 

stories are the ultimate in high-interest reading. Fact 

or fiction? Real or unreal? Let your students decide. 

The people, places, and things in these story collections 

range from the peculiar to the preposterous, from 

creepy to utterly terrifying, from the odd to the awful. 

Yet, all are based on eyewitness accounts or the solid 

scholarship of serious investigators. 

Whether it’s a puzzle from the past—like the 

disappearance of Roanoke Colony—or a modern 

miracle—such as the survival of a boy who’d been 

“flash frozen”—your students will be enthralled. Five 

76-page readers with teacher’s resource guide. 

FEATURES 

• Each book contains 15-20 incredible reading experiences. 

• Dozens of reproducible activities in the Teacher’s 

Resource Guide extend and enrich students’ reading and 

language arts skills. 

• Attractive, airy page design encourages even your most 

reluctant readers. 

• Low-readability and short length of stories give many 

students their first experience of “reading for pleasure.” 

SAMPLE STORY TOPICS 

• Toads and fish that fall from the sky 

• King Tut’s famous curse 

• Escape from Devil’s Island 

• The mystery of Stonehenge 

• The predictions of Nostradamus 

• One man who beat a whole basketball team 

• The ghost who goes on dancing 

• Documented alien encounters 

• Visits from guardian angels 

• Mind over matter 

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Nonfiction Chapter Books 

INTEREST LEVEL 6-12+ • READING LEVEL 4-5 

Both of these series’ of nonfiction readers will grab a student’s interest from the very first page! Designed with 

reluctant readers in mind, these riveting 64-page softcover books offer short chapters on high-interest headlines. 

Each chapter is its own mini-book, which includes a timeline, key terms, and interesting facts. Fascinating black 

and white photographs keep the pages turning. A bibliography encourages further topical reading. 

TEACHER’S RESOURCE GUIDES (each book has it’s own teacher’s guide) 

The Teacher Resource Guides provide over 100 activities and reproducible worksheets to support the books and extend students’ reading skills. 

Each is 8-1/2” x 11” and 16-pages. A key at the end of each guide provides answers and sample responses. The activities give lower-level readers 

the tools to construct, extend, and examine the meaning of text. They are built around the essential elements in reading literacy as identified by 

the National Assessment of Educational Progress. 

LEARNING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 

• Vocabulary skills include decoding words, using words correctly, understanding meanings, and extending the actual amount of words the 

students know. 

• Initial understanding of text is the initial impression of what has been read. Skills include identifying details and facts and recognizing aspects of 

literal text, such as sequence of events or main ideas. 

• Developing interpretation goes beyond the initial impression to develop a more complete understanding of what was read. The reader must 

distinguish between and compare separate concepts in a text to extend its meaning. 

• Personal reflection and response requires readers to connect information from the text with their own general background and knowledge. 

• Demonstrating a critical stance requires readers to detach themselves from the text in order to consider and evaluate it. 

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Disasters 

Air Disasters 

Travel by airplane is far safer than travel by car. But airplane accidents 

still occur, and people onboard rarely survive. Learn the true stories 

behind tragedies in Tenerife, the Andes Mountains, Washington D.C., 

the Soviet Union, the Persian Gulf, and New York City. 

Earthquakes 

Earthquakes are caused by shifts in the Earth’s plates. Shock waves 

from these events cause varying amounts of destruction based on 

their magnitude. Often, earthquakes cause other disasters as well, 

such as fires and tsunami. Read here about major earthquakes in San 

Francisco, Mexico City, Japan, Lisbon, and China. 

Environmental Disasters 

As society moves forward technologically and scientifically, pollution 

wrecks the natural environment. Learn here about the effects of industrial 

accidents such as the Great Smog of London, Love Canal, the 

Hanford nuclear plant, the Exxon Valdez, Chernobyl, and Bhopal. 

Fires 

Fires can start in many different ways and spread rapidly. When a fire 

gets out of control, people often panic. Fire disasters described here 

include London Bridge, the Great Fire of London, the Morro Castle, 

the Great Fire of Chicago, Iroquois Theater, and Warwick, RI. 

Mountain Disasters 

Even expert mountain climbers face danger and risk. Some of these 

risks result from human negligence; others are due to the weather or 

other uncontrollable factors. Accidents and their aftermath on the 

Eiger, Mount Everest, Mount Hood, Siula Grande, and Denali are 

analyzed in these accounts of bravery at the top of the world. 

Sea Disasters 

Freakish weather, human error, and devastating war are some of the 

causes of history’s most frightening disasters at sea. Read here about 

such infamous disasters as the Titanic, the Lusitania, the Eastland, the 

Andrea Doria, and the Kursk. 

Space Disasters 

Space travel gives us a better understanding of ourselves, our planet, 

and the universe. But not all missions are successful and not all astronauts 

return. Read about the heroes of Apollo 1, Apollo 13, Soyuz 11, 

Challenger, and Columbia. 

Deadly Storms 

Today scientists can predict weather patterns. Despite these forecasts, 

storms can develop so fast that people have no chance to escape. Read 

about the havoc wrecked by tropical storms and tornadoes in Bangladesh, 

Galveston, Central America, the Midwest, and New England. 

Terrorism 

Understanding acts of terrorism and how terrorists justify their 

horrible crimes will help us maintain a vigilant stance in a dangerous 

world. Find out more about the Munich Massacre, crimes of the SLA, 

the Achille Lauro hijacking, the Unabomber, the Oklahoma City 

bombing, and attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. 

Volcanoes 

Now we understand how and why volcanoes erupt. But still, volcanoes 

destroy property and cause deaths. Read the awe-inspiring stories 

of nature’s power on Mount Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, Krakatoa, 

Mt. Pelee, Mount Pinatubo, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. 

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Astonishing Headlines 

Attacked 

What does it mean to be free? Would you fight a king for your 

freedom? Would you publicly protest what you believe to be unjust? 

