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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Roxy goes to the bank to get money, but she does something very silly. She is feeling quite foolish and somewhat angry at herself, until a stranger stops and helps her out. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. This book gives advice to people who have trouble falling asleep due to stress. Simple changes to daily routines such as drinking less caffeine, going to bed at the same time each night, and taking a hot bath are suggested. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book demonstrates how to use environmentally friendly and affordable household products such as baking soda and vinegar for daily cleaning. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 230L
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore taking initiative in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students. It guarantees a positive reading experience for beginning readers. This title is one of ten...
5) The Change
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Lily works in a store. One day Lily buys something in the store after work. A co-worker gives her back far too much change. Should Lily say something or pocket the money? This story will spark lively discussion as students are called upon to be the judge.
The photographs reflect the text, making the...
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader contains two contrasting photostories that illustrate the importance of having a positive attitude in the workplace. The photographs illustrate the text, making the words easy to decode. This reader is guaranteed to provide adolescents and adults who are beginning readers with a positive reading experience. Students in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education classes will benefit from this reader....
7) Bald Eagles
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that bald eagles have over 7,000 feathers? And that their nests can weigh over a ton? This book talks about bald eagles' habitat, diet, nesting habits, and special characteristics as well as the dangers they face because of human activity. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode....
8) The E-mail
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, can Pat trust Len? She suspects that Len may be seeing another woman. One day, Len forgets to take his phone to work. Should Pat take a look to see who Len's been e-mailing? This open-ended story will invite discussion around trust and relationships as students are called upon to be the judge. The photographs...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. May always seems busy but gets little done, so she makes some simple changes in her daily life that save her a lot of time. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 150L
10) Grey Wolves
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that wolves are like people in many ways? Close-up and detailed photos in the book capture wolves interacting, raising their young, working as a team, and singing together. Readers also learn about wolves' habitats and life cycle as well as the dangers they face due to human activity. The photographs reflect...
11) Grey Seals
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that grey seals can stay under water for 20 minutes? And that the mother seals leave their young only two or three weeks after they are born? This book talks about grey seals' habitat, diet, pup-rearing habits, and special characteristics as well as the dangers they face because of human activity. The photographs...
12) Daycare Centre
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Val loves children and would like to work in childcare, but that means going back to school. School means time and money, so Val starts saving her money and finds a volunteer job at a daycare center. After volunteering, Val knows for sure a job in childcare is what she wants to do. The photographs reflect the...
13) The Hike
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Bill, an older man, decides to experience nature only to encounter a series of mishaps during his hike. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers.
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book explains why people get hiccups and describes a variety of ways that people try to get rid of them. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 280L
15) Soup Kitchen
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Omar volunteers in a soup kitchen preparing meals for people in need. Omar was once in need himself and now is happy to have found a way to give back to his community.
The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
16) Inside Out
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Nan is ecstatic. A date with Rod! But in her excitement when getting ready for the date, Nan does something silly. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is...
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore standing up for rights in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students. It guarantees a positive reading experience for beginning readers. This title is one...
18) The Coffee Lover
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Bo becomes extremely frustrated one morning when the coffee maker refuses to work. He is ready to explode. His son then informs him that he needs to plug the coffee maker in. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
19) Gardening
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Doris loves to garden but lives in a small apartment, so she helps to plant and maintain the gardens at her church. Doris is grateful for the opportunity to garden, and she also discovers that the garden is a gift not only to her but to the people who visit it. The photographs reflect the text, making...
20) Cake Date
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Max wants to date Mona. Max has a plan. Will the plan work? The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is one of eight in the Romance series. Lexile level: 160L...
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