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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. This book gives advice to people who have trouble falling asleep due to stress. Simple changes to daily routines such as drinking less caffeine, going to bed at the same time each night, and taking a hot bath are suggested. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary...
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Lee cannot sleep because Tom snores every night. Although Lee has some creative ideas to stop Tom's snoring, she fears the consequences. Students who sleep with a partner who snores will sympathize with Lee. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Ann volunteers at an animal shelter because she loves animals. Her volunteer time is spent taking care of the cats and dogs. Ann gives the animals at the shelter a lot of attention and love, but she receives a lot from the animals in return. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode....
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Moses is going to see his girlfriend and feels quite good about how he looks. When he gets to the bus station, he discovers too late that in his rush to arrive on time he has put on one new shoe and one old shoe. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary...
5) Grey Seals
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that grey seals can stay under water for 20 minutes? And that the mother seals leave their young only two or three weeks after they are born? This book talks about grey seals' habitat, diet, pup-rearing habits, and special characteristics as well as the dangers they face because of human activity. The photographs...
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Val loves children and would like to work in childcare, but that means going back to school. School means time and money, so Val starts saving her money and finds a volunteer job at a daycare center. After volunteering, Val knows for sure a job in childcare is what she wants to do. The photographs reflect the...
7) The Hike
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Bill, an older man, decides to experience nature only to encounter a series of mishaps during his hike. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers.
8) Grey Wolves
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that wolves are like people in many ways? Close-up and detailed photos in the book capture wolves interacting, raising their young, working as a team, and singing together. Readers also learn about wolves' habitats and life cycle as well as the dangers they face due to human activity. The photographs reflect...
9) Cake Date
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Max wants to date Mona. Max has a plan. Will the plan work? The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is one of eight in the Romance series. Lexile level: 160L...
10) Gardening
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Doris loves to garden but lives in a small apartment, so she helps to plant and maintain the gardens at her church. Doris is grateful for the opportunity to garden, and she also discovers that the garden is a gift not only to her but to the people who visit it. The photographs reflect the text, making...
11) Love of My Life
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Don and Dell got married a long time ago. With each year, their love grows as they spend their days together living a simple life. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers....
12) The Big Question
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Pam and Pete are on a picnic. Pete is distracted because he is sitting on an anthill and is covered in bites. Pam thinks Pete is distracted because he wants to propose marriage. Pete finally pops the big question, but it is not the one Pam has in mind. The photographs reflect the text, making the words...
13) The Test
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Dan has studied hard to pass an important test, but his mind goes blank as he sits staring at the test paper. An opportunity to cheat presents itself. Dan is desperate. What does he do? This story will invite some lively discussion as students are called upon to be the judge. The photographs reflect the text, making...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book explains why people get hiccups and describes a variety of ways that people try to get rid of them. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 280L
15) Inside Out
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Nan is ecstatic. A date with Rod! But in her excitement when getting ready for the date, Nan does something silly. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is...
16) The Coffee Lover
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Bo becomes extremely frustrated one morning when the coffee maker refuses to work. He is ready to explode. His son then informs him that he needs to plug the coffee maker in. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
17) Soup Kitchen
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Omar volunteers in a soup kitchen preparing meals for people in need. Omar was once in need himself and now is happy to have found a way to give back to his community.
The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book demonstrates how to use environmentally friendly and affordable household products such as baking soda and vinegar for daily cleaning. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 230L
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore taking initiative in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students. It guarantees a positive reading experience for beginning readers. This title is one of ten...
20) How to Save Time
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. May always seems busy but gets little done, so she makes some simple changes in her daily life that save her a lot of time. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 150L
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