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Title: With Every Drop of Blood
Author:
J.L. Collier & C. Collier Reading Level:
6+ Publisher: Laurel-Leaf (1992) Pages: 235
Genre:
General/Historical Fiction
Summary: Breaking
a promise to his father, a young, southern white man becomes involves in the
Civil War by aiding the Rebel Troops. When he is captured by a runaway
slave—a Yankee—he must endure taking orders from a black man, as well as
deal with the fact that he may have endangered his family. (235p) Title: Fables
Author:
Retold by T. Reiff
Reading Level:
2-3+ Publisher: New Readers Press (1991) Pages: 47 Genre:
Folktales
Summary: Short
1-2 page retellings of 16 of Aesop’s classic fables (i.e., The Boy Who
Cried Wolf). Each story ends with an idiomatic statement of the
fable’s moral, useful for class discussions and other extension activities.
(47p)
Title: Folktales
Author:
Retold by T. Reiff
Reading Level: 2-3+ Publisher:
New Readers Press (1991) Pages:
48 Genre:
Folktales
Summary: Collection
of 9 classic folktales from around the world (i.e., The Tar Baby; Stone Soup)
(48p)
Title: Myths
Author:
Retold by T. Reiff
Reading Level: 2-3+ Publisher:
New Readers Press (1991) Pages:
48 Genre:
Folktales
Summary: Collection
of 8 classic myth stories from Ancient Greece, which seek to explain how the
world began and how things came to be. Stories highlight the conflict
between gods and mortals. (48p)
Title: Legends
Author:
Retold by T. Reiff
Reading Level: 2-3+
Publisher:
New Readers Press (1991) Pages:
48 Genre:
Folktales
Summary: Collection
of 9 classic legends (i.e., Anansi, the Spider; Paul Bunyan) from around
the world. (48p)
Title: Love Stories
Author: Retold by T. Reiff Reading Level: 2-3+ Publisher:
New Readers Press (1993) Pages:
48 Genre:
Folktales
Summary: Collection
of 6 love stories from around the world (i.e., Beauty and the Beast) (48p)
Title: Tales of Wonder
Author: Retold by T. Reiff Reading Level: 2-3+ Publisher:
New Readers Press (1993)
Pages: 48
Genre:
Folktales
Summary: Collection
of 10 folktales, fables, myths, and adventure stories from around the world.
(48p) Title: Bears Author:
Carolyn Meyer
Reading Level: 1 Publisher:
Grass Roots Press (2000)
Pages: 21 Genre: Science
Summary: An
informative book on the lives of bears. Book includes photographs.
(21p)
Title:
Stress
Author:
L. Gould
Reading
Level: 1 Publisher:
Grass Roots Press (2000) Pages: 24 Genre: Science
Summary: Ann’s
life is full of stress. Her friend Kim helps by giving her valuable
strategies for dealing with stress. (24p)
Title:
Speaking out on Health: An Anthology
Author: Series: New Writer’s Voices Reading Level: 1-5 Publisher:
Signal Hill Publications (1989)
Pages: 55 Genre: Science
Summary: A
collection of short stories written by adults who have suffered and coped with
health ailments. Writers share how they dealt with their problems, sought
assistance, and became better informed about their conditions. Book
includes referral information for common diseases--i.e., sickle cell anemia,
high blood pressure. (55p)
Title: What is a Dinosaur?
Author:
N. Walker & B. Kalman Reading Level: 2-3 Publisher:
Gulliver Books/
Pages:
32
Harcourt, Inc. (1999)
Genre:
Science
Summary: A
science text that provides a comprehensive discussion about dinosaurs. The
text discusses the different periods of dinosaur existence and the different
scientific theories surrounding their mysterious extinction. Text includes
colorful illustrations and photographs and a glossary. (32p)
Title: What is a Life Cycle?
