The American Reader

Captivating prose, poems, short stories, and games entertain as they teach about the diverse regions of our country, the history of the Pledge of Allegiance, the story of Clara Barton, and the official nicknames for each of our states.

This smart 96-page primer contains stories, how-tos, riddles, and word games. Historically, primers or readers were created to teach reading skills to young children, as well as a way to impart simple lessons about life. The American Reader contains more. It primes children on the American flag, and flag-folding etiquette. Within the pages, children will read about our national symbol, the bald eagle, and instructions on how to care for an injured bird. There is even a short story about a handicapped person, followed by a sensitive, practical primer on how to meet and treat disabled individuals. The reader contains simple stories for beginning readers, as well as more difficult stories for the advanced young reader.