Alamosa Public Library

In this set of twelve readers, Jane O'Connor's beloved Fancy Nancy helps pre-school and kindergarten kids understand phonics and learn about long and short vowels. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned...

In simple terms, the author explains what readers actually do and gives beginners confidence and the chance to use their newly discovered skills.

Presents a guide to reading critically, offering tips and activities to improve reading comprehension, covering such topics as point of view, context clues, rhyme schemes, and deciphering fact from fiction. The ability to read critically is an essential skill vital to success in school. For example, do you know what point of view means? Or how to "read" a picture? Can you tell fact from opinion? Well, whether you're a kid who's just starting to read...

A companion set to the bestselling Bob Books Beginning Readers set, featuring the classic Bob Books characters and some new ones, too! This set is perfect for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers and need more practice before moving on." Twelve humorous stories feature the beloved classic Bob Books characters and introduce some new friends, too!" Short vowels and three-letter words in simple sentences make Bob Books More Beginning Readers...

Presents a twelve book set that uses tales about Biscuit the puppy to teach reading, featuring simple stories, long vowel sounds, and sight words.