Author:
B. Kalman & J. Langille
Reading Level: 2-3 Publisher:
Crabtree Publishing Co. (1998) Genre:
Science
Summary: A
science text that explains the life cycles of different classifications of
animals, using simple text, labeled diagrams, colorful photographs, and a
glossary of terms. (32p)
Title: You Can Give First Aid
Author:
K. Bowman
Reading
Level: 4-6+ Publisher:
New Readers Press (1989)
Pages: 38
Genre: Science
Summary: First
Aid workbook. Contains instructions and writing exercises on executing a
variety of common emergency interventions. Chapters deal with handling
burns, choking, bleeding, accidental poisoning, minor cuts and bruises, etc.
Book includes “Chapter Review” questions. (38p)
Title: What is Preventative Health?
Author:
B. Van Horn, P. Carman, Reading Level:
& M. Bernosky Pages:
49 Publisher:
National Health & Educational Consortium (1997) Genre:
Science
Title: What is a Dog?
Author:
B. Kalman & H. Sotzek Reading Level: 2-3 Publisher:
Crabtree Publishing Co. (2000)
Pages:
32
Genre:
Animals
Summary: A
science text that provides a comprehensive discussion about the canine family
using simple text, colorful photographs, and a glossary of terms. (32p)
Title:
Why Do I Have to See the Dentist?
Author:
B. Van Horn & P. Carman Reading
Level: 1 Publisher:
National Health and Pages:
49 Education Consortium; Series: Rosalie’s neighborhood Genre:
Health
Summary: Rosalie and her neighbors assist one another with parenting concerns. They discuss children’s dental care. Relevant terms in bold, includes reinforcement of health topics from other titles in the series. (49p)
Title: Managing Stress
Author:
American Institute for
Reading Level: 4-6+
Preventative Medicine
Publisher: New Readers Press (1994)
Genre:
Health
Summary: An
interactive book giving information on how to manage stress. Topics
include: time and anger management, positive thinking, exercise,
relaxation techniques, etc. Book includes a glossary of relevant terms.
(95p)
Title:
Speaking Out on Health: An Anthology
Publisher:
Signal Hill Publications (1989) Reading
Level:
1-5
Genre:
Health/Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of short stories written by adults who have suffered and coped with
health ailments. Writers share how they dealt with their problems, sought
assistance, and became better informed about their conditions. Book
includes referral information for common diseases--i.e., sickle cell anemia,
high blood pressure. (55p)
Title: Aging With Confidence
Author:
National Council on the
Reading
Level: 5
Aging, Inc.
Pages: 96 Publisher: New Readers Press (1994)
Genre: Health
Summary: Resource
for all ages, addressing issues relevant to planning and preparing for
retirement. Topics include: housing, health care, safety, money, age
discrimination, and long term care. Includes a glossary of relevant terms.
(96p)
Title: Women’s Health
Author:
L. Gould
Reading Level: 5 Publisher:
Signal Hill Publications (2001)
Pages: 96 Genre:
Health
Summary: An
easy-to-read guide, which addresses important issues in women’s health, such
as healthy living and eating habits, stress management, and women’s self-care
throughout different stages of life. Book includes a list of women’s
health resources. (96p)
Title: About AIDS
Author:
National Association of Reading Level: 5
People with AIDS
Genre:
Health
Summary: An easy-to-read guide, which addresses important issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, such as prevention methods, HIV testing, treatment, and understanding one’s rights if infected with the disease. Book includes a glossary of relevant terms. (95p)
Title: Let’s Talk
Author:
Carolyn Meyer
Reading Level: Publisher:
National Health &
Pages: 56
Educational Consortium (1997) Genre:
Parenting
Summary: Rosalie
and her neighbors assist one another with parenting concerns. They discuss
awareness of children’s language development and solutions to developmental
delays. Topics include speech and hearing problems, medical and other
relevant terms in bold. (56p) Title: Taking Charge of My Life
Author:
L. Gould
Reading Level: 4 Publisher:
Signal Hill (1991)
Pages: 60 Genre:
Summary: An
anthology of short stories and poems that narrate how the authors coped and
overcame life challenges. Themes revolve around issues, such as:
literacy, discrimination, relationships, addiction, and the immigrant
experience. (60p)
Title:
When I Travel, I Like to Fly
Author:
