Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Clear for Takeoff” by Georgia Beth, eight-year-old Abbie has been dreaming of flying since she was too small to walk. She’s tried everything from pole v

Informative text filled with STEM highlights teaches readers about Saturn, including recent discoveries made by the Cassini spacecraft and information about how scientists' ideas about the planet have changed over time.

Vivid photos and up-to-date information teach readers about Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored the planet, and what they hope to find out about Mars in the future.

The Swimming Hole is a four-act script that allows students to perform roles at differentiated reading levels to accommodate all students. Students will interact cooperatively with their peers, learn to speak with feeling and meaning, increase their vocabulary and comprehension, and develop stage presence. A glossary is included to engage students further with this fun play about Japan's snow monkeys who didn't like to play in winter until their discovery of nearby hot springs.

What's smarter than a talking bird? And why can't you iron a four-leaf clover? You'll find out in this book chock-full of fun puns! Learn puns that are hilariously punny, plus a few that will make you groan and guffaw all at once. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!

Young readers will explore Mercury and learn what scientists hope to discover about it in the future. Engaging text discussing up-to-date scientific information paired with photos from NASA create an engaging learning experience.

Knock, knock. Who's there? Read on to find out in this book full of knock-knock jokes! Learn jokes that will have you slapping your knee—plus a few that will leave you groaning but laughing in spite of yourself. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!

Discover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud. It also challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about U.S. History, symbols of freedom, and national pride.

Around the world, scientists are peering into microscopes and reviewing data. Some are observing world-class athletes as they sprint to the finish line. Others are experts on functional fitness. They are devoted to making it easier for ordinary people to lift heavy boxes, run to catch the bus, and play with their dogs. In the lab, on the track, or in the backyard, these scientists are striving to understand the human body in new ways. The work they are doing is pushing science forward. And in the process, they are making us stronger, better, faster. Learn about the science of fitness while exploring STEM topics and learning fractions! This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.