Engage Literacy is the new reading scheme from Raintree that introduces engaging and contemporary content to motivate and support early readers while providing a reliable and instructional framework. All titles are precisely levelled, with new vocabulary being introduced and reinforced throughout the levels. The Blue book band comprises 6 fiction and 6 non-fiction books at levels 9, 10 and 11.

Engage Literacy is a comprehensive literacy program (K-3) that brings enjoyment and humor to reading while still providing teachers and children with carefully graded and leveled texts. The accompanying Engage Literacy Teacher's Resource provides supportive and easy-to-use teaching notes for the 24 books at levels 9-11 (Blue). Three BLMs are provided for each title. Skills addressed in both the teaching notes and BLMs include: Comprehension ; phonological awareness/graphophonics ; vocabulary development ; fluency ; text conventions ; writing activities. Also provided in the Teacher's Resource: tasks/BLMs for English Language Learners ; an oral reading record for each title. Engage Literacy Teacher's Resource books provide different avenues of acquiring knowledge so all children can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability levels.

The Read to Achieve Teacher's Resource Guide provides complete instruction for the defined standards, but also provides scaffolded instruction for the standards leading up to 3rd grade.

THE LITTLE SEA HORSE is a heartwarming adventure brought to life by the author, Clara Stuart. It is a story of people touching the lives of their neighbors, with the help of a tiny creature who was discovered by mere chance. If the Lewis's hadn't gone fishing that morning, if they hadn't decided at the last minute to take one last vacation before winter came, this little wonder would have died, never to share his special gift with the world. Although the story is completely fictional, the author "dots" the story with similarities from her personal experiences, as well as the sweet spices of inspiration sprinkled throughout the book.. A few years ago, she and her husband had gone fishing on the Snake River in Northeastern Oregon. It was a cold, damp and foggy morning, but that didn't keep them from enjoying the scenery that they loved so much. They shoved their boat away from the dock and headed down the Snake River toward their favorite fishing spot. Just as they rounded the bend, something in the water caught Clara's eye. "I wonder what that is?" she asked her husband. It was just a Styrofoam bait box someone had carelessly tossed overboard. He didn't pay much attention to it, but Clara, well with the imagination that she has, it sent her mind whirling and creating. By the time they got home she already had the first two chapters planned, and a story was born. . . Al and Ellen Lewis were on vacation, enjoying a little fishing at their favorite place on earth. It was the beginning of autumn, and the days were dreary and cold. They were motoring out on the Snake River taking in the gorgeous view, on their way to their lucky fishing spot. The snow capped mountains stood tall behind the brown rolling hills in Northeastern Oregon. The River was cold and murky and fog ways laying low along the banks. All at once Ellen's eyes were drawn to a snag in the water, seemingly caught up in the currant. The water was churning, or was it. . . ? Coaxing her husband to get closer to the thing that was thrashing and fighting for its life, they only frightened it more. It freed itself but at the same time plunged into the frigid water and went under. As soon as it popped to the surface, Ellen grabbed it and pulled it into the boat. As the drama unfolds, it takes the Lewis's on an adventure of heartbreak, compassion, and love. The special little Sea Horse that they pulled out of the water, although tiny and helpless, turned out to be the very burst of inspiration that this small community needed. People who had neglected to stay in tune with their neighbors, came together in the time of need, taking the Lewis's "full circle" and beyond.

We have to take care of the ocean. It is home to lots of sea animals.

Perfect for sharing in the classroom, this wonderful collection of poems, rhymes, and songs are sure to delight your very youngest readers. With vibrant illustrations and fun, rhyming text, students are introduced to different genres on a wide range of topics. The poems, rhymes, songs, and chants link directly to Engage Literacy fiction and nonfiction texts. Using fun text, vibrant pictures, and detailed teaching notes, teachers can use this book for shared reading, either on its own, or as part of the wider Engage Literacy program. * Shared reading allows the demonstration of sight word knowledge and fluent reading and encourages confidence in young readers. * The books offer oral language practice, incorporating rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and including vocabulary that may not be independently accessible to all children. * Reading the poems, rhymes, songs, and chants gives practice in language patterns, fluency, vocabulary, and finding meaning. * Used with the Engage student books, the poems, rhymes, songs and chants, build comprehension by providing concept reinforcement. They can also be used for pre-teaching high frequency words or phonics skills.

Engage Literacy is the new reading scheme from Raintree that introduces engaging and contemporary content to motivate and support early readers while providing a reliable and instructional framework. All titles are precisely levelled, with new vocabulary being introduced and reinforced throughout the levels. The Blue book band comprises 6 fiction and 6 non-fiction books at levels 9, 10 and 11.

When Tamzin goes to stay with her grandmother in Cornwall, she is drawn towards a small grey statue of a grey horse, kept in a cabinet for safe-keeping. One day she accidentally drops the statue and unwittingly releases the evil spirit of the Grey Horse that has been trapped inside. Her mistake threatens to bring storms and danger, and it is only Tamzin who can put things right. To do this she needs the help of the benevolent spirit of the Blue Horse who, according to the ancient legend, defeated the Grey Horse once before. In this third adventure, a newcomer arrives and with his help Tamzin is nearer to solving the mystery behind the ancient legend. But the Grey Horse's power is growing even stronger, putting not only her life in danger but that of the whole village. Hoewever Tamzin is almost sure that the spirit of the Blue Horse is nearby when her favourite pony Moonlight comes to her rescue once again.