Books by lexile and age
Level Readers - Lexile Levels - Page 1
Lexile Levels
Download the Reading Level Conversion Chart we use to rate our Level Readers.
Sort By: Featured ItemsNewest ItemsBest SellingA to ZZ to ABy ReviewPrice: AscendingPrice: Descending
Products Per Page: 812162040100
Columns: 1 2 3 4 6
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Hello Kitty Halloween Coloring and Activity (Paperback)
Bendon Publishing
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
With over 40 pages, this book is packed with coloring fun!
J0732-34C
- SKU:
- J0732-34C
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.
25 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 3-6 years
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 7.75 x 10.75 x .25 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781505058901
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.
00Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Find Your Own Beat: Vampirina Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book (Paperback)
Disney
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
With over 40 pages, this jumbo book is packed with coloring fun!
J0736-78D
- SKU:
- J0736-78D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.40 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 3-6 years
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 7.
75 x 10.75 x .25 inches - ISBN:
- 9781505058895
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Trick or Treat! Peanuts Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book (Paperback)
Bendon Publishing
Retail Price: $1.
99Your Price: Now: $1.00
With over 40 pages, this jumbo book is packed with coloring fun!
J0738-77D
- SKU:
- J0738-77D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.40 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 3-6 years
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 7.75 x 10.75 x .25 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781505058819
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.
00Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Going Batty: Vampirina Coloring & Activity Book (Paperback)
Disney
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
With over 40 pages, this jumbo book is packed with coloring fun!
J0751-63D
- SKU:
- J0751-63D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.
40 LBS - Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 3-6 years
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 7.75 x 10.75 x .25 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781505069792
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.00
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $1.99
Your Price: Now: $1.
00Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
My Pet Ranger: Read with Ranger Rob (Level 2) (Paperback)
Crackboom! Books
Retail Price: $3.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Level 2 Apprentice Ranger 175-250 words Longer sentences Limited vocabulary and sight words Picture dictionary teaching 8 target words Ranger Rob takes Leon, a newborn chameleon, on his first tour of Big Sky Park.
J0725-36D
- SKU:
- J0725-36D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.25 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 4-6 years
- Dimensions:
- 6 x 9 x .
2 inches - Reading Level:
- 1
- Lexile:
- 310L
- Guided Reading Level:
- F
- ISBN:
- 9782898020070
Retail Price: $3.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $3.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Little Red Riding Hood: Hello Kitty (Paperback)
Abrams Young Readers
Retail Price: $6.
99Your Price: Now: $2.85
In this retelling of the Charles Perrault classic, Hello Kitty is a kind little girl clever enough to defeat the big, bad wolf.
J0712-82C
- SKU:
- J0712-82C
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.25 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Ages:
- 3-6 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 8.0 x 8.0 x 0.20 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781419728860
Retail Price: $6.
99Your Price: Now: $2.85
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $6.99
Your Price: Now: $2.85
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Amazing America: Discovery (Paperback)
Discovery Kids
Retail Price: $9.99
Your Price: Now: $3.65
It's mighty...it's majestic...it's the United States of America! You can travel across the USA and learn what makes it great just by reading this book! Then use the stickers to create your own land of the free and home of the brave.
J0717-97B
- SKU:
- J0717-97B
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 1.05 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 6-10 years
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 8.5 x 10.75 x .40 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781684126958
Retail Price: $9.99
Your Price: Now: $3.65
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $9.
99Your Price: Now: $3.65
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Bruno and Bella: The Dance Class (Paperback)
Otter-Barry Books
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
When Bruno and Bella join the Dance Class, Bruno is a star at ballroom dancing, ballet, and tap. But Bella falls over and steps on everyone's toes. Oh, dear! But then Bella spots an Art Class... and everything changes! Young children...
J0715-40C
- SKU:
- J0715-40C
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.
30 LBS - Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 3-7 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 9.5 x 9.5 x .30 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781910959336
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
B.
Bear and Lolly Off to School (Hardcover) Harper Collins
Retail Price: $15.99
Your Price: Now: $3.95
Anyone who remembers the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" knows that Baby Bear's bowl, chair, and bed were just right for Goldilocks. That could mean only on thing: that these two would make the perfect pair. Imagine that B. Bear )who is...
J0714-60E
- SKU:
- J0714-60E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.80 LBS
- Type:
- Hardcover
- Ages:
- 4-8 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 10.
30 x 10.30 x .30 inches - ISBN:
- 9780062197887
Retail Price: $15.99
Your Price: Now: $3.95
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $15.99
Your Price: Now: $3.95
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Where Are The Words? (Hardcover)
Albert Whitman & Company
Retail Price: $16.
99Your Price: Now: $4.25
Period wants to write a story. But he can't find the words. Can Questions Mark help him look? Hold on! Exclamation Point found some words! Now that they have the words (and gathered friends along the way), the big question...
J0727-54E
- SKU:
- J0727-54E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.90 LBS
- Type:
- Hardcover
- Age:
- 4-8 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 11.0 x 8.90 x .30 inches
- ISBN:
- 9780807587331
Retail Price: $16.
99Your Price: Now: $4.25
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $16.99
Your Price: Now: $4.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Bruno and Bella: The Scooter (Paperback)
Otter-Barry Books
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
Bruno can't wait to try out his new scooter and he practices all week. First, he goes slowly and then he goes fast.
There's just one thing Bruno forgets to practice - how to STOP! Young children will love the comic adventures of irresistible...J0716-35D
- SKU:
- J0716-35D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.30 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 3-7 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 9.5 x 9.5 x .30 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781910959329
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.
25Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Amazing Earth: Smithsonian Level 1 (Paperback)
Smithsonian
Retail Price: $4.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Level 1: Early Readers Basic factual texts with familar content and simple repeated sentence structures. Designed to encourage reading comprehension while covering natural and manmade wonders around the world.
From volcanoes to the Amazon...J0708-60D
- SKU:
- J0708-60D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.70 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Ages:
- 4-6 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 6 x 9 x .3 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781684124428
- Level:
- 1
Retail Price: $4.99
Your Price: Now: $2.
25Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $4.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Room To Bloom: Finley Flowers (Hardcover)
Capstone
Retail Price: $8.95
Your Price: Now: $3.50
Finley has a Fin-tastic plan for her class' service-learning project - a class garden! She's sure her idea will be a success. A garden will beautify the school grounds, combat soggy cafeteria vegetables, and create a place to have class.
..J0718-O110E
- SKU:
- J0718-O110E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.40 LBS
- Type:
- Hardcover
- Ages:
- 6-8 years
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 6.25 x 7.75 x .60 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781479598106
Retail Price: $8.95
Your Price: Now: $3.50
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $8.
95Your Price: Now: $3.50
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Scent Trail: Ranger Rob Level 1 (Paperback)
Crackboom! Books
Retail Price: $3.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Level 1 Budding Ranger 125-175 words Simple sentences Simple vocabulary and common sight words Picture dictionary teaching 6 target words The skunks of Big Sky Park have disappeared! Can Ranger Rob find them?
J0726-53E
- SKU:
- J0726-53E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.
25 LBS - Type:
- Paperback
- Age:
- 4-6 years
- Dimensions:
- 6 x 9 x .2 inches
- Reading Level:
- 1
- Lexile:
- 310L
- Guided Reading Level:
- F
- ISBN:
- 9782898020056
Retail Price: $3.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $3.
99Your Price: Now: $2.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Everyone Eats (Paperback)
Rourke Educational Media
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $2.50
Have you ever eaten a bug? How about a caterpillar or a tarantula? Believe it or not, kids in other parts of the world eat these tasty treats every day. Learn all about different countries and the sometimes unusual and creepy things...
Q0309-75E
- SKU:
- Q0309-75E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.
30 LBS - Type:
- Paperback
- Ages:
- 5-8 years
- Pages:
- 24
- Dimensions:
- 8.0 x 8.0 x .20 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781634304634
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $2.50
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $2.50
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Everyone Plays Games (Paperback)
Rourke Educational Media
Retail Price: $9.
95Your Price: Now: $2.50
Games are fun to play with your friends, and family, or on your own. From video games you can play on your TV, computer, or smartphone, to board games and traditional games played for generations, they can teach you good sportsmanship and how it...
Q0310-77E
- SKU:
- Q0310-77E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.30 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Ages:
- 5-8 years
- Pages:
- 24
- Dimensions:
- 8.0 x 8.0 x .20 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781634304603
Retail Price: $9.
95Your Price: Now: $2.50
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $2.50
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
The Helpful Dragon: Level 4 (Paperback)
Reading Gems
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
READING GEMS LEVEL 4 - For readers who are growing in confidence and independence. When the villagers find a dragon on the train tracks, something has to be done.
Who can move the dragon? What will the big dragon do?D1780-31D
- SKU:
- D1780-31D
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.35 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Ages:
- 6-8 years
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 8.0 x 8.75 x .30 inches
- ISBN:
- 9780711249356
- Level:
- 4
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.
25Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $8.99
Your Price: Now: $3.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Good Knight, Mustache Baby (Hardcover)
Clarion
Retail Price: $17.99
Your Price: Now: $4.95
It's bedtime! When all good knights must bid the world, well... a good night. But who can sleep when there are horses to ride, dragons to slay, and baddies to battle? Nay, not Mustache Baby! Each night, as darkness falls, he valiantly.
..D1777-98C
- SKU:
- D1777-98C
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.95 LBS
- Type:
- Hardcover
- Age:
- 4-7 years
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 9.25 x 10.25 x .30 inches
- ISBN:
- 9780358434689
Retail Price: $17.99
Your Price: Now: $4.95
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $17.
99Your Price: Now: $4.95
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Build a Spaceship: Includes 4 Easy to Make Models (Board Book)
HMH
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $3.50
Packed with entertaining information and great illustrations, this book is perfect for children who love learning about space! Inside you'll find everything you need to make your own fantastic models. No glue or cutting is needed, you simply press...
J0700-40C
- SKU:
- J0700-40C
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.
85 LBS - Type:
- Board Book
- Age:
- 7-12 years
- Pages:
- 10
- Dimensions:
- 8.6.0 x 8.60 x .40 inches
- ISBN:
- 9781839403149
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $3.50
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $9.95
Your Price: Now: $3.
50Subtotal:
Add to Cart
-
Add to Cart
Quick view
Rootin' Tootin' Cow Dog: Magic Bone (Paperback)
Grosset & Dunlap
Retail Price: $5.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Book #8 Give this dog a bone- a magic bone- and see where in the world it takes him! Yee-haw! With another bite of his bone, Sparky is off to a Texas rodeo! There, he races around barrels, chases sheep, and eats as much barbecue as he can...
Y2012-85E
- SKU:
- Y2012-85E
- Availability:
- Ships within 1 business day
- Weight:
- 0.30 LBS
- Type:
- Paperback
- Ages:
- 6-8 years
- Pages:
- 109
- Dimensions:
- 5.
