Bøker av Joe Rhatigan

Help seventh grade students build advanced reading skills with engaging and meaningful daily practice activities. The daily reading practice in this workbook organizes fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts in fascinating thematic units.

Help sixth grade students develop advanced reading skills with engaging and effective daily practice activities. The daily reading practice in this workbook organizes fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts in interesting thematic units.

Welcome, welcome to Dizzytown!Where we smile at work and never frown. We believe we're good at what we do. Come take a look and you'll think so too!But readers may frown . . . and giggle . . . when they find out that in Dizzytown, the wrong people are doing all the jobs!!!

Explore the story behind America's national anthem! This Spanish nonfiction reader explains the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the meaning behind its famous words. Includes a related fiction story glossary extension activity and more.

Help students discover the meaning of culture! This Spanish nonfiction reader examines diverse cultures and encourages students to celebrate their differences. Includes a fiction story related to the topic discussion questions an extension activity and more.

Explore the story behind America's national anthem! This nonfiction reader explains the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the meaning behind its famous words. Includes a related fiction story glossary extension activity and more.

Timothy Michael McCall is shocked when he is sent to detention. Imagine his surprise when he finds the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, Captain Hook, and the Evil Stepsisters are serving detention with him! Students will be captivated by this story told in verse that features vibrant illustrations and a short chapter format that build reading comprehension and fluency. This fiction reader uses a compelling poetry format to capture the attention of 4th grade students who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters.

In this modern, imaginative spin on the classic folk tale The Straw Millionaire, a boy begins with a rock and tries to trade his way up to a new guitar. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.

In this silly sequel to Goldilocks and the Three Beers, readers will discover how much Goldilocks learned about manners from the bears. Readers will be captivated by this beautifully illustrated story that puts a new spin on an old classic.

It doesn't have to be a celebrity, it doesn't have to be a big-name athlete: some of the most important and exciting people a kid can meet live right nearby, in his or her own hometown! These are the folks who quietly help keep us safe, grow our food, and motivate us with their success. And this engaging book explains who these world-changers are, what they do, why they're important, and how to make contact. Using a fun and appealing notebook-style format filled with lighthearted illustrations, it identifies individuals who might be cool to meet—from farmers and travelers to local entrepreneurs, politicians, and artists. Plus, it gives inquisitive strategies, interview questions, and research ideas, along with plenty of interesting tidbits, great quotes, intriguing profiles, blogs to check out, and Q&As. Every child will find something life-changing in these pages as they explore the lives of animal rescuers, scientists, writers, crafters, chefs, engineers, and so many more. They'll even learn about the teens and tweens who take an active role in making their communities better places—like Maya Shea Penn, a thirteen-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator, illustrator, and writer who started her own company when she was only eight! Who knows where it will inspire a kid to go?