LEVELED READER • G

Written
Written by
by Ned
Ned Jensen
Jensen

www.readinga-z.com

Places People Live

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 173

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Written
Written by
by Ned
Ned Jensen
Jensen

www.readinga-z.com

Places People Live

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 174

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Photo Credits:
Front cover, page 8: Commander John Bortniak, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of
Commerce; title page, pages 10 –11, back cover: © Photospin;
pages 3, 4, 6, 7, 12: © PhotoDisc; pages 5, 12: NASA;
page 9: OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP),
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department
of Commerce.
Places People Live
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Ned Jensen
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Written by Ned Jensen
People live in many different places.
They live where it is cold.
They live where it is hot.
3

4
They live where it is wet.
They live where it is dry.
 Some people live down low.
Some people even live below the ground.
6
5
A few people live way high up.
Some people like to live high up.
People live in many different kinds of houses.
They live in houses made of stone.
They live in houses made of grass.
7

8
People even live in houses made of ice.
They live in houses made of glass.
They live in houses made of sticks.
 Some people live in the ground.
Some people build homes in caves or on cliffs.
10
9
Some people live deep below the water.
Some people live high above the ground.
 Houses can be strange.
They can have strange shapes.
They can be made of strange things.
But no matter what it is, a house is a home.
12
11
And some float on the water.
Some houses are on wheels.
Some people live in houses that move.
 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Kira Freed

www.readinga-z.com

The Food We Eat

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 195

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Kira Freed

www.readinga-z.com

The Food We Eat

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 195

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Photo Credits:
Front cover (left), title page (left), pages 3 (left, center left, right),
4 (left), 5 (left), 6 (left), 10 (left), 12 (tomato): Comstock; front cover
(right), title page (right), pages 4 (right), 5 (right), 6 (right), 7, 8
(right), 9 (right), 11, 12 (top right, center right, bottom right):
PhotoDisc; pages 3 (center right), 8 (left), 9 (left), 12 (left): Artville;
page 10 (right): Courtesy of The Popcorn Board.
The Food We Eat
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Kira Freed
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Written by Kira Freed
 Where does orange juice come from?
Orange juice comes from oranges.
Oranges grow on orange trees.
4
3
It all comes from plants and animals.
Where does food come from?
There are many kinds of food.
 Where do bagels come from?
Bagels come from wheat.
Wheat grows from
the seeds of a wheat plant.
6
5
Cows are animals.
Milk comes from cows.
Where does milk come from?
 Where do French fries come from?
French fries are
called “chips” in
Great Britain and in
some other countries
around the world.
French fries are made from potatoes.
Most people think potatoes are
part of the potato plant’s root.
They are really part of the stem
that grows below the ground.
8
7
Eggs come from chickens.
Omelets are made from eggs.
Where do omelets come from?
Where does hamburger meat come from?

Hamburger meat is made from beef.

Beef comes from cattle.
9

10
Corn is a seed from a corn plant.
Popcorn comes from corn.

Where does popcorn come from?

Where does pizza
come from?
The crust is made from wheat.
The sauce is made from tomatoes.
The cheese is made from milk.
The pepperoni comes from a pig.
Pizza comes from plants and animals.
12
11
Milk comes from cows.
Cheese is made from milk.
Where does cheese come from?
 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Bea Silverberg and Nehemiah Stark • Illustrated by Dominic Catalano

www.readinga-z.com

Long Ago and Today

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 210

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Bea Silverberg and Nehemiah Stark • Illustrated by Dominic Catalano

www.readinga-z.com

Long Ago and Today

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 210

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Long Ago and Today
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Bea Silverberg and Nehemiah Stark
Illustrated by Dominic Catalano
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Dominic Catalano
Written by Bea Silverberg and Nehemiah Stark
Great Grandma,
what was it like long ago?
What was it like
when you were young like me?
3

4
when you were young like me?
Did you watch TV
did you watch TV long ago?
Great Grandma,
 Great Grandma,
did you fly in an airplane long ago?
Did you fly in an airplane
when you were young like me?
6
5
when I was young like you.
I listened to the radio
we did not have TV.
No, dear Adam,
 Great Grandma,
did you play video games long ago?
Did you play video games
when you were young like me?
8
7
when I was young like you.
I rode on a train
we did not fly in airplanes.
No, dear Adam,
 Great Grandma,
did you have plastic toys long ago?
Did you have plastic toys
when you were young like me?
10
9
when I was young like you.
I played board games
we did not have video games.
No, dear Adam,
No, dear Adam,
we did not have plastic toys.
I played with wooden toys
when I was young like you.
11

