Title Summary Lexile 1 ATOS 2 Guided Reading

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1 Colors All Around Coco loves colors. Help her explore the colors all around her world. Will your favorite color be among them? By Wiley Blevins, illustrations by Elliot Kreloff. 150L 0.9 H Count On It Gigi is planning a theme party. With nine friends coming, help Gigi count what she needs from 0 to 10. By Wiley Blevins, illustrations by Elliot Kreloff. 290L 1.6 F Dance Is Fun! What do you know about dancing? There are many types and styles. But above all, it is fun! Written by Robin Nelson. 450L 3.2 H Go, Billy, Go! Chapter 1 Chapter 2 One way to deal with bullies is to ignore their taunts and carry yourself with confidence. Sometimes you just have to do what s right for you. By Wiley Blevins, illustrations by John Gordon. Tripp loves his guitar, and that's pretty much it. When his mom takes it away, he must get creative to keep his love of music alive. Lyla is an ace student and an even better cellist, but does she love her life as it is? The first day of school is upon them, and things are about to change. Written by Mary Amato. Tripp lives for every other day when he can practice in the school band's practice room booth at lunchtime. He shares the room with Lyla Marks who practices every other day, rotating with Tripp. The unlikely friends strike up a conversation in an even more unlikely manner. 150L 1.6 I 730L 4.7 X 620L 4.2 X Chapter 3 Lyla must perform in front of the school, and lately it hasn't been the cello that keeps her coming back to the practice room. 600L 3.8 X - Lexile is a trademark of MetaMetrics, Inc., registered in the U.S. and abroad. - ATOS is a registered trademark of Renaissance Learning, Inc., and its subsidiaries, registered, common law, or pending registration in the United States and other countries. Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 7 Different for a reason.

2 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Lyla finds herself opening up to Tripp, whom she barely knows, more than most people in her life. They become fast friends, and soon he's inspiring her to branch out from the stiff cello life she knows. Lyla tries playing guitar and surprises herself with how quickly she picks it up. Tripp is becoming a confidant, and she is happy to have someone to share her new music with. 760L 4.9 X 600L 4.0 X Chapter 6 A friendship is growing, and it goes to a new level when Lyla has a special request for Tripp. 500L 1.9 X Chapter 7 Lyla and Tripp break a rule to spend more time playing music together. 550L 3.4 X Chapter 8 Lyla opens up to Tripp about her newfound love of writing music on the guitar and singing. What does he think? Will he tell her how he feels? 540L 3.1 X Chapter 9 Are Tripp and Lyla breaking social norms by being friends? The pressure is on as they grow closer together. 580L 3.5 X Chapter 10 Lyla schemes behind Tripp's back to bring their music to a wider audience. It comes with its own set of risks. Is the risk worth the reward? 570L 2.5 X Chapter 11 Tripp and Lyla have a new and improved practice space, but before they have time to let that sink in, even bigger news comes along. 550L 2.7 X Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 7 Different for a reason.

3 Chapter 12 Lyla becomes the evil genius of the duo as she hatches a plan to get her and Tripp to their first gig. Tripp is skeptical, but it's an opportunity they just can't pass up. 750L 3.9 X Chapter 13 Lyla and Tripp have to overcome their nerves in order to make good on their commitment. They have to work together to ensure their performance goes off without a hitch. 690L 4.7 X Chapter 14 Tripp and Lyla's friendship gets put to the test when Lyla's father learns of their antics. Trouble looms for the both of them. 590L 3.3 X Chapter 15 Lyla's dad is not only furious, but distracted as he and Lyla get into an argument driving home from the gig. 600L 4.4 X Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Lyla and Tripp had begun making music together, played their first gig, overcome odds, and now this? Tripp must reconcile himself to the reality that Lyla might or might not be okay. Tripp's punishment for going behind his mother's back is to go straight to work at his mother's store every day after school after completing homework. He has a hard time staying focused amid the chaos. 800L 5.0 X 680L 4.2 X Chapter 18 Tripp goes to new lengths to be able to see Lyla again. 590L 4.4 X Chapter 19 Tripp has one final song for Lyla. It comes as a surprise to everyone, including Lyla's father and Tripp's mother. 680L 4.5 X Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 7 Different for a reason.

