Spectrum Reading, Grade 1 (Spectrum (McGraw-Hill)) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Spectrum (McGraw-Hill)

The nation's #1 educational publisher for grades K-12, together with the well-known Mercer Mayer's Little Critter characters, represents a collaboration of two highly respected "institutions" in the fields of education and children's literature. Like other Spectrum titles, the length, breadth and depth of the activities in these workbooks enable young learners to learn and reinforce a variety of skills about a single subject.

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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; Workbook edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577688112
• ISBN-13: 978-1577688112
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 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 Reading, Grade 1 (Spectrum (McGraw-Hill)) (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!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Homeschooling, September 25, 2007

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E. York "Corporate Mommy" (IL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spectrum Reading, Grade 1 (Spectrum (McGraw-Hill)) (Paperback)

I'm homeschooling a first grader and we started this book last year and he LOVES it. My son has some challenges in reading/writing but for some reason just breezes through these lessons happily.

The book mixes stories with quick comprehension, writing, and vocabulary questions that keeps each lesson feeling quick and interesting.

We recently lost our first copy of this book on a recent road trip, and I had to replace it fast - all the other reading curriculum books in my box left my son confused, frustrated and cold.