12
when you were young like me?
Great Grandma, were you happy
 I had a grandma who loved me
just like I love you.
14
13
when I was young like you.
Yes, Adam, I was happy
 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Veronica Angel • Illustrated by Manuel King

www.readinga-z.com

I Bet I Can
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 162

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Veronica Angel • Illustrated by Manuel King

www.readinga-z.com

I Bet I Can
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 162

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

I Bet I Can
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Veronica Angel
Illustrated by Manuel King
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Manuel King
Written by Veronica Angel
 So the bear ran to the river.
He jumped.
SPLASH, went the bear.
He did not jump over the river.
4
3
“I bet you can’t,” said the kangaroo.
said the bear.
“I bet I can jump over the river,”
 So the bear ran toward the tall wall.
He jumped.
SPLAT, went the bear.
He did not jump over the tall wall.
6
5
“I bet you can’t,” said the goat.
said the bear.
“I bet I can jump over that tall wall,”
 So the bear grabbed the rope,
ran, and jumped.
SNAP, went the rope.
Down went the bear.
He did not swing on the rope.
8
7
“I bet you can’t,” said the fox.
said the bear.
“I bet I can swing on the rope,”
 So the bear went into a cave.
He curled up into a big ball.
ZZZZZZZZZZZ, went the bear.
And he did sleep all winter.
10
9
“I bet you can’t,” said the hawk.
“I bet I can sleep all winter,” said the bear.
 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Cher yl Ryan • Illustrated by Signe Nordin

www.readinga-z.com

How Many Rhymes?

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 212

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Cher yl Ryan • Illustrated by Signe Nordin

www.readinga-z.com

How Many Rhymes?

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 212

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

How Many Rhymes?
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Cheryl Ryan
Illustrated by Signe Nordin
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 8571 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Signe Nordin
Written by Cheryl Ryan
 A pig in a wig and a dog in a bog.
How many rhymes each day?
A flag in a bag and a nag with a tag.
How many rhymes did I say?
4
3
and it was lame.
I had a pretty pony,
and it had no name.
I had a little dog,
 A pig in a wig and a dog in a bog.
How many rhymes each day?
A flag in a bag and a nag with a tag.
How many rhymes did I say?
6
5
and she had a calf.
I had a brown cow,
and it made me laugh.
I had a funny book,
 A pig in a wig and a dog in a bog.
How many rhymes each day?
A flag in a bag and a nag with a tag.
How many rhymes did I say?
8
7
And I gave it to Mike.
I had a fancy bike,
and it lived in the city.
I had a little kitty,
 A pig in a wig and a dog in a bog.
How many rhymes each day?
A flag in a bag and a nag with a tag.
How many rhymes did I say?
10
9
and a dozen large eggs.
I had eighty legs
and it made me scream.
I had a bad dream,
 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Cher yl Ryan • Illustrated by Erin Terr y

www.readinga-z.com

My Day
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 190

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Written by Cher yl Ryan • Illustrated by Erin Terr y

www.readinga-z.com

My Day
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 190

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

My Day
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Cheryl Ryan
Illustrated by Erin Terry
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Erin Terry
Written by Cheryl Ryan
 I get up, wash my face,
brush my hair, and get dressed.
I eat my breakfast and drink my juice.
Then I get ready for school.
4
3
when the sun rises.
My day begins early in the morning
The sun rises early in the morning.
Morning is when the sun rises.
Noon is when the sun is high in the sky.
It is lunchtime at school
It is bright, and it is warm.
I eat lunch, and I play with my friends.
5

6
I play with my friends.
I come home from school, and I eat a snack.
Afternoon is when the sun begins to go down.
 After dinner, I like to watch television.
I like to read my favorite books.
Then I get ready for bed.
8
7
I eat dinner with my family.
It is getting darker.
Evening is when the sun is lower in the sky.
Night comes after the sun has set.
The sky is dark.
The moon and stars are out.
I get into bed, and Dad reads me a story.
9

10
ZZZZZZZZZZZ.
Teddy goes to sleep in my bed, too.
Then I go to sleep in my bed.
 LEVELED READER • G

A Seed Grows

Written by Julie Harding • Illustrations by Fred Volke

www.readinga-z.com

A Seed Grows
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 111

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

A Seed Grows

Written by Julie Harding • Illustrations by Fred Volke

www.readinga-z.com

A Seed Grows
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 111

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

A Seed Grows
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Julie Harding
Illustrations by Fred Volke
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrations by Fred Volke
Written by Julie Harding
A Seed Grows
A small seed falls to the ground
and becomes buried in the soft soil.
3

4
and the rain falls.
The seed is buried in the soft soil,
The rain soaks into the soil
that holds the small seed.
5

6
The small seed soaks up water from the rain.
 The leaves and a stem
grow up through the ground.
The leaves gather in the sunshine.
8
7
and roots grow down deep into the soil.
The water feeds the seed,
 The plant grows taller,
and more leaves grow on the stem.
The roots grow longer.
They go deep in the ground.
10
9
The rain and the soil feed the small plant.
The plant uses sunshine to make food.
 A new seed falls into the soft soil.
What will happen next?
12
11
The flowers make seeds.
The big plant grows flowers.
 LEVELED READER • G

