- Teaches language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
- 100% of the third grade standards for CA, NY, NC, & GA
- Teaches and reinforces strategic reading practices
- Uses clip art labels to help struggling readers and ELLs
- Weaves reading comprehension questions into the plot
- Teaches metacognitive reading strategies
- Prompts readers to reread when they feel lost or can't remember details
- Bloom's Taxonomy critical thinking questions
- References and defines test-taking vocabulary
- Uses Knowledge Nuggets (fact boxes that explain course concepts)
- Features a protagonist who is a model of student resilience
"As soon as I pick up the book, the room is instantly quiet and ready to listen to the story."
-Pamela Anthony, 4th Grade Teacher, Hickory Grove Elementary School, Charlotte, NC
