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1 BIG BOOKS 2017 CAPSTONE PRESS To Order, please contact Alkem Distribution Center Alkem Company (S) Pte Ltd Add: 1 Sunview Road #01-27, Sunview, Singapore Tel: Fax: enquiry@alkem.com.sg Website Distribution Digital Libraries Services Fulfillment Publishing Training Project Management Teaching Aid

Opposites Big Book: AUTHOR: Smith, Sian ISBN: 9781484603390 With engaging photos and fun and examples that relate to children's experience this big book is perfect for

Seasons Big Book: AUTHOR: Smith, Sian ISBN: 9781484603581 This big book is the perfect tool for introducing young learners to the four seasons.

The large number of photos within this book and its striking design keeps readers engaged and enables them to compare and contrast all four seasons.

Elephants in the Wild: AUTHOR: Robinson, Claire ISBN: 9781484627976 How big can elephants grow? How do elephants communicate over long distances?

Homes Around the World: AUTHOR: Hall, Margaret ISBN: 9781484627990 This book looks at the rich diversity of homes around the world.

How Plants Grow: AUTHOR: Royston, Angela ISBN: 9781484627983 How does a plant's life begin? What do plants need to make them grow?

Labor Day: AUTHOR: Ansary, Mir Tamim ISBN: 9781484627969 It is the first Monday in September and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Labor Day, of course!

holiday that celebrates working. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days.

2 Opposites Big Book: AUTHOR: Smith, Sian ISBN: With engaging photos and fun and examples that relate to children's experience this big book is perfect for introducing young readers to the topic of opposites. A striking design, interactive text and quizzes within the book help to engage readers and consolidate learning. Seasons Big Book: AUTHOR: Smith, Sian ISBN: This big book is the perfect tool for introducing young learners to the four seasons. Here readers learn about seasonal patterns, weather, clothes, activities and changes to plants and animals in the natural world. The large number of photos within this book and its striking design keeps readers engaged and enables them to compare and contrast all four seasons. My Five Senses: AUTHOR: Steffora, Tracey ISBN: This big book takes a very simple look at children's five senses: taste, sight, hearing, touch, and smell. Elephants in the Wild: AUTHOR: Robinson, Claire ISBN: How big can elephants grow? How do elephants communicate over long distances? How well can elephants remember? This title takes a fun look at elephants through engaging photos and lively text. Homes Around the World: AUTHOR: Hall, Margaret ISBN: This book looks at the rich diversity of homes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in homes in different cultures, as well as honouring differences. How Plants Grow: AUTHOR: Royston, Angela ISBN: How does a plant's life begin? What do plants need to make them grow? Why do some trees lose their leaves in the fall? Welcome to the world of How Plants Grow, where you'll learn the answers to these questions and more! Labor Day: AUTHOR: Ansary, Mir Tamim ISBN: It is the first Monday in September and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Labor Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: why parks are crowded on Labor Day, why children today go to school and do not work in factories, why Americans rest on a holiday that celebrates working. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you. Levers in Action: AUTHOR: Oxlade, Chris ISBN: What are levers? How do levers work? Do bicycles have levers? For the answers to these and many other questions, read Levers. See how scissors are actually two levers put together. Learn about the lever that is used to control a sailboat. Find out how your arm works like a lever.

Life Cycle of a Chicken: AUTHOR: Royston, Angela ISBN: 9781484627945 Where is a chicken's comb? What is a male chicken called? Why are chickens scared of foxes?

Water: AUTHOR: Oxlade, Chris ISBN: 9781484628003 This book looks at water, and examines how we use it, how it gets to our homes, what happens to dirty water, and environmental issues arising from the

How do writers craft opinions to make them powerful? This Big Book and five supporting mentor texts provide many examples of strongly crafted opinions to help students answer these questions.

" An opinion letter in the Big Book includes call-outs to help students remember what features are important in crafting opinions.

Life Cycle of a Sunflower: AUTHOR: Royston, Angela ISBN: 9781484627938 How tall can sunflowers grow? Why do sunflowers turn black? How do we use sunflower seeds?

What s the Point: Grade K Big Book: AUTHOR: Capstone Classroom ISBN: 9781496607706 Price: USD 24.95 Copyright Year: 2017 What features make informative/expository writing strong?