Thousands have done just that! What can we learn from these courageous 

men and women? Read about people, their battles, and how 

they changed nations. 

Captured 

Read about some of history’s most exciting captures! Tragedy or 

triumph? It all depends on who—or what—is captured. The captive 

might be a runaway slave during the Civil War, or a war criminal 

caught long after World War II. 

Condemned 

What does it mean to be condemned? Condemned buildings are 

torn down. Condemned people are executed. Read about the fight 

to save Grand Central Station. Learn about an ancient redwood tree 

slated for the ax. Discover how the secrets of DNA can free a wrongly 

imprisoned man. 

Kidnapped 

Taken from their homes or seized from their cars, kidnapping victims 

and their families face a terrifying ordeal. Some kidnappers want 

money; others do it for political reasons. Learn the frightening details 

of the Lindbergh, Hill, Anderson, and Smart abductions. 

Lost and Found 

We have all lost something at one time or another. But has anyone 

ever lost a whole airplane including the pilot? Here are stories of a lost 

plane and pilot, a dog, a brother, and even a whole city! Some have 

been found or rediscovered. Others remain missing. 

Missing 

When something or someone turns up missing, it is unexpected—often 

even a gripping mystery. Law enforcement professionals are skilled 

at tracking the missing. Sometimes, however, a disappearance is 

inexplicable. A spacecraft disappears millions of miles from Earth. A 

ship or plane vanishes in the Bermuda Triangle. What explains these 

mysteries? 

Shot Down! 

One minute the plane is flying high. Next, a bullet or a missile hits 

the plane, and it begins to fall from the sky. Sometimes the airplane 

explodes and all is lost. Sometimes the crew can eject. Read about 

the heroism, the tragedies, and a very big question: When is it OK to 

shoot down a plane? 

Stowed Away 

Desperate and poor, stowaways risk their lives in an attempt to secure 

freedom or a higher standard of living. Some succeed; others suffer 

tragedy and heartbreak. Learn the fate of a famous explorer, a runaway 

slave, a teenager who hid in the wheel well of an airplane, and a man 

who shipped himself from New York to Texas. 

Stranded at Sea 

Imagine being thousands of miles out to sea. The weather shows no 

mercy. Whether caught in a storm, shot down by a torpedo, or forced 

overboard by an angry crew, being stranded at sea is a frightening 

experience. Learn that we have yet to tame the oceans. 

Trapped! 

Imagine the horror of being trapped in a deadly place! People have 

been trapped in many ways—trapped by fire, by water, or trapped 

underground. Some have even been trapped in molasses! Sometimes 

they escaped... and sometimes they didn’t. Read the stories behind the 

headlines. Learn what it was like to be trapped! 


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Carter High — High-Interest Chapter Books 

by Eleanor Robins 

INTEREST LEVEL 8-12, ELL • READING LEVEL 2 

Meet the students of Carter High—they are a diverse group of teens from a variety of backgrounds. Each softcover 

book features a character embroiled in a typical high school dilemma. Topics are involving and pertinent to young 

adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, family. In just 48-pages, even your least motivated readers 

can easily finish these novels! 


The Teacher’s Resource Guides provide over 100 activities and reproducible worksheets to support the books and extend students’ reading skills. 

Each is 8½” x 11” and 16-pages. A key at the end of each guide provides answers and sample responses. The activities give lower-level readers the 

tools to construct, extend, and examine the meaning of text. 


• Vocabulary skills include decoding words, using words correctly, understanding meanings, and extending the amount of words known. 

• Identifying details and facts and recognizing aspects of literal text, such as sequence of events or main ideas. 

• The reader must distinguish between and compare separate concepts in a text to extend its meaning. 

• Personal reflection and response requires readers to connect information from the text with their own general background and knowledge. 

• Demonstrating a critical stance requires readers to detach themselves from the text in order to consider and evaluate it. 

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Walker High Mysteries 

by Eleanor Robins 


Walker High is a typical high 

school. The students of Walker 

attend classes, participate in sports 

and drama, cram for exams, and go 

on field trips. Topics are involving 

and pertinent to young adult readers: 

romance, sports, friendship, 

exams, work, and family but with a 

twist of mystery. In just 48-pages, 

even your struggling readers can 

easily finish these novels! 


The Teacher’s Resource Guides provide over 100 activities and reproducible 

worksheets to support the books and extend students’ reading skills. Each 

is 8½” x 11” and 16-pages. A key at the end of each guide provides answers 

and sample responses. The activities give lower-level readers the tools to 

construct, extend, and examine the meaning of text. 


• Vocabulary skills include decoding words, using words correctly, understanding 

meanings, and extending the amount of words known. 

• Identifying details and facts and recognizing aspects of literal text, 

such as sequence of events or main ideas. 

• The reader must distinguish between and compare separate concepts in 

a text to extend its meaning. 

• Personal reflection and response requires readers to connect information 

from the text with their own general background and knowledge. 

• Demonstrating a critical stance requires readers to detach themselves 

from the text in order to consider and evaluate it. 

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Carter High Chronicles 

Back-Up Quarterback 

Dan has worked hard for three years to earn the quarterback slot at 

Carter High. But Clay, the new kid in school, is better and wins the 

position. Can Dan get over his disappointment and contribute to 

the team? 

The Best Week Ever 

Deb has a reading problem, and is self-conscious about it. The smart 

boys on campus intimidate her—she’s convinced they don’t like her. 

But she is kind, helpful and a girl of her word, and turns down a date 

to help an ill neighbor. 

Boy of Their Dreams 

Kim and Fran are best friends. They are both crazy about a new boy 

in school; but they don’t know that it is the same boy! Kim figures it 

out, and struggles with what is more important, saving her longtime 

friendship or beginning a new one. 

Don’t Blame Me 

June has a hair-trigger temper and it gets her in trouble on and off the 

volleyball court. When Coach Dale kicks her off of the team, and her 

boyfriend Zack breaks up with her, June can’t understand why. 

