ARC
Advance Review Copy
“An interactive, fact-filled book for
early and reluctant readers with
an interest in marine life."--Kirkus Reviews
Spanish Version ARC
in December 2025
Explore the Library
coming in 2026!
Written for enjoyment of striving readers with content based on upper-elementary Common Core standards for science and social studies, any child who has graduated from decodable readers will be drawn to accessible stories that are realistic, relatable, and relevant.” --Nancy Roop
The first book in an early-chapter book series with upper elementary content:
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Enriches comprehension routines and skills with “Pause and Think” predictions and reflections.
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Provides guidance for parents to support non-traditional or neurodivergent learners.
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Draws readers in with fiction and nonfiction chapters that are real, relatable, and relevant!
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Neurodiversity and Special Education
Students in Special Education make up 13.7% of total enrollment.
In the graph below, language-based disorders make up most of the services provided. Improvements in classifications and delivery of services, specifically with autism and other health impairments, make up the biggest change between 2000 and 2018.
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ADHD is categorized as other health impairment which impedes alertness.
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Speech or Language Impairment impacts ability to learn to read and comprehend.
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Specific learning disability includes language disorders of dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Image and statistics courtesy of:
Pew Research Center. https://pewrsr.ch/3by1Bqd
1. National Center of Educational Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=64