Guided Reading Book

Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America--the Gumbo Limbo Hammock deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amidst tropical birds and exotic plants. And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment.

Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby--he must be killed! Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now, she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery!

When Borden's father finds out that there's an owl in his house, he's pretty angry. Mr. Watson is a logger, and spotted owls spell big trouble for the logging industry. Then the little owl imprints on the gruff Mr. Watson. And the lives--and views--of one logging family are changed forever.

This course will allow students to access information from home. Home Connections will work as a great communication tool between school and home.

Students in Miss Padfield's 5th grade Technology Rich Classroom will utilize this course as method of communicating with their teacher and classmates. At the present time, this course is designed only for internal use at USD No. 448.