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1) 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...
2) 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.
3) The Test
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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. Dan has studied hard to pass an important test, but his mind goes blank as he sits staring at the test paper. An opportunity to cheat presents itself. Dan is desperate. What does he do? This story will invite some lively discussion as students are called upon to be the judge. The photographs reflect the text, making...
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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. In this story, Pam and Pete are on a picnic. Pete is distracted because he is sitting on an anthill and is covered in bites. Pam thinks Pete is distracted because he wants to propose marriage. Pete finally pops the big question, but it is not the one Pam has in mind. The photographs reflect the text, making the words...
5) 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...
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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, Don and Dell got married a long time ago. With each year, their love grows as they spend their days together living a simple life. 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
8) 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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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...
10) Animal Shelter
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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, Ann volunteers at an animal shelter because she loves animals. Her volunteer time is spent taking care of the cats and dogs. Ann gives the animals at the shelter a lot of attention and love, but she receives a lot from the animals in return. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode....
11) The New Shoes
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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, Moses is going to see his girlfriend and feels quite good about how he looks. When he gets to the bus station, he discovers too late that in his rush to arrive on time he has put on one new shoe and one old shoe. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary...
12) 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...
13) The Big Snore
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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. In this story, Lee cannot sleep because Tom snores every night. Although Lee has some creative ideas to stop Tom's snoring, she fears the consequences. Students who sleep with a partner who snores will sympathize with Lee. 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 (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...
15) The Big Surprise
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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, Liz is lying in bed because she has a bad cold. She has a runny nose, red eyes, and messy hair. Suddenly, Liz hears the doorbell ring. She looks out the window and sees Tom, her boyfriend. Students with a sense of romance will enjoy the ending to this story.
The photographs reflect the text, making the...
16) The Phone Call
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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, Jess works hard to wrap a gift. The gift looks good! But something is missing. 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 Humour series....
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book provides ideas on how to foster a sense of community in one's neighbourhood, from simple gestures such as saying hello to joining a community group. 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: 90L
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. Ben and the landlady do an inspection of the apartment Ben wants to move into. As Ben checks out everything from taps and lights to door locks and smoke alarms, the landlady fills in an inspection report. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest,...
19) The Perfect Man
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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, Tess has a clear idea of the perfect man for her. She tries out online dating to find him. She finds him, but things do not turn out the way she has been imagining they would. 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 high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore being flexible on the job. 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 in the...
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