Ocean State Libraries

"Simple words accompany descriptive illustrations in this read-alone book."--Publisher.

"Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops the confidence of young readers and helps ensure that they master basic phonics before moving on to more complex skills. Kids love the fun, drama, and surprise in these stories and pictures!”"--

"Little d has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as dolls, ducks, dogs, and a dozen donuts."--Provided by publisher.

"A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies."--

"Little n has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as nickels, a necklace, and nine nesting nightingales eating nuts."--Provided by publisher.

"Little a has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as apples, ants, and an astronaut."--Provided by publisher.

"Little t has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as a toad, two turtles, and a tiger with tooth troubles."--Provided by publisher.

"Little h has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as a hen, a horse, a hog, and a helicopter."--Provided by publisher.

"Little f has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as four fish, five fat frogs, and a funny fox"--Provided by publisher.

The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth's crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber's narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination

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