The Chase

Written by Cher yl Ryan • Illustrated by Philip Newsom

www.readinga-z.com

The Chase
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 224

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

The Chase

Written by Cher yl Ryan • Illustrated by Philip Newsom

www.readinga-z.com

The Chase
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 224

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

The Chase
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2003 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Cheryl Ryan
Illustrated by Philip Newsom
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Philip Newsom
Written by Cheryl Ryan
The Chase
The dog chased the cat through a field of flowers.
They ran and they ran for hours and hours.
4
3
Now what do you think the cat thought of that?
A dog and a cat got into a spat.
 The cat leapt over a wall with a dash.
But over the wall came the dog in a flash.
And into the water went the cat with a splash.
6
5
His hair and her fur were covered with crud.
The dog chased the cat through deep, deep mud.
 The cat crawled out and shook off the water.
The dog kept swimming as fast as an otter.
8
7
The dog swam behind, to chase her some more.
The cat swam quickly from shore to shore.
 She hid under a car with her tail sticking out.
But the dog found her there, after looking about.
10
9
The dog that chased her was one angry fellow.
The cat ran through the tall grass of a meadow.
 The chase then finally came to a stop.
The cat climbed a tree straight up to the top.
The dog just sat beneath her and growled.
The cat had escaped.
The dog sat there and howled.
12
11
The ditch stopped him not.
But the dog followed after.
She ran into a ditch, hoping not to get caught.
From under the car the cat ran like a shot.
 LEVELED READER • G

Whose
Eggs
Are
These?
Written by Katherine Follett

www.readinga-z.com

Whose Eggs Are These?

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 195

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Whose
Eggs
Are
These?
Written by Katherine Follett

www.readinga-z.com

Whose Eggs Are These?

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 195

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Photo Credits:
Front cover, page 3: PhotoDisc; back cover, page 11: Corel; title page, pages 9, 10:
Guillaume Dargaud; pages 4, 5, 6, 13, 14: clipart.com; pages 7, 8: Bill Beatty/Visuals
Unlimited; page 12: Mark Conlin/Seapics.com.
page 5 (left): Northern pearly eye butterfly (Enodia anthedon) eggs
page 5 (right): Milbert’s tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis milberti) eggs
page 6: Tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus)
pages 7, 8: Black and yellow argiope spider (Argiope aurantia) with egg sac
title page, pages 9, 10: Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) with eggs
pages 11, 12: Swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) egg and hatchling
page 14 (right): Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)
Whose Eggs Are These?
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2003 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Katherine Follett
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Written by Katherine Follett
Whose Eggs Are These?
Many animals lay eggs.
Eggs can be strange
and beautiful.

These eggs are

in a nest of twigs
and soft grass.
They are a beautiful sky blue.
Do you know whose eggs these are?
3

4
These are robin eggs.
These tiny eggs are on the bottom of a leaf.
They can be round like pearls,
or they can be spiny.
Whose eggs are these?

butterfly eggs.
They are
There are many eggs
in this tiny case.
It looks like
light brown paper,
but it is made of silk.

Whose eggs are these?

near spider webs.

You can find them
They are spider eggs.
These large eggs aren’t in a nest or case.
They sit on cold rocks.
But feathers help keep them warm.
Whose eggs are these?
9

10
with their feet and feathers.
Penguins keep eggs warm
These are penguin eggs.
This strange egg floats in the ocean.
It is inside a flat, square case.
Whose egg could this be?
11

12
This is a shark egg.
These eggs float
on a pond.
There are tiny
fish-shaped things
inside each egg.

Whose eggs are these?

13

14
The fish - shaped things are tadpoles.
They are frog eggs.
They are not fish eggs.
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G

Bonk’s Loose Tooth

Written by Maribeth Boelts • Illustrated by Nora Voutas

www.readinga-z.com

Bonk’s Loose Tooth

A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Word Count: 260

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G

Bonk’s Loose Tooth

Written by Maribeth Boelts • Illustrated by Nora Voutas

www.readinga-z.com

Bonk’s Loose Tooth

A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Word Count: 260

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Author Note
Maribeth Boelts is the author of over twenty books for young readers,
including the “Little Bunny” series (Dry Days, Wet Nights; Little Bunny’s
Pacifier Plan); Lullaby Lullabook; Big Daddy, Frog Wrestler; and the
upcoming The Firefighters’ Thanksgiving.
Bonk’s Loose Tooth
A Monsters Story
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2003 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Bonk’s Loose Tooth
 Bonk has a loose tooth.
He wiggles it night and day.
“I am lucky. I have a loose tooth,” he says.
“I am growing up,” he says.
3

4
No teeth are loose.
They push and pull.
Jupe, Lurk, and Snag check their teeth.
“That is too bad,” says Bonk.
Bonk makes a paper crown.
“I am the king of loose teeth,” says Bonk.
“Watch me wiggle,” he says.
5

6
The End.”
He never had teeth again.
He could not chew.
He lost all his teeth.
“Once there was a monster.
Lurk makes up a story.
“I do not like that story,” says Bonk.
Snag makes up a story.
“Once there was a monster.
His teeth got pulled out.
It hurt.
The End.”
7

8
“I do not want my tooth to come out!” he says.
He stops wiggling his tooth.
Bonk takes off his crown.
“Once there was a monster.
His tooth fell out.
He put it under his pillow.
The Tooth Monster came.
She took his tooth
and left a present.
The monster was happy.
The End.”
10
9
“I know a story,” says Jupe.
Jupe holds his hand.
But Bonk’s tooth gets looser.
“I like that story,” says Bonk.
“Is it true?”
“It is true,” says Jupe.
11

12
“I am sorry, too,” says Bonk.
“We are sorry,” say Lurk and Snag.
 “Is this party for me?” asks Bonk.
Jupe smiles.
“It is for you and for me,” says Jupe.
“I have a loose tooth, too!”
14
13
They have a party.
Jupe, Lurk, and Snag cheer.
Pop! His tooth is out!
Bonk’s tooth gets looser and looser.
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G

Let’s Go to the Circus!