3 Life Cycle of a Chicken: AUTHOR: Royston, Angela ISBN: Where is a chicken's comb? What is a male chicken called? Why are chickens scared of foxes? Explaining concepts through stunning photographs and simple text, Life Cycle of a Chicken takes an indepth look at this familiar but fascinating animal. Water: AUTHOR: Oxlade, Chris ISBN: This book looks at water, and examines how we use it, how it gets to our homes, what happens to dirty water, and environmental issues arising from the ways we use water in our homes. What's Your Point? Big Book, Grade 1: AUTHOR: Stead, Tony ISBN: Price: USD What features make opinion writing strong? How do writers craft opinions to make them powerful? This Big Book and five supporting mentor texts provide many examples of strongly crafted opinions to help students answer these questions. With all the small books written by students, these texts tackle topics, such as "Should we squash bugs?" and "Dear Principal: Can we have a pet?" An opinion letter in the Big Book includes call-outs to help students remember what features are important in crafting opinions. Use these student-written mentor texts to help learners analyze opinions and arguments and to identify features of opinions before they write their own. Life Cycle of a Sunflower: AUTHOR: Royston, Angela ISBN: How tall can sunflowers grow? Why do sunflowers turn black? How do we use sunflower seeds? Explaining concepts through stunning photographs and simple text, Life Cycle of a Sunflower takes an indepth look at this familiar but fascinating plant. What s the Point: Grade K Big Book: AUTHOR: Capstone Classroom ISBN: Price: USD Copyright Year: 2017 What features make informative/expository writing strong? How do writers craft informational text to make them powerful? This Big Book and supporting mentor texts provide many examples of strongly crafted informational texts to help students answer these questions. With all the small books written by students, these texts tackle topics, such as Can a wolf raise a cat? and What makes this insect cool? An informative piece in the Big Book includes call-outs to help students remember what features are important in crafting informational texts. Use these student-written mentor texts to help learners analyze informative/expository texts and to identify features of these texts before they write their own. What's Your Point? Big Book, Grade 2: AUTHOR: Stead, Tony ISBN: Price: USD What features make opinion writing strong? How do writers craft opinions to make them powerful? This Big Book and five supporting mentor texts provide many examples of strongly crafted opinions to help students answer these questions. With all the small books written by students, these texts tackle topics, such as "Why should we recycle?" and "School uniforms: yes or no?" An opinion letter in the Big Book includes call-outs to help students remember what features are important in crafting opinions. Use these student-written mentor texts to help learners analyze opinions and arguments and to identify features of opinions before they write their own.

What's Your Point? Big Book, Grade K: AUTHOR: Stead, Tony ISBN: 9781625218131 Price: USD 24.95 What features make opinion writing strong? How do writers craft opinions to make them powerful?

With all the small books written by students, these texts tackle topics, such as "How you can be a good friend" and "Which game is the best?

Use these student-written mentor texts to help learners analyze opinions and arguments and to identify features of opinions before they write their own.

This big book uses cute and high-interest photographs of cats and monkeys to teach the key math concepts of measuring and comparing.

Cat and the Beanstalk: ISBN: 9781410961334 In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, a kitten called Cat climbs to the top of an enormous beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant

Little Red Riding Duck: ISBN: 9781410950420 and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals!

Animal Math: Adding, Taking Away, and Skip Counting: AUTHOR: Steffora, Tracey ISBN: 9781484600610 Price: USD 29.99 It's time for some math "ant-ics", so get ready for some "roaring" success!

Illustrated with cut-out photos of the animals on striking, colorful backgrounds, the book is sure to capture the attention of reluctant mathematicians everywhere!

4 What's Your Point? Big Book, Grade K: AUTHOR: Stead, Tony ISBN: Price: USD What features make opinion writing strong? How do writers craft opinions to make them powerful? This Big Book and five supporting mentor texts provide many examples of strongly crafted opinions to help students answer these questions. With all the small books written by students, these texts tackle topics, such as "How you can be a good friend" and "Which game is the best?" An opinion piece in the Big Book includes call-outs to help students remember what features are important in crafting opinions. Use these student-written mentor texts to help learners analyze opinions and arguments and to identify features of opinions before they write their own. Animal Math: Comparing and Measuring: AUTHOR: Steffora, Tracey ISBN: Price: USD Stop "monkeying" around - it's time to "purr-fect" your math skills! This big book uses cute and high-interest photographs of cats and monkeys to teach the key math concepts of measuring and comparing. Illustrated with cutout photos of the animals on striking, colorful backgrounds, the book is sure to capture the attention of reluctant mathematicians everywhere! Cat and the Beanstalk: ISBN: In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, a kitten called Cat climbs to the top of an enormous beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant dog and make his and his mother's fortune. Includes a note on the history of the tale. Little Red Riding Duck: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of Little Red Riding Duck's encounter with a big bad wolf while on a visit to Grandma's house. Animal Math: Adding, Taking Away, and Skip Counting: AUTHOR: Steffora, Tracey ISBN: Price: USD It's time for some math "ant-ics", so get ready for some "roaring" success! This big book uses high-interest photographs of ants, tigers, and meerkats to teach the key math concepts of adding, taking away, and skip counting. Illustrated with cut-out photos of the animals on striking, colorful backgrounds, the book is sure to capture the attention of reluctant mathematicians everywhere! Habitats: AUTHOR: Rissman, Rebecca ISBN: Price: USD Look inside a microhabitat and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at each microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make this book informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. Goldiclucks and the Three Bears: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of a very naughty chicken called Goldiclucks, and reveals what happened when she outstayed her welcome at the three bears' house. Pandarella: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of how a panda called Pandarella escaped her life of cleaning up after her two ugly step-gorillas, and fell in love with a handsome prince.

