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1) Grey Seals
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that grey seals can stay under water for 20 minutes? And that the mother seals leave their young only two or three weeks after they are born? This book talks about grey seals' habitat, diet, pup-rearing habits, and special characteristics as well as the dangers they face because of human activity. The photographs...
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Val loves children and would like to work in childcare, but that means going back to school. School means time and money, so Val starts saving her money and finds a volunteer job at a daycare center. After volunteering, Val knows for sure a job in childcare is what she wants to do. The photographs reflect the...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Tess has a clear idea of the perfect man for her. She tries out online dating to find him. She finds him, but things do not turn out the way she has been imagining they would. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore being flexible on the job. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students. It guarantees a positive reading experience for beginning readers. This title is one of ten in the...
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to illustrate decision-making in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is guaranteed to provide beginning adolescent and adult readers with a positive reading experience. The book is designed English as a Second Language learners and adult basic education students. This title is one of ten in the Soft Skills...
6) Fad Diets
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Fad Diets tells the story of Al's attempts to lose weight. Al tries some fad diets only to discover that they don't work. He gains back the weight and often feels tired and ill. Al learns that the only way to lose weight sensibly and safely is through healthy, balanced eating habits. The...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. Bell is good to her kids, husband, and friends. But Bell is feeling tired and used, so she makes small changes in her daily life that help her feel better about herself. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Adolescent and adult readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader....
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore time management in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students. It guarantees a positive reading experience for beginning readers. This title is one of ten...
9) Potluck
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Mel questions the freshness of meat he wants to add to stew he's making for a potluck. After some consideration, Mel uses the meat. Two friends who were at the potluck get sick. They think it's because of a fish dish they ate. Should Mel say something and risk his friends' anger? This story will invite...
10) Saying No
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. This book explains why it is okay to say no, when necessary, even to those you love. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is one of four in the Health series. Lexile level:...
11) The Phone Call
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Jess works hard to wrap a gift. The gift looks good! But something is missing. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is one of eight in the Humour series....
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. Ben and the landlady do an inspection of the apartment Ben wants to move into. As Ben checks out everything from taps and lights to door locks and smoke alarms, the landlady fills in an inspection report. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest,...
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore working as a team in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This reader is guaranteed to provide beginning readers with a positive reading experience. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students....
14) How to Save Time
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. May always seems busy but gets little done, so she makes some simple changes in her daily life that save her a lot of time. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader. Lexile level: 150L
15) Bald Eagles
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. Did you know that bald eagles have over 7,000 feathers? And that their nests can weigh over a ton? This book talks about bald eagles' habitat, diet, nesting habits, and special characteristics as well as the dangers they face because of human activity. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode....
16) The E-mail
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, can Pat trust Len? She suspects that Len may be seeing another woman. One day, Len forgets to take his phone to work. Should Pat take a look to see who Len's been e-mailing? This open-ended story will invite discussion around trust and relationships as students are called upon to be the judge. The photographs...
17) A Bad Car Day
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Roxy goes to the bank to get money, but she does something very silly. She is feeling quite foolish and somewhat angry at herself, until a stranger stops and helps her out. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
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This photo story is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book demonstrates how to use environmentally friendly and affordable household products such as baking soda and vinegar for daily cleaning. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Emergent readers will appreciate the content and readability of this high-interest, low-vocabulary reader.
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader contains two contrasting photostories that illustrate the importance of having a positive attitude in the workplace. The photographs illustrate the text, making the words easy to decode. This reader is guaranteed to provide adolescents and adults who are beginning readers with a positive reading experience. Students in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education classes will benefit from this reader....
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore taking initiative in the workplace. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This compelling photostory is for adolescents and adults who are beginning readers. This book is suitable for English language learners and adult basic education students. It guarantees a positive reading experience for beginning readers. This title is one of ten...