Nature Books for 1st Graders
SOS in the Sand
What happens when a little sailor spots a huge pipe spilling dark muck into the sparkling sea? With waves to save and brave words to shout, can one small voice really make the whole sky listen? Grab your boat, feel the breeze, and find out what a stick in the sand can do when somebody, anybody, needs to pay attention. This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘brave,’ ‘plane,’ ‘save,’ and ‘white.’
What Will Jack Be?
Jack’s mind just will not sit still! One second he is on the moon, the next he is a goat on a cliff, a mole in the dirt, or a fish chatting to a goldfish. Where will his daydreams take him next, and what could possibly be strong enough to pull him back? Follow Jack on a whooshing, wandering adventure full of surprises. This decodable reader practises the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘which,’ ‘whiff,’ and ‘whoosh.’
She Tells Her Tale
Diya knows more about butterflies than anyone in her school - but she’s far too shy to say a word. Then, on a class trip to the park, a fat striped caterpillar inches right past her feet, and fourteen facts bubble up to the tip of her tongue. Could one tiny creature help Diya finally find her voice? This decodable reader practises silent e words like ‘smile,’ ‘glide,’ ‘gaze,’ and ’tale.’
The Girl and the Whales
Sara loves to float in her cool, clear stream, dreaming of faraway seas. But what happens when a tiny, bossy fish bursts out of the weeds and begs her to follow? Where will the current carry her - and whose sparkling kingdom waits in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean? Could a girl from a little creek really become queen of the whole sea? This decodable reader practises the wh phonogram through words like ‘whales,’ ‘what,’ ‘whirl,’ ‘whose,’ and ‘whole.’
Don't Pick That Plant!
Beth has one blank spot in her cosy nest, and it needs the perfect flower to fill it. But every time she spots a bloom she likes, somebody shouts, “Don’t pick that flower!” A fussy butterfly, grumpy bees, a spider guarding its web - will Beth ever find a flower nobody tells her to leave alone? Can she trust her own wink of an idea? This decodable reader practises the nk phonogram in words like ‘blink,’ ‘honk,’ ‘plank,’ and ’think.’
A Pink Pig on the Ranch
Have you ever wandered across the wide, flat plains of Minecraft? A pink pig sniffs the dirt, a hen pecks by a tall birch trunk, and horses gallop under a bright blue sky. Could this be the perfect spot to build a ranch? But when too many cows munch the grass, what happens to the land? This decodable reader practises the nk phonogram in words like ‘pink,’ ’trunk,’ ’think,’ ‘dunk,’ and ’thank.’
Stop! Save the Lake!
Shel the fish thinks her lake is the very best place in the whole wide world - until one morning, something strange bobs on the surface, and bits of rubbish start drifting past her nose! Who would dump trash in her beautiful home? Can a tiny fish really stand up to the culprit and save her sparkling lake before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises the ‘sh’ sound in words like ‘fish,’ ‘shade,’ ‘shock,’ and ‘fresh.’
The Dry Pond
The land runs dry, the river shrinks to a trickle, and no grown-up in the village has a plan that works. So why does old Nozipho keep asking a curious young girl about the thing everyone walks past but never notices? What forgotten answer has been waiting at the edge of the village all along? Discover it in this gentle tale of wisdom and hope. This Bookbot level practises the ’nk’ sound with words like ’think’, ‘drink’, ‘sink’, ‘winks’ and ‘junk’.
The Birch Patch
Have you ever stood beneath a tall birch tree and felt the cool shade on your face? Step into the forests of Minecraft, where each patch of trees holds charm, chill, and surprise! Why do players chop so much wood in their very first minutes? What hides behind the trunks of a dark oak forest, waiting to make you flinch? Grab your axe and reach for adventure! This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘birch,’ ‘chop,’ ‘chunk,’ and ‘patch.’
The Plant That Ate the Shed!
When Ladybug plants one teeny, tiny vine, she’s sure she’ll grow the most magnificent garden ever - but what happens when a little vine refuses to stop growing? Can Ladybug and her friends rein in the twisting tendrils before the whole world turns into one big green, flowery mess? With swallowed sheds, splitting stems, and watermelons the size of boulders, this wild garden tale is bursting with giggles. This decodable reader practises the ’nk’ sound in words like ‘pink,’ ’think,’ ’trunk,’ ‘junk,’ and ‘shrink.’