The Easy Way 

Laine is the best shooter on the girls’ basketball team, but she’s lazy. 

She only wants to do what she’s good at, she doesn’t want to work 

hard or practice. Will her laziness penalize the entire team? 

The Fastest Runner 

Ben and Ed both have the same last name. A mix-up in the front office 

allows Ben to participate in track, even though he failed his math 

class. Will Ben confess his failure and deception to the coach, or will 

he put the entire team in jeopardy by participating in a track meet? 

It Is Not a Date 

Kirk’s boss asks him give his niece a tennis lesson. Kirk agrees, but 

then must tell his girlfriend, who becomes infuriated. Kirk figures if 

he takes his little sister to the tennis lesson, he’ll keep his agreement 

with his boss, and keep his girlfriend from becoming too upset, 

because “it is not a date”. 

One Date Too Many 

Paz has a date with Juan for the dance, but there’s a rumor that Cruz 

is going to ask her too. She would rather go out with Cruz, but she’s 

already made the commitment to Juan. The class clown, Griff, and 

busybody, Marge, meddle in the whole affair. 

The Right Kind of Win 

Carter High has to beat the toughest team in the league to win the 

state finals in baseball. The team is motivated to beat Hillman High. 

But a technicality might force Hillman to forfeit. Would that be the 

right kind of win? 

Too Late 

Matt is always late. But he doesn’t think it’s important until he loses 

his girlfriend, Sue, angers his history teacher, Miss Brent, and his best 

friend, Troy. Worst of all, he misses the team bus, gets left behind and 

misses the big game. 


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Carter High Senior Year 

Be Fair 

Dru thinks it is her father’s fault that she can’t spend her senior year 

at her old high school. However, she soon learns that judging people 

unfairly gets her nowhere. Troy could be Dru’s new boyfriend, but will 

Dru’s quick judgment get in the way of a new friendship? 

It Does Matter 

Laine used to think that it was OK to be a few minutes late. She 

often put her own needs before others, especially her best friend, Tess. 

However, when she misses out on a seat on the bus next to Griff and 

disappoints Tess, Laine finds out the hard way that being late does 

matter. 

Just Be Yourself 

Starting your senior year at a new school is tough. Harder still when 

you can’t hear some of what is said to you. Rick wanted the Carter 

High students to like him. He thought if they knew he wore a hearing 

aid, they wouldn’t want to be his friends. Luckily, Ed shows Rick that 

it is better to be yourself rather than pretend to be someone else. 

The Last Time 

Ben relies on others to do things for him. He often sleeps in and 

sometimes even forgets his homework and textbooks. In the past, 

his mom has brought them to school. However, Ben’s mom quickly 

decides that she will no longer keep Ben out of trouble. 

One More Chance 

June has learned to control her temper, but has she learned to work with 

others? When Eve hurts her ankle, Kim is placed on the starting volleyball 

team. June has to decide whether to help Kim improve her serves or 

risk losing the season. Can June get past her junior year grudge? 

Someone to Count On 

Cruz likes to date lots of girls. He dated Ana and Paz, but really 

wanted to date Tia. She was the girl that all of the boys wanted to 

ask out. While Rey, Al, and Ana all have dates for the spring dance, 

Cruz discovers that he needs to be someone to count on. Will Cruz 

have a date for the dance or will his past treatment of others catch 

up with him? 

Time to Move On 

Bel spent spring break caring for her sick aunt. She didn’t see her 

boyfriend, Al, for over a week. Bel couldn’t wait to talk to him. But Al 

never called her. Now spring break is over and Al is avoiding her. Is it 

time for Bel to move on? 

A Very Good Year 

Clay is the starting quarterback for the Carter High football team. 

He works hard to get what he wants. Clay wants to date Kim, but she 

turned him down last year. When Clay helps Hank with his passes, he 

finds out that Kim studies with Hank’s sister. It could be the start of 

a very good year. 

Worst Year Ever 

Everything seemed to stack up against Griff. He had Mr. Reese for 

science and Coach Mann for P.E. He disappointed both teachers his 

junior year. Now he had to face them for another year. Even worse, 

Laine was in one of his classes. If she didn’t like him last year, why 

would she this year? 

The Wrong Way 

Some girls said Marge didn’t have to act to play the troublemaker in 

the senior play. Claire isn’t so sure they are wrong, but she is lonely. 

First, she loses Kirk to Gwen. Then she finds out Gwen wants her part 

in the play. Marge is always around when she needs someone. 


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Walker High Mysteries 

Art Show Mystery 

Paige learned a lot about painting in Miss 

Brock’s art class this year. She’s very pleased 

with one particular painting she produced 

for the art show, and hopes to win a prize 

with it. But classmates Steve and Kay are 

oddly unsupportive. Then the painting 

goes missing! 

Aztec Ring Mystery 

Jack, Carl, Steve, and Lin are excited about 

Mr. Flint’s visit to Walker High. He’s going 

to display authentic Aztec artifacts along 

with a very rare and valuable ring. After 

class, Mr. Flint allows Jack a few minutes 

alone with the ring so he can examine it 

more closely. 

Clown Costume Mystery 

Steve’s excited when he gets the lead in Mrs. Drake’s English class play 

about a clown. He’ll get to work with Brooke, who will play his wife. 

But things go wrong when the ticket money is stolen by someone 

wearing a clown costume. 

The Field Trip Mystery 

When Mr. Zane, the science teacher, announces a Friday field trip, 

Carl and Todd are disappointed. They both have other plans for Friday, 

but the field trip is required. Mr. Zane suspects that something is 

up when the parent consent letters disappear. 

Library Book Mystery 

Lin and Kris are both good students, but Lin always seems to do just 

a little bit better on tests and papers than Kris. When Miss Trent asks 

everyone to choose a person to write a biography about, Lin gets to 

choose first. And she chooses the same person Kris wanted. 

