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21) 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...
22) 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....
23) 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...
24) Thrift Store
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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, Sami volunteers in a thrift store. He unpacks donations, sorts clothes, prices items, and helps customers. In exchange for his time and help, Sami learns new skills.
The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
25) 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...
26) 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.
27) Daycare Centre
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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...
28) 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...
29) Animal Shelter
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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....
30) The Big Snore
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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...
31) The New Shoes
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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...
32) The Mix-up
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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, Jen solves the problem of itchy feet but ends up brushing her teeth with foot cream. 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 Humor series....
33) The Map
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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, Sam is new in town so uses a map to find her way to the mall and bank. Instead of arriving at her destinations, she ends up back at her apartment building, only to discover she has been holding the map upside down. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest,...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. A must for students who want to purchase a used vehicle. The narrator demonstrates the steps one should follow in order to find a good used car, from adding up the cost of having a car to test-driving and getting safety checks. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability...
35) Senior Centre
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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, Sara volunteers in an outreach program for a senior centre. She visits seniors who are in need. Sara visits Jay on a regular basis to check on how he is doing and to provide companionship. One day, Jay mentions that he used to be an artist. Sara asks Jay to teach her how to paint. Jay finds an old paint...
36) Potluck
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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, Mel questions the freshness of meat he wants to add to stew he's making for a potluck. After some consideration, Mel uses the meat. Two friends who were at the potluck get sick. They think it's because of a fish dish they ate. Should Mel say something and risk his friends' anger? This story will invite...
37) Saying No
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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 explains why it is okay to say no, when necessary, even to those you love. 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 four in the Health series. Lexile level:...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. Bell is good to her kids, husband, and friends. But Bell is feeling tired and used, so she makes small changes in her daily life that help her feel better about herself. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Adolescent and adult readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader....
39) Fad Diets
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Fad Diets tells the story of Al's attempts to lose weight. Al tries some fad diets only to discover that they don't work. He gains back the weight and often feels tired and ill. Al learns that the only way to lose weight sensibly and safely is through healthy, balanced eating habits. The...
40) Late Again!
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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, Adam wakes up and once again, he's late for work. Or is he? Adam is in for a surprise. 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 Humour...
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