Simple text about pretending and repetition of the letters 'pr' help readers learn how to use this sound. Developed by a team of renowned experts and described by critics as 'leading the field,' these acclaimed books entice prereaders by incorporating color photographs of children. The pictures provide clues to the simple words on the page, so when students hear the repetitive sounds, they begin to associate sounds with letters! With one sentence...

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-three beginning readers, providing information about Paul Revere's role in the events of the Revolutionary War. Includes a glossary, map, and a list of books and Web sites for further study. The highest-level Nonfiction Readers encourage more advanced students to extend their skills by instilling the confidence that they can read to learn about subjects of their own choosing! Level 3 Readers feature more difficult...

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-three beginning readers, providing information about the causes and conduct of the Revolutionary War. Includes a glossary, map, and a list of books and Web sites for further study. The highest-level Nonfiction Readers encourage more advanced students to extend their skills by instilling the confidence that they can read to learn about subjects of their own choosing! Level 3 Readers feature more difficult vocabulary...

Highlights a number of the world's deserts, defines what constitutes a desert, and describes the environment, including some of the plants and animals that live in these arid regions. The second-level Nonfiction Readers feature longer sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but the overall layout and photos remain familiar to students enjoying newly acquired skills. Readers are rewarded for their progress with such high-interest topics as fascinating...

Presents a color-illustrated day in the life of a farmer, describing the tasks and equipment that shape this occupation. Nonfiction Level 1 Readers offer children subject matter they will appreciate, in a clean, familiar format. Each page provides straightforward sentences of simple words, ensuring easy mastery by students beginning to feel the attraction of reading to learn. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all make these...

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-three beginning readers, providing information about the Boston Tea Party, one of the events leading to the Revolutionary War. Includes a glossary, map, and a list of books and Web sites for further study. The highest-level Nonfiction Readers encourage more advanced students to extend their skills by instilling the confidence that they can read to learn about subjects of their own choosing! Level 3 Readers...

Simple text describes Halloween, how it began, and how it is celebrated. The second-level Nonfiction Readers feature longer sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but the overall layout and photos remain familiar to students enjoying newly acquired skills. Readers are rewarded for their progress with such high-interest topics as fascinating habitats, familiar holidays, and action-packed activities. Each title includes a helpful index of key words...

Photos and illustrations provide visual cues for readers to learn about the letter 's' and the types of sounds it makes within words. Children will delight in learning their letters with Alphabet Friends. Blending stories, photographs of peers, and charming illustrations, this supportive collection has been designed so that even the youngest readers can make each book their own. Every book uses a full page to introduce both the capital and the lowercase...

Photos and illustrations provide visual cues for readers to learn about the letter 'x' and the types of sounds it makes within words. Children will delight in learning their letters with Alphabet Friends. Blending stories, photographs of peers, and charming illustrations, this supportive collection has been designed so that even the youngest readers can make each book their own. Every book uses a full page to introduce both the capital and the lowercase...

Photos and illustrations provide visual cues for readers to learn about the letter 'y' and the types of sounds it makes within words. Children will delight in learning their letters with Alphabet Friends. Blending stories, photographs of peers, and charming illustrations, this supportive collection has been designed so that even the youngest readers can make each book their own. Every book uses a full page to introduce both the capital and the lowercase...