J. Lamb (Ed.)
Reading
Level: Publisher:
Second Start Adult
Pages: 33
Literacy Program (1992)
Genre:
Collection of Works
Summary: A
collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and
poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre-and
post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s
personal struggles and accomplishments. (33p) Title: Quest for Life
Author:
B. Rothchild (Ed.) Reading Level: Publisher:
Second Start Adult
Pages:
47
Literacy Program (1999) Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: A
book of life stories told by women students in the Second Start Adult Literacy
Program. (47)
Title: Speaking from the Heart: An Anthology of Writing by New Writers
Publisher:
Signal Hill Publications (1990) Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of poems and short stories that express writers’ views and
experiences about life. Themes surround issues of love, friendship,
spirituality, and family/romantic relationships. (52p)
Title:
Our Stories Ourselves: Stories by and for Adult Literacy Students
Author:
The Learning Center
Reading Level: 2 Publisher:
Boyle Street
Community Pages: 57
Services Co-op (1991)
Genre: Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of short stories written by and for adult literacy students.
Themes include a variety of personal life experiences. (57p)
Title: Twelfth Grade Common Sense
Author:
J. Lamb (Ed.)
Reading Level: Publisher: Second Start Adult Pages: 35
Literacy Program (1992)
Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and
poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre- and
post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s
personal struggles and accomplishments. (35p)
Title: The South was Pretty Cold
Author:
J. Lamb (Ed.)
Reading Level: Publisher:
Second Start Adult Pages: 53
Literacy Program (1992)
Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and
poems. Each writing piece includes a vocabulary list for pre- and
post-reading review. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s
personal struggles a
Title:
Proclamation of
Author:
B. Rothschild (Ed.)
Reading Level: 3-4 Publisher:
Second Start Adult
Pages: 59
Literacy Program (1999)
Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of short stories written by women about their experiences with abuse,
as well as about their quest for self-sufficiency and greater personal
freedom. Book includes post-reading reflection questions. (59p)
Title: Deep Feeling Feedback
Author:
J. Lamb (Ed.)
Reading Level: Publisher:
Second Start Adult Pages: 85
Literacy Program (1992)
Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: A
collection of personal reflections written in first-person narrative essays and
poems. High-interest adult themes surrounding people’s personal
struggles and accomplishments. Stories include a photograph of the author
and a direct quote. (85p)
Title:
Changes: An Anthology by New Writers
Publisher:
Readers House (1993) Reading
Level: 4.5
Genre: Autobiographical Pages:
62
Summary:
An
anthology of personal reflections on high-interest adult themes, such as change,
loss, parenting, community, etc.—written mostly in first-person narratives
(some poetry). (62p)
Title:
Speaking Out on Home and Family Reading
Level: 4.9
Author:
Pages:
54 Publisher: Signal Hill (1990)
Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: An
anthology of personal reflections on high-interest adult themes such as: family,
home, relationships, and homelessness. (54p)
Title:
Never Say Goodbye: An Anthology by New Writers in Prison
Author:
Literacy Volunteers of
New York City
Publisher: New Writers’ Voices (1993)
Genre:
Autobiographical/Prison
Summary: An
anthology of personal reflections written by men and women in prisons across the
Title:
Speaking to One Another
Publisher:
New Writers’ Voices (1993)
Reading
Level: 6
Genre: Autobiographical
Summary: An
anthology of personal reflections written by adult new writers. Authors
share the pains and challenges caused by their reading difficulties, along with
their aspirations to improve their reading and their lives. (63p)
Title:
Spending Time Together: A Family Anthology by New Writers
Publisher:
Readers House (1993) Genre:
Autobiographical
Summary: An
anthology of personal reflections written mostly in first-person narrative
essays. The central writing theme revolves around family experiences and
relationships. (62p) Title: I See a Part of Myself
Author:
E. Roa, B. Jaber, & I. Reading Level: 4 Publisher:
The Open Book Pages:
99 Genre: Personal
Reflection
Summary: Three
short stories written by literacy students. The stories tell of
students’ personal experiences of pain, sacrifice, and of their struggles for
survival and dignity. (99p) Title:
Speaking Out on Work
Author:
Carolyn Meyer
Reading
Level: 5 Publisher:
New Writers’ Voices Pages: 63 (1991)
Genre: Employment
Summary: An
anthology of personal reflections written by adult new writers. Authors
share their experiences and opinions about work. (63p)
Title: Snapshots: Two Stories by New Writers
Author:
Literacy Volunteers of
New York City
Publisher: Readers House (1993) Genre: Short Stories
Summary: Two
short stories that relay “snapshots” of life experience. In the first
story, a woman recounts a special gift she receives for her sixth birthday.
