Spectrum Phonics, Grade 1 (McGraw-Hill Learning Materials Spectrum) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: McGraw-Hill Learning Materials Spectrum

McGraw-Hill, the nations #1 educational publisher for grades K-12, has combined their top-selling Spectrum workbook line with the highly respected Mercer Mayer Little Critter(R) characters. This series focuses on phonics, structural analysis and dictionary skills, which provides everything your child needs to build multiple skills in language all the while incorporating wholesome values from the Mercer Mayer Little Critter(R) characters. This is the same exact workbook as the starburst Spectrum workbook except for the cover being different.

•more than 140 full color pages

•soft cover

•answer key included

•perforated pages

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About the Author

Mercer Mayer – writer and illustrator for Little Critter First Readers, as well as Little Critter Spectrum began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966 and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.

“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s book, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Spectrum; Wkb edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157768821X
• ISBN-13: 978-1577688211
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars can't say enough..., October 5, 2006

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Gregory A. Alan "ebethalan" (Augusta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spectrum Phonics, Grade 1 (McGraw-Hill Learning Materials Spectrum) (Paperback)

I'm homeschooling and I could go on the road with the Spectrum books. After trying several different curriculums, I stumbled across these books in the bookstore. They were an answer to prayer. There is an answer key in the back, so I haven't had to haul around a huge teachers edition. These books, all of them (we homeschool a 1st grader and 3rd grader and we use Spectrum Spelling, Writing, Reading, Language Arts, Vocabulary, Phonics, and Math) are exactly what we needed. My first grader LOVES the reading books. We ordered both, the regular Spectrum, and the one written by Mercer Meyer with the Little Critter characters. Childrens books (especially the ones written at her level) are SO expensive, and these reading books come with so many stories, and they have exercises for reading comprehension. I REALLY can't say enough. One thing I'd like to see them do? Add science and social studies/ history and geography to their mix... art and music while we are at it!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Phonics books for First Grader, January 16, 2011

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This review is from: Phonics, Grade 1 (Little Critter Workbooks) (Paperback)

I tried many phonics workbooks for first grade and this is by far the most interesting for a six year old. It has nice color pictures and drawing pages. For kids who have a hard time learning, this workbook will keep them focused.