Phonics

Phonics is an essential part of learning how to read. By focusing on phonemes, or the individual sounds that make up words, phonics helps young learners build a solid foundation in reading. These series offer young readers a variety of opportunities for practice as they learn the connection between letters and their corresponding sounds, enabling them to develop essential reading skills and fluency.

Phonics Fun!

Set of 33 titles

Reading doesn't always come easily. Luckily, there's Phonics Fun! Supporting researchers' findings on the science of reading, this phonics-based series will help children learn the relationships between the letters of written language and the individual sounds of spoken language. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter and the letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging decodable text, and vibrant photographs help young readers learn individual letter sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!

Features

Glossary of key words
Author/Illustrator biography
Activities for further learning
Educational front/back matter

Jane Belk Moncure's Sound Box Books

Set of 26 titles

Jane Belk Moncure's acclaimed Sound Box Books have been an educational standard for nearly 50 years. We've updated and enhanced this beloved series to meet current educational standards and reflect cultural and social changes. The text appears in a clear, sans-serif typeface and paragraph form, and rebus icons trigger recognition of target words. Continuing a long tradition, these editions are sure to develop confident readers, expand their vocabularies, and inspire a love for reading that will outlast their school years.

Features

Glossary of key words
Author/Illustrator biography
Activities for further learning

Vowel Blends

Set of 12 titles

Developed by a team of renowned experts and described by critics as 'leading the field,' these charming books entice emergent readers to learn vowel blends by incorporating full-color photographs and a fun, fresh design. 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 or two sentences per page, the clean format builds new readers' confidence in recognizing vowel blends. A note to caregivers and educators, a word list for review, and an About the Author section are included.

Features

Glossary of key words
Author/Illustrator biography
Educational front/back matter