25 x 7.60 x .40 inches - ISBN:
- 9780448480978
Retail Price: $5.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Add to Cart Quick view
Qty in Cart: 0
Quantity:
Price:
Retail Price: $5.99
Your Price: Now: $2.25
Subtotal:
Add to Cart
Adding your products to cart
View Cart Continue Shopping
Challenging Books for Young Advanced Readers
Are you trying to find books for your elementary age or middle school age reader who reads at a high school level? It’s tricky! Because it’s important to find a book that is both challenging but also age-appropriate.
Here’s a list of books that are above a 1000 Lexile Measure and appropriate for young advanced readers. All books listed are at a reading level above Lexile 1000. (I used various websites to verify.) This number, the Lexile Measure, indicates the text complexity, more or less. Generally speaking, books that are above 1000 are around upper middle school to high school reading level.
Challenging Books for Young Advanced Readers
I’ve split up these high level books into genre classifications so that your readers can find their favorites.
- fantasy / sci-fi
- historical fiction
- memoir, biographies, and nonfiction
- classics
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The classic Tolkien from which everything begins . . . it’s wordy and descriptive and wonderful. Epic fantasy stories weave together a world of magical creatures where evil is threatening the land.
The writing is complex, detailed, and intense.
Outcast of Redwall by Brian Jacques
If you like epic fantasy adventures, this is the series for you.
From The Publisher: Abandoned as an infant by his father, the evil warlord Swartt Sixclaw, Veil is raised by the kindhearted Bryony. Despite concerns from everyone at Redwall, Bryony is convinced that Veil’s goodness will prevail. But when he commits a crime that is unforgivable, he is banished from the abbey forever. Then Swartt and his hordes of searats and vermin attack Redwall, and Veil has to decide: Should he join Swartt in battle against the only creature who has ever loved him? Or should he turn his back on his true father?
Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
A great girl-power novel.
From The Publisher: Although she is the daughter of Damar’s king, Aerin has never been accepted as full royalty. Both in and out of the royal court, people whisper the story of her mother, the witchwoman, who was said to have enspelled the king into marrying her to get an heir to rule Damar-then died of despair when she found she had borne a daughter instead of a son.
But none of them, not even Aerin herself, can predict her future-for she is to be the true hero who will wield the power of the Blue Sword…
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
This book was my all-time favorite in high school! It’s science-fiction canon.
From The Publisher: Douglas Adams’s mega-selling pop-culture classic sends logic into orbit, plays havoc with both time and physics, offers up pithy commentary on such things as ballpoint pens, potted plants, and digital watches . . . and, most important, reveals the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything. Now, if you could only figure out the question. . . .
Sabriel by Garth Nix
Teens love this book, and so do I. You need to know that it’s about a necromancer so decide if her personal relationship with death and other themes may be too advanced for younger readers. It depends on the reader!
From The Publisher: Sent to a boarding school in Ancelstierre as a young child, Sabriel has had little experience with the random power of Free Magic or the Dead who refuse to stay dead in the Old Kingdom.
But during her final semester, her father, the Abhorsen, goes missing, and Sabriel knows she must enter the Old Kingdom to find him. She soon finds companions in Mogget, a cat whose aloof manner barely conceals its malevolent spirit, and Touchstone, a young Charter Mage long imprisoned by magic, now free in body but still trapped by painful memories.
As the three travel deep into the Old Kingdom, threats mount on all sides. And every step brings them closer to a battle that will pit them against the true forces of life and death—and bring Sabriel face-to-face with her own destiny.
Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
From The Publisher: Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth, he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death’s threshold to restore balance.
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
From The Publisher: Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal–including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce and true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want. But what Lyra doesn’t know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other.
Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
From The Publisher: Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump,” and of course “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” But not only are they the equal of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight into the world of Harry Potter.
The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
From The Publisher: Dorothy, her little dog Toto, the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion will charm boys and girls of today as much as they delighted children nearly a century ago as they set out on an exciting quest for the elusive Wizard of Oz. Along the way, they’ll encounter the Wicked Witch of the West, the fantastic Winged Monkeys, the Queen of the Field Mice, the kind-hearted Munchkins, and other fanciful creatures.
Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
From The Publisher: In 1939, as Hitler casts his enormous, cruel shadow across the world, the seeds of apartheid take root in South Africa. There, a boy called Peekay is born. His childhood is marked by humiliation and abandonment, yet he vows to survive and conceives heroic dreams–which are nothing compared to what life actually has in store for him. He embarks on an epic journey through a land of tribal superstition and modern prejudice where he will learn the power of words, the power to transform lives, and the power of one.
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt
From The Publisher: It only takes a few hours for Turner Buckminster to start hating Phippsburg, Maine. No one in town will let him forget that he’s a minister’s son, even if he doesn’t act like one. But then he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and sassy girl from a poor nearby island community founded by former slaves. Despite his father’s-and the town’s-disapproval of their friendship, Turner spends time with Lizzie, and it opens up a whole new world to him, filled with the mystery and wonder of Maine’s rocky coast. The two soon discover that the town elders, along with Turner’s father, want to force the people to leave Lizzie’s island so that Phippsburg can start a lucrative tourist trade there. Turner gets caught up in a spiral of disasters that alter his life but also lead him to new levels of acceptance and maturity. This sensitively written historical novel, based on the true story of a community’s destruction, highlights a unique friendship during a time of change.
