by Globe Fearon
First published 1999
Students face a common struggle in classrooms everywhere. They can read stories just fine, but when they open their science textbooks or history assignments, the words might as well be in a foreign language. This educational program recognizes that each academic subject demands its own reading approach. Students work through targeted exercises designed for Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math. They discover that reading a math word problem requires different skills than understanding a historical document. The program also guides them through the specific challenges of non-fiction texts. Students learn to navigate charts, graphs, and technical vocabulary that appear across their coursework. The four-volume structure allows them to focus intensively on each subject area while building transferable skills.
Genres: reference, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: instructive, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, skill-building
124 pages · Paperback · Globe Fearon Co