Complete Book of Reading, Grades 1 - 2

By School Specialty Publishing

The Complete Book of Reading provides 352 pages of fun exercises that help students in grades 1 and 2 learn important comprehension, grammar, and writing skills necessary for academic achievement!... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561895849
• ISBN13: 9781561895847
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: American Education Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 2

Customer Reviews

Geared more toward the average first grader

Like all the "Complete Book of..." series, this book really breaks down each skill into its necessary components in a logical and easy to understand order. The pages are colorful and the approaches to teaching are varied, so that all types of learning styles are accommodated. There is a reading list, three "reward" certificates for each level of completion, and many good recommended additional activities for the parent and child. However, my first grader whizzed through this book in a matter of a few months. Its activities might be helpful for second graders who need remedial work in reading comprehension and phonics presented in a nonthreatening way, but for most 7 and 8 year olds, the work in these books will be far too easy and the approach a little babyish (fluffy ducks and bears narrating, etc.) If you're looking for a fun, comprehensive and well-rounded phonics and reading program for a first grader, though, especially if you homeschool, I would definitely recommend this one, and perhaps supplement it with the "Complete Book of Handwriting" and/or one of the McGraw Hill/ Spectrum writing books. These guys have managed to develop one of the most kid-friendly and effective phonics programs around for a very reasonable fee, but the parent just has to be cognizant of the child's true skill level as opposed to the grade level assigned on the front cover. With that in mind, my first grader got a lot out of this book this year, and we plan to use their "Complete Book of Reading Grades 3-4" next year for second grade.

Great Fun Home and school learning

I highly recomend this book for your k-2nd ages. Fun and easy learning for all.