4 Chapter 20 It might not be the end of Lyla and Tripp's friendship after all. With the approval of Lyla's father, they are free to play all the music they like. 600L 3.2 X Gus and the Mighty Mess Garbage trucks are supposed to keep our neighborhoods clean and tidy. But when Gus loses trash by accident, he must call on friends to help him clean up the mess. Written and illustrated by Ken Bowser. 410L 2.4 J Hal & Al Hal has worked in the warehouse a very long time. Will his loyalty be put to the test when a new machine shows up? Written and illustrated by Ken Bowser. 480L 3.4 L Hauling a Pumpkin: Wheels and Axles vs. Lever Homesick Penguin Noah has picked out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween. He needs help getting it home! Which simple machine will help him the most: wheels and axles or levers? Written by Mari Schuh. Penguin likes to visit his friend Duck. But he begins to miss some of the things at home. How can Duck cheer up his homesick friend? Written and illustrated by Ken Bowser. 370L 2.4 H 340L 2.0 G Chefs! Chefs work in kitchens and make delicious food. This selection teaches us about what it's like to be a chef. Written by Kurt Waldendorf. 330L 4.0 J Farmers! Farmers work on farms and grow all kinds of things. This selection teaches us about what it's like to be a farmer. Written by Kurt Waldendorf. 350L 2.2 J Nurses! Nurses work in hospitals and take care of patients. This selection teaches us about what it's like to be a nurse. Written by Elle Parkes. 390L 2.8 J Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 7 Different for a reason.

5 Pilots! Pilots fly planes that take us places. This selection teaches us about what it's like to be a pilot. Written by Elle Parkes. 420L 2.5 J Veterinarians! Veterinarians work at animal hospitals and care for animals big and small. This selection teaches us about what it's like to be a veterinarian. Written by Kurt Waldendorf. 300L 2.1 J I Love Cats Cats are cute and fun! But they need a lot of love and care. Would a cat be the perfect pet for you? By Harold T. Rober. 340L 1.3 J I Love Dogs Dogs are furry and cuddly! But they need a lot of love and care. Would a dog be the perfect pet for you? By Tessa Kenan. 320L 1.2 J I Love Goldfish Goldfish are fast swimmers! They need a few things to be a pet. Would a goldfish be the perfect pet for you? By Harold T. Rober. 350L 2.3 J I Love Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are tiny and fluffy! But they need a few things to be a pet. Would a guinea pig be the perfect pet for you? By Harold T. Rober. 340L 2.3 J I Love Hamsters Hamsters are small and quick! They need a few things to be a pet. Would a hamster be the perfect pet for you? By Harold T. Rober. 260L 1.8 J I Pick Fall Pumpkins Do you pick pumpkins in the fall? Pumpkins can be big or little, decorated or eaten. What kind of pumpkin would you pick? By Mary Lindeen. 250L 2.5 G Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 7 Different for a reason.

6 Ice Cream Ice cream is a favorite dessert! What is your favorite flavor? Learn how ice cream is made. Then try it on your own! Written by Sara E. Hoffman. 160L 0.8 E Klink and Klank Klink and Klank spend a lot of time together, but then Klank decides to try new things. Will the buddies continue to be friends? Or will they go separate ways? By Jeff Dinardo, illustrations by Jim Paillot. 260L 2.3 J Lawni Takes the Field The field isn t ready for the big game. Will Lawni be ready to pitch in to help the big machines complete the job? Written and illustrated by Ken Bowser. 520L 3.6 L Look, a Clown Fish! The clown fish is one of many ocean animals. Clown fish are small and colorful. Have you seen a clown fish? Written by Tessa Kenan. 320L 2.3 J Look, a Dolphin! Dolphins are ocean animals. They are large and smart. Have you seen a dolphin? Written by Tessa Kenan. 340L 2.5 J Look, a Jellyfish! Jellyfish are ocean animals. They look like jelly and wiggle in the water. Have you seen a jellyfish? Written by Tessa Kenan. 270L 2.3 J Map My Neighborhood Neighborhoods are where we live. They have homes, stores, parks, and other buildings. Can you draw a map of yours? Written by Jennifer Boothroyd. 250L 1.9 J The Fable of The Bully Dragon Ming and her family could sell rice at market on the other side of the mountain, but the dragon on the mountain steals rice. By facing her fears, the bully dragon looks less fearsome. By Jeff Dinardo, illustrations by Livia Coloji. Folklore/Fables/Myths 470L 3.6 L Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 7 Different for a reason.

7 The Not-So- Right Day Milo likes to do things in the right order. His little brother Iggy has his own way of doing things. And at the end of the day, either way is just fine. By Wiley Blevins, illustrations by Elliot Kreloff. 290L 2.2 K Scientific Learning Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 7 Different for a reason.