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Develop your learners' skills in creative writing and writing for a purpose.

Develop your learners' skills in creative writing and writing for a purpose.

Sadiq and his friends are starting a video game club at school. They have fun playing together and planning a tournament for the whole school to participate in. But when their club needs a service project, the club members are stumped. How can they help people with video games? Then, during a visit to a retirement home called Harmony House with his mother, Sadiq meets a man named Mr Soto who could use some cheering up. Sadiq begins to form an idea. Could gaming be a way to help the residents at Harmony House?

When Pedro receives some money from his grandmother for his birthday, he wonders what he should do with it. His friend Katie keeps her money in a piggy bank, and his friend JoJo uses a jar. Pedro would like to make his cash grow into mountains of money! In the end, Pedro finds the perfect thing to do with his money in this early chapter book.

Izzie loves roller skating, and Emma can't wait to try it. It's the perfect spring day, she has all her gear, and she is ready to roll! Skating isn't easy, but Emma refuses let her fear of falling ruin her fun! Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information about sign language perfect for young readers.

Ms Battersby has announced that Sadiq's class will be having elections for the student council! Everyone is buzzing with excitement, but Sadiq isn't sure about any of it. Should he run for one of the positions? He does lots of research and gets good advice from his parents and siblings. Watching an inspiring speech finally helps him decide exactly what he wants to do. But when a good friend has the same idea, Sadiq questions his decision. Can friendships survive an election?

Pando is an inspiring tribute to a grove of quaking Aspen trees in Utah in the United States which are connected by their roots to form one of the world's oldest and largest living things. Author Kate Allen Fox engages readers' senses to help convey the vastness of Pando, the challenges it faces, and how we all can be part of the solution. With lyrical poetry, Fox summarizes the science, action and compassion needed to save this wonder of nature.

Pedro is excited to celebrate Chinese New Year with his friend Katie Woo and her family. They attend a colourful parade filled with dragons and drums. But when Katie goes missing, Pedro is worried. How will he find his friend among all the bright colours and big sounds? Thankfully Pedro is ready to come to the rescue in this early chapter book.