Engage young readers with 115 Fiction & Nonfiction Student Books that align to content standards with diverse characters and topics; every 6-pack provides access to an interactive digital book.

• Develop new vocabulary by teaching students to process words in context.
• Books include a variety of line lengths and sentence structures.
• Each book features higher-order critical thinking Think About It questions for every title assess comprehension progress.
• Extend learning through the interactive features found in the digital leveled readers!
  • Read-along audio: Words in text are highlighted.
  • Each word on a page is clickable, allowing students to hear word pronunciations.
  • Foundational/Language Skills question and Comprehension question on every 2-page spread.
  • Each nonfiction student book contains video clips.

• TEACH reading with scaffolded and explicit instruction as you teach more content, and differentiate your instruction.
• MEET the needs and track the progress of your diverse classroom with built-in ELL instruction strategies, school-home connections, and practice and assessment worksheets.
• BUILD background knowledge with vocabulary and content knowledge  mini-lessons.
• SUPPORT at home learning with Home/School Activities.
• PROVIDE students with practice BLMs for Language and Foundational Skills and Writing.

Browse Digital Samples

Kindergarten

The People Museum

• Fiction Level 5 Student Book

Grade 1

Cool Bananas

• Nonfiction Level 9 Student Book

Dear Penpal

• Fiction Level 13 Student Book

Insect Bodies

• Nonfiction Level 13 Student Book

Grade 2

Great Landmarks

• Nonfiction Level 20 Student Book

Secondhand Dog

• Fiction Level 22 Student Book

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Explore our Product Resources

• Teacher Guide Sampler. (280 KB)
• View the Smart Steps Research Report. (225 KB)
• Download the complete program Scope and Sequence. (235 KB)