Ratpunzel: ISBN: 9781410961327 and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals!

This book, a retelling of Rumplestiltskin, tells the story of a beautiful squirrel called Sybil, a greedy king, and a very strange magical snake!

This book, a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, tells the story of a badger princess who is stung by a wasp and falls asleep for one hundred years

The Emperor Penguin's New Clothes: ISBN: 9781410961341 and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals!

who ends up feeling rather cold and silly!

This book tells the story of what happened when a very naughty kitten decided to start telling lies.

This book tells the story of the Poodle and the Pea, in which a lost dog is revealed to be a princess after a servant has a good idea.

5 Ratpunzel: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of Rapunzel, tells the story of a beautiful rat girl called Ratpunzel who is imprisoned in a tower by an evil cat before falling in love with a handsome prince! Rumplesnakeskin: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of Rumplestiltskin, tells the story of a beautiful squirrel called Sybil, a greedy king, and a very strange magical snake! Sleeping Badger: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, tells the story of a badger princess who is stung by a wasp and falls asleep for one hundred years before being woken up by a kiss from a handsome prince! The Emperor Penguin's New Clothes: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes, tells the story of an emperor penguin who thinks he has a new outfit that only he can see, but who ends up feeling rather cold and silly! The Kitten Who Cried Dog: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of what happened when a very naughty kitten decided to start telling lies. The Poodle and the Pea: ISBN: and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of the Poodle and the Pea, in which a lost dog is revealed to be a princess after a servant has a good idea. Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway: An Irish Folk Tale: An Irish Folk Tale ISBN: This book tells the story of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway, a traditional Irish folk tale. In it, the giant Finn MacCool learns the importance of thinking before acting, and that very often brains can beat brute strength! The Empty Pot: A Chinese Folk Tale: A Chinese Folk Tale ISBN: This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.

The Foolish, Timid Rabbit: An Indian Folk Tale: An Indian Folk Tale ISBN: 9781410967145 This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk

The Tree of Life: An Amazonian Folk Tale: An Amazonian Folk Tale ISBN: 9781410967121 This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale.

The Unhappy Stonecutter: A Japanese Folk Tale: A Japanese Folk Tale ISBN: 9781410967107 This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk

Why the Spider Has Long Legs: An African Folk Tale: An African Folk Tale ISBN: 9781410967152 This book tells the story of why the spider has long legs, a traditional

$In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip-side holds a fractured version that starts from the back.$ Whimsical art adds to the flip-side fun of this big book.

Whimsical art adds to the flip-side fun of this big book.

$In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip side holds a fractured version that starts from the back.$ Little Bo Peep Flip-Side Rhymes: AUTHOR: Harbo, Christopher ISBN: 9781479560059 Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, but what if the sheep told the rhyme?

Little Bo Peep Flip-Side Rhymes: AUTHOR: Harbo, Christopher ISBN: 9781479560059 Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, but what if the sheep told the rhyme?

6 The Foolish, Timid Rabbit: An Indian Folk Tale: An Indian Folk Tale ISBN: This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk tale. In it, the animals learn that you should always remember to think for yourself before you believe a rumor or follow a crowd. The Tree of Life: An Amazonian Folk Tale: An Amazonian Folk Tale ISBN: This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale. In it, the people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of taking care of nature and the dangers of being too greedy. The Unhappy Stonecutter: A Japanese Folk Tale: A Japanese Folk Tale ISBN: This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already have, instead of always wanting more! Why the Spider Has Long Legs: An African Folk Tale: An African Folk Tale ISBN: This book tells the story of why the spider has long legs, a traditional African folk tale. In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it is never a good idea to be too greedy! Humpty Dumpty Flip-Side Rhymes: AUTHOR: Harbo, Christopher ISBN: Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, but what if the king's men told the rhyme? In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip-side holds a fractured version that starts from the back. Whimsical art adds to the flip-side fun of this big book. Jack and Jill Flip-Side Rhymes: AUTHOR: Harbo, Christopher ISBN: Jack fell down and broke his crown, but what if Jill told the rhyme? In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip side holds a fractured version that starts from the back. Whimsical art adds to the flip side fun of this big book. Little Bo Peep Flip-Side Rhymes: AUTHOR: Harbo, Christopher ISBN: Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, but what if the sheep told the rhyme? In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip side holds a fractured version that starts from the back. Whimsical art adds to the flip side fun of this big book. Little Miss Muffet Flip-Side Rhymes: AUTHOR: Harbo, Christopher ISBN: Poor Little Miss Muffett was scared away, but what if the spider told the rhyme? In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip side holds a fractured version that starts from the back. Whimsical art adds to the flip side fun of this big book.