Written by Maribeth Boelts • Illustrated by Nora Voutas

www.readinga-z.com

Let’s Go to the Circus!

A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Word Count: 250

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G

Let’s Go to the Circus!

Written by Maribeth Boelts • Illustrated by Nora Voutas

www.readinga-z.com

Let’s Go to the Circus!

A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Word Count: 250

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Author Note
Maribeth Boelts is the author of over twenty books for young readers,
including the “Little Bunny” series (Dry Days, Wet Nights; Little Bunny’s
Pacifier Plan); Lullaby Lullabook; Big Daddy, Frog Wrestler; and the
upcoming The Firefighters’ Thanksgiving.
Let’s Go to the Circus!
A Monsters Story
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2003 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Let’s Go to the Circus!
 The circus comes to town.
“Let’s go to the circus,” says Bonk.
“I love cotton candy.”
“I like the elephants,” says Lurk.
“The clowns are funny,” says Jupe.
3

4
“What should we do?” asks Jupe.
Jupe’s pockets are empty.
Lurk has a dime and a button.
Bonk has three pennies and a rock.
“Do we have money?” asks Jupe.
 They wait and wait.
No one comes to the stand.
“No one is thirsty,” cries Lurk.
“Maybe they are hungry,” says Bonk.
“Let’s have a pizza stand.”
6
5
They add water and sugar.
The monsters cut up lemons.
“Then we will have money.”
“Let’s have a lemonade stand,” says Bonk.
 The monsters make the crust.
They add sauce and cheese.
They cook the pizza and wait.
No one comes to the stand.
“No one is hungry!” cries Lurk.
7

8
The Ringmonster from the circus chases it.
It climbs a tree.
Just then, a monkey runs by.
“Come back!” says the Ringmonster.
The monkey sits high in the tree and laughs.
“Can you help me?” asks the Ringmonster.
Bonk has an idea.
9

10
He sets them under the tree.
He puts some lemonade in a glass.
He puts some pizza on a plate.
“Thank you!” says the Ringmonster.
“Would you like to come to the circus with me?”
“Yes!” say Bonk, Lurk, and Jupe.
“Follow the monkey!” says the Ringmonster.
12
11
Then it runs back to the circus.
“BURP!” says the monkey.
It eats the pizza and drinks the lemonade.
The monkey climbs down from the tree.
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G

Monster Halloween

Written by Maribeth Boelts • Illustrated by Nora Voutas

www.readinga-z.com

Monster Halloween
A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Word Count: 228

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G

Monster Halloween

Written by Maribeth Boelts • Illustrated by Nora Voutas

www.readinga-z.com

Monster Halloween
A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Word Count: 228

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Author Note
Maribeth Boelts is the author of over twenty books for young readers,
including the “Little Bunny” series (Dry Days, Wet Nights; Little Bunny’s
Pacifier Plan); Lullaby Lullabook; Big Daddy, Frog Wrestler; and the
upcoming The Firefighters’ Thanksgiving.
Monster Halloween
A Monsters Story
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2003 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Monster Halloween
 Bonk looks in his closet.
He finds an eye patch,
a black hat, and a hook.
“Who wants to be a pirate?” he says.
“Me!” says Jupe.
4
3
“We need costumes,” says Uzzle.
“It is Halloween,” says Bonk.
 Bonk looks in his toy box.
He finds a rainbow wig,
a red nose, and a horn.
“Who wants to be a clown?” Bonk says.
“Me!” says Uzzle.
5

6
“Me!” says Lurk.
“Who wants to be a cowboy?” Bonk says.
He finds a stick horse, a hat, and boots.
Bonk looks in the attic.
 They find a white sheet.
They cover Bonk
with the white sheet.
“You’re a ghost,” says Uzzle.
Bonk bumps into the wall.
“Maybe we should make a
different costume,” says Jupe.
8
7
“But Bonk needs a costume!” says Jupe.
“Let’s go trick-or-treating,” says Lurk.
 They cut the white sheet into strips.
They wrap the strips around Bonk.
“Now you’re a mummy!” says Jupe.
Bonk sneezes.
All the strips fall off.
9

