Four writing teams collaboratively developed 40 informational books in two sets: a “Place-based Knowledge Set” and a “Career Awareness Set.”
Each set has 16 leveled books from beginning K (HA) to advanced third grade (LO). While these reading levels are associated with grade levels, the reading continuum is fluid and is intended to support the reading development of learners of all ages, including adult learners.
Each book set also has 4 foundational knowledge books, one for each grade level. Following are the themes for each grade level for the two book sets.
Place-based Knowledge Set
Career Awareness Set
Many other hands contributed to this collaborative book development: artists; photographers; subject matter experts; kumu who piloted the books with their students; voices of narration, singing, and chanting who helped create the audio e-books. All of these contributors were essential to the successful full fruition of this project!