Ocean State Libraries

Fifteen engaging stories portray diverse characters in interesting, often familiar, and sometimes amusing situations.

Publisher description: Helps ESL learners build basic language and reading skills. Fifteen engaging stories portray diverse characters in interesting, often familiar, and sometimes amusing situations.

"Living on a Budget" teaches the reader about budgeting their money, and "Road Trip" is a story about Curtis and his friends budgeting for a road trip.

"Planning to Save" teaches the reader about saving one's money, and "Road Trip" is a story about Zach and Zoe learning in their class about saving money and investing.

"Moving In" teaches the reader about moving to a new place, and "Pack Up" is a story about twins Grace and Hope moving to an apartment.

Teaches the reader about finding a place to live and presents a story about best friends who find an apartment to rent together.

"Cooking Your Own Meals" teaches the reader about making their own food, and "Dinner is Served" is a story about Hunter who makes a bet with his mother that he can cook all of their meals for one weekend.

"Doing Household Chores" teaches the reader about household chores, and "Keep it Clean" is a story about Jake making a deal with his mother to do his part on the chores around the house.

"How to Act Right on the Job" teaches the reader about appropriate behavior while at work, and "Choices" is a story about two employees who start working at a travel company on the same day.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in U.S. history between the years 1830 and 1860.