10
He finds black paint.
He finds scissors.
He finds some orange paper.
Uzzle has a plan.
Lurk, Uzzle, and Jupe think.
 Bonk looks in the mirror.
“This is the perfect costume,” says Bonk.
“I’m a giant pumpkin!”
“Now, let’s go trick or treating!” says Jupe.
12
11
orange paper around Bonk.
The monsters put the
“Close your eyes, Bonk,” they say.
cut and paint the orange paper.
Uzzle, Lurk, and Jupe
 LEVELED READER • G

Ants, Ants, and More Ants

Written by Brian Roberts

www.readinga-z.com

Ants, Ants, and More Ants

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 168

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 LEVELED READER • G

Ants, Ants, and More Ants

Written by Brian Roberts

www.readinga-z.com

Ants, Ants, and More Ants

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 168

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Photo Credits:
Pages 7 (right), 12 (left): Craig Frederick/© Learning Page, Inc.;
page 9 (left): Courtesy of www.flashpacker.com; all other photos:
© ArtToday.
Ants, Ants, and More Ants
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2004 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Brian Roberts
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Written by Brian Roberts
Ants, Ants, and More Ants
 Table of Contents
Ants Everywhere! . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What Do Ants Look Like? . . . . . . . 5
Groups of Ants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Watching Ants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3

and in your home.

You can find them on trees
in your yard.
in the grass and dirt
You can find them
of different places.
You can find ants in lots
Ants Everywhere!
 antennae
Ants can be different colors.
They can be black, brown,
red, green, or yellow.
Ants have two antennae
that they use to touch and smell.
6
5
and they have six strong legs.
Their bodies have three parts,
Ants are insects.
What Do Ants Look Like?
legs
antenna
eye
jaws abdomen
head thorax
Ants can be tiny or large.
The biggest ant is the size
of a paper clip.
Ants are very strong
for their size.

The biggest ant The smallest ant

to cut food and to fight.

They use their jaws
strong jaws.
Some ants have large,
 Different ants in the nest
have different jobs.
The queen ant lays
all the eggs.
eggs
10
9
or on top of the ground.
Most ants build nests under
Groups of Ants
Some worker ants take care of
the eggs and baby ants.
Some worker ants get food.
Soldier ants guard the nest.
11

12
watching ants at work.
You can have fun
Ants are amazing animals.
Watching Ants
 LEVELED READER • G
Animal Eyes
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Word Count: 161

Written by
Pam Bull

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 LEVELED READER • G
Animal Eyes
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Word Count: 161

Written by
Pam Bull

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
ANIMAL
Photo Credits:
Page 3: Craig Frederick/© Learning Page, Inc.;
all other photos: © ArtToday.

Front cover: Dog eye

EYES Title page: Horse eye

Back cover: Squid eye

Page 4 (clockwise from top left): cat eye, lizard eye,

owl eye, alligator eye, spider eyes, snake eye

Animal Eyes
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2004 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Pam Bull

ReadingA–ZTM
Written by Pam Bull © Learning Page, Inc.

All rights reserved. Correlation

LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
 Animal eyes can be
You use your eyes to see. small or large.
Animals use their eyes Some animal eyes
to see, too. can look very strange!
3 4
 Lynx spider
Spider eyes

This spider does.

It has eight eyes
that look like little dots.
Most spiders can’t see
very clearly.
What animal has eyes But many spiders are very
that look like this? good at seeing things move.
5 6
 Horned owl

Owl eye

This owl does.

Its eyes help it
see well at night.
An owl cannot move its eyes.
What animal has eyes It must turn its head
that look like this? to look around.
7 8
 Chameleon
Chameleon eye

This kind of lizard does.

Each eye can look
What animal has eyes in a different place.
that look like this? The left eye sees one thing.
The right eye sees something
different at the same time.
9 10
 Dragonfly
Dragonfly eyes

This dragonfly has eyes

that are made up
of many tiny eyes.
Dragonflies are very good
at seeing things move.
What animal has eyes
that look like this? Index
chameleon, 9, 10 owl, 7, 8
dragonfly, 11, 12 spider, 5, 6
lizard, 10

11 12
 LEVELED READER • G
Gordon Finds
His Way Gordon Finds
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Word Count: 179 His Way

Written by Racheal Rice • Illustrated by John Kastner

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 LEVELED READER • G
Gordon Finds
His Way Gordon Finds
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Word Count: 179 His Way

Written by Racheal Rice • Illustrated by John Kastner

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
Gordon Finds
His Way

Gordon Finds His Way

Written by Racheal Rice Level G Leveled Reader
© 2004 ProQuest Information and
Illustrated by John Kastner Learning Company Correlation
Written by Racheal Rice LEVEL G
Illustrated by John Kastner
Fountas & Pinnell G
All rights reserved. Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
 He had to go to music class,
Gordon stood alone but he didn’t know where
in the hall. to go.
He hadn’t heard the bell Gordon was a new kid
to go inside. at school.
3 4
 So, Gordon went up
He knew the music room the stairs.
wasn’t on the first floor. He knew he had to hurry.
His classroom was on the His teacher would be
first floor. worried.
5 6
At the top of the stairs,
Gordon turned right down “No, it was the art room.
the hall. “Gordon asked the teacher,
On the left, he saw a door. “Do you know where the
It might be the music room, music room is?”
he thought. “Sure,” the teacher said.
7 8
“Turn right out of this room. Gordon thanked her
“Go past the stairs. and hurried down the hall.
“On your left, you’ll see Gordon’s teacher,
a door like this one. Mr. Lewis, was outside
“That is the music room.” the music room.
9 10
 Map of Gordon’s School

