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High Interest / Low Vocabulary Readers - Reading Level 3
Adventures in History  RL: 3.00 | IL: 11-18+
Out of the myriad of splendid achievements of men and women in the 19th and 20th centuries, five outstanding individuals have been chosen whose exploits will forever garner respect, admiration, and awe. Great historical information for students.

The Adventure in History Series includes f... (more)
Artesian Non-fiction Ancient Egyptian Mystery  RL: 3.60-4.10 | IL: 9-18+, ESL
Ancient Egyptian life has fascinated students of many cultures and times. These nonfiction mysteries explore how the pyramids were built, who the Lords of Kush were, how the Rosetta Stone was deciphered, what happened to a revolutionary king and how mummies were made. The Ancient Egyptian Series inc... (more)
Classic Novels and Study Guides  RL: 3.50-5.00 | IL: 9-18+, Adult
The NOVELS: Saddleback Classics were expressly designed to welcome developing readers to the wondrous world of great literature. Each novel, complete in just 80 pages, has been painstakingly adapted to retain the integrity of the original work. Each provides the reader a sence of the author's style ... (more)
Classics - Workbooks  RL: 1.00-5.00 | IL: 8-18+, Adult/ESL
Bring the Classics to Life!
Reading Comprehension Workbooks
Each novel has been adapted into 10 short chapters that will excite reluctant readers as well as enthusiastic ones. Key words are defined and used in context. Multiple-choice questions require the student to recall s... (more)
DARK MAN  RL: 1.00-3.00 | IL: Young Adult
Finally, low level readers targeted at the 16 year old/adult.

The Sample Set includes both the Orange and Green series described below:

Orange Series
The first 6 titles of the Dark Man series are 35 page softcover books ranging from 220 to 420 words and are designed for... (more)
Easy Reading Shakespeare  RL: 2.00-5.00 | IL: 10-18+, Adult, ESL
Easy Reading Shakespeare!

Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare. Easy-reading adaptations will ignite the interest of reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Each title is arranged in a ten-chapter format with key words defined and used in context... (more)
Epic Fails  RL: 3.00-4.00 | IL: 11-18
This book series is about some of history’s most interesting Epic Fails. But the point here is not just to see how badly other people have failed. Instead, the point is to learn how the mistakes happened. In doing so, maybe we can understand the world—and ourselves—a little better.

Oh, wh... (more)
Faerieground  RL: 3.00-4.00 | IL: Ages 9 - 18
Two friends, torn apart. Soli and Lucy argue, and then Lucy disappears, taken by the faeries who live in the forest near their homes. Can Soli save her friend, even if it means facing the biggest dangers she’s ever experienced and going up against the Willow Queen?

The Hidden Things<... (more)
It's All True! Multi-Level Nonfiction Series  RL: 1.00-3.00 | IL: 9 - 14+
This high-interest nonfiction series includes reading experiences in five content areas: Life Science, Earth and Space Science, History/Social Studies, Technology, and Careers. It introduces grades 4–8 content-area vocabulary in a medium that struggling readers can master.

It's All True!... (more)
Jason Strange  RL: 3.00-4.00 | IL: 9-18+, ESL
Let Jason take you into a world of spine-tingling suspense: a town full of zombies, a creaky old movie theater, shadows in the night on a camping trip, a boarded-up video club with no way out. These stories will make you shiver!

23 Crow’s Perch
Henry is a little creeped out ... (more)
Non-Fiction Natural Disasters  RL: 3.60-4.40 | IL: 9-18+
All the powerful things nature can do makes for page-turning excitement for young readers grades 4 - 12. These books capture the personal stories of people caught up in these disasters and provide a frame of reference in history and science that make these books both educational and exciting reads. ... (more)
Orca Currents  RL: 2.00-4.00 | IL: 10-14
Orca Currents is a series of short, high-interest/low reading level novels with compelling, contemporary plots for reluctant middle-school readers. Orca Currents offers this often-overlooked group of reader a new and exciting alternative written by much-loved Canadian authors. Themes include humour,... (more)
Orca Soundings  RL: 2.10-4.30 | IL: 12-18+
With contemporary themes and exciting stories, the Orca Soundings for reluctant teen readers are books that teens want to read.

