Straight Talk About Reading: How Parents Can Make a Difference During the Early Years

Susan L. Hall and Louisa C. Moats, Ed.D.

ISBN 10: 0809228572 / ISBN 13: 9780809228577

Published by Contemporary Books (NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc.), 1999

About this Item

Very Good condition, signed by co-author. This is Straight Talk About Reading by Susan L. Hall and Louisa C. Moats, Ed.D. (Contemporary Books, 1999, first printing). The title page carries a genuine handwritten ink inscription from co-author Louisa C. Moats reading "Hope you find this useful," signed with her name; the recipient's name is blacked out above and below the inscription for privacy. The cover shows light wear with a small stain near the top edge and a light nick at the lower right corner. Three bullet points on one page (page xx of the Introduction) are marked with yellow highlighter, and the copyright year on the copyright page has a small yellow highlight dot; no other highlighting or writing was found elsewhere in the book. Binding is intact and pages are otherwise clean and white.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Straight Talk About Reading: How Parents Can Make a Difference During the Early Years
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc.)
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809228572
• ISBN 13: 9780809228577
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Today's parents are increasingly concerned about the reading and spelling skills taught in schools and are taking charge of their children's education. Full of ideas and suggestions­­--from innovative preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to increase reading speed and comprehension--­­Straight Talk About Reading will instantly help any parent lay a solid foundation for their child's formative educational years.

About the Authors

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Susan L. Hall is founder of the business consulting firm Susan L. Hall & Associates. Through her prior work in the executive education field, she was responsible for curriculum development and has taught over 100 seminars.

Louisa C. Moats, Ed.D., has spoken to thousands of educators through her involvement with Center for Reading Instruction in California and is a frequently quoted reading expert.