“There you are!” Mr. Lewis

said.
“Mr. Green asked me
to find you.”
“Gordon smiled.
“I found you first!”
11 12
 LEVELED READER • G
Maria Joins
the Team
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Maria Joins
Word Count: 181
the Team

Written by Kitty Higgins

Illustrated by Angela Kamstra

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 LEVELED READER • G
Maria Joins
the Team
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Maria Joins
Word Count: 181
the Team

Written by Kitty Higgins

Illustrated by Angela Kamstra

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
Maria Joins
the Team

Maria Joins the Team

Written by Kitty Higgins Level G Leveled Reader
© 2004 ProQuest Information and
Illustrated by Angela Kamstra Learning Company Correlation
Written by Kitty Higgins LEVEL G
Illustrated by Angela Kamstra
Fountas & Pinnell G
All rights reserved. Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
 “The baseball coach asks Maria
Maria likes to play baseball. to join the baseball team.
She plays catch with her “We play at four o’clock
brother, Luis. on Tuesdays,” he says.
3 4
 Maria wears her baseball mitt
“Mom, I really want to play,” to bed the night before her
Maria says. “Can I?” first game.
“Maria’s mom says yes, and they She gets up to go to school,
race home to tell her dad. and her mitt is still on.
5 6
 “Oh, no! I can’t come,”
At school, Amos gives Maria Maria says.
a note. “I have a big game that day.”
The note asks her to come “Maybe I could come to your
to his birthday party. party instead.”
7 8
“Maria asks the coach that night.
“You can miss the game,” he says. “I should not miss the game,”
“But the team will not have Maria says.
a shortstop.” “The team needs me.”
9 10
It is the day of the big game. After the game, Amos comes
All of Maria’s family comes to give Maria a balloon.
to watch. He brings her cake, too!
11 12
 LEVELED READER • G
Beanie and the
Missing Bear Beanie and the
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Word Count: 155 Missing Bear

Written by Dori H. Butler

Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 LEVELED READER • G
Beanie and the
Missing Bear Beanie and the
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader
Word Count: 155 Missing Bear

Written by Dori H. Butler

Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
Beanie and the
Missing Bear

Beanie and the Missing Bear

Level G Leveled Reader
© 2005 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Dori H. Butler
Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson

ReadingA–ZTM
Written by Dori H. Butler © Learning Page, Inc.

Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson All rights reserved. Correlation

LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
My name is Beanie. I have my first mystery to solve.
I am a detective. My sister Clare can’t find her
That means I solve mysteries. bear.
3 4
“Clare points at Dad’s chair. I look on the chair, under the
“I left my bear in that chair,” chair, and behind the chair.
says Clare. No bear.
5 6
 I follow Chomps.
I look in Chomps’ bed.
Did you see that? I see a sock, a ball, and
Our dog Chomps took that sock. Danny’s rabbit.
Maybe he took Clare’s bear, too. But no bear.
7 8
 “There is something strange
I give Danny his rabbit. about Danny’s old blanket.
He puts it in a new blanket. “Do you see it, too?
What about Danny’s old “Please, Danny,” I say. “May I
blanket? look at your old blanket?”
9 10
“I open the old blanket.
“Hello, Bear!” I say.
“Chomps did not take the bear. Now Clare thinks I’m the best
“It was Danny. detective in the world.
“I solved the mystery. She could be right.
11 12
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G
Bonk’s Bad Dream
A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Level G
Word Count: 184
Bonk’s
Bad Dream

Written by Maribeth Boelts

Illustrated by Nora Voutas

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G
Bonk’s Bad Dream
A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Level G
Word Count: 184
Bonk’s
Bad Dream

Written by Maribeth Boelts

Illustrated by Nora Voutas

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 Bonk’s
Author Note
Maribeth Boelts is the author of over twenty books for young readers,
including the “Little Bunny” series (Dry Days, Wet Nights; Little Bunny’s
Pacifier Plan); Lullaby Lullabook; Big Daddy, Frog Wrestler; and the
upcoming The Firefighters’ Thanksgiving.

Bad Dream

Bonk’s Bad Dream

A Monsters Story
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2005 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by Nora Voutas

ReadingA–ZTM
Written by Maribeth Boelts © Learning Page, Inc.

