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Patterns are designs that show the same thing over and over. When shapes or colors are repeated, we see a pattern. Some patterns are made by people, and some can be seen in the world around us. Some patterns are made with colors and lines. Other patterns are made with words or numbers or sounds. What patterns can you see and hear?

Water vapor in the air can cause clouds to form close to the ground. This is fog! Learn about fog and how people can stay safe when this type of weather is in the forecast. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the f, hard g, and short o sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes...

Would you like to make a salad? Salads are made from fresh vegetables. Yum! Have you ever made a salad before? What would you put in it to make it tasty?

Dance, Dance, Dance Spanish Edition. There are many kinds of dances. People in different countries have their own special ways of dancing. They all have music, to dance to. Some people like to sing as they dance. How do you like to dance?

Can you whisper with a very quiet voice? Some animals don't make any noise at all. Do you know which animals have no voice? What else is very quiet?

How old are you? Do you know someone who is very old? Who is very young? How old are your friends? How old are the other people in your family? How old will you be when you have your next birthday?

What are some of the places you can visit near your home? Is there a playground or a school? Can you walk to a store or a park? What else is in your neighborhood? Previously published as Our Neighborhood.

Can you go fast? Do you run fast? How can you have a fast ride? What are some things that can go fast? Which animals can go fast?

When we make new roads, we need machines to help us. When we build new schools and houses, we need machines. Big machines are strong. They do work that is too hard for us. Some machines help to load ships and lift heavy things. Some machines move earth and rocks.

The sea is like a different world. Lots of strange-looking creatures live there. How many of these creatures have you seen?