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New Titles

Catalogue

Spotlight on Health Care Aides

Spotlight on Massage Therapists

Spotlight on Lab Assistants

Anna Sweet Mysteries

Good Reads

Rapic Reads

See page 5.

See page 7.

GED Scoreboost

IELTS

Writing for the GED Test

See pages 32–33.

See page 2.

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See pages 32–33.

See page 51.

COVER IMAGE: © Dan Sipple/Mendola Artists

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Adult Basic Education & ESL Resources

2014 Catalogue

Grass Roots Press We are a niche publishing company that specializes in

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adult basic education and ESL resources. Grass Roots Press carries over 500 books, DVDs, and software packages. This catalogue features our customers’ favourite resources while our website contains our entire inventory.

Meeting the needs of ABE and ESL practitioners and students.

www.grassrootsbooks.net 2014 Catalogue 5 E A S Y WAY S T O O R D E R

Online: www.grassrootsbooks.net Phone: 1-780-413-6491 Toll-free: 1-888-303-3213 Fax: 1-780-413-6582 Email: [email protected] Mail: Grass Roots Press 6520 – 82 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 0E7 Canada

In this catalogue, you will find 35 new additions to our publication line. We are very excited about our latest series, Career Essentials, which is featured on pages 32-33. This series explores three careers in the health care sector: health care aides, massage therapists, and lab assistants. We are also proud to present the Anna Sweet Mysteries by Brenda Chapman. These gripping mysteries, described on page 2, are ideal for the reluctant reader. To enrich the teaching and learning experience, we are providing FREE workbooks, audio books, and reading guides. Look for the download icon, which indicates resources that can be downloaded from our website. We know that educators are stretched for time, so we will continue to supplement our books with free teaching resources.

Meet the Grass Roots Team Grass Roots Press strives to produce and deliver quality products to learners and educators across North America. Here are the people who make that happen.

Dr. Pat Campbell President

Linda Kita-Bradley In-house author

Lisa Zohar Office manager

Lara Minja Designer

Susan Hunter Designer

Joanne Adams Bookkeeper

Pam Robertson Copy-editor

We wish you all the best in your work and thank you for the opportunity to contribute to your success. To our customers who have supported us in the past, thank you! We hope that you will be pleased with our new resources. To those of you who have found us for the first time—welcome!

Acknowledgements We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund for our publishing activities. We acknowledge the support of the Government of Alberta, Alberta Multimedia Development Fund for our publishing programs.

Printed in Canada 2013


CONTENTS Fiction Chapter Books...................................

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Reading Levels

Non-Fiction Chapter Books............................ 14

As educators, you want to be sure that the resources you purchase correspond to a student’s educational level. We have levelled the majority of our resources, using the following formulas and systems.

Biographies................................................ 16

Fry Readability Level This formula determines the grade level of text by examining syllable count and sentence length.

National Reporting System (NRS) For our American customers, we have referenced the Fry readability levels to the NRS Levels.

Photostories............................................... 22 Illustrated Easy Readers................................. 28 First Nations............................................... 30 Careers and Essential Skills............................. 32 Workbooks................................................ 35 Reading Assessment and Instruction.................. 41 Tutor Training and Student Orientation.............. 44 ESL.......................................................... 46 IELTS and GED........................................... 51

Fry Readability Level

NRS Level

Grade 1

Beginning ABE Literacy

Grades 2–3

Beginning Basic Education

Computers and Software................................ 56

Grades 4–5

Low Intermediate Basic Education

Order Form and Payment Information............... 58

Grades 6–8

High Intermediate Basic Education

Math and Financial Literacy............................ 54

Index........................................................ 60

CLB and LINC Some of our resources are referenced to the reading levels of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and to Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC).

Key to the Symbols

Lexile Levels Our American website also lists lexile levels for some of our books.

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Fiction Chapter Books Anna Sweet Mysteries Brenda Chapman

Readability: Grade 3 CLB/LINC Level: 4 Last year, Grass Roots Press received a manuscript called “My Sister’s Keeper.” We loved the storyline and the main character, Anna Sweet. We didn’t want the story to end. We asked the author, Brenda Chapman, if she would consider writing a series. Brenda agreed. We’re pleased to present the first two books in the series. Students will enjoy getting to know Anna Sweet and reading about the crimes she solves. Visit Kobo, Amazon, iBook, or Nook Books to purchase ebooks.

My Sister’s Keeper Anna Sweet, ex-cop turned waitress, is bar-hopping her way across the U.S.A. But a middle-of-the-night phone call to Anna’s hotel room in Kermit, Texas, is about to end her life on the road. The brakes on her sister Cheri’s car have failed, and she’s lying banged up in an Ottawa hospital. Cheri warns that unless Anna comes right home, she’ll be dead by Christmas. Anna has more than enough reason to stay away from her home town. Yet her sister’s terror is a calling card she cannot ignore. Is Cheri’s life really in danger? Or is this another bid for attention? A doubting Anna Sweet is about to find out.

The Hard Fall Paul Taylor, a wealthy business man, is in jail for the cold-blooded murder of his lover, Laura Flint. She is found dead in his bed one hot August morning. Taylor’s wife, a former swimsuit model, is the only one to stand behind him, but even she has doubts. Taylor is about to go on trial—and he is the only suspect. Anna Sweet of Storm Investigations agrees to take on his case with little hope of winning. The trail of clues is about to lead her into a hornet’s nest of ugly secrets. Will Anna find new evidence to clear Taylor’s name? Or is she working to free a killer?

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My Sister’s Keeper (96 pp.) The Hard Fall (96 pp.)