The second story is a set of observations as seen through the eyes of an
immigrant riding a
Title:
Selected from ‘The Best of Dear Abby’
Author:
A. Van Buren
Publisher:
Signal Hill Publications (1991)
Pages: 63 Genre:
Fiction
Summary: A
collection of 16 of Dear Abby’s most endearing letters and her responses.
Book includes reading strategies, post-reading reflection activities, a brief
history of advice columns, a section on writing personal and business letters.
(63p) Title:
Slave Narratives: The Journey to Freedom
Author:
E. Landau
Reading
Level: 7.4
Publisher:
Franklin Watts
Pages: 95 Publishing (2001) Genre: History/ Slavery
Summary: A
collection of four slave narratives, which recount the brutal and inhumane
realities of the American slave experience. Book includes resource list
for further reading. (95p)
Title:
From My Imagination: An Anthology of Poetry and Short Stories by New Writers
Author:
Literacy Volunteers of
New York City
Publisher: New Writer’s Voices (1990)
Genre:
Poetry
Summary: An anthology of short stories and poems that reflect a wide variety of writing themes (poverty, love, and nature) and writing genres (science fiction, humor, and fables). (52)
Title:
20th Century American Poetry: An Anthology
Publisher: Signal Hill (1991) Reading Level: 3.5 Genre:
Poetry
Summary: An
anthology of poems from the work of eight celebrated 20th century
American poets. Themes include: nature, aging, death, love, and
memories. Book contains reading strategies and a pre-reading introduction
and strategies to reading poetry. (63p)
Title:
I Wanna Be the Kinda Father My Mother Was
Author: O. Abdullah Reading Level: Publisher:
New Readers Press (1992) Pages: 64 Genre:
Poetry
Summary: A
collection of poems written around themes, such as: family, community,
black pride, racism, and love. (64p)
Title: Bars Coming Near: An Anthology by New Writers in Prison
Author:
Literacy Volunteers of
New York City
Publisher: New Writers’ Voices (1992)
Genre: Poems/Short Stories
Summary: An
anthology of stories and poems written by men and women in prisons across the
Title: From My Imagination: An Anthology of Poetry and Short Stories by New Writers
Author:
Literacy Volunteers of New York City
Publisher:
Second Start Adult Literacy Program (1990) Genre:
Poetry/ Short Stories
Summary: An
anthology of short stories and poems that reflect a wide variety of writing
themes (poverty, love, and nature) and writing genres (science fiction, humor,
and fables). (52p)
Title:
Blue ink in my pen: student
writ
Author:
The
and Prospects Literacy Association
Pages: 20 Publisher: Grass Roots Press (1995) Genre:
Art
Summary: A small collection of student’s poetic and reflective writing. The collection is the product of a five-week workshop aimed to expose new writers to works of visual art while capturing participants’ responses in writing. (20p) Title: The Big Goof
Author:
L. Kita-Bradley
Reading Level: 1 Publisher:
Grass Roots Press (2000)
Pages: 28 Genre: Romance
Summary: Jan
is in love with her neighbor, Bill. But as Jan gets to know Bill, she
discovers that he is not the man for her. (28p)
Title: The Missing Piece
Author:
T. Reiff
Reading Level: 2 Publisher: Fearon Education (1992)
Pages: 60 Genre:
Romance
Summary: Julie,
anxious to marry a rock star, finds one and allows him to use, hurt, and leave
her. She finds her “missing piece” in a new job, meets someone new and
handles her new man in a newly mature way. Book includes post-reading
reflection questions. (60p)
Title: Love Stories
Author:
Retold by T. Reiff
Reading Level: 1-4 Publisher:
New Readers Press (1993) Pages: 48 Genre: Romance
Summary: Collection
of six classic love stories from around the world (i.e., Beauty and the
Beast). (48p)
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