Illustrated by Nora Voutas All rights reserved. Correlation

LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
“Bonk gets ready for bed. Bonk dreams about a T-Rex
“I hope I have a good dream,” with long, sharp teeth.
he says. Bonk wakes up shaking.
3 4
“Bonk goes over to Snag’s “I had a bad dream about
house. a T-Rex,” says Bonk.
“It is the middle of the night,” “That’s too bad,” says Snag.
says Snag. “Bonk and Snag play checkers.
5 6
 “Bonk dreams about T-Rex again.
“This time, T-Rex is under
Snag’s bed.
“The T-Rex reaches for Bonk.
“Bonk wakes up Snag.
Soon, Bonk is yawning. “I had another bad dream,”
Snag makes a bed for Bonk. Bonk says.
7 8
“Did you watch a scary T-Rex “Bonk and Snag watch
movie?” asks Snag. a happy T-Rex movie.
“Bonk nods yes. “This is silly,” says Bonk.
“I have an idea,” says Snag. “T-Rex does not pick daisies.”
9 10
 That night, Bonk hugs his new
“The next day, Bonk and Snag T-Rex tight.
go to the toy store. He falls asleep thinking about
“Snag buys Bonk a stuffed T-Rex. a happy T-Rex picking daisies.
“This T-Rex isn’t scary,” Bonk has sweet dreams
says Snag. all night long!
11 12
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G
Monsters’
Stormy Day
A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Level G
Monsters’
Word Count: 188
Stormy Day

Written by Maribeth Boelts

Illustrated by Nora Voutas

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 THE MONSTERS • LEVEL G
Monsters’
Stormy Day
A Reading A–Z Monsters Story • Level G
Monsters’
Word Count: 188
Stormy Day

Written by Maribeth Boelts

Illustrated by Nora Voutas

Visit www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com

for thousands of books and materials.
 Author Note

Monsters’ Maribeth Boelts is the author of over twenty books for young readers, including
the “Little Bunny” series (Dry Days, Wet Nights; Little Bunny’s Pacifier Plan);
Lullaby Lullabook; Big Daddy, Frog Wrestler; and the upcoming The Firefighters’
Thanksgiving.

Stormy Day

Monsters’ Stormy Day

A Monsters Story
Level G Leveled Reader
© 2005 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Maribeth Boelts Written by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by Nora Voutas
Illustrated by Nora Voutas Correlation
ReadingA–ZTM LEVEL G
©ProQuestLearningPage
Fountas & Pinnell G
All rights reserved. Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
It is a stormy day, and the
monsters are playing inside.
First, Bonk, Lurk, and Uzzle Next, they pretend to work
pretend they are cowboys. in a circus.
3 4
Then, they pretend to race “My room is a mess,” says Bonk.
cars around an oval track. “Let’s play quietly for a while.”
5 6
“Watching the rain is quiet,”
says Uzzle. “Some monsters sing
“The monsters watch the while it rains,” says Lurk.
storm out the window. “I will sing for you.”
7 8
Lurk sings a song “Then, Bonk has an idea.
in his loudest voice. “I know what we can do!”
Bonk and Uzzle says Bonk.
cover their ears. “Let’s make shadow puppets!”
9 10
“Uzzle finds a bright flashlight. “Do you need me to sing?”
“Lurk covers two chairs asks Lurk.
with a white sheet. “No, not that,” says Bonk.
“We need one more thing,” “Just then, lightning flashes
says Bonk. outside.
11 12
“Thunder rattles the house.
“The lights go off,
and the room is dark. Uzzle turns on the flashlight.
“Perfect!” says Bonk. It lights up the dark room.
13 14
Then, Bonk holds his hands “Shadow puppets!” says Uzzle.
in front of the light “Just right for a stormy day,”
to make shapes. says Bonk.
15 16
 LEVELED READER • G

P
GM
Written by Kathie Lester • Illustrated by Joe Boddy

www.readinga-z.com

Dogs at Work
A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 180

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Dogs at Work
Level G Leveled Reader
© Learning A–Z, Inc. Correlation
Written by Kathie Lester LEVEL G
Illustrated by Joe Boddy
Fountas & Pinnell G
All rights reserved. Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Joe Boddy
Written by Kathie Lester
 Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................. 5
Dogs That Help People ............................. 6
Some Dogs Work Outdoors ....................... 8
Some Work Is Strange .............................. 9
Dogs Help Keep Us Safe ......................... 10
Conclusion ............................................ 12

4
 Introduction
Dogs are friendly and smart.
Dogs have natural senses.
Dogs’ senses help them smell,
see, and hear things.
Dogs are good at doing many
things that help people.
Dogs can learn to do special types of work.

6
A dog helps them walk safely.
Some people can’t see.
A dog can listen for sounds.
Some people can’t hear.
Dogs That Help People
 Some Dogs Work Outdoors
A dog can bring home sheep that get lost.
A dog can help a hunter find wild birds.
8
7
A dog can make them smile.
Some people feel sad.
A dog can get things for them.
Some people can’t move.
 Some Work Is Strange
A dog can chase geese away from airports.
A dog can smell insects that harm buildings.
9

10
A dog can help find out how a fire started.
A dog can help the police solve a crime.
Dogs Help Keep Us Safe
A dog can sniff to find out where drugs are hidden.
A dog can jump in the water to help a swimmer.
A dog can search for people who are lost or hurt.
11