Lucky Falcon Mystery 

The Walker High Falcons football team can win the championship if 

they can only beat rival Newton High. The Falcons are a great team, 

but everyone thinks that the wooden statue of a falcon that Ric made 

is bringing the team good luck this season. 

The Missing Test Mystery 

Carl, the Walker High Falcons quarterback, is failing history. If Carl 

fails his test, Coach Reed will replace him. So Carl studies hard and 

feels confident that he does well. Bu when Mrs. Scott goes to grade 

the test, it turns up missing. 

The Secret Admirer Mystery 

Lin and Gail have plans for the upcoming dance, but Paige doesn’t 

have a date yet. Steve decides to help her get a date, but Paige wants 

him to mind his own business. But when Steve returns a book he’s 

borrowed Paige finds a note from a secret admirer. 

The Secret Message 

Quinn is a new girl at school, and Steve wants to date her. But Quinn 

is playing hard-to-get, and won’t give Steve a straight answer. Finally, 

she responds in the form of a secret encoded message. Can Steve’s 

friends help him decode the message? 

Where is Mr. Zane? 

Mr. Zane is giving a test in his science classes. His tests are tough, 

so everyone studies hard. Everyone, that is, except Carl who had so 

much history homework, he didn’t get to study for science. Then Mr. 

Zane doesn’t show up for his first peiord class. 


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Barclay Family Adventures 

By Ed Hanson 

INTEREST LEVEL 5-10, ELL • READING LEVEL 4-5 

The ten novels in this series introduce readers to the 

adventurous and spirited Barclay family. Follow the 

family on easy-to-read journeys that feature interesting 

facts about history, geography, and science. In 

addition to character development throughout the 

series each novel contains an element of mystery and 

suspense. Plus, the stories can be read sequentially or 

independently. Each novel is 64-pages and includes 

comprehension questions at the end of each book. 

The 48-page Teacher’s Resource Guide includes answers 

to the comprehension questions found at the end of 

each novel, teaching tips, plus 40 reproducible worksheets 

to reinforce basic reading skills. 

FEATURES 

• Characters remain constant in each novel 

• Comprehension activities follow each story 

• Novels may be read in sequence or independently 

• Reproducible activities for each novel in the 

comprehensive Teacher’s Resource Guide 

THE CAST 

• Paul Barclay is a busy engineer who 

takes his kids along on his travels 

when he can. 

• Ann Barclay is the devoted mom who 

manages the home front during Paul’s 

many absences. 

• Jim Barclay is a talented athlete who’s 

aiming for a football scholarship. 

• Aaron Barclay is a daring science whiz 

and three years younger than Jim. 

• Pam Barclay is a bright and spunky 

middle school student who was 

adopted from Korea as a baby. 

Amazon Adventure 

The kids are thrilled to be visited their dad in exotic Brazil. But their 

high spirits take a nosedive when their riverboat crashes on the Amazon. 

Danger at 20 Fathoms 

When Jim becomes a certified scuba diver, Paul rewards him with a 

diving adventure off the coast of Florida. 

Desert Ordeal 

Paul and the kids are headed for a vacation in California, but along 

the way their little Beechcraft is hit by lightning and forced to land 

in the desert. 

Forest Fire 

Paul assures the boys that a fishing trip to Montana will be fun, but 

they didn’t count on a face-to-face meeting with a bear—let alone a 

terrifying forest fire. 

Hostages 

An old friend invites Paul and the boys to Alaska for some fishing. It 

is a dream trip until hijackers take over their fishing boat. 

Lost at Sea 

Paul and the kids are peacefully cruising the Bahamas. Then a sudden 

storm wrecks their 42-foot sailboat, and they are set adrift on a life raft. 

Mountain Blizzard 

Even before the Barclays reach their skiing destination in the Grand 

Tetons a blizzard comes out of nowhere, their car crashes, and Paul 

breaks his ankle. 

Tornado 

The small Kansas town seems pretty boring—until giant hailstones 

start pelting down from the darkening sky. 

The Pass 

The Rockdale football team is about to play for the state championship. 

But their star play, Jim Barclay, has disappeared. 

The Swamp 

Things aren’t always what they appear to be—like the Barclays’ guide 

on an airboat tour of the Everglades. 

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MR #029980 BARCLAY LIBRARY SET $319.95 

READ-ALONG SET: 10 books (1 of each title), Teacher’s Resource Guide, 

and 10 Read-Along CDs (1 of each title). 

MR #045687 BARCLAY READ-ALONG SET $199.95 




Barclay Family Adventures Series 2 

by Ed Hanson 


The daredevil Barclays are off on more adventures in 

these ten new novels. Featuring more suspense, these 

books are written with struggling readers in mind. 

Each story also has elements of history, geography, or 

science. Each novel is 64-pages 

and includes comprehension 

questions. 

The 48-page Teacher’s Resource 

Guide includes answers to the 

comprehension questions found 

at the end of each novel, teaching 

tips, plus 40 reproducible 

worksheets to reinforce basic 

reading skills. 

FEATURES 

• Characters remain constant in each novel 

• Comprehension questions follow each story 

• Comprehensive Teacher’s Resource Guide 

• Suspense and adventure keep interest high 

African Safari 

The Barclays compete to get the best photo of African wildlife. But 

none of them is expecting a contest of survival with hungry crocodiles! 

Disaster in Oceania 

Can the islanders escape the erupting volcano? Or will everyone be 

buried under a river of molten lava? Once again, the Barclays come 

to the rescue! 

Falsely Accused 

A young family friend is the prime suspect in a daring bank robbery. 

Paul is convinced Jack didn’t do it. But what will it take to prove his 

innocence? 

The Floodgates 

A former colleague’s dying request sends Paul to Mexico on a dangerous 

mission. Will he file an honest report on his friend’s construction 

project—even at the risk of his own life? 

