High-Interest/Low Readability - Outstanding Americans

Reluctant readers of all ages and those reading below grade level are sure to have fun while they improve their reading skills with Outstanding Americans.

Students' enthusiasm will skyrocket with this series of articles about outstanding Americans and their accomplishments. Friendly and informative, these high-interest stories focus on minority-Americans who have made significant contributions to society. Following each non-fiction article are detailed activities designed to improve essential reading comprehension and writing skills.

This high-interest/low-readability book is a terrific way to build basic skills while enhancing students' appreciation of cultural diversity.

Grades 4+

Multiple Intelligences

Our toy experts have indicated that the High-Interest/Low Readability - Outstanding Americans strengthens the following Intelligences:

Verbal-Linguistic

Children with strong Verbal-Linguistic intelligence will have a propensity to produce language and sensitivity to the nuances, order and rhythm of words. These students love to read, write and tell stories.

Interpersonal

Children with strong Interpersonal intelligence work effectively in a group and understand and recognize the goals, motivations and intentions of others. Students with this intelligence thrive in cooperative, group work situations and are skilled at communicating, mediating and negotiating.

Intrapersonal

Children who are strong in the Intrapersonal intelligence have the ability to understand one's own emotions, goals and motivations. These students have good instincts about their strengths and abilities.