Skillfully adapted to interest students, these colorfully illustrated, popular, classical, and contemporary literature collections by noted authors such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sojourner Truth will motivate students of all reading levels to read, enjoy, and appreciate works they may not normally select.

Interest Level: 6-12
Reading Level: 6-10

• Moves students gradually from guided reading to independent reading and critical thinking with margin notes.
• Boosts students' interest and abilities with reading skills for each selection that help low-level readers and students moving from developmental reading classes.
• Broadens students' exposure to classic literature, some of which has been lightly adapted to maintain author integrity and increase comprehension.