Free Fall 

The police are baffled by the jewel thieves’ seemingly impossible 

escape. Aaron accidentally finds important clues at the Thunderbird 

Skydiving School. 

Hurricane 

Surprised by Hurricane Donna, Ann and the kids wade flooded streets 

toward the safety of an old stone church. Little do they know that 

12-foot alligators are traveling in the same direction! 

Iron Mountain 

A dangerous mudslide abruptly ends the Barclays’ enjoyable mountain 

climb. They feel lucky to be alive—until they’re stopped by a stranger 

who demands a ride. 

Mystery at Bear Lake 

An unidentified beast is attacking campers. Will the culprit prove to 

be the half-lion, half-tiger crossbreed that’s gone missing? Paul joins a 

crew of volunteer trackers to find out for sure. 

Ransom 

What’s the price of freedom? In the case of the kidnapped high school 

track team, it’s two million dollars! Thanks to Pam’s sharp eyes and 

ears, the villains are quickly brought to justice. 

Sunken Treasure 

On a reef off Ecuador, Jim discovers a submerged old sailing ship. The 

good news is the chest of silver and gold he finds there. The bad news 

is the great white shark that finds Jim. 

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Holocaust Biographies 

INTEREST LEVEL 7-12+ • READING LEVEL 8 

The history of the Holocaust 

is in many ways the story 

of individuals. These new 

biographies explore the 

key figures: those who 

perpetrated the nightmare 

of the Holocaust, those who 

suffered during it, and those 

who managed to act 

courageously in the face 

of evil. These gripping 

and affecting books help 

students understand the 

heroic, infamous, and 

little-known people of 

the Holocaust. Each 

softcover book is 

6”x8”, 112-pages, 

black and white 

photos, and index. 

TEACHER’S RESOURCE GUIDE 

• 64-pages 

• Reproducible 

activities 

• Summarizes each title in the 

Holocaust Biographies 

• Provides historical background and additional 

information 

• Includes teacher notes, pre-reading 

information, vocabulary, and more 


HOLOCAUST BIOGRAPHIES TITLES: 

Adolf Eichmann: Engineer of Death 

Joseph Goebbels: Nazi Propaganda Minister 

Hermann Goring: Hitler’s Second-In-Command 

Adolf Hitler: A Study in Hate 

Oskar Schindler: Righteous Gentile 

Hans and Sophie Scholl: German Resisters of the White Rose 

Raoul Wallenberg: Swedish Diplomat and Humanitarian 

Elie Wiesel: Spokesman for Remembrance 

SAMPLE SET: 8 books (1 of each title) 

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CLASS SET: 24 books (3 of each title) 

MR #036792 CLASS SET $314.95 

Teen Witnesses to the Holocaust 

INTEREST LEVEL 7-12 • READING LEVEL 5.5-7 

Based on powerful survivor testimony, 

these books explore eight 

themes of the Holocaust. Each 

volume features interviews with 

survivors and others who were 

teenagers during the Holocaust. 

Background material 

anchors the experience of 

individuals in the broader 

context of Holocaust History. 

Each softcover book 

is 8”x10”, 64-pages and 

includes black and white 

photos, index, glossary, 

and timeline. 

TEACHER’S RESOURCE GUIDE 

• 64-pages 

• Reproducible activities 

• Summarizes each title in the Teen Witnesses to the Holocaust 

• Provides historical background and additional information 

• Includes teacher notes, pre-reading information, 

vocabulary, and more 


TEEN WITNESS TO THE HOLOCAUST TITLES: 

Escape: Teens Who Escaped the Holocaust to Freedom 

The Hidden Children of the Holocaust: Teens Who Hid From the Nazis 

The Hitler Youth: Marching Towards Madness 

In the Camps: Teens Who Survived the Nazi Concentration Camps 

In the Ghettos: Teens Who Survived the Ghettos of the Holocaust 

Liberation: Teens in the Concentration Camps and the Teen Soldiers Who Liberated Them 

Rescuers Defying the Nazis: Non-Jewish Teens Who Rescued Jews 

Resistance: Teen Partisans and Resisters Who Fought Nazi Tyranny 

SAMPLE SET: 8 books (1 each of 8 titles) 

MR #036802 SAMPLE SET $109.95 

CLASS SET: 24 books (3 each of 8 titles) 

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INTEREST LEVEL 5-12+, ESL • READING LEVEL 4-5 

Even below average readers will find it hard to resist this exciting series of novella. 

You will find that high interest + high quality adds up to success for your students. 

The 80-page novels deal with real-life issues and involve attractive, culturally diverse 

characters. The fast-paced story lines maintain interest until the last page. Thoughtprovoking 

comprehension and vocabulary questions included at the end of each novella. 

Comprehensive Teacher’s Resource Guides 

A high-utility Teacher’s Resource Guide accompanies each genre in the series. 

Reproducible exercises include special pre-reading activities to introduce story 

themes and key vocabulary, crossword and hidden word puzzles, language arts 

extension, traditional comprehension questions, and fill-in-the-blanks book report. 

Read-Along CDs (formerly cassettes, currently being converted to CDs) 

Here’s more help for struggling readers, read-along CDs for each book! 

These audio versions are paced for students to read along word-for-word. 

Running time approximately 60-minutes each. 

SUSPENSE 

Boneyard (RL 3.8) 

by Janet Lorimer 

The Museum of the Macabre features a chilling new 

exhibit of human bones and skeletons. The owner 

claims they’re all fake—but journalist Wilma Roberts 

believes otherwise. 

MR #032755 Paperback Book $6.95 

MR #032756 Read-Along CD $13.95 

The Cold, Cold Shoulder (RL 4.1) 

by Anne Schraff 

Freddy Paine has disappeared! Suspecting foul play, 

two of his roommates begin to investigate. Why will 

no one help them? The manager of their boarding 

house brushes off the boys’ questions. 