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
From The Publisher: Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah’s the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that — not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a “fra-gile” boy who’s scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah’s friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it’s up to Elijah to track down the thief — and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.
Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman
From The Publisher: The girl known only as Brat has no family, no home, and no future until she meets Jane the Midwife and becomes her apprentice.
As she helps the sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat–who renames herself Alyce–gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: “A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.” Medieval village life makes a lively backdrop for the funny, poignant story of how Alyce gets what she wants. A concluding note discusses midwifery past and present.
Rascal by Sterling North
From The Publisher: Rascal is only a baby when young Sterling brings him home. He and the mischievous raccoon are best friends for a perfect year of adventure—until the spring day when everything suddenly changes.
The Princess Bride by Barry Denberg
From The Publisher: Rich in character and satire, the novel is set in 1941 and framed cleverly as an “abridged” retelling of a centuries-old tale set in the fabled country of Florin that’s home to “Beasts of all natures and descriptions. Pain. Death. Brave men.
Coward men. Strongest men. Chases. Escapes. Lies. Truths. Passions.”
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
From The Publisher: It is 1914, and Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of World War I on the Western Front. When Joey is dragged away, his heart aches for Albert, the farmer’s son he is forced to leave behind.In the army the beautiful red-bay horse is trained to charge the enemy, drag heavy artillery, and carry wounded soldiers not much older than Albert off the battlefields. Amongst the clamoring of guns, and while plodding through the cold mud, Joey wonders if the war will ever end. And if it does, will he ever find Albert again?
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
From The Publisher: Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply.
More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana’s quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
From The Publisher: Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.
The Eagle (The Roman Britan Trilogy) by Rosemary Stucliff
From The Publisher: The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of Northern Britain―and they were never seen again. Thousands of men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It’s a mystery that’s never been solved, until now . . .
Marcus has to find out what happened to his father, who led the legion. So he sets out into the unknown, on a quest so dangerous that nobody expects him to return.
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
After his plane crashes in the woods, Brian is stranded in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet. His journey of survival is incredible and will captivate readers.
The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan: An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer
Sherlock’s sister hones her detective skills in these historical mysteries.
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Neatly Snyder
From The Publisher: The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for the Egypt Game. Before long there are six Egyptians, and they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game until strange things start happening. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
From The Publisher: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley about eccentric scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
From The Publisher: Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy.
The four March sisters couldn’t be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they’re putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there’s one thing they can’t help wondering: Will Father return home safely?
Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
From The Publisher: Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers and delights every day . . .
Dracula by Bram Stoker
From The Publisher: During a business visit to Count Dracula’s castle in Transylvania, a young English solicitor finds himself at the center of a series of horrifying incidents. Jonathan Harker is attacked by three phantom women, observes the Count’s transformation from human to bat form, and discovers puncture wounds on his own neck that seem to have been made by teeth.
Harker returns home upon his escape from Dracula’s grim fortress, but a friend’s strange malady — involving sleepwalking, inexplicable blood loss, and mysterious throat wounds — initiates a frantic vampire hunt.
Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
From The Publisher: The tales in the book (and also those in The Second Jungle Book which followed in 1895, and which includes five further stories about Mowgli) are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. Kipling put in them nearly everything he knew or “heard or dreamed about the Indian jungle.” Other readers have interpreted the work as allegories of the politics and society of the time. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned “man cub” Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other stories are probably “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”, the story of a heroic mongoose, and “Toomai of the Elephants”, the tale of a young elephant-handler.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M Montgomery
From The Publisher: When the Cuthberts send to an orphanage for a boy to help them at Green Gables, their farm in Canada, they are astonished when a talkative little girl steps off the train. Anne, red-headed, pugnacious and incurably romantic, causes chaos at Green Gables and in the village. But her wit and good nature endears her to the residents.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
From The Publisher: Set in the eighteenth century, Treasure Island spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of sinister characters charged with diabolical intentions. Seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the Hispaniola, the action-packed adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
From The Publisher: Venture back in time to Victorian London to join literature’s greatest detective team — the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his devoted assistant, Dr.
Watson — as they investigate a dozen of their best-known cases.
Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle
From The Publisher: The legendary adventures of King Arthur, his Knights of the Table Round, and the court of Camelot come to life in a lively and accessible retelling by Howard Pyle.
Call of the Wild by Jack London
From The Publisher: The story is set in the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush—a period when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel’s central character is a dog named Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in the Santa Clara valley of California as the story opens. Stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog, he reverts to atavistic traits. Buck is forced to adjust to, and survive, cruel treatments and fight to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. Eventually he sheds the veneer of civilization, relying on primordial instincts and lessons he learns, to emerge as a leader in the wild.
Wind in the Willows by K. Grahame
From The Publisher: Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley.
The Incredible Journey by Shelia Branford
From The Publisher: An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly “incredible” adventure. Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west and together the three house pets face hunger, the natural elements, and wild forest animals as they make their way home to the family they love.
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
This is a powerful, well-told personal story from the wise, self-reflective perspective of Malala Yousafzai and is appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Malala draws readers in with her accounts of daily life in Pakistan — the sounds, smells, sights, and habits. Readers are hooked from the first page. As the stage is set, we learn how her country used to be and the fearful place it became with the Taliban’s influence. After she is shot for her blog writing in support of educating females, she’s taken to England for recovery and safety. The confusion and contrast between the countries and cultures really stand out during this time. But what is even more striking is Malala’s hope, positivity, and belief in what she stands for. You can’t read this book and not be changed by it.
