Ross Latham

Skylab is a space station in orbit around Earth. How did it get there? Do people live there? What happens on a space station?

Both the repetition of sentence patterns and the use of natural language help early readers gain fluency. Actual NASA photographs illustrate the narrative and provide context clues for the young reader. In addition, pictorial information and language cues work together to help the young reader predict successfully as they extend their sight vocabulary.

“Skylab” is one of four space-themed books in Rigby Education’s Early Fluent/Fluent Core set. It is perfect for young readers interested in living in space or in space exploration. It could also serve as a supplement for the lower elementary classroom.

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A jumbo jet moves the space shuttle; a rocket carries the space shuttle into space. Who travels in the space shuttle? What do they do when the shuttle is in orbit around the earth? How will the space shuttle get home?

The use of natural language and repeated sentence patterns help early readers gain fluency. Actual NASA photographs illustrate the narrative and provide context to help the young reader predict successfully. In addition, semantic and syntactic cues in the language work together with the pictorial information to help the young reader predict successfully as they extend their sight vocabulary.

“Space Shuttle” is one of four space-themed books in Rigby Education’s Early Fluent/Fluent Core set. It is perfect for young readers interested in space travel or space exploration. It could also serve as a supplement for the lower elementary classroom.

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The astronauts are traveling to the moon. They are taking the first moon car with them. What is it like to drive a moon car? What will it help the astronauts do?

Repeated sentence patterns and the use of natural language and repeated sentence patterns help early readers gain fluency and bridge the gap between natural spoken language and the language of books. Illustrations provide context to help the young reader predict successfully. In addition, semantic and syntactic cues in the language work together with the pictorial information to help the young reader predict successfully as they extend their sight vocabulary.

“Moon Buggy” is one of four space-themed books in Rigby Education’s Early Fluent/Fluent Core set. It uses actual NASA photographs for its illustrations and is perfect for young readers interested in lunar exploration or space exploration. It could also serve as a supplement for the lower elementary classroom.

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The astronauts are traveling to the moon. What will they see? What will they do? How will they get home again?

The use of natural language and repeated sentence patterns help early readers gain fluency. Illustrations provide context to help the young reader predict successfully. In addition, semantic and syntactic cues in the language work together with the pictorial information to help the young reader predict successfully as they extend their sight vocabulary.

“First on the Moon” is one of four space-themed books in Rigby Education’s Early Fluent/Fluent Core set. It is perfect for young readers interested in lunar or space exploration. It could also serve as a supplement for the lower elementary classroom.

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