Books
Debbie has written a number of educational children's books. Click on each cover to peek inside some of her works.
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Wolverine
Intervention Level: 10
Guided Reading Level: F
Word Count: 49
Have you ever thought about how a wolverine will attack a wolf, or even a black bear, to take its food?
Also available in Spanish. El glotón
Porcupine
Intervention Level: 12
Guided Reading Level: G
Word Count: 56
Did you know a porcupine's teeth are constantly growing so it has to sharpen them on antlers or bones?
Also available in Spanish. El puercoespín
Gray Wolf
Intervention Level: 12
Guided Reading Level: G
Word Count: 65
Can you imagine how wide and long the paws of gray wolves are so they can walk on snow?
Also available in Spanish. El lobo gris
Red Tailed Hawk
Intervention Level: 14
Guided Reading Level: H
Word Count: 75
Did you know the wingspan of a red-tailed hawk is almost as big as a pair of student desks pushed together?
Also available in Spanish. El halcón de cola roja
Caiman
Intervention Level: 7
Guided Reading Level: E
Word Count: 53
Why does the caiman hide in murky river water? Discover the answer and more with this nonfiction text!
Also available in Spanish. El caimán
Heron
Intervention Level: 6
Guided Reading Level: D
Word Count: 40
Did you know that herons can hunt for food during the day and night? Learn more about this adaptable wetland creature with the help of this informational text.
Also available in Spanish. La garza
Manatee
Intervention Level: 9
Guided Reading Level: F
Word Count: 59
Though manatees occasionally swim in pairs, they primarily swim by themselves. Explore what they do and more with this captivating nonfiction text.
Also available in Spanish. El caimán
Chomp!
Intervention Level: 1
Guided Reading Level: A
Word Count: 24
Read about the foods that wild animals like to chomp on.
Also available in Spanish. ¿Qué comen?
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I Like Breakfast
Intervention Level: 1
Guided Reading Level: A
Word Count: 21
We love breakfast. Let's eat!
Also available in Spanish. Me gusta el desayuno
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Butterfly
Intervention Level: 1
Guided Reading Level: A
Word Count:14
Follow a butterfly's life cycle from egg to adult.
Also available in Spanish. La mariposa
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It is an Insect
Intevention Level: 2
Guided Reading Level: B
Word Count: 58
Get a close-up look at several interesting insects.
Also available in Spanish. Es un insecto
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It is a Reptile
Intevention Level: 2
Guided Reading Level: B
Word Count: 49
Read and learn what creatures are in the reptile family.
Also available in Spanish. Es un reptil
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In the Rainforest
Intervention Level: 2
Guided Reading Level: B
Word Count: 64
See the spectacular animals of the rainforest.
Also available in Spanish. En el bosque tropical
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Who is at the zoo?
Intervention Level: 2
Guided Reading Level: B
Word Count: 64
Count the amazing animals at the zoo.
Also available in Spanish. ¿Qué hay en el zoológico?
Planets
Intervention Level: 3
Guided Reading Level: C
Word Count: 32
Explore the planets of our solar system.
Also available in Spanish. Los planetas
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Frogs Grow
Intervention Level: 3
Guided Reading Level: C
Word Count: 40
Observe the astonishing life cycle of a frog.
Also available in Spanish. Las ranas crecen
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Tools
Intervention Level: 5
Guided Reading Level: D
Word Count: 47
It's surprising what you can build with a few simple tools.
Also available in Spanish. Las herramientas
Snow Fun
Intervention Level: 6
Guided Reading Level: D
Word Count: 96
Max, Mia, and Bella work together to build a snowman.
Also available in Spanish. El muñeco de nieve
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Big Wheels on the Farm
Intervention Level: 7
Guided Reading Level: E
Word Count: 71
Find out how these vehicles with giant wheels do heavy work around the farm.
Also available in Spanish. Ruedas grandes en la granja
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A Surprise for Mia
Intervention Level: 9
Guided Reading Level: F
Word Count: 151
A seed falls from Mia's bird feeder. She plants it and gets a big surprise!
Also available in Spanish. Una sorpresa para Mia
Night Fliers
Intervention Level: 10
Guided Reading Level: F
Word Count: 99
Uncover interesting information about three nocturnal creatures.
Also available in Spanish. Voladores nocturnos
Big Wheels at Work
Intervention Level: 10
Guided Reading Level: F
Word Count: 147
See how big wheels help get the job done.
Also available in Spanish. Ruedas grandes en la trabajo
Dash's First Snow
Intervention Level: 14
Guided Reading Level: H
Word Count: 124
Follow Dash as he explores the snowy outdoors and gets an unexpected surprise.
Also available in Spanish. La primera nevada de Max
Lizards
Intervention Level: 15
Guided Reading Level: I
Word Count: 204
Read incredible facts about lizards from the giant Komodo Dragon to a tiny dwarf gecko.
Also available in Spanish. Los lagartos
Amazing Otters
Intervention Level: 17
Guided Reading Level: J
Word Count: 194
On land, otters can run as fast as you can! Find out what other amazing things otters can do.
Also available in Spanish. Nutrias asombrosas