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin BIOGRAPHY
You don’t have to be a football fan to be mesmerized by this incredible underdog story of grit with the history of football as a backdrop. You don’t really know the history of football until you’ve read the history of Carlisle Indian School and Jim Thorpe.
Did you know that a whole team played on the field all at once? Or that a president had to intervene because there were so many deaths from head injuries with no helmets? Jim Thorpe was clearly one of the greatest athletes in the world of all time, and his life wasn’t what you would ever have expected. Steve Sheinkin is one of the best writers you’ll read. The way he put together this book, which facts and how he told the story, is masterful. A must-read!
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
After Louis Zaperini’s WWII plane goes down in the open ocean — he’s starving, adrift, and prey to enemy planes. His triumphant survival is nothing short of incredible. You’ll be amazed and inspired at his incredible true story.
Hidden Figures (Young Readers’ Edition) by Margot Lee Shetterly
A well-crafted blend of the historical realities and inspiring life stories of four mathematically talented women who worked to build this country’s aviation and aeronautical programs starting from the Civil Rights era to the Space Race all the way to the Cold War.
The text includes black-and-white photographs documenting the women’s lives and the historical events which add to the reader’s understanding. Hidden Figures will educate and inspire teenage readers.
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club by Phillip Hoose NONFICTION
If you’re teaching leadership or becoming change-makers, use this book! Knut and his friends couldn’t endorse their country of Denmark’s position on allying with the Nazi’s so they decided to do what they could to fight back. Even though they were just teenagers, they managed small acts of sabotage. But more than that, they inspired a full Danish resistance movement!
Bomb: The Race to Build –and Steal–the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin
Another knock-out nonfiction book from the talented Steve Sheinkin! I’m so impressed by how Sheinkin makes this story come ALIVE like it’s an adventure/mystery/thriller and not real life and true.
Well, they do say truth is stranger than fiction. But usually, it’s written like it’s duller than dirt. This book is a great exception — mesmerizing. I wasn’t even interested in the topic until I started reading.
Untamed The Wild Life of Jane Goodall by Anita Silvey, forward by Jane Goodall
This is not your average biography for kids with small font and ugly black and white photos. No, it’s so much better! Untamed is an excellent depiction of Jane Goodall’s life with kid-friendly language using kid-appealing layouts of colorful photos. Interesting insets throughout describe tips for kids and information such as sign language. I love the Gombe Family Scrapbook at the end with some of the significant chimps in Jane’s life. I also found it really interesting to learn how this English girl read about Africa as a child and fell in love with it.
Dog Who Wouldn’t Be by Farley Mowat
From The Publisher: Mutt’s pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable.
He climbed tress and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a marvelous dog, worthy of an unusual boy growing up a raw, untamed wilderness.
All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot
From The Publisher: All Things Bright and Beautiful is the beloved sequel to Herriot’s first collection, All Creatures Great and Small, and picks up as Herriot, now newly married, journeys among the remote hillside farms and valley towns of the Yorkshire Dales, caring for their inhabitants—both two- and four-legged. Throughout, Herriot’s deep compassion, humor, and love of life shine out as we laugh, cry, and delight in his portraits of his many, varied animal patients and their equally varied owners.
You Might Also Like:
Historical Fiction Chapter Books
Best Fantasy Chapter Books for Kids
4 best manuals ‹ Ingleks
In the article we will talk about the features of 4 English grammar manuals so that you can choose the best assistant for improving your knowledge.
The process of learning English is very similar to building a building. If you want to get a stable high structure (to master the language at a high level), you should take care of laying a strong foundation. The foundation of any language is grammar. It is a good grammar base that will allow you to speak English and be understood by foreigners. nine0003
We have prepared an overview of the 4 best English grammar books: we talked in detail about the merits and features of each of the textbooks so that you can choose the best book for yourself. All publications contain a theoretical and practical part: you will learn the rules and immediately practice them in the exercises. Each of the manuals can be used both for self-study and for work with a teacher. Thanks to regular lessons from one of the textbooks, you will quickly master even complex grammar topics. nine0018 Authors: Raymond Murphy, Joseph Chapple, William R. Smalzer, Martin Hewings.
Who will suit the textbook: students of any age.
Material submission form: thematic guide with exercises.
The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it
Almost every English learner has heard the phrase "Murphy's textbook". Raymond Murphy has worked as an English teacher at a school for many years and has accumulated a wealth of experience in teaching students from different countries. As a result, he managed to create a series of universal teaching aids for students of any level of knowledge and age. Many generations of students use these books as a self-instruction manual for English grammar. nine0003
We invite you to watch an interview with the author of the textbook. Raymond Murphy will tell you about how his famous manual was created.
The authors recommend testing your knowledge at the beginning and at the end of the textbook. After passing the test, you will know which lesson to pay attention to in order to improve your understanding of one or another aspect of grammar.
Each of the books in this series includes more than 100 lessons (units) on different grammar topics. According to the author's recommendations, the student does not have to go from the first lesson to the last. If you are no longer a beginner, then choose those topics in which you feel insecure and work with them. If you are a beginner, it is better to study all the units in order: from the first to the last. nine0003
Each lesson takes only two pages: theory on the left, practical exercises on the right. The theoretical material is presented briefly, in simple language, sometimes presented schematically. Raymond Murphy himself advises working with the book in the following way: read the theory, do the exercises, check them in the keys at the end of the textbook. The manual also includes an appendix block with additional reference material. Be sure to take the time to study them, as they explain important aspects of grammar.