The Girl Who Had Everything (RL 3.5) 

by Janice Greene 

Most of the kids at school are jealous of Alexandra. 

The pretty teenager is not only a talented dancer, she’s 

rich beyond most people’s wildest dreams! No one 

could guess how lonely she is. 



Hamlet’s Trap (RL 3.7) 


Justin’s mind wanders as his English Literature class 

reads Hamlet. Everyone says that his father’s recent 

death was caused by a “careless accident.” But Justin 

simply doesn’t believe it. 



Roses Red as Blood (RL 4.3) 


Julie’s worried about the frightening change in her 

fiance’s personality. Why has he suddenly become so 

angry and suspicious? Looking for a shoulder to cry 

on, she confides in her pal Zeke. 



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DETECTIVE 

The Case of the Bad Seed (RL 4.5) 


Mr. Dempsey believes that Colin is up to no good and he 

wants his new employee, Nikki, to investigate. But the 

feeble and pathetic man Nikki meets couldn’t possibly be 

responsible for the crimes his father accuses him of. 



The Case of the Cursed Chalet (RL 4.3) 


The manager of the High Chalets is depending on 

Nina Blake to discover who is harassing the guests 

in Chalet 17. But after hearing about a murder in 

the cabin years ago, Nina isn’t convinced that young 

vandals are responsible. 



The Case of the Dead Duck (RL 4.3) 


Ben is convinced that his troublemaker brother did not 

commit murder and investigates what he believes to be 

a case of mistaken identity. But his key witness refuses 

to answer his questions. 



The Case of the Wanted Man (RL 4.2) 


Roland Torres works part-time for Raven Investigation 

Services hoping to gain experience before entering the 

police academy. When an old high school classmate 

asks for his help he gets more than he bargained for. 



The Case of the Watery Grave (RL 4.1) 


Anson Ledyard, a computer multi-millionaire has vanished! 

Is his young wife responsible? Or maybe his eldest son was 

afraid he would lose his inheritance? Bo Pasquale of the 

Drake Detective Agency sets out to investigate. 




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MYSTERY 

The Hunter (RL 4.5) 


Young Greg Naylor gets on the wrong side of his 

co-worker, Adam Lewis. Then some bad things 

start to happen. Is Adam the one who’s causing all 

the trouble? Or is it the ex-con who burglarized the 

Naylor’s house ten years ago? 



Once Upon A Crime (RL 4.6) 


First, Vivi Calderon finds old letters hidden in some 

library books. Then an odd-looking fellow starts 

stalking her. Are these strange events related? The letters 

seem to hold clues to an unsolved homicide. Did 

Vivi’s stalker get away with murder? 



Whatever Happened to Megan Marie? (RL 4.7) 


The pretty high school junior seems to have everything 

going for her, until she mysteriously disappears. Has she 

run away from home? Was she kidnapped? And why is 

the missing girl’s father blaming first-year teacher Cathy 

North? Cathy makes it her business to uncover the truth. 



When Sleeping Dogs Awaken (RL 4.6) 


Tanner Brice has always resented his stepfather. But is 

that any reason to suspect the man of murder? When 

Tanner asks a powerful man to help him investigate, 

he quickly finds out that appearances can be deceiving. 



Where’s Dudley? (RL 4.7) 


Super-critical Professor Walter Dudley should have 

retired long ago. Everyone hates his history class. But 

even his unhappiest students wouldn’t have done him 

any harm...or would they? Tony Young resolves to 

find out what really happened to the cranky old man. 




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SPECIFIC FEATURES 

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• Real-life characters students can relate to 

• Comprehension questions at the end of each novel 

• Reading level never exceeds 5.0 

• All original audiocassette Read-Alongs are currently being converted to CDs 

SAVE! 

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30 books (1 each of 30 titles) and 6 Teacher’s Guides 



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MR #036781 Class Set $949.95 


ADVENTURE 

A Horse Called Courage (RL 4.5) 


Tami Nguyen’s summer job as a camp counselor takes 

her away from home for the first time. She’s lonely, shy, 

and it’s hard for her to make friends. But those problems 

are nothing compared to her fear of the camp’s horses. 



Planet Doom (RL 4.5) 


Reggie and Joanna can’t resist exploring the burned-out 

amusement park. Before the evening is over, they take 

some terrifying rides and meet an even scarier old man. 

They barely escape with their lives before they learn 

what bitter disappointment can do to a person’s sanity. 



The Terrible Orchid Sky (RL 4.2) 


Ken Talbot heads to Florida, where his real father lives, 

when he flunks out of college in Detroit. He hasn’t 

seen the man in years. What will their reunion be like? 



Up Rattler Mountain (RL 4.2) 


The judge gives Rodrigo one last chance. If he doesn’t 

learn his lesson at the detention camp, he will be sent 

to state prison. Will the teenage tough guy finally 

learn to control his hot temper? Or will Jon Chandler, 

his big mouth roommate, push Rodrigo over the edge? 



Who Has Seen the Beast? (RL 4.6) 


The Marin family has been looking forward to a 

pleasant week of camping at Owl Lake. Who could 

guess that a hulking creature was waiting for them in 

the woods? Or that their peaceful campsite might be a 

favorite landing place for UFOs? 




MR #030059 Sample Set $44.95 






SCIENCE FICTION 

Bugged! (RL 3.8) 


Something suspicious is going on in HybriGene’s topsecret 

laboratory. Twins Jean and Jared make it their 

business to solve the mystery. 



Escape From Earth (RL 3.8) 

by Janic Greene 

Nick’s new college roommate needs some help. But 

Darryl’s problem is literally “out of the world.” If his 

enemies catch up with him, his race is doomed! 



Flashback (RL 4.0) 


Joe saw something that no one was supposed to see. 

That’s why the hypnotist erased his memory. But now 

it’s all coming back to him, and he’s in mortal danger! 



