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Realistic (fiction), 121 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 230L
When I Grow Up is a story about a little girl who frequently questions her parents about when she will be allowed to do things on her own. Charming illustrations, a repeated sentence pattern, and familiar experiences make this an enjoyable book for early readers.

Informational (nonfiction), 94 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 320
Each member of a team is important. This book explains why a team needs each player by demonstrating the role of each person on a baseball team. Teamwork is strongly enforced in this early reader, while realistic illustrations make the game come to life.

Factual Description (nonfiction), 65 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 150L I Count 100 Things explores ways in which common items such as gumdrops and marshmallows can be manipulated into different objects, such as a rainbow and an igloo. Pictures and repetitive text support the early reader.

Factual Description (nonfiction), 51 words, Level B (Grade K), Lexile 60L
Is it time for reading or time for lunch? Readers may recognize similarities between the events in their own school day and those in It Is School Time. Predictable sentence patterns and supportive pictures guide students as they read.

Fantasy (fiction), 97 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 200L