Series in Reading Skills
Books in Reading Skills
American Portraits: Revenge of the Aztecs
Bring history to life with compelling stories,sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle schoolsocial studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improvecomprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our sharedAmerican heritages Jamestown's American Portraits , a saga of American families and friends,traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the CivilRights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teachreading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle schoolreading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Big As Life
This novel presents a "what if" scenario. One day the people of New York City awake two find a couple of 2000-foot-tall figures standing in the harbor. The story describes the various ways that people cope with this event over the course of the next twelve months. I think that what Doctorow was going for is the idea that death looms over all of us, and is its own type of monstrosity, even though most of us going about our daily lives are unaware of the impending doom. Or something like that, anyway. Overall, I was a bit disappointed. "I don't know if it's courage," Red said. He was squinting to keep Wallace in focus. "There's no choice. You just believe that if you work hard and go for what you want, if you have any talent the order of the world will reward you. I don't think there's any other choice. You make believe, that's what. You make believe that there is some order and that what will happen is up to you"
Good Sport, Bad Sport
Daniel takes up dirt-bike racing and shows a lot of talent but when his inexperience earns him the enmity of some of the best racers, he tries to return good for evil when they try to exact their revenge.
How to Raise a Reader(With: Maria Russo)
An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review . Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.
The Awful German Language / Die schreckliche deutsche Sprache
A wonderful book full of satire about the German language. Written by the genius Mark Twain. This is half German and half English, so it is a great way to pick up on key German words. This copy is still in its original wrapping, so it has never been opened. It is brand new, and ready to be read.
WHY Did I LoveThat Novel?
If you love reading and discussing fiction, this book is for you.Ever wonder why you respond to a novel in a certain way? You loved it. You hated it. Or somewhere in between. Maybe the story started slowly, then improved. Maybe it hooked you in the beginning, then lagged. Maybe the dialogue didn’t sound true to life. Or the characters seemed flat. Or maybe all these aspects were wonderful. Why? What fiction techniques did the author use or fail to use?WHY Did I Love (Hate) That Novel? explores four techniques used in writing page-turning fiction. These concepts are fun and fascinating, and will open your eyes to how a novel is created. They’re explained in an easy-to-understand way, with multiple examples. Once you’ve learned them, you’ll enjoy reading all the more. And, if you’re in a book club, you’ll be better equipped to discuss your opinions.