Murray’s Nightmare (RL 4.0) 

by janet Lorimer 

Lazy Rita needed to hit the gym and get in shape. 

She’s grateful when Rowena supplies the motivation. 

But now Rowena is going too far and pushing too 

hard. Help! Rita wants her life back. 



Under Siege (RL 3.8) 


The class clown and the town punk make an unlikely 

team. Can they stop fighting long enough to outwit 

the alien invaders? 




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SPY 

An Eye For An Eye (RL 4.3) 


A young psychic specializes in finding missing person. 

But is Greg Dixon really missing? Sandy suspects that 

her newest client isn’t really looking for his business 

partner. He’s looking for money! 



A Deadly Game (RL 4.4) 


The computer system at Mayfair College is under 

attack. Is the hacker a mischief-maker or a dangerous 

criminal? Luckily, Jim Salvatori is very well qualified 

to answer that question. 



I Spy, e-Spy (RL 3.8) 


Websound’s new software will make or break the struggling 

young company. Security is crucial. But who 

will guard the security guards? 



Scavenger Hunt (RL 4.0) 


Jay goes dumpster diving and comes up with a hot 

new computer game. He doesn’t know it’s infected 

with a sinister virus and he certainly doesn’t know that 

someone saw him find it! 



Tuesday Raven (RL 4.2) 


A gang of terrorists is planning an attack on the Tower 

of London. Can undercover agents Jen and Ron nab 

them before it is too late? 




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INTEREST LEVEL 6-12+, ELL • READING LEVEL 4.0 

Just 32-pages each -- power-packed 

with reading enjoyment. Even your 

least motivated students won’t be able to 

resist these enticing little books! Here 

are 30 exciting, high-interest novels with 

various themes guaranteed to keep your 

low level readers turning the pages until 

the very end. Characters young adults 

care about face mysterious es, sinister events, family conflicts, and 

circumstancbizarre 

occurrences. 

Storylines include elements of suspense, science fiction, 

mystery, horror and more. Exciting plots are not diluted 

or “dumbed down” and retain the feel of a full-length 

book. Each 32-page novel facilitates reading by means of 

controlled vocabulary, simple sentence and structure, and 

non-distracting design. 

(CALL FOR PRICING TO ORDER INDIVIDUAL TITLES OR TEACHER’s GUIDE.) 

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Each 10-book series includes a mix of titles from the most popular genres 

(mystery, adventure, romance, science fiction, and horror). 

• Controlled reading level guarantees easy access for all your students. 

• Young adult protagonists represent a true diversity of races, cultures, 

and challenging real-life situations. 

• A 48-page Teacher’s Manual for each series of ten books includes answer 

keys, reproducibles for reinforcement and enrichment, pre-reading extension, 

comprehension and vocabulary activities! 

READ-ALONG CD’s (only sold as sets) 

The Read-Along CDs are great for struggling readers and ESL students. 

Dramatic narrations follow the book word-for-word. Each story is 30 minutes long. 

— SET 1 — 

— SET 2 — 

— SET 3 — 

— SET 4 — 

Black Widow Beauty 


Monique Reed is a gorgeous girl, all right. Is it 

her fault that every guy she dates ends up having a 

freak accident? 

Danger on Ice 


The police swore that the hulking serial killer was 

dead. Then Ken Hudson sees Leviathan standing 

right there in the doorway. 

Empty Eyes 


There’s something odd about the attendants at the 

Painted desert Resort. Brad can’t shake the feeling 

that they never stop watching him. 

The Experiment 


Psychology professor Odin Fruder has had it. He 

designs a very special project for his most disruptive 

students. 

The Kula’i Street Knights 


Who are the strangers in Eddie Kahele’s Honolulu 

neighborhood? The old people are calling them 

heroes. But Eddie suspects there’s a lot more to 

the story. 

The Mystery Quilt 


Rachel was desperate for a topic for her term 

paper for her least favorite class, history. But the 

impending due date and her need to begin writing 

conflicts with her mother’s plans for Rachel’s 20 th 

birthday. 

No Way to Run 


A jewelry store robber discovers the amazing abilities of 

the disabled young woman who witnessed his crime. 

The Ritual 


An ambitious young reporter vows to uncover the 

truth about the football team’s secret initiation 

ceremony. 

The 75-cent Son 


Humiliated by his father’s constant criticism, a 

dyslexic young man proves his worth when a fire 

threatens to sink their ship. 

The Very Bad Dream 


Surely Valerie Monroe’s nightmare was not real. 

But it felt real, and the news on the television 

frightened her even more. What if she was a witness 

to a real crime? Maybe it wasn’t a dream! 

The Accuser 


Ricky is the only family Noyell Mason has left. 

When Ricky becomes the prime suspect in a terrible 

crime, Donyell sets about to clear his big brother. 

Ben Cody’s Treasure 

By janet Lorimer 

Leo sets out to teach his sister, Toby, that there are 

lessons to be learned by exploring the past. Little 

did they know that they would stumble upon the 

answer to an old mystery. 

Blackout 


Brevin McCoy had everything going for him, until 

a mystery poison was given to him at a party; since 

then all he wants is his old life back. 

The Eye of the Hurricane 


Laina, Bobby, and Cesar are trapped in a flooding 

house with three small children during a terrible 

hurricane. 

The House on the Hill 


Devin purchases an old house with a secret past 

without consulting his new wife, Sarita. While 

Sarita detests her new home, Devin loves it and 

undergoes a serious personality change. 

Look to the Light 


Jill is left a gorgeous but decaying house from her 

cousin Aggie. Can she find the money to fix it up 

or will she have to sell it to an unscrupulous real 

estate agent? 

Ring of Fear 


Jack Mallahan doesn’t let his disability get him 

down. When he uncovers a mysterious and valuable 

ring on the beach with his metal detector he 

finds himself in harm’s way. 

