Allington, Richard L

Briefly discusses different types of stories and encourages the reader to complete and compose stories.

Offers teachers, principals, administrators, and policymakers an overview of proven models, programs, and strategies for improving student literacy.

The numerals one to ten are introduced through a counting game, with the correct number being determined by clues in the illustrations.

A guide to reading remediation programs for grades two through nine. Draws on research on vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension. Offers best practices that fit within the No Child Left Behind Act requirements.

Simple text and illustrations introduce twelve basic colors and explain how these colors can be combined to produce other colors.

Introduces the functions of measuring, emphasizing metric linear measurement, numbers, and concepts of long/short, big/bigger/biggest, equal to, greater than, and less than. Includes activities and crafts projects.

Introduces basic principles of telling time and such related concepts as today/tomorrow/yesterday, past/future, and late/early.

Presents situations arousing such common feelings as anger, embarrassment, bravery, pride, and surprise. Includes related activities.

Introduces the four basic tastes, sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, along with 15 other types of tastes and textures, such as spicy, cold, and crunchy. Recipes and activities are included.

Presents an overview of reading education in the United States; looks at research on how children learn to read, focusing on three principles identified by the author as key to helping struggling readers; and includes guidance for designing instruction to help children become proficient readers.