1000 basic English words: S 1 reading
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Sam's Safe Sailing Adventure
A lost bird named Sam finds his way back home using salt on his tail feathers after a stormy sailing adventure.
Open full readingMax and the Missing Blade
Max uses his science skills to solve the mystery of a missing blade from his scissors in school.
Open full readingThe Silly Sailboat Adventure in the Science Lab
The Silly Sailboat Adventure in the Science Lab" is a story about a little boy named Sam who discovers giant scissors in the sand, brings them to school, and with the help of his science teacher, turns them into a fun sailing adventure in the science lab.
Open full readingThe Seafaring Adventure of the Sad Sand Kids
The poem tells the story of a group of kids who go on a seafaring adventure, learning important lessons about safety, teamwork, and perseverance along the way.
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