20 Best Book Series For Third Graders (2023 Update)

It's not easy to seem cool when the whole class knows you wear superhero underwear and your mom still kisses you goodbye at the bus stop. but robbie york has a plan. 1) get rid of the name robbie. 2) get jeans. 3)avoid bullies like bo haney. if only it were that simple!

Will should be excited to start third grade. but his little brother, steve, is starting kindergarten. the same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us how not to babysit your brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. school will never be the same cathy hapka and ellen titlebaum are the authors of many books for children. this is their second book about will and steve. they live in lincoln university, pennsylvania, and new york city, respectively.debbie palen has illustrated many books for children, including how not to babysit your brother and the first four books in the andrew lost series. she lives in cleveland, ohio.

Barbara park's #1 new york times bestselling chapter book series, junie b. jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing–and reading–for more than twenty years. over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation! it's me! it's me! ha! that was a happy rhyme by me! and here is another happy thing: this is boxed-set number three! it has four of my funniest books inside! (their names are books 9–12 i believe.) ihope you like them! books in this set include: junie b. jones is not a crook (#9)junie b. jones is a party animal (#10)junie b. jones smells something. usa today "junie b. is the darling of the young-reader set." publishers weekly "park convinces beginning readers that junie b.–and reading–are lots of fun." kirkus reviews "junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . a hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." time "junie b. jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

All five books in the #1 new york times best-selling heroes of olympus series in a hardcover boxed set of heroic proportions." readers longing for a return to camp half-blood will get their wish…. …the action scenes come frequently as the three heroic teens fight monstrous enemies in north american locales….. flashes of humor lighten the mood at times, but a tone of urgency and imminent danger seems as integral to this series as the last. with appealing new characters within a familiar framework, this spin-off will satisfy the demand for more." –booklist – follows the percy jackson and the olympians series but also stands on its own – millions of copies sold the world over – five hardcovers in a specially designed slipcase – combines greek and roman mythology – teen demigods travel across the us and to europe as they uncover mysteries and battle monsters and gods – told from the point of view of seven different diverse and relatable characters – fast-paced, action-packed adventures narrated with humor and heart – ideal for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, too – here is a gift-worthy set of five hardcovers, from the lost hero to the blood of olympus, for fans of percy jackson or anyone who enjoys funny and exciting quest adventures based on mythology. no rick riordan collection is complete without it!

Best-selling author rick riordan presents the third book in the new york times best-selling pandava series by roshani chokshi. – war between the devas and the demons is imminent, and the otherworld is on high alert. fourteen-year-old aru shah and her friends are sent on a mission to rescue two targets, one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. turns out the targets, a pair of twins, are the newest pandava sisters, though the prophecy says that one sister is not true. when the pandavas fail to prevent the prophecy from reaching the sleeper's ears, the heavenly attendants ask them to step aside. aru believes that the only way to put the shine back on their brand is to find the kalpavriksha, the wish-granting tree that came out of the ocean of milk when it was churned. if she can reach it before the sleeper, perhaps she can turn everything around with one wish. careful what you wish for, aru . . . percy jackson meets sailor moon in this enchanting, funny, and adventuresome series inspired by hindu stories. – praise for the pandava series: *chokshi seamlessly weaves indian cosmology and pop culture into a refreshingly feminist plot laced with witty dialogue. the most compelling feature of the novel, however, is the complexity of its characters, who, despite their divinity or semidivinity, are at their core very human. this will leave fans enthralled and clamoring for more.–kirkus reviews (starred review) look for these other fan favorites from rick riordan presents: the storm runner by j.c. cervantes – dragon pearl by yoon ha lee – sal and gabi break the universe by carlos hernandez – race to the sun by rebecca roanhorse – tristan strong punches a hole in the sky by kwame mbalia

Help your third-grader step up to the next level with confidence. third grade is a threshold and transition. so much is changing. with number and letter basics locked in, everything–reading, writing, math, science, and more–will expand and ramp up fast. this big third grade workbook is packed with exercises and activities that make the challenges more fun. sharpen skills that range from punctuation, parts of speech, and persuasive writing to multiplication, equations, estimating, and symmetry. or work on history, social science, and reading comprehension all at once. complete a timeline built around a paragraph that tracks the progression from buttons to safety pins and zippers. then tackle possessive pronouns in sentences that "play detective." fun facts and "go for it!" ideas add to the variety. this big book contains hours and hours of creative learning.

