Nature Books for 1st Graders
The Girl Finds the Sun
The sky above Panha’s town is grey and gloomy, and the sun has been hidden for as long as she can remember. But what if the sun is still up there, waiting? What if a brave girl with a pile of gears could actually build a plane and fly high enough to find it? Climb the hill with Panha and see how far a big idea can take her. This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words such as ’that,’ ’then,’ ’through,’ and ’thuds.'
Husks in the Shade
Could you survive where the sun is sharp and water is scarce? Step into the desert biome, where cacti stand alone, husks freeze in the shade, and sand stretches as far as the eye can see. What treasures might be buried beneath the dunes, and how do clever mobs stay cool when the heat blazes overhead? Grab your map and get ready to explore a land of hidden wonders. This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘shade,’ ‘sharp,’ ‘shines,’ and ‘stash.’
Bat Box
Jack loves his farm, but something is missing - where are all the bees, birds, and bats? When Jack hauls up a hive and flings seeds across the grass, the buzzing and chirping begins. But bats are tricky critters whose homes are hard to find. What can a clever scarecrow build to bring them in, and which spot will feel just right for a sleepy bat? This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ phonogram in words such as ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘which,’ ‘while,’ and ‘whose.’
Will It Come?
Meet Cuckoo, a clever bird who can fly higher than hawks and balance on the thinnest twig - but there’s one thing she simply cannot do. Her call has vanished! Where could it have gone? Has she lost it in the meadow, the farm, or the forest? Will Cuckoo ever find her voice again? This decodable reader practises the th sound in words like ’this,’ ’them,’ ’there,’ and ’thump.'
Drip, Drop, Don't Stop!
Drip, drop - can you feel the rain on your nose? When the sky opens up, one girl throws her arms wide and dances in every splash. There’s music on the roof, a peacock on the path, and something warm bubbling in Mum’s pot. What wonderful surprises will the rain leave behind once it finally quiets down? This decodable reader practises CCVC/CCVCC blends through words like ‘drip,’ ‘plops,’ ‘grin,’ ‘stands,’ and ‘smells.’