Reading 100 3-1
People have a lot of garbage. P
Our Earth can get dirty. P
But we can help our Earth. P
Today, my family helps our Earth. P
We collect garbage in our house. P
Dad collects the paper. P
Mom collects the cans. P
Dave collects the bottles. P
I collect the plastic things. P
Then, we go outside. P
There are four different boxes. P
We put different things in each box. P
Mom says, "People make new things with these things. It helps our Earth." P
Look! My puppy puts a plastic cup into the box. P
He also helps our Earth! P
Reading 100 3-2
Children are at a poster shop. P
They only have 2 dollars. P
They can buy one poster with the 2 dollars. P
Kate likes princess posters. P
She says, "Let's buy a pink princess poster! P
She wears a pretty dress." P
Junsu likes soccer posters. P
He says, "I want a soccer poster. P
Look! Messi's picture is on the front." P
Kurt likes car posters. P
He says, "No. Let's buy this sports car poster. P
I really like red sports cars." P
Oh, they find a special poster. P
The picture is very funny. P
A princess plays soccer with many sports cars! P
Reading 100 3-3
Jack wants to be a police officer. P
He wears clothes like a police officer. P
He wears blue clothes. P
He wears sunglasses. P
Last, he wears a blue hat. P
Mom is in the kitchen. P
"I can keep you safe," he says. P
"I am okay, Jack," she says. P
His sister is in the living room. P
"Don't be scared. I am here," he says. P
"Go away, Jack!" she shouts. P
Dad is in the bathroom. P
"I am a police officer. Do you need help?" he asks. P
"I am busy, Jack! Please close the door!" P
Jack thinks, "Hmmm… Being a police officer is hard work!" P
Reading 100 3-4
Today, my mom gives me an old desk. P
I say, "Mom, it is too dirty and old." P
She says, "Jenny, we can make it new. Let's work together." P
First, we sand it. P
We use sandpaper. P
We rub and rub and rub. P
Now, the old paint is off. P
Second, we paint it. P
We use brushes and red paint. P
We paint it two times. P
Now, it looks new. P
I want a pretty desk. P
We paint pictures on it. P
My mom paints a rainbow and a cloud. P
I paint my mom and me. P
We finish the work! P
I have a new, special desk. P
Reading 100 3-5
Animals meet in a forest. P
They are from around the world. P
"I am a komodo dragon. P
I am from Indonesia. P
Usually, it is sunny and hot in Indonesia." P
A komodo dragon wears sandals. P
He wears light, white clothes. P
"I am a puma. I am from Brazil. P
It rains a lot in Brazil." P
A puma wears a raincoat. P
She wears shiny rain boots. P
"I am a grizzly bear. I am from Canada. P
It is sometimes snowy and cold in Canada." P
The grizzly bear wears a hat. P
He wears a thick, heavy jacket. P
Uh-oh, the grizzly bear sweats a lot. P
Why? It is hot and rainy in the forest! P
Reading 100 3-6
My name is Kazuki. P
I live in Japan. P
My friends come to my house today. P
They come from many places. P
I am excited! P
Michelle and Huia come first. P
Michelle is from France. P
She kisses me on my cheeks. P
Huia is from New Zealand. P
He presses his nose to my nose. P
Bob and Yadira come last. P
Bob is from the U.S. P
He shakes my hand. P
Yadira is from Ecuador. P
She hugs me with one arm. P
In Japan, we bow to people. P
But I love my friends' ways, too. P
Our different "hellos" are very fun. P
Reading 100 3-7
Today, I have art class. P
It is my favorite class at school. P
We make a special painting. P
It is my first time. P
First, I paint a picture. P
I use a brush and paper. P
I use lots of wet paint. P
I paint mountains, trees, and birds. P
Then, I get a piece of glass. P
I put the glass on the painting. P
I push on the glass. P
Next, I pull the glass off. P
I look at the glass. P
What do I see now? P
I see my painting on the glass! P
On the glass, I see mountains, trees, and birds. P
Reading 100 3-8
Kate, Jane, and Ming have a pajama party at Jane's house. P
First, something funny happens. P
Kate says, "Jane, your brother is at the door!" P
Jane jumps up and locks the door. P
They all giggle. P
Later, Jane says, "I am hungry. P
Let's eat popcorn and watch TV!" P
Jane makes popcorn. P
They eat and watch a cartoon. P
They laugh together. P
Last, they have a pillow fight. P
They hit each other with pillows. P
It does not hurt. P
The pillows are soft. P
It is very fun! P
Then, Jane's dad says, "Time for bed, girls." P
It is late. They go to sleep together. P
Reading 100 3-9
There are many stars in the night sky. P