The Tiger Lily Code 


Who is revealing Sweet Scents corporate secrets to rival 

Eden Cosmetics? When Kim’s sister is accused of spying 

and fired by Sabrina Sweet, Kim becomes a detective. 

Tug-of-War 


Malia is part Hawaiian and part Caucasian. Raised 

in Los Angeles, she returns to Oahu to teach high 

school and learn about her family’s history. 

The White Room 


Andy is hired by Marcus to fix a window in his 

apartment. Andy meets Lily, who is kept a virtual 

prisoner in her own home. 

The Bad Luck Play 


Did an ancient curse cause the fire in the community 

theater? Some cast members think so, but 

the director means to prove otherwise. 

Breaking Point 


The boys claim that they were only kidding. But 

their harassment pushes one girl right to the edge. 

Death Grip 


How does it feel to be an outcast? Katie learns a 

lesson about prejudice from a woman who’s been 

dead for 50 years. 

Fat Boy 


At Carmichael High, the bullies always get their 

way. Would it be a different story if their victims 

joined forces? 

No Exit 

by Janice Green 

Homeless street kids find refuge in a most unusual 

place. It’s great to have food and a bed, but is it 

worth their freedom? 

No Place Like Home 


Karen yearns to move back to her old apartment 

building - until she discovers that people are much 

more important than places. 

The Plot 

by janice Greene 

If Tara’s wrong, she’ll feel like a fool -and maybe 

even get sued. But if she’s right, a whole roomful 

of students could get gunned down! 

Something Dreadful Down Below 


Did Jack’s disappearance have anything to do with 

Mr. Devorka’s snakes? Maybe Gus didn’t know his 

missing friend as well as he thought he did. 

Sounds of Terror 


Cindy lives in a fancy gated ommunity. Philip lives 

in a tacky trailer park. Which of them comes from 

a loving home? 

The Woman Who Loved A Ghost 


Is Alex losing her mind? What else could explain 

the mysterious young man that no one else can see? 

The Barge Ghost 

by Teri Thomas 

Looking for adventure, Sunni and Bree take summer 

jobs on a salmon-processing barge in Alaska. 

They dig into the history of the old ship. 

Beasts 


A group of kindly strangers offer Ellie protection 

after she witnesses a brutal attack. But these people 

are very peculiar. 

Blood and Basketball 


Dale has a chance to “go pro” right out of high 

school. In spite of his youth, his skills are superb. 

But his brother is all the family he’s got. 

Bus 99 


The bus Jamal usually takes to school enters a 

wrinkle in time and space. His father explains, 

“destiny has many paths.” 

The Dark Lady 


An anonymous e-mail threatens to steal a priceless 

violin called The Dark Lady. When the culprit is 

revealed everyone is amazed. 

Dimes to Dollars 


Some 100 years ago, a stagecoach was robbed of a 

fortune in newly minted dimes. Two young campers 

decide to search for treasure. 

Read My Lips 


As if being deaf weren’t challenge enough, Lupe 

encounters rampant sexism while working on 

assignment with the police department. 

Ruby’s Terrible Secret 


Why did Melinda’s grandmother send her away so 

abruptly? Years later, while visiting the old homestead, 

she finds a clue in an old photo album. 

Student Bodies 


Something downright creepy is happening on 

campus. When Jake’s girlfriend mysteriously disappears, 

he does some research. 

Tough Girl 


To Wesley, Zoe is beautiful in spite of her messy 

appearance and smart mouth. His parents disapprove 

of the relationship. 

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Cloze Vocabulary And More 

Workbooks 

Interest Level 4-12 • Reading Level 2-5 

Your students will enjoy these 

vocabulary workbooks and, 

at the same time, 

increase their 

vocabulary skills, 

improve their word 

recognition and understanding 

of multiple 

meanings. Basic 

vocabulary skills are 

reinforced through 

the use of modified 

cloze procedures 

and multiple-choice 

questions. Degree of difficulty 

progresses from lesson 

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level. Word-changing skills 

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• Forming Plural and Singular 

Possessives of Nouns • Forming 

Present and Past Tense Verbs 

• Forming Present Participle 

Verbs • Forming Adjectives from 

Nouns • Forming Comparative 

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to Nouns. Each reproducible workbook contains 30 lessons 

with seven exercises per lesson. 10 key words per 

lesson are included. Dictionary entries, progress chart, 

and answer keys are provided. 608 reproducibles in all! 

MR #000791 Grade 2 Reading Level $19.95 




MR #000795 COMPLETE SET (4 books) $75.95 

Just Imagine! Series 

Interest Level 6-12 • Reading Level 4-5 

Captivate reluctant readers with tales of high drama and adventure! 

• Engage all students with easy-to-read, high-interest stories 

• Build reading comprehension, critical-thinking, and 

vocabulary skills 

• Available 80-page teacher’s guide with reproducibles for 

reinforcement, enrichment, and vocabulary development 

Creature Feature Series 

Titles include: Courageous Creatures, Legendary Creatures, 

Bizarre Creatures, Creepy Creatures, Amazing Creatures. 

MR #032606 Book Set (1 each of 5 books) $28.95 

MR #032634 Class Set (6 each of 5 books) $159.95 


Stranger Than Fiction Series 

Titles include: Unexplained Events, Mysterious Places, 

History’s Mysteries, Scary Tales, Urban Legends. 




Compelling Characters Series 

Titles include: Crimebusters, Super Sleuths, Vanished!, 

Unlikely Heroes, Young Heroes 




Date with Disaster Series 

Titles include: Escape!, Survivors, Close Calls, Nature’s 

Wrath, Disasters. 




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Reading Comprehension Workbooks 

Interest Level 4-12+, ESL • Reading Level 2-10 

Ignite the interest of your reluctant reader and rekindle 

the enthusiasm of your accomplished one with these 

high-interest Reading Comprehension Workbooks. 

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