Ready to Build [Paperback]

Ready to Buildis a nonfiction reader written for students in Kindergarten to Grade 1. This engaging book introduces young readers to the concept of construction, demonstrating how ordinary objects can be used to build something extraordinary. With colorful illustrations and simple text, students are inspired to explore their creativity and develop foundational reading skills.

• Designed for Kindergarten to Grade 1 students beginning their reading journey
• Introduces basic concepts of construction and creativity
• Encourages hands-on learning and imaginative play
• Supports vocabulary development with age-appropriate language
• Ideal for integrating reading and early STEM lessons in the classroom

Dona Herweck Riceis the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She’s written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.

Dona’s best-selling children’s title with more than 13,000 copies isHow Plants Grow, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!ló_