The Long, Long Ride
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
In this story, poor Dad had two problems. First he made a mistake because he was thinking hard about his important work. Then a lot of noise stopped him from hearing an important message. He was very sorry.
A Frog's Life
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
What is a life cycle? The growth of a frog from an egg to an adult is most unusual. A frog's egg hatches into a tiny animal that does not look at all like a frog! A tadpole is more like a fish swimming in the water. It has to go through many changes to become a frog hopping around on the land.
The Long, Long Ride
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
In this story, poor Dad had two problems. First he made a mistake because he was thinking hard about his important work. Then a lot of noise stopped him from hearing an important message. He was very sorry.
Whale Rescue
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Sometimes whales seem to forget that they need to stay in deep water. Whales are much too big to swim in shallow water. If they come too close to the beach they get stuck. Kind people try to push them away from the shore, but they have to wait for the tide to come in to make the water deep enough.
A Frog's Life
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
What is a life cycle? The growth of a frog from an egg to an adult is most unusual. A frog's egg hatches into a tiny animal that does not look at all like a frog! A tadpole is more like a fish swimming in the water. It has to go through many changes to become a frog hopping around on the land.
Soccer
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. More than 100 million people in 150 countries play soccer. Every four years these countries play each other for the World Cup. Players need many skills to play soccer. What are the most important skills a soccer player needs?
Building Big Bridges
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
People have always wanted to move from one place to another, so they have built bridges. Some bridges are natural and some are built by people. What are bridges built over? Have you crossed a bridge today? What did it go over? How are bridges built?
Arctic or Antarctic?
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
The Arctic and Antarctica are the wildest places on Earth. After millions of years, they have hardly changed. In the oceans, there are huge icebergs and tiny sea creatures. On the ice, there are polar bears, penguins and people. The Arctic and the Antarctic are important, special places. Would you like to go there?
Dogs at Work
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Dogs are often kept as pets, living with people who look after them and play with them. However, many other dogs are busy working animals that have been trained to do special jobs. Dogs are helpful because they have excellent hearing and eyesight, as well as a good sense of smell. There are many different kinds of dogs. Some kinds are good at their own special work.
Communication
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Communication means sharing information. It's easy for us to communicate with people who live close to us and with people who live far away. Communication was more difficult for people who lived long ago. Now we have many inventions, which help us communicate better. Can you name some?
Which Way Next?
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
What happens when you are not sure about which way to go? How do you find the right direction? What are some things you can use to help you find your way? A compass is useful if you are in the bush or at sea. What does it look like? Do you know the four main directions on a compass?
Time
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
What time is it right now? When is midnight? Why is it called midnight? When is midday or noon? What does afternoon mean? When we say it is six o'clock, that means six hours have passed since midnight or noon. O'clock means of the clock. Why is it important to know the time?
Whale Rescue
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Sometimes whales seem to forget that they need to stay in deep water. Whales are much too big to swim in shallow water. If they come too close to the beach they get stuck. Kind people try to push them away from the shore, but they have to wait for the tide to come in to make the water deep enough.
Building Big Bridges
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
People have always wanted to move from one place to another, so they have built bridges. Some bridges are natural and some are built by people. What are bridges built over? Have you crossed a bridge today? What did it go over? How are bridges built?
Invitations
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Have you been given an invitation? What was it like? An invitation to a party is usually written on a card or letter so that you will know exactly where and when it will be. What would happen if you couldn't remember the time or the place?
Aches and Pains
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
You already know that an owl is a wise animal, and that a snake can be charmed by music. You know how kangaroos move so far and so fast, and you know what sound mice make. But do you know about an animal called the laughing hyena? Its call sounds like a long, loud laugh or a giggle. Read what happened to this laughing hyena.
Animal Food Chains
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
What is a chain? Where do we use a chain? Can you make a chain with your fingers? Living things are linked through a food chain, what do you think a food chain is? A fly, spider and bird are linked through a food chain, can you guess how?
Invitations
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Have you been given an invitation? What was it like? An invitation to a party is usually written on a card or letter so that you will know exactly where and when it will be. What would happen if you couldn't remember the time or the place?
Aches and Pains
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
You already know that an owl is a wise animal, and that a snake can be charmed by music. You know how kangaroos move so far and so fast, and you know what sound mice make. But do you know about an animal called the laughing hyena? Its call sounds like a long, loud laugh or a giggle. Read what happened to this laughing hyena.
Robots
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
Robots are clever machines that can move and do jobs for people. Robots are used to do work that is too boring or dangerous or hard for people to do. They can go places that people can't reach, like the bottom of the ocean or far out in space. There are robots that play games and some that help doctors and firefighters. What would you like to see a robot do?
Saving Tigers
Part of the Red Rocket Readers: Fluency Level 3: Purple series
What are some endangered animals? Tigers are in danger of becoming extinct. Extinct means gone forever. The tiger is one of the largest, quickest and fiercest animals in the world. It has only one real enemy. Do you know the tiger's enemy? How do you think the tiger has become endangered?