A Windy Day in Spring: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: 9781479560363 Feel that springtime breeze?

Hail to Spring!: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: 9781479560332 Springtime weather can bring big storms.

Raindrops Fall All Around: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: 9781479560349 April showers bring May flowers!

Sunshine Brightens Springtime: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: 9781479560356 Who doesn't love springtime sun?

A Math Hike: AUTHOR: Dise, Molly ISBN: 9781429685412 A Math Hike is perfect for supporting concepts of Math.

Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, A Math Hike serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction.

introducing beginning concepts of Social Studies. Learn what Doctors, Police Officers and Teachers do in our community.

Fun at the Zoo!: AUTHOR: Dise, Molly ISBN: 9781429686723 Fun at the Zoo is perfect for supporting concepts of Science.

7 A Windy Day in Spring: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: Feel that springtime breeze? Lyrical, rhyming text takes young readers on a journey with adorable animals frolicking in the springtime wind with this delightful big book. Hail to Spring!: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: Springtime weather can bring big storms. Lyrical, rhyming text takes young readers on a journey with furry and feathery friends to experience springtime hail with this delightful big book. Raindrops Fall All Around: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: April showers bring May flowers! Lyrical, rhyming text takes young readers on a journey with furry and feathery friends to experience springtime rain with this delightful big book. Sunshine Brightens Springtime: AUTHOR: Ghigna, Charles ISBN: Who doesn't love springtime sun? Lyrical, rhyming text takes young readers on a journey with furry and feathery friends to experience spring sunshine with this delightful big book. A Math Hike: AUTHOR: Dise, Molly ISBN: A Math Hike is perfect for supporting concepts of Math. Go on a math hike and compare animals and plants along the way. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, A Math Hike serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Community Helpers: AUTHOR: Syverson, Carolyn ISBN: Community Helpers is perfect for supporting your Shared Reading instruction and introducing beginning concepts of Social Studies. Learn what Doctors, Police Officers and Teachers do in our community. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Community Helpers serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Fun at the Zoo!: AUTHOR: Dise, Molly ISBN: Fun at the Zoo is perfect for supporting concepts of Science. Discover all about the many animals living in the Zoo. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Fun at the Zoo serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. I Am a Scientist: AUTHOR: LaCompte, Angie ISBN: I Am a Scientist is perfect for supporting concepts of Science. Scientists ask and answer questions about the world around them. Learn what it means to be a Scientist in this title. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, I Am a Scientist serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction.

Math for Fun: AUTHOR: LaCompte, Angie ISBN: 9781429686693 Math for Fun is perfect for supporting concepts of Math.

Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Math for Fun serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Places to Go!

Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Places to Go serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Score One for Math!

Find out how math can be found in your favorite sports activities.

Storytime: AUTHOR: Gregoire, Maryellen ISBN: 9781429686709 Storytime is perfect for supporting your Shared Reading instruction and introducing beginning concepts of Social Studies.

8 Math for Fun: AUTHOR: LaCompte, Angie ISBN: Math for Fun is perfect for supporting concepts of Math. Measuring time, shape recognition, labeling money, and basic counting are all featured in this title. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Math for Fun serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Places to Go!: AUTHOR: Syverson, Carolyn ISBN: Places to Go is perfect for supporting concepts of Science. Explore the globe, from the depths of the Rain Forest to the wilds of the Arctic. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Places to Go serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Score One for Math!: AUTHOR: Gensmer, Laura ISBN: Score One for Math is perfect for supporting your Shared Reading instruction and introducing beginning concepts of Math. Use math on the sports field. Find out how math can be found in your favorite sports activities. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Score One for Math serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Storytime: AUTHOR: Gregoire, Maryellen ISBN: Storytime is perfect for supporting your Shared Reading instruction and introducing beginning concepts of Social Studies. A story can be real or it can be made up. A story can be about a person or a place. Discover all the different kinds of stories that can be told. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Storytime serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction. Where We Live: AUTHOR: Gensmer, Laura ISBN: Where We Live is perfect for supporting concepts of Social Studies. People leave in the country and in the city. Learn about all the different places people live. Containing easy to understand text, explanatory artwork and photos, Where We Live serves as a springboard to your curriculum and language instruction.

SALTY DOG Year 2

SALTY DOG Year 2 SALTY DOG 2018 Year 2 Important dates Class spelling test: Term 3, Week 3, Monday 30 th July School competition: Term 3, Week 7, Wednesday 29 th August Interschool competition: Term 3, Week 10, Wednesday