There are stars for every season. P
In winter, we can see winter stars. P
Some look like a hunter. P
The hunter has a sword. P
In spring, there are stars like animals. P
Some stars look like a bear. P
The bear has four large legs. P
In summer, we can see strange stars. P
They look like half man and half animal. P
He has a long bow and an arrow. P
In fall, we can see fall stars. P
Some look like a horse. P
The horse has wings. P
Look up at the night sky. P
What do you see? P
Reading 100 3-10
Brad and his sisters fly kites. Up, up, up. P
The kites fly high in the sky! P
Kate's kite is black and yellow. P
It looks like a bee. P
It has two oval body parts and long wings. P
Look! It flies high! P
Ally's kite is gray and red. P
It is like a train. P
It has four rectangles and eight round wheels. P
Wow! It flies fast! P
Brad's kite is orange and blue. P
Triangles are on its sides. P
A square is on the bottom. P
Ah-ha! It is a pyramid! P
Uh-oh! Down, down, down... P
Brad's kite falls down and crashes! P
Reading 100 3-11
Fred's family travels around the world. P
First, they go to Egypt. P
They see the Sphinx. P
It has a lion's body and a person's head. P
Fred takes a picture. Click, click, snap! P
Next, they see the Statue of Liberty in the U.S. P
It is a woman with a torch and a crown. P
Fred's sister poses like it. P
Fred takes a picture. Click, click, action! P
Last, they go to France. P
They see the Eiffel Tower. P
It is tall and sharp. P
They take a picture together in front of it. Click, click, smile! P
Where will they travel to next? P
Reading 100 3-12
"Do you have your homework about the future? Good!" The teacher says, P
"You are first, Debbie." P
"It is January 6th, 2267. P
People live under the sea," she says. P
"People swim and eat like fish. P
The water is clean." P
"You are next, Sam." P
"It is April 22nd, 3142. P
People don't live on Earth," he says. P
"People travel and live in space. Space never ends." P
"You are last, Ruby." P
"It is November 31st, 8726. P
People live the same on Earth," she says. P
"But aliens from space live here, too! P
We are great friends!" P
"Great job!" the teacher says. P
"Your different futures sound very interesting!" P
Reading 100 3-13
Let's make a paper dog! P
We need one square piece of paper with spots. P
Oh! And we need our fingers! P
Put the paper colored side down. P
Next, fold the paper in half. P
Now, unfold it again. P
Second, fold both side corners. P
Then, fold up the bottom tip. P
Now, fold the top half down. P
Do you see the spots? Super! P
Next, fold the bottom tip up. P
Last, fold the corners down. P
You can see the dog's face. P
But the nose and eyes are not there. P
Now, draw them with a marker. P
Great work! Now, you have a paper dog! P
Reading 100 3-14
Kyle always says, "Dracula is not scary. I am brave!" P
One night, Kyle is bored. P
"Let's go to the cemetery, Herby!" he says to his dog. P
"Ruff! Ruff!" Herby barks. On the walk, they sing. P
"I love the dark night! P
It is not a fright!" "Ruff! Ruff!" P
"It is night-the dark, black night! P
Dracula is not scary! I am brave!" "Ruff! Ruff!" P
The cemetery is dark and quiet. P
"I am not s-s-s-scared." whispers Kyle. P
Then, a mosquito bites Kyle. P
"Ouch! What is that?" "Ruff! Ruff!" P
"I am scared! Let's go home, Herby!" P
They run home fast! P
Reading 100 3-15
We are on vacation in California, the U.S. P
It is hot. But we are ready for fun! P
First, we go to Disneyland. P
Dad says, "Three people." P
"That is $230.60 for one day," the ticket person says. P
Mom gives me the money. P
I count two hundred and thirty dollars. P
Then, I count sixty cents. P
Next, we go to Sea World. P
Dad says, "Three people." P
"That is $212.30 for one day," the ticket person says. P
I count two hundred and twelve dollars. P
After, I count thirty cents. P
Mom says, "Thank you." P
Both places are exciting! P
AND both places are VERY expensive! P
Reading 100 3-16
I am Letty Letter. P
Children sometimes write on me to their friends. P
Today, let's write a letter on me. P
First, I need a date. P
It goes on the top right. P
Then, I need a greeting. P
Write "Hi" on the left side of me. P
Next, I need a body. P
No! Not your body! P
This body tells your message. P
It goes under the greeting. P
After, write a closing. P
I like "Good-bye." Please write it on the right side. P
Last, I need your name. P
It goes under the closing. Finished! P
Now, just send me to your friend. P