Gail Saunders-Smith

As students gain confidence and skills in guided reading, what is the next step to helping them become strong, independent readers? Small-group reading sessions. By working in small groups, students will be able to explore longer text and build their literacy skills with confidence. Literacy expert Gail Saunders-Smith demonstrates through the methods in this book how educators can advance students from small-group reading to silent reading, all while...

Develop successful readers with these strategies for before, during, and after reading. In Building Literacy Through Small-Group Instruction, Gail Saunders-Smith describes the cognitive processes of emergent readers and provides educators with clear guidelines for promoting reading comprehension with small groups of young learners. A variety of exercises included helps children to locate, record, retrieve, and manipulate information from texts,...

An early biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This nonfiction book explores the life and achievements of Mae Jemison. Through full-color photographs and simple, easy-to-read text, emergent readers will discover her inspiring life, from early childhood to adult.

A large, soaring bird reminds people of strength and freedom. Read about this important national symbol.

Travel to Egypt. Find out the facts about this country in Africa.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of George Washington"--Provided by publisher.