A Classroom-Ready
Early Chapter Book + Free Teacher's Guide
Engage young readers with adventure, STEM learning, and social-emotional growth — no prep required.
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS BOOK
Built for the Classroom. Loved by Kids.
Everything your emerging readers need — in one adventure.
Short chapters perfect for emerging and early chapter book readers
The ideal "bridge book" between picture books and longer chapter books
Built-in STEM: real ocean science, deep-sea exploration, and animal facts
Supports SEL: courage, curiosity, kindness, and teamwork on every page
Aligned with Common Core ELA and NGSS for Grades 1–3
Includes real historical explorers: Jacques Cousteau, Steve Irwin, Sylvia Earle
ABOUT THE BOOK
What's the Story?
When Charlotte and her loyal dog Henry discover a mysterious glowing book, they're swept seven miles below the ocean's surface — all the way to the Mariana Trench.
Along the way they rescue a sea turtle, ride a humpback whale, and dive in a real submersible alongside some of history's greatest ocean explorers. By the time they surface, Charlotte has learned that bravery isn't the absence of fear — it's choosing to keep going anyway.
Told in lyrical, spare prose with short chapters and striking black-and-white illustrations, this is the adventure story kids ask to read again.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TEACHER'S GUIDE
Everything You Need — Already Done For You
Your free Teacher's Guide includes:
Pre-Reading Activities — KWL chart, prediction questions, and map activity
Vocabulary Development — 15 key terms with kid-friendly definitions and example sentences
Chapter-by-Chapter Comprehension — Literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions for all 12 chapters
STEM Connections — Ocean zones, pressure experiment, bioluminescence lesson, and explorer profiles
SEL Discussion Prompts — Courage, curiosity, kindness, and teamwork reflections
Writing Activities — 5 narrative and creative prompts tied directly to the story
Extension Projects — Hands-on activities including dioramas, research, and design challenges
Answer Key — Suggested answers for every comprehension question
HOW TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM
Flexible Enough for Any Setting
This book and guide work across multiple classroom formats — no extra planning needed.
Whole-class read-aloud with discussion stops built in
Small group instruction using the leveled comprehension questions
Literacy centers with the vocabulary and writing activities
Homeschool unit studies combining science, literacy, and character development
Sub plans — the guide is self-contained and easy for anyone to pick up and use