Workbook features: – ages 8-9, grade 3 – 256 pages, about 8 inches x 10 1/2 inches – covers types of sentences, contractions, reading comprehension, and more – teaches students order of operations math skills – poster and 120 stickers included – focused practice: carson dellosa's complete book of third grade workbook helps third graders learn and enhance essential reading, writing, and math skills through fun and engaging learning activities that prep students for fourth grade success. – what's included: the 3rd grade workbook includes full-color practice pages covering types of sentences, contractions, order of operations, reading comprehension, and more through fun activities. an inspirational poster and stickers are also included. – how it works: each activity features clear, step-by-step instructions to follow along with each new task independently. students read engaging texts, solve problems, and learn and practice new grammar and ela skills through fun exercises and lessons. – working together: parents love using this workbook for added practice from home, and teachers love incorporating it into hands-on ela and math activities. reward students on a job well done after completing each activity with motivational stickers. – why carson dellosa: for more than 40 years, carson dellosa has provided solutions for parents and teachers to help their children get ahead and exceed learning goals. carson dellosa supports your child's educational journey every step of the way.

Hone your reading skills with a fun story deck and q&a! sharpen your skills while you play! here are 56 accessible, entertaining, illustrated stories designed just for third graders—a biography of martin luther king jr., a fun poem about peas, a history of the rose bowl, a scientific article about the sun. following each story card is a reading comprehension card with lively questions about action, characters, and content. and then comes a card with questions on grammar, phonics, word choice, and other ela topics. brain quest reading grade 3 is an excellent way for kids to hone their skills and become accomplished, enthusiastic readers – all in the form of a fun game to play with a friend, a parent, or by yourself. vetted by a panel of america’s highest award-winning teachers, and embraced by kids and parents because it flat-out works, brain quest opens a world of information and education with its fast-paced question-and-answer format, bright full-color illustrations, and lively attitude.

The exciting quest adventures featuring modern-day demigods and ancient monsters that rick riordan introduced in the percy jackson and the olympians series are far from finished. memorable characters (including percy himself), witty dialogue, and non-stop action abound in this second olympian series, which spans the united states, europe, and even the underworld. now all five books in the heroes of olympus series are available in a paperback boxed set of heroic proportions. from the lost hero to the blood of olympus, this collection will thrill loyal fans and be a go-to gift for readers new to the internationally best-selling series. includes a stunning poster of the seven greek and roman demigods who form the prophecy of seven.

Coke and pepsi mcdonald didn't want to jump off a cliff. they didn't want to get hit by poisoned darts from blowguns either. and they certainly don't want to get locked in their burning school, thrown into a pit at the top of a sand dune, or drowned in a vat of liquified spam. but what are you supposed to do when you're being chased across the country by your insane health teacher and two guys in bowler hats who are trying to kill you? one thing's for sure, it'll be a snap for coke and pep to write their essays on “how i spent my summer vacation.” want to join in the fun? fire up the old google maps and follow the mcdonald twins as they get chased from the pez museum to the largest ball of twine in the world. watch out for the frisbee grenades!

Good reading skills are essential not only for third-grade academic success, but also for lifelong learning. the teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activities and exercises in this workbook will help your children catch up, keep up, and get ahead. best of all, they'll have lots of fun doing it! some of the great features you'll find inside are:reason to readcolorful book covers, story descriptions, and articles teach kids how to predict what a story will be about. – stop and to storyillustrations and short stories on toys, superheroes, roller coasters, and moreshow how to absorb and think about the facts of the story along the way. picture this! drawing exercises help kids visualize what they're reading. what's the word? a combination of funny made-up and real words helps kids learn vocabulary in context. – mind mapfill-in-the-blank charts help kids analyze stories for main ideas and details. – plus! check it! stripsreinforce concepts and build confidence as kids check their own work. – give your child's grades and confidence a boost with 3rd grade reading comprehension success. – why sylvan products work – sylvan learning workbooks won a honors award from the national parenting publications awards (nappa) as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category. the nappa is the nation's most comprehensive awards program for children's products and parenting resources, and has been critically reviewing products since 1990. the award recognizes sylvan learning workbooks as some of the most innovative and useful products geared to parents. – sylvan's proven system inspires kids to learn and has helped children nationwide catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school. sylvan has been a trusted partner for parents for thirty years, and has based their supplemental education success on programs developed through a focus on the highest educational standards and detailed research. sylvan's line of educational products equips families with fun, effective, and grade-appropriate learning tools. our workbooks and learning kits feature activities, stories, and games to reinforce the skills children need to develop and achieve their academic potential. students will reap the rewards of improved confidence and a newfound love of learning.

