Science of Reading in Practice Series This timely series is packed with the latest on evidence-based literacy instruction. Most of these books are accompanied by a digital companion.
Code-Focused Skills
Meaning-Focused Skills
THE SCIENCE OF READING IN PRACTICE
Grades K–5 Big Words for Young Readers Heidi Anne Mesmer “ Reading Above the Fray speaks to something near and dear to my heart—the power of early literacy to lead to lifelong learning and immeasurable opportunities. With clarity and precision, Dr. Lindsey cuts through the distracting noise around reading instructioxn. Her book should be required reading in preservice and inservice programs. With it, we can chart a course forward to literacy for all. ” — SHARIF EL-MEKKI, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Black Educator Development From kindergarten, students need to be able to decode short words and “big words” to read proficiently. Dr. Mesmer provides a K–5 scope and sequence and research- backed, do-now strategies. 160 pages. SC-766619 • 978-1-546-11386-7 $35.99 Grades K–2 Reading Above the Fray Julia B. Lindsey These evidence-based routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying—what they read. 160 pages. SC-741245 • 978-1-338-82872-6 $35.99 “ One of the best books I’ve read on decoding and phonics. With passion for teaching, Dr. Lindsey interprets reading science in ways that are directly transferable to the classroom. Her book is chock full of techniques, activities, and strategies—a veritable ‘go-to’ resource. This is exactly the kind of translational work the field needs! ” —HEIDI ANNE MESMER, Professor of Literacy Education, Virginia Tech “ In Reading Above the Fray , Julia masterfully connects the deep research base on how kids learn to read to what teachers can do tomorrow in their classrooms. What I love even more about the book is her focus on the joy of helping students develop the tools they need to achieve reading success. ” —SUSANNE NOBLES, Chief Academic Officer, ReadWorks Julia Lindsey’s evidence-backed routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying— what they read! You’ll find: • need-to-know essentials of how kids learn to read. • principles of high-quality foundational skills instruction. • teacher-approved instructional “swaps” to improve practice tomorrow. Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive instruction, and the importance of engaging readers. JULIA LINDSEY, Ph.D., a former first-grade teacher and self- proclaimed “phonics geek,” has worked with teachers, district personnel, curriculum developers, and others to translate reading research into practice. She currently works as the Early Literacy Manager for Reading Reimagined, an inclusive research and development program. [Price and barcode to be set by production: ISBN-13: 978-1-338-82872-6 ISBN-10: 1-338-82872-X] $00.99 U.S.
Grades PreK–1 Strive-for-Five Conversations Tricia A. Zucker and Sonia Q. Cabell Teachers can use this power tool to accelerate kids’ language development— a conversation framework based on the Science of Reading. 160 pages. SC-766621 • 978-1-546-11388-1 $35.99
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Grades K–5 Know Better, Do Better:
THE SCIENCE OF READING IN PRACTICE
DAVID & MEREDITH LIBEN Foreword by Margaret G. McKeown KNOW
Comprehension Meredith Liben and David Liben
BETTER, DO BETTER Fueling the Reading Brain With Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language COMPREHENSION
In this timely book, the Libens explore what kids truly need to comprehend texts. Focusing on vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures, they offer ideas to put into action now. 160 pages. SC-766620 • 978-1-546-11387-4 $35.99
Grades K–5 Making Words Stick
Grades 5–8 Scaffolding Complex Texts Mitchell Brookins This book equips teachers with tools and strategies to help Grades 5–8 students confidently read complex texts and support them as they develop stronger literacy skills. 160 pages. SC-790916 • 979-8-225-01855-9 $36.99 Available September 2026
Molly Ness and Katie Pace Miles
The average reader instantly recognizes 30,000 to 70,000 words through a process called “orthographic mapping.” This book explains the process by which readers embed words into their long-term memories, and the instruction necessary to help K–5 students do just that. 160 pages SC-781039 • 978-1-5461-7645-9 $35.99
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