12
A dog’s best work is to be a friend!
Dogs can learn many jobs that help people.
Conclusion
 LEVELED READER • G

Billy Gets Lost

Written by Francis Morgan • Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson

www.readinga-z.com

Billy Gets Lost

A Reading A–Z Level G Leveled Reader • Word Count: 232

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Billy Gets Lost
Level G Leveled Reader
© Learning A–Z, Inc. Correlation
Written by Francis Morgan LEVEL G
Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson-
Fountas & Pinnell G
All rights reserved. Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Angela Kamstra-Jacobson
Written by Francis Morgan
Billy Gets Lost
Billy is a puppy.
He lives in a big house with a blue roof.
He loves to play fetch with Emmy.
3

4
He drops the ball and chases Cat.
Then, Billy sees Cat.
Billy chases it.
Emmy throws the ball.
Cat runs down the street, and Billy chases him.
Emmy cries, “Come back, Billy.”
Cat runs through a farm, and Billy chases him.
Cat runs into the forest, and Billy chases him.
5

6
“Oh, no, I am lost,” Billy says.
“He cannot see the big house with a blue roof.
“Billy turns to go home.
“Cat climbs up a tree.
 “I have never been out of the forest,” says Fox.
“Ask Cow in the farmer’s field,” Fox says.
Billy runs to the farmer’s field.
8
7
“How I can get home?” he asks Fox.
“He sees Fox.
“Billy runs down a path.
“Billy says to Cow, “I am lost.”
“Do you know the way to my house?” Billy asks.
“I have never been off the farm,” says Cow.
“Ask Owl,” Cow says.
9

10
“I am lost!” he cries.
“I need your help,” he says.
“Please wake up, Owl,” says Billy.
“Billy goes to Owl in the barn.
“Do you know a big house
with a blue roof?” Billy asks.
“Yes, I do,” Owl says.
“Owl flies, and Billy chases her.
11

12
“Thank you, Owl,” says Billy.
with a blue roof.
“Then, Billy sees Emmy at the big house
 BENCHMARK • G

Written by Vic Moors • llustrated by Fred Volke

www.readinga-z.com

Signs are Everywhere

A Reading A–Z Level G Benchmark Book • Word Count: 157

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 BENCHMARK • G

Written by Vic Moors • lllustrated by Fred Volke

www.readinga-z.com

Signs are Everywhere

A Reading A–Z Level G Benchmark Book • Word Count: 157

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Signs Are Everywhere
Level G Benchmark Book
© 2002 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Vic Moors
Illustrated by Fred Volke
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com
DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Illustrated by Fred Volke
Written by Vic Moors
 Signs are in windows and on doors.
They hang above streets.
Where else do you see signs?
4
3
Signs are on buildings.
Signs are on posts.
Signs are everywhere.
Signs tell us lots of things.
Signs tell us what to do.
They tell us when to walk
and when not to walk.
They tell us when to stop and when to go.
5

6
What do these signs tell us?
and how fast we can go.
They tell us how far to go
and where not to go.
Signs tell us where to go
Signs give us warnings.
They warn us about children playing.
They warn us about animals on the road.
7

8
What do these signs warn us about?
They tell us to drive slowly on winding roads.
People make signs for lots of things.
They make signs for sales.
They make signs for lost animals.
9

10
What other things do people make signs for?
People make signs to advertise things.
 BENCHMARK • G

Big and Small Cats

Written by Chuck Garofano

www.readinga-z.com

Big and Small Cats

A Reading A–Z Level G Benchmark Book • Word Count: 191

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

 BENCHMARK • G

Big and Small Cats

Written by Chuck Garofano

www.readinga-z.com

Big and Small Cats

A Reading A–Z Level G Benchmark Book • Word Count: 191

Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials.

Photo Credits:
All photos: clipart.com
Big and Small Cats
Level F Benchmark Book
© 2003 Learning Page, Inc.
Written by Chuck Garofano
ReadingA–ZTM
© Learning Page, Inc.
All rights reserved. Correlation
LEVEL G
Learning Page
1630 E. River Road #121 Fountas & Pinnell G
Tucson, AZ 85718 Reading Recovery 11–12
www.readinga-z.com DRA 12
www.readinga-z.com
Written by Chuck Garofano
Big and Small Cats
There are many kinds of cats.
There are big cats and small cats.
All cats have sharp claws and sharp teeth.
And all cats have fur.
3

4
to get and eat food.
They use their sharp teeth and claws
All cats like to eat meat.
 Leopards are big cats.
They have spots on their fur.
They are hard to see in trees and grass.
Leopards sleep in trees and
even drag their food into trees.
6
5
They like to play and cuddle.
They make good pets.
Housecats are small cats with soft fur.
 Lions live where there are not many trees.
They live together with many other lions.
Many lions living together are called a pride.
A pride of lions sleeps most of the day.
8
7
They eat deer and other animals.
They live in rocks and caves.
Cougars are big and powerful cats.
 Cats are different in many ways.
But cats are the same in many ways, too.
All cats like to play.
But they like to sleep most of all.
10
9
There are not many tigers in the world.
They have orange fur with black stripes.
Tigers are the biggest cats of all.