Short chapters, controlled vocabulary, and compelling characters make it possible for readers to get into the action. Average novel is 112 pages.
Each novel is ... (more)
Orca Sports  RL: 2.40-3.80 | IL: 10-18+
Orca Sports are short high-interest novels with exciting sports action and suspense.
Interest Level : ages 10+
Reading levels from grade 2.0 to grade 4.5
Contemporary, compelling stories
Short, high-interest novels
Accelerated Reader selections
Best-selling authors The Comple... (more)
Pageturners Science Fiction  RL: 3.80-4.00 | IL: 11-18+, Adult, ESL
Even below average readers will find it hard to resist our exciting new series of novels. You will find that high interest + high quality adds up to success for your students. The 80-page novels deal with real-life issues and involve attractive, culturally diverse characters. The fast-paced story li... (more)
Pageturners Suspense  RL: 3.50-4.30 | IL: 11-18+, Adult, ESL
Even below average readers will find it hard to resist our exciting new series of novels. You will find that high interest + high quality adds up to success for your students. The 80-page novels deal with real-life issues and involve attractive, culturally diverse characters. The fast-paced story li... (more)
Passages 2000  RL: 3.00-5.00 | IL: Young Adult
These contemporary novels keep students reading. The multicultural characters are relevant to today's young adults. Softcover novels are 90 to 130 pages with consistent chapter lengths and suspenseful chapter endings. The satisfaction of finishing a book will build students' confidence and develop t... (more)
Passages to Mystery Set #1  RL: 3.00-4.00 | IL: Young Adult
Set 1 Includes:

The Accusation
When Oscar's English teacher is attacked in the school parking lot, Oscar is the prime suspect. Oscar's intelligence helps him find out what really happened.
Be Very Much Afraid
Kerry discovers someone living in the house across th... (more)
Pets Rule!  RL: 2.00-3.00 | IL: Ages 8 - 12
The Third Street Pets rule their neighborhood! Harry is a smart cat with no hair. Tiger is a kitten, but don’t call her a baby! Baz is a loud parrot who wants to be famous. Oscar is a nearsighted dog who borrows people’s glasses. Pippa is a huge dog who’s always hungry.
Together, they keep th... (more)
Rapid Reads  RL: 2.00-4.50 | IL: 16+, ESL
Foothills is excited to introduce Rapid Reads, a new line of short novels and non-fiction books for adult readers. In our increasingly fast-paced world we believe there is a need for well-written, well-told books that can be read in one sitting. Rapid Reads are intended for a diverse audience, inclu... (more)
Secret Spies  RL: 2.00-3.00 | IL: Ages 8 - 12
Meet Jo, Alex, and Jayden. They're 11 and 12 years old. No one knows they're spies except Granny Pickle. Oh, and Lulu, but she's a pig, so she won't talk. Join the Secret Spies as they solve cases at a haunted barn, a corn fair, a drama camp, a campground, and a clown wedding!
If you and you... (more)
Shadow Lands Mystery Series Complete Set  RL: 1.00-3.00 | IL: 11-18+
Shadow Lands is a multi-reading-level, 15-book series (5 books per level) for struggling or reluctant readers in middle school and high school who need more practice with commonly used vocabulary. All fifteen Shadow Lands stories feature male and female teenage characters and contemporary stories th... (more)
Take Ten Mystery  RL: 3.30-3.80 | IL: 9-18+, ESL
The "Take Ten" offers a powerful library of motivating readers appealing to all interests with eight popular themes: horror; fantasy; chillers; thrillers; mystery; adventure; romance and sports. These short chapter books (7"x 4.25" - 45 to 64 pp) are perfect for readers who are discouraged by longer... (more)
Take Ten Thrillers  RL: 3.00-3.90 | IL: 9-18+, ESL
The "Take Ten" offers a powerful library of motivating readers appealing to all interests with eight popular themes: horror; fantasy; chillers; thrillers; mystery; adventure; romance and sports. These short chapter books (7"x 4.25" - 45 to 64 pp) are perfect for readers who are discouraged by longer... (more)
Tales of Horror  RL: 2.80-3.80 | IL: 11-18+, ESL
These short chapter books (7"x 4.25" - 45 to 64 pp) are perfect for readers who are discouraged by longer novels, but long enough for complete plot development.

The Tales of Horror Series includes five great stories that keep students reading:
- The Battleground
- Death Haunts Her
... (more)
Talisman Card Games  RL: 2.00-4.00 | IL: Ages 8-14+
Talisman Cards are a collection of ten decks of beautifully illustrated cards students can use to play a fast-paced game that gives them plenty of phonic skills practice. Starting at the CVC word level, the decks introduce consonant digraphs and alternative spellings for vowel sounds.
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Urban Underground  RL: 3.50 | IL: Young Adult
The Urban Underground series is about a group of teens attending Tubman High. The high school years are important to our intellectual and emotional development. Teens are faced with many obstacles, both imagined and real. Finding stories that speak ot their struggles can help guide them and build... (more)