Also, if you speak English at the Intermediate or Upper-Intermediate level, pay attention to the book with additional exercises and answers to them.
Features of the textbook:
- clear explanation of the theory;
- the presence of practical exercises to practice each aspect of grammar;
- the presence of keys makes it possible to practice on your own: you can always check yourself.
In the course of practical grammar you will be able to learn and practice the intricate rules of the English language. nine0018 Material submission form: thematic guide with exercises.
Textbook structure and how it works
This authentic manual is as popular as Raymond Murphy's famous textbook. The books are similar in structure, so if for some reason you didn't like the previous tutorial, try Oxford Practice Grammar.
Each textbook has more than 100 lessons explaining different aspects of English grammar. You can work with it in the same way as described above: read the table of contents, choose a topic that is difficult for you, open the appropriate unit and work with it.
nine0003
The lesson also takes one turn: on the left - theory, on the right - practice. Practical exercises take 1-1.5 pages. Another feature of the book is that after every 8-12 lessons, the authors offer you to test your knowledge on the materials covered. Be sure to test yourself to understand which topic is worth repeating.
At the end of the book there are keys to all exercises and tests, you can test yourself without the help of a teacher. You will also find appendices with tabs on word formation, pronunciation rules, tables of irregular verbs and other useful materials in the book. nine0003
After you have studied all the sections that interest you, we recommend that you take the final test at the end of the textbook: it covers all the grammar presented in the manual. Answers are also included with this test, so you can figure out which sections you should go back to.
Features of the textbook:
- simple presentation of theoretical material;
- a variety of practical exercises on each topic;
- availability of keys for self-control; nine0018 Who the textbook is for: students of all ages.
Material submission form: textbook presenting the material from simple to complex.Textbook structure and how it works
The Grammarway Series are beautifully illustrated authentic English grammar books. Despite the fact that no new editions have been published since 1999, the material presented is useful for studying to this day, although some teachers consider the textbook somewhat outdated. nine0003
Each book contains 12 to 20 lessons, one lesson spans several pages. To the new rule, exercises for practice were immediately given. At the end of each lesson there are several exercises to reinforce the topics covered.
This series of tutorials is different from the previous tutorials. It is necessary to go through all the units from the first to the last, in this case you will get the maximum benefit from the classes and do not miss a single important moment.
In the final part of the textbook for convenience, reference materials are provided: tables of irregular verbs, a dictionary, answers to exercises and additional tests.
nine0003 The first two Grammarway books are currently available in Russian translation, edited by O. V. Afanasyeva. If you are just starting to learn English, you can use translated books, because it will be easier to study from them.
Features of the textbook:
- convenient structure of presentation of the material;
- optimal combination of volumes of theoretical and practical exercises;
- availability of the Russian-language version of the first two manuals of the series; nine0072
- brighter graphic design compared to previous books.
4. Round-Up
Beginner –
ElementaryElementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate –
Upper-IntermediateUpper- Intermediate Publisher: Pearson Longman (Great Britain).
Authors: Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley.
Who will suit the textbook: schoolchildren and students.
Material submission form: textbook presenting the material from simple to complex.Textbook structure and how it works
The richly illustrated Round Up textbook series is ideal for teenagers. All grammar topics are presented in such a way that even the youngest students find it interesting and easy to study. nine0003
Each manual contains 15 to 25 lessons. This tutorial is similar in structure and presentation to the previous tutorial. When working with him, it is advisable not to skip topics, but to perform each exercise. If the student takes only the first steps in English, you can use the textbooks of this series in Russian, edited by I. V. Kondrasheva.
Each unit spans several pages. The theory is stated briefly, in simple language. Blocks of theoretical material alternate with practical exercises.
After completing 5 lessons, the student is asked to take a test at the end of the textbook and check how well the material was understood. There are no keys to the exercises in this textbook, therefore, to control knowledge, you should either purchase a separate book for the teacher, which has all the keys, or study with an English teacher. nine0003 Features of the textbook:
- convenient structure of presentation of the material, simple explanations and bright illustrations;
- at the end of the textbook there is a block of applications with grammar reference materials;
- the opportunity to study according to the Russian version of the textbook.
Do you want to understand all the intricacies of English grammar, but doubt that you can master all the topics on your own? Then sign up for a free trial lesson with one of our experienced teachers. nine0003
Review the features of each manual and select the one that best fits your idea of a good textbook.
At the same time, remember that the effectiveness of training will depend only on you. Even the most impregnable grammatical theme will succumb to those who dare to conquer it with their zeal. © 2023 englex.ru, copying of materials is possible only with a direct active link to the source.
8 best manuals ‹ Ingleks
A wide vocabulary is something every English learner should strive for, because the more words you know, the more you can say. However, in addition to learning new words, you also need to learn how to combine them correctly, make sentences from them and use them in your speech. And all these tricks you will be taught by textbooks on the vocabulary of the English language. We'll cover 8 of the most popular vocabulary building aids and explain how to work with them.
We have already compiled a detailed review of the 4 best English textbooks for our readers. At the same time, we wrote that these comprehensive manuals help develop all English language skills, as well as expand your vocabulary.
Below we will explain why it is worth adding a book to a universal textbook to increase vocabulary. In this review, we will present you 8 vocabulary guides. Why additional textbooks on English vocabulary are needed
1. Learn words effectively
Each of the presented textbooks on English vocabulary is focused on learning new words in context. You learn new vocabulary and immediately use it in practical exercises, see how it "works" in natural speech. This is the most productive and fastest way to improve your vocabulary.
