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1) The Hike
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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, Bill, an older man, decides to experience nature only to encounter a series of mishaps during his hike. 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.
2) Thrift Store
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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, Sami volunteers in a thrift store. He unpacks donations, sorts clothes, prices items, and helps customers. In exchange for his time and help, Sami learns new skills.
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 photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Don and Dell got married a long time ago. With each year, their love grows as they spend their days together living a simple life. 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....
4) Cake Date
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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, Max wants to date Mona. Max has a plan. Will the plan work? 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 Romance series. Lexile level: 160L...
5) Gardening
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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, Doris loves to garden but lives in a small apartment, so she helps to plant and maintain the gardens at her church. Doris is grateful for the opportunity to garden, and she also discovers that the garden is a gift not only to her but to the people who visit it. The photographs reflect the text, making...
6) Soup Kitchen
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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, Omar volunteers in a soup kitchen preparing meals for people in need. Omar was once in need himself and now is happy to have found a way to give back to his community.
The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
7) The Test
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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. Dan has studied hard to pass an important test, but his mind goes blank as he sits staring at the test paper. An opportunity to cheat presents itself. Dan is desperate. What does he do? This story will invite some lively discussion as students are called upon to be the judge. The photographs reflect the text, making...
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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. In this story, Pam and Pete are on a picnic. Pete is distracted because he is sitting on an anthill and is covered in bites. Pam thinks Pete is distracted because he wants to propose marriage. Pete finally pops the big question, but it is not the one Pam has in mind. The photographs reflect the text, making the words...
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This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader uses two contrasting photostories to explore standing up for rights 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...
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This photostory is suitable for adult basic education and ESL students who are beginning readers. The book explains why people get hiccups and describes a variety of ways that people try to get rid of them. 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: 280L
11) The Coffee Lover
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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, Bo becomes extremely frustrated one morning when the coffee maker refuses to work. He is ready to explode. His son then informs him that he needs to plug the coffee maker in. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent...
12) Inside Out
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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, Nan is ecstatic. A date with Rod! But in her excitement when getting ready for the date, Nan does something silly. 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...
13) The Big Snore
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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. In this story, Lee cannot sleep because Tom snores every night. Although Lee has some creative ideas to stop Tom's snoring, she fears the consequences. Students who sleep with a partner who snores will sympathize with Lee. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary...
14) Daycare Centre
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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...
15) 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...
16) Grey Wolves
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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 wolves are like people in many ways? Close-up and detailed photos in the book capture wolves interacting, raising their young, working as a team, and singing together. Readers also learn about wolves' habitats and life cycle as well as the dangers they face due to human activity. The photographs reflect...
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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....
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This photostory 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. Lexile level: 230L
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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...
20) The Change
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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, Lily works in a store. One day Lily buys something in the store after work. A co-worker gives her back far too much change. Should Lily say something or pocket the money? This story will spark lively discussion as students are called upon to be the judge.
The photographs reflect the text, making the...
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