Sloths are furry animals that live in rainforests. They use their long claws to move slowly across the treetops, looking for food. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about these unique animals. As readers practice decoding words with digraph th, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

For ages 5-8. From the new Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 3 series. Take your reading and phonics journey one step at a time with Stairway Decodables. While exploring engaging science and social studies topics, Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 3 combines multiple components of the Science of Reading to provide practice in decoding words with consonant digraphs (sh, ch, wh, th, ng).

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Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 1

• Dog or Cat?
• Hats
• My Pet at the Vet
• Rocks
• Sell It!
• The Sun

Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 2

• Can You Spot the Spots?
• Crabs
• Flags
• Grab a Snack
• Plants
• Zip It, Snap It, Clip It!

Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 3

• Hens and Chicks
• Kings and Queens
• Look at the Graph
• Pushes and Pulls
• Shells

Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 4

• Bones
• From Place to Place
• Gems
• Ice
• In Space
• Rules

Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 5

• Boats That Float
• Goal!
• Night Flight
• Space Crew
• Sweet Treats
• Trains All Day

Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 6

• Birds Around the World
• Ears Can Hear
• Kinds of Sounds
• On the Farm
• Weather Patterns
• Working Together