2. Expressing Your Thoughts Accurately
Knowledge of grammar and a good vocabulary is essential to speak English confidently. In addition, if you are going to take an exam or emigrate, a large vocabulary will make your life much easier. Of course, the basic textbook provides a good supply of vocabulary for every level of knowledge, but if you want to make your speech more natural and expressive, vocabulary replenishment books will come in handy.
nine0003 3. Better listening comprehension
Obviously, the more English words you know, the more you can understand. Therefore, we advise those who complain that they can hardly perceive English speech by ear to pay attention to such manuals. Quite often, the reason for such a misunderstanding is that a person has a limited vocabulary, so our brain plays a cruel joke with us - we simply do not hear all unfamiliar words.
4. Activate vocabulary
A huge plus of such manuals is that they focus not so much on learning new words as on the practice of using various words of the English language. Surely you have heard people complain: “I already read English texts, but I speak very badly.” The thing is that such students have an extensive passive vocabulary of the English language - they recognize the word when they hear it or meet it in the text. At the same time, their active stock is very small - they cannot use words that they seem to know in their speech. English vocabulary books help to solve this problem: through practical exercises and constant repetition, words move from passive to active vocabulary.
nine0003 5. Reach the next level of English knowledge faster
It happens that it is a poor vocabulary that "slows down" a person, does not allow him to move to the next level. In this case, working with additional aids will help speed up the learning process.
At what level is it necessary to take such a study allowance? Each of the series of books includes textbooks for different levels of knowledge, so at any level you can pick up good material for vocabulary replenishment. If you are learning English with a teacher, you can ask him to take additional material from the textbook you like. If you study English on your own, try to regularly complete tasks from the selected manual. nine0039
The format of this textbook is similar to the editions of English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy, which we wrote about in the review "The 4 Best English Grammar Textbooks". Each lesson-unit takes 1 turn: the theory is given on the left, practical exercises are given on the right.
There are two ways to work with this tutorial. If your vocabulary is rather poor, it is best to go from the first lesson to the last one and not skip anything. If you do not have enough knowledge on some specific topics, you can choose and study them. nine0003
Vocabulary replenishment exercises in English Vocabulary in Use are tasks for choosing a word, filling in missing words in a text, crossword puzzles, writing short texts, matching a word to a picture, dividing words into groups according to some criteria, selecting definitions for idioms and phrasal verbs, selection of synonyms, etc.
Features of the textbook
If you learn English on your own, then this manual will be convenient to use. At the end of the textbook there are answers to all the exercises, you can check yourself. nine0003
The undoubted advantage of the manual is the presence at the end of the book of a list of all the words found in the units. The words are written in alphabetical order, each of them is given a transcription.
Also, next to each word is the page number on which it occurs, so if you want to know how to use it correctly, just open the desired page. 2. Work on Your Vocabulary0003
We advise you to go through the textbook sequentially - step by step to analyze each of the lessons. However, there is a list of topics in the table of contents, so you can choose which vocabulary to learn first. In addition, at the end of the textbook, in alphabetical order, there is a list of all the words used in each lesson.
When completing tasks, you need to insert a missing word, underline the correct meaning, choose the appropriate option, or correctly sign the illustration.
Textbook features
Authors: Ruth Gairns, Stuart Redman.Textbook structure and how it works
In this series of British vocabulary books, the appropriate material should be selected according to the following principle:
- Basic - for Elementary and Pre-Intermediate levels.
- Intermediate Manual - for Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate levels.
- Advanced Handbook - for Advanced and Proficiency levels.
Each book in this series contains 80 units. The lesson takes from one to three pages, depending on the topic. Practical exercises are immediately attached to blocks of theoretical material to consolidate knowledge. All units are divided by topic into groups-modules of 5 or 10 lessons. After each module in the textbook, you will be asked to take a test that will check how well you have learned the material of all the lessons you have completed.
As you work through this tutorial, you can also choose to go in order or select exactly those topics where you have gaps. However, if you are learning English on your own, the first option is preferable: this way you won't miss anything important. nine0003
Vocabulary tasks are diverse: fill in missing letters, find synonyms, answer questions, choose a word, insert a missing word in a phrase, etc.
In addition to written vocabulary training exercises, Oxford Word Skills has tasks for developing speaking and listening. Features of the textbook
At the end of the manual there are answers to all exercises, as well as tests following each module, so this textbook can also be recommended for self-study. At the end of the manual there is a list of words in alphabetical order. For each of them, a transcription is given and the page number on which you will find exercises with this word is indicated. nine0003
Additional online exercises for this tutorial series can be found at elt.oup.com. Follow the link to the Basic, Intermediate or Advanced section, and the exercises for the corresponding manual will be available to you.
Sign up for a speaking practice course and practice vocabulary in dialogue with a teacher.
4. Test Your Vocabulary
Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper-Intermediate PearsonAdvanced
Authors: Peter Watcyn-Jones, Olivia Johnston, Mark Farrell.
The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it
Each of the five books in the Test Your Vocabulary series consists of 60 units, which occupy 1-2 pages depending on the topic. These English vocabulary learning tutorials will appeal to those who like to take various tests. However, the books also contain theoretical material, it is presented briefly, in the form of a small historical or grammatical reference. nine0003
Despite the fact that this series is a series of books with vocabulary tests, the tasks are very diverse. You can solve different types of crossword puzzles, sign pictures, combine words into phrases, choose phrases for comic book characters, etc.
