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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 from Indigenous peoples, such as totem poles and weaving.

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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 13 Back cover book introduction: Fall is the season between summer and winter. The months of fall are September, October and November. What are some activities that you and your family do during the fall months?
Educator & Series Information
Fall Is Here! 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: L’automne est ici !
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740203

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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 13 Back cover book introduction: This story is about going out to play even when it seems like the weather is bad. What things do you like to do when you are playing outside? Can you think of a time that you had fun even though the weather was bad?
Educator & Series Information
Go Out and Play 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: Allez jouer dehors.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740210

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Level 17 Photography by Keith MacDonald; One page of illustrations by Bill Helin. Back cover book introduction: Hummingbirds are truly amazing birds. They can fly up, down, forward, backward and sideways! They can also stop in midair. They are the only bird that can fly backwards. Have you ever seen a hummingbird? What did you notice about the hummingbird you saw?
Educator & Series Information
Hummingbirds 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: 17
This resource is also available in French: Les oiseaux-mouches.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740364

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Level 19 Illustrated by Bill Helin. Back cover book introduction: All the animals are getting ready for a Summer Feast. Some of the animals are having a hard time getting all the work completed. Owl is famous for helping his friends solve problems. The animals write Owl letters asking for help. Can you predict some of the problems that Owl helps solve? How do you solve problems?
Educator & Series Information
Letters to Owl 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: 19
This resource is also available in French: Lettres à Hibou.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740432

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Level 19 Back cover book introduction: A young boy liked loons so much that he made a list of the top ten best things about loons. The boy knows about loons’ appearance, behaviour and other interesting facts. What facts do you think he will write about? Explain your thinking.
Educator & Series Information
Loons Are Amazing! 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: 19
This resource is also available in French: Les huards sont incroyables !
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740449

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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 12 Back cover book introduction: Our body has five senses that are working all the time. Our five senses help us to see, hear, smell, taste and touch many things. Which sense do you like the most?
Educator & Series Information
My Five Senses 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: Mes cinq sens.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740166

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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 15 Back cover book introduction: Spring is the season between winter and summer. The months of spring are March, April and May. What are some activities that you and your family do during the spring months?
Educator & Series Information
Spring Has Come! 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: Le printemps est arrive !
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740296

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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 12 Back cover book introduction: Summer is the season between spring and fall. The months of summer are June, July and August. What are some activities that you and your family do during the summer months?
Educator & Series Information
Summertime 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: L’été.
Additional Information
Book Dimensions: 6in x 9in | Pages: 16 | ISBN: 9781771740173