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Straight Talk about Reading: How Parents Can Make a Difference during the Early Years

Today's parents are increasingly concerned about the reading and spelling skills taught in schools and are taking charge of their children's education. Full of ideas and suggestions¬¬--from innovative preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to increase reading speed and comprehension--¬¬Straight Talk about Reading will instantly help any parent lay a solid foundation for their child's formative educational years.

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Hall, S. J., Myers, L. & Moats, L. (1998). Straight talk about reading: How parents can make a difference during the early years. McGraw-Hill.

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