APRIL’S READING IN ENGLISH
GRADE 3
READING FOCUS: This month’s reading options give third graders the opportunity to explore lively texts that offer science facts.
Creativity & Curiosity
The Magic School Bus® Rides Again: Sink or Swim Written by Judy Katschke In this chapter book, Professor Frizzle’s class dives beneath the waves to study sea life up close. Wanda uses her curiosity to ask questions and look for answers, and she comes up with a creative plan to use to rescue a fish in danger. But it ends up being Wanda who needs saving. Luckily, the class has learned a lot from their teacher, and they work together to save the day. This fast-paced and easy-to-read adventure story is also packed with facts about sharks and other sea creatures.
ADVENTURE THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal Written & illustrated by Nick Seluk
This nonfiction picture book uses humor to explain the science behind everything the brain helps humans do: keeping hearts beating, telling us when we are sleepy, remembering stuff, and more. The brain is in charge of everything a person does, every minute of every day, for his or her whole life. That IS kind of a big deal. Each spread features a digestible amount of text and comic- style art that make new science concepts easy to understand.
HUMOR
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections in English: April | 5
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