Our Star
Part of the Decodables series
The Sun is the most important star in the galaxy-it gives us heat, light, and so much more! Readers will enjoy learning about the Sun, our star, as they practice the short "e" sound along with other vowel sounds in approachable C-V-C words.
Gabe and the Space Race
Part of the Decodables series
The space race was a competition between two superpowers to see who could achieve space travel first. For his science project, Gabe brings the race to his classroom! He presents the class his report on this historical period and talks about some of the science behind it-along with a surprise! In addition to covering rockets and space travel, this title offers readers chances to practice words with the short "e" sound.
Not Quite a Planet
Part of the Decodables series
What does it take to be a planet? This title lays out the criteria an object must meet to be classified as a planet while letting readers practice words with the prefixes super-, under-, uni-, mono-, bi-, tri-, im-, non-, post-, and mid-.
What They Believed in the Past
Part of the Decodables series
People often look up at a starry sky and wonder about the unknown. In the distant past, people had to use their imaginations to help make sense of it. In this title, readers learn how these old theories helped pave the way to modern astronomy while practicing with the prefixes dis-, un-, in-, pre-, over-, mis-, and re-.
Leaving the Earth
Part of the Decodables series
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the Earth? What do you think you would discover? Readers will enjoy learning about how we explore off-planet while reviewing the suffixes -ist, -er, -or, -ee, -y, -less, and -able.
Richard Reports Storms
Part of the Decodables series
Richard's mom has the coolest job ever-she gets to chase storms! Follow Richard's exciting story about the science behind tornadoes and how people like his mother help us learn more about storms and keep people be safer. Readers will also get to practice words with r-controlled vowels patterns.
Isabelle's Ramble Through the Clouds
Part of the Decodables series
Isabelle spotted many different kinds of clouds on her latest hike with her family. For her science presentation, she teaches the class how clouds are made and what each type means. Readers practice the -le syllable and multisyllabic words while learning the science behind clouds.
Roy Toils in the Soil
Part of the Decodables series
Roy and his little brother have a wonderful time investigating different soils and minerals. For his project, Roy lets his classmates see and feel the differences between various soils and explains why they are so important to the planet. Readers will be curious to see the science behind dirt while decoding a wide selection of diphthongs.
Missy Discovers Earthquakes
Part of the Decodables series
In Missy's latest video call to her grandparents in Japan, she saw them experience a small earthquake! No one was hurt, but it helped her decide what her next science presentation would be. With the help of her dad, a seismologist, she teaches the class about earthquakes and how people like her dad study them. Readers learn all about the science of earthquakes and review words with the prefixes dis-, un-, in-, pre-, over-, mis-, and re-.
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies
Part of the Decodables series
It is estimated that there are over 100 billion galaxies in our universe. The Milky Way is the galaxy that includes our Solar System. Readers learn all about these galaxies and more while reviewing the suffixes -er, -est, -ful, and -ly.
The Planets
Part of the Decodables series
Every planet is special in its own way. Readers find out why and more about the Solar System in this fantastic title while reviewing the -le syllable and multisyllabic words.
Skyler Explains Space Trash
Part of the Decodables series
Skyler loves space. She thinks we should help keep it clean. In this title, readers follow Skyler's presentation on what space garbage is and the dangers it presents while learning long vowel teams and "y" as a vowel.
Career Day With the Class!
Part of the Decodables series
Mrs. Marist has invited the class's parents to discuss their exciting careers in science to all the students in the Code Breakers series. Readers have a chance to explore several exciting fields in science while being provided numerous opportunities to decode a variety of words with the suffixes -ist, -er, -or, -ee, -y, -less, and -able.
Comets and Asteroids
Part of the Decodables series
If you are lucky, you may see the bright tail of a comet streaking across the night sky. Or spy an asteroid through a telescope orbiting the Earth! In this exciting title, readers practice diphthongs while discovering these out-of-this-world objects.
Hank Plays Pickleball
Part of the Decodables series
The final book of the Things We Like to Do set brings together Hank, Steff, and Scott. It also introduces the suffix -ed while providing chances for readers to revisit and practice the consonant blends explored in this series. Readers also learn a little bit about the popular game of pickleball and see the characters having a ball!
Valarie's Beautiful, Bright Gems
Part of the Decodables series
On her last family vacation, Valarie visited a cave full of crystals and gems. Now for her science project, she explains to the class how these dazzling minerals are made. Readers learn interesting earth science facts through her story while reviewing words with the suffixes -er, -est, -ful, and -ly.
Moons
Part of the Decodables series
Did you know that planets could have more than one moon? How about more than 50? In this title, readers are invited to learn about how moons are created and their place in the galaxy. Readers will also explore long vowel teams and "y" as a vowel.
Tristen's Super Day With Thunderstorms
Part of the Decodables series
Tristen has a great science project to present to the class-he is going to show how thunderstorms are made! Readers learn the science behind storms and practice words with the prefixes super-, under-, uni-, mono-, bi-, tri-, im-, non-, post-, and mid-.
Space Exploration
Part of the Decodables series
Have you ever wanted to travel to outer space? Readers will have the opportunity to build on skills with complicated vowel teams as they read about how and why people explore space.
Stars
Part of the Decodables series
Stars do not just light up the night sky-they light up multiple galaxies! In this stellar title, readers will learn all about the science of stars while practicing words with r-controlled vowel patterns.
August Draws Astronauts
Part of the Decodables series
August admires astronauts-they work hard to overcome the challenges of traveling and working in space. For his science project, he decides to make an exciting presentation for his class showing off some of astronauts' many accomplishments and how they are impactful to science. Readers get to see the amazing things astronauts have done while provided with opportunities to practice words with complicated vowel teams.