Brenda Boreham
Now retired, Brenda has over thirty years of experience as a classroom teacher. She has presented workshops for educators on literature-based themes and literacy strategies and has written a number of resources for teachers. She is the author of several picture books and has authored or co-authored many other titles for young learners.
Kids Books (15)

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Level 2 Back cover book introduction: This book is about bears. What do you know for sure about bears?
Educator & Series Information
What Can Bears Do? is part of the Strong Readers: Set A series. Set A includes a mixture of both fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 1 through 10, based on the appearance, behaviours, and habitats of frog, bear, eagle, and raven. The fictional stories are about frog, bear, eagle, and raven with their friends in their respective habitats.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 2
This resource is also available in French: Que font les ours?
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6.5in x 5.5in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9780987967053

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Level 4 Back cover book introduction: This book is about ravens. What do you already know for sure about ravens? What are some of the things that ravens can do?
Educator & Series Information
What Can Ravens Do? is part of the Strong Readers: Set A series. Set A includes a mixture of both fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 1 through 10, based on the appearance, behaviours, and habitats of frog, bear, eagle, and raven. The fictional stories are about frog, bear, eagle, and raven with their friends in their respective habitats.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 4
This resource is also available in French: Que font les corbeaux?
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6.5in x 5.5in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781927571033

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Level 5 Back cover book introduction: One of the animals in this book has gone missing. It is not on the cover. Do you know who it is?
Educator & Series Information
Who Is Missing? is part of the Strong Readers: Set A series. Set A includes a mixture of both fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 1 through 10, based on the appearance, behaviours, and habitats of frog, bear, eagle, and raven. The fictional stories are about frog, bear, eagle, and raven with their friends in their respective habitats.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 5
This resource is also available in French: Qui manque?
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6.5in x 5.5in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781927571088

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Level 18 Back cover book introduction: There are over 8,500 species of birds in the world. They vary in size and appearance from the tiniest hummingbird to the largest ostrich. Birds live in many different habitats and temperature zones. Egg laying is one thing that all birds have in common. This book will show you the nests and eggs of 6 different birds. Have you seen any birds’ nests in your neighbourhood? This book will give you some counting practise. Can you count to one hundred by tens?
Educator & Series Information
An Egg Count is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 18
This resource is also available in French: Compter les œufs.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740395

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Level 13 Back cover book introduction: Bald Eagles are large birds of prey. They usually live near rivers, lakes and oceans so that they can fish and hunt for food. They can easily spot salmon, crabs, small birds and other animals from two kilometres away. How do you think they catch their food?
Educator & Series Information
Bald Eagles is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 13
This resource is also available in French: Les aigles à tête blanche.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740197

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Level 12 Back cover book introduction: There are thousands of bears in North America. Most of them are black bears but there are grizzlies and Spirit Bears too (a rare kind of black bear that has white fur). What are some things that are the same about all bears?
Educator & Series Information
Bears is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 12
This resource is also available in French: Les ours.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740159

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Level 20 Back cover book introduction: The Western Red Cedar tree is sometimes called The Tree of Life. This book explains some of the ways that the cedar is useful to the people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. What do you already know about the Western Red Cedar?
Educator & Series Information
Cedar — The Tree of Life is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 20
This resource is also available in French: Le cèdre – Arbre de vie.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740470
Includes photographs of authentic Indigenous artwork.

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Level 11 Back cover book introduction: This book is about counting insects in groups of 5. Can you count from 0-50 by 5’s?
Educator & Series Information
Counting Insects is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 11
This resource is also available in French: Compter les insectes.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740111

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Level 15 Back cover book introduction: All plants and animals need food to live, grow and stay healthy. Plants and animals that are linked by taking or giving food are part of a food chain. What are some of the plants and animals that you and your family eat?
Educator & Series Information
Food Chains is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 15
This resource is also available in French: Les chaînes alimentaires.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740272

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Level 14 Back cover book introduction: Leaves come in many interesting shapes and sizes. Have you ever used leaf shapes in an art or craft project? This book shows you one way to use paper, leaves and wax crayons to make colourful designs.
Educator & Series Information
Leaf Rubbings is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 14
This resource is also available in French: Les frottages de feuilles.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740234

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Level 16 Back cover book introduction: In this book you will learn how to make a folded paper bear. You will need to read and follow the directions very carefully. Can you think of a time when you have had to follow directions to make something?
Educator & Series Information
Making A Folded Paper Bear is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 16
This resource is also available in French: Faire un ours en papier plié.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740319

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Level 11 Back cover book introduction: Ponds are great places to visit in the spring time. This book shows you how to make a model of a pond with just a few simple tools and some paper.
Educator & Series Information
Making A Paper Pond is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 11
This resource is also available in French: Fabriquer un étang en papier.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740128

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Level 14 Back cover book introduction: Ravens are large black birds that live all over North America and in many other parts of the world. They are playful birds that have been seen to tease dogs and wolves just for fun. They also love to twirl about in the air and fly in big loops. Do you know of any other animals that like to play?
Educator & Series Information
Ravens is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 14
This resource is also available in French: Les corbeaux.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740241

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Level 13 Back cover book introduction: Deciduous trees drop their leaves every fall. This book teaches a little squirrel to count the leaves of 6 different deciduous trees. Do any of the trees in your neighbourhood lose their leaves in the fall?
Educator & Series Information
Squirrel Learns to Count is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 13
This resource is also available in French: Écureuil apprend à compter.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740227

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Level 11 Back cover book introduction: There are over 5000 kinds of frogs in the world. Frogs are many different sizes and colours. What do you think is the same about all frogs?
Educator & Series Information
The Life Cycle of a Frog is part of the Strong Readers: Set B series. Set B is a continuation of Set A. The mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, from levels 11 through 20, expands on frog, bear, eagle, and raven, considering their full lifecycles.
The Strong Readers are a guided/leveled reading series chock full of science, numeracy, social responsibility, language arts and oral language teachings. Strong Readers are rich with scaffolded text features and have beautiful illustrations and photographs. The entire series is interconnected and follows the cultural values of frog, bear, eagle and raven throughout.
Guided Reading Level: 11
This resource is also available in French: Le cycle de vie d’une grenouille.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740135



















