Hi-Lo Classroom Libraries

Saddleback's Hi-Lo Classroom Libraries help you build a targeted classroom library fast, with paperback sets you can shop in four ways, depending on what your classroom needs most: by Lexile level, by genre, by moral focus, or by STEM connection. Every collection pairs Hi-Lo fiction and nonfiction with diverse, relatable characters and engaging storylines, and each is available with or without the companion Hi-Lo Comprehension Strategies Guide, giving striving readers accessible, high-interest options for independent reading.

Lexile Collections

The Lexile Collections organize Saddleback's Hi-Lo Classroom Libraries strictly by Lexile level, from Upper Elementary to Middle School and High School sets. This is the most direct way to match a collection to exactly where your students are reading right now, with each set available with or without the Hi-Lo Comprehension Strategies Guide.

Upper Elementary Lexile Collections  

Upper Elementary

Grades: 4 to 5

Middle School Lexile Collections  

Middle School

Grades: 6 to 8

High School Lexile Collections  

High School

Grades: 9 to 12

Genre Collections

The Genre Collections group Saddleback's Hi-Lo titles by theme rather than reading level: Female-Driven sets built around strong female protagonists, a Diversity set representing a range of cultures and backgrounds, and a Sports set of high-interest sports fiction and nonfiction. Pick a collection based on what will resonate most with your students, with the same fiction-and-nonfiction, multi-Lexile structure as the rest of the line.

Upper Elementary Genre Collections  

Upper Elementary

Grades: 4 to 5

Middle School Genre Collections  

Middle School

Grades: 6 to 8

High School Genre Collections  

High School

Grades: 9 to 12

Moral Focus Collections

The Moral Focus Collections build character education directly into independent reading, spanning nine character themes: wisdom and discernment, respect and tolerance, gratitude and contentment, self-control and self-discipline, perseverance and flexibility, courage and assertiveness, encouragement and generosity, compassion and empathy, and integrity and accountability. Two sets, covering the same Lexile range with different title selections, let you customize your collection or maximize variety across a classroom.

Upper Elementary Moral Focus Collections  

Upper Elementary

Grades: 4 to 5

Middle School Moral Focus Collections  

Middle School

Grades: 6 to 8

High School Moral Focus Collections  

High School

Grades: 9 to 12

STEM Collections

The STEM Collections connect Hi-Lo fiction and nonfiction to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math content, helping students build literacy skills while engaging with STEM topics and thinking critically about them. Two sets are available, each spanning a range of Lexile levels, so you can match the collection to your students' reading levels while reinforcing STEM content across the curriculum.

Upper Elementary STEM Collections  

Upper Elementary

Grades: 4 to 5

Middle School STEM Collections  

Middle School

Grades: 6 to 8

High School STEM Collections  

High School

Grades: 9 to 12