"Build decoding and comprehension skills for Grades K-1. Instructive books practice phonics skills in an explicit, systematic, & spiraled way. Comprehensible texts incorporate natural sounding speech and sentence patterns. Engaging and interesting stories with vivid design ignite students' desire to read. Support teachers with concise & explicit lessons on critical reading & writing skills. Involve families with take-home books to build student confidence & home libraries. Provides a variety of formats to fit any instructional model or budget."-- Provided by publisher.