Twenty-one hilarious chapter books in one great box! with more than 12 million books sold, bestselling author dan gutman's my weird school series really gets kids reading.ella mentry school is just plain weird! from a principal who kisses pigs to a teacher who wears dresses made of pot holders, a.j. and his friends have had some wacky adventures. now fans can have all twenty-one books in the bestselling my weird school series on hand! this box set includes:#1: miss daisy is crazy! #2: mr. klutz is nuts! #3: mrs. roopy is loopy! #4: ms. hannah is bananas! #5: miss small is off the wall! hynde is out of his mind! #7: mrs. cooney is loony! #8: ms. lagrange is strange! #9: miss lazar is bizarre! docker is off his rocker! kormel is not normal! #12: ms. todd is odd! #13: mrs. patty is batty! #14: miss holly is too jolly! #15: mr. macky is wacky! #16: ms. coco is loco! #17: miss suki is kooky! #18: mrs. yonkers is bonkers! #19: dr. carbles is losing his marbles! #20: mr. louie is screwy! krup cracks me up! perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, dan gutman’s hugely popular my weird school chapter book series has something for everyone. don’t miss the hilarious adventures of a.j. and the gang!

The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level. let's face it: greg heffley will never change his wimpy ways. somebody just needs to explain that to greg's father. you see, frank heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists greg in organized sports and other "manly" endeavors. of course, greg is able to easily sidestep his father's efforts to change him. greg and his family and friends, who make the diary of a wimpy kid books a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones. publishers weekly-1/19/2009: the third book in this genre-busting series is certain to enlarge kinney's presence on the bestseller lists, where the previous titles have taken up residence for the past two years. kinney's spot-on humor and winning formula of deadpan text set against cartoons are back in full force. as he fends off his father's attempts to make him more of a man (the threat of military school looms), greg's hapless adventures include handing out anonymous valentines expressing his true feelings ("dear james, you smell"), attempting to impress his classmate holly and single-handedly wrecking his soccer team's perfect season. kinney allows himself some insider humor as well, with greg noting the "racket" children's book authors have going. "all you have to do is make up a character with a snappy name, and then make sure the character learns a lesson at the end of the book." greg, self-centered as ever, may be the exception proving that rule. ages 8-12. f&p level: t

180 days of reading is a fun and effective daily practice workbook designed to help students improve reading skills. this easy-to-use third grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. the engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. each day students will examine interesting short passages to practice reading comprehension, word study, and written responses. watch students read more confidently as they build comprehension and fluency skills with these quick independent learning activities.parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. the ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. the activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

A new york times bestselling series a usa today bestselling series a california young reader medal–winning series in this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.twelve-year-old sophie has never quite fit into her life. she’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. the reason? sophie’s a telepath, someone who can read minds. no one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks… but the day sophie meets fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. he’s a telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. fitz opens sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. but sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: the answers are dangerous and in high-demand. what is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? the truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.

Reinforce your third grader's essential skills with the complete book of grade 3. with the colorful lessons in this workbook, your child will strengthen skills that include reading comprehension, sentence types, contractions, and the order of operations. the complete book series provides a dynamic way for students in prekindergarten to grade 4 to master essential skills. each vivid workbook guides students through a variety of engaging activities in phonics, reading comprehension, math, and writing. challenging concepts are presented in simple language with easy-to-understand examples, while stickers and full-color illustrations capture students' interest. the complete book series is a thorough, comprehensive guide to grade-level success.

With thirty-two pages of full-color illustrations, a bolder, easier-to-follow format, and a thoroughly updated curriculum, what your third grader needs to know," revised edition," reflects the core knowledge foundation's ongoing commitment to providing a solid educational foundation for today's elementary school students. "what your third grader needs to know, revised edition," covers the basics of math, language arts, science, geography, art, and technology. a collection of american speeches, tales from around the world, math problems, and more, add to the book's usefulness and enhance the pleasure of both adult and child as they work together. hundred of thousands of children have benefited from the core knowledge series. this revised edition gives a new generation of third graders the advantage they need to make progress in school today, and to establish an approach to learning that will last a lifetime.

With thirty-two pages of full-color illustrations, a bolder, easier-to-follow format, and a thoroughly updated curriculum, what your third grader needs to know," revised edition," reflects the core knowledge foundation's ongoing commitment to providing a solid educational foundation for today's elementary school students. "what your third grader needs to know, revised edition," covers the basics of math, language arts, science, geography, art, and technology. a collection of american speeches, tales from around the world, math problems, and more, add to the book's usefulness and enhance the pleasure of both adult and child as they work together. hundred of thousands of children have benefited from the core knowledge series. this revised edition gives a new generation of third graders the advantage they need to make progress in school today, and to establish an approach to learning that will last a lifetime.

The long-awaited prequel to the bestseller fourth grade rats george, aka "suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? it means that his teacher, mrs. simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" – which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. does he have to be good even outside of school? (does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) and if mrs. simms doesn't actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count? a warm, funny return to elementary school from master storyteller spinelli.

The long-awaited prequel to the bestseller fourth grade rats george, aka "suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? it means that his teacher, mrs. simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" – which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. does he have to be good even outside of school? (does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) and if mrs. simms doesn't actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count? a warm, funny return to elementary school from master storyteller spinelli.