The authors suggest working with the textbook in the following way. To memorize new words well, you need to return to them repeatedly, so make all notes in the book in pencil. After completing the exercise and self-checking, remove all answers. After 1-2 months, return to the lesson and try to go through it again.
This way you will fix the vocabulary in memory. nine0003 Features of the textbook
The main advantage of this series is interesting practice tests that help you quickly memorize new words and the specifics of their use. At the end of each textbook you will find answers to tests and a list of words to study in alphabetical order.
5. Key Words for Fluency0029
Publisher: Heinle.
Author: George Woolard.The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it
The Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate level textbooks in this series contain 22 voluminous lessons, which are divided into several parts. Each part is devoted to 1 word. For this word, you will be offered about 10-20 options for phrases (collocations), that is, you will see with which words and how exactly the vocabulary in question can “work”. In the manual of the Upper-Intermediate level, words are not combined by topic, but the principle of presenting the material is the same.
nine0003 You can learn and remember all these useful phrases during the practical exercises. They are quite the same type, but after completing them, you will learn in which cases which expression should be used. In addition, many phrases contain prepositions, and English learners will confirm that it is not always easy to remember which preposition to use in a particular case. Having learned the expression completely, you will well remember the preposition that is used in a particular phrase. nine0003
Features of the textbook
This series of textbooks differs from other manuals in that you do not learn new words, but entire expressions. To speak confidently, you need to know how words "cooperate" with each other, that is, in conjunction with which words they are used. Knowing such expressions will allow you to speak English faster, avoiding mistakes in the use of words.
We recommend this textbook for those who are preparing for the FCE exam, because when writing an essay or passing the conversational part, it will be easier for you to operate with expressions, and not with individual words.
nine0003 The Pre-Intermediate manual provides tests after studying each group of lessons, the other two textbooks do not have such tasks for checking, but you can return to the lesson after a while and try to go through it again, so you will see what has been deposited in your memory.
At the end of the textbooks there are answers to all tasks, as well as a list of words in alphabetical order indicating the pages on which they occur.
6. 4000 Essential English Words
According to the author of the manual, the words for study were selected according to the following criteria:
- Universal words. Words that are used both in formal and informal communication are offered for study. Whether you are learning general English, technical or business English, these words are sure to come in handy.
- Frequently used words. This vocabulary is widely used by native speakers in oral and written speech in various fields of activity.
You will often see these words in articles, books, news, and casual conversation. nine0072 - According to the authors, the words proposed for study cover approximately 90% of the vocabulary used in colloquial speech and modern fiction, and 80% of the vocabulary used in scientific articles and newspapers.
The lesson presents 20 new words, each of them is given a definition in English, transcription, the part of speech is indicated, an example of a sentence is given and a picture is drawn. After that, you will be asked to do some exercises, and then read the text, in which all new words occur, and answer questions to it. nine0003
Features of the textbook
If you like to read in English, we advise you to choose this particular series of textbooks on English vocabulary. The presence of texts with studied words will allow you to memorize words not only in exercises, as in other books, but also in context. Fascinating articles are easy to read, therefore, the words from them will be easy to remember.
There are appendices at the end of the textbooks, which also contain useful words for learning in the form of a visual dictionary. After the appendices, there is a list of words in alphabetical order, indicating the pages on which they are mentioned in the book. nine0003
There are no answers to the exercises in the manual, so we advise you to either study English with a teacher or purchase an additional book with answers.
7. Vocabulary in Practice
Basic Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced Publisher: Cambridge University Press.
Author: Glennis Pye.The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it
The content of the lessons fully corresponds to the name of the textbook - Vocabulary in Practice, that is, only practical exercises for expanding vocabulary are presented here, there is no theoretical information.
Each of the manuals in this series consists of 30-40 units (depending on the level). After 10 lessons, you will be asked to repeat the material and at the same time test yourself with a test. nine0003
The authors of the textbook suggest going from the first lesson to the last one, an option that will allow you to study all topics as well as possible. You can also skip lessons on topics for which you have a good vocabulary, and take only topics that are new to you for study. At the end of the course, take quizzes and, if necessary, review any misunderstood topics.
Various practical exercises: you will need to find synonyms, fill in missing words, solve crossword puzzles, label objects in pictures, make up dialogues from ready-made phrases, etc.
Features of the textbook
The peculiarity of this edition is the emphasis on grammar. It should be noted that the manual is structured in such a way that even without theoretical explanations you will understand everything. At the end of the textbook there are answers to all exercises and tests. There you will also find lists of words with transcription.
8. Boost Your Vocabulary0018 Intermediate
Intermediate -
Upper-Intermediate
Author: Chris Barker.The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it
The manuals include 12 lessons-units, each occupying 6 pages. After every four units, you will be asked to take a screening test. The author suggests the following scheme for working with it:
- Go in order or choose a topic that interests you.
- The first two pages of each lesson contain lists of words or expressions, this will be your reference dictionary. Next to the English words you need to write the translation. If you are studying on your own, listen to the correct pronunciation in an online dictionary.
- Do practice exercises without looking into a dictionary.
- Check the exercises against the dictionary you have compiled.
- Finally check your answers against the clues at the end of the textbook. nine0072
- After completing four units, take a test and, if necessary, return to a misunderstood topic.
There is no theoretical reference in the textbook, but it is an excellent source of practical exercises. There are tasks in the form of tests, crossword puzzles, answers to questions, etc.
Features of the textbook
At the end of the textbook answers to tasks for self-examination are given. There you will also find brief lexical comments for each lesson.