4-3499 4-3500

978-1-77153-004-0 978-1-77153-005-7

$9.95 $9.95

$9.95 $9.95

Order online at www.grassrootsbooks.net

Order by fax at 1-780-413-6582

Fiction Chapter Books Pathfinders Tana Reiff

Readability: Grades 1–2 CLB and LINC Levels: 2–3 These captivating stories engage the reader from the first page. The main characters reach a turning point in their lives. Some decide to take a risk and pursue their dreams. Others must make or adapt to challenging changes in their lives. Emergent readers will appreciate these easy-to-read books. Visit our website and download discussion questions for each chapter. Visit Kobo, Amazon, iBook, or Nook Books to purchase ebooks. (60–68 pp.)

Time to Talk Order #: 5-5440 ISBN: 978-1-927499-63-4

A Robot Instead

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Chicken by Charlie

Just for Today

Order #: 5-5441 ISBN: 978-1-927499-64-1

Order #: 5-5442 ISBN: 978-1-927499-65-8

Order #: 5-5443 ISBN: 978-1-927499-66-5

Order #: 5-5444 ISBN: 978-1-927499-67-2

Play Money

Take Away Three

Order #: 5-5445 ISBN: 978-1-927499-68-9

Order #: 5-5446 ISBN: 978-1-927499-69-6

Excerpt from Take Away Three.

The Saw That Talked

Doors to the Sky

Order #: 5-5447 ISBN: 978-1-927499-70-2

Order #: 5-5448 ISBN: 978-1-927499-71-9

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Pathfinders (Single Title) Pathfinders Series (Set of 9 books)

see above 5-5450

see above N/A

$9.95 $89.00

$9.95 $89.00

5 easy ways to order: online, mail, fax, phone, or email

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Fiction Chapter Books Good Reads Collection 1 Readability: Grades 2–6 CLB and LINC Level: 4–9 Welcome to Good Reads—novellas by bestselling Canadian authors. The Good Reads authors have a special talent—the ability to tell a great story, using clear language. For full details of each title, go to our website and click on chapter books. Visit our website and download comprehensive reading guides for each book. Visit Kobo, Amazon, iBook, or Nook Books to purchase ebooks.

The Hangman Louise Penny Readability: Grade 3 Order #: 4-3346

The Day the Rebels Came to Town Robert Hough Readability: Grade 3

Home Invasion Joy Fielding Readability: Grades 2–3

New Year’s Eve Marina Endicott Readability: Grades 2–3

Order #: 4-3360

Order #: 4-3359

Picture This Anthony Hyde Readability: Grade 3

Missing Frances Itani Readability: Grades 3–4

Order #: 4-3357

Order #: 4-3361

Order #: 4-3358

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In From the Cold Deborah Ellis Readability: Grade 4

The Stalker Gail Anderson-Dargatz Readability: Grades 4–5

The Picture of Nobody Rabindranath Maharaj Readability: Grade 5

Shipwreck Maureen Jennings Readability: Grades 5–6

Order #: 4-3349

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Order #: 4-3348

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Good Reads (Single Title) Good Reads Collection 1 (Set of 10 books)

see above 4-3492

see website N/A

$9.95 $98.95

$9.95 $98.95



Fiction Chapter Books Good Reads Collection 2 Readability: Grades 2–3 CLB and LINC Level: 3

Listen! Frances Itani Readability: Grade 2

Coyote’s Song Gail Anderson-Dargatz Readability: Grade 2

Tribb’s Troubles Trevor Cole Readability: Grades 2–3

The Break-In Tish Cohen Readability: Grades 2–3

Order #: 4-3389

Order #: 4-3390

Order #: 4-3391

Order #: 4-3392

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Good Reads (Single Title) Good Reads Collection 2 (Set of 4 books) Listen! (with audio CD) Coyote’s Song (with audio CD) Tribb’s Troubles (with audio CD) The Break-In (with audio CD) Good Reads Collection 2 (Set of 4 books with audio CDs)

see above 4-3393 4-3405 4-3406 4-3407 4-3408 4-3404

see website N/A 978-1-927499-01-6 978-1-927499-03-0 978-1-927499-00-9 978-1-927499-02-3 N/A

$9.95 $39.75 $18.95 $18.95 $18.95 $18.95 $74.95

$9.95 $39.75 $18.95 $18.95 $18.95 $18.95 $74.95

Good Reads Collection 3 Readability: Grades 2–4 CLB and LINC Levels: 3–4

Bed and Breakfast Gail Anderson-Dargatz Readability: Grade 3

Love You to Death Elizabeth Ruth Readability: Grades 3–4

All Night Alan Cumyn Readability: Grade 2

The Clear-Out Deborah Ellis Readability: Grade 3

Order #: 4-3494

Order #: 4-3495

Order #: 4-3496

Order #: 4-3497

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Good Reads (Single Title) Good Reads Collection 3 (Set of 4 books)

see above 4-3493

see website N/A

$9.95 $39.75

$9.95 $39.75


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Fiction Chapter Books Agatha Christie Comic Strip Editions Readability: Grade 3 The full-colour graphic illustrations in these hardcover comic strip editions enhance Agatha Christie’s stories. The illustrations offer a new and entertaining way of enjoying some of her most popular and exciting mysteries. (48 pp.)

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Agatha Christie Comic Strip Editions (Set of 5 books) Murder on the Orient Express The Man in the Brown Suit Endless Night Hallowe’en Party Evil Under the Sun

5-5501 5-5502 5-5503 5-5505 5-5506 5-5507

N/A 978-0-00-724658-8 978-0-00-725062-2 978-0-00-727533-5 978-0-00-728054-4 978-0-00-745134-0

$99.00 $21.95 $21.95 $21.95 $21.95 $21.95

$99.00 $21.95 $21.95 $21.95 $21.95 $21.95

Agatha Christie Series Readability: Grades 4–7 These carefully adapted versions will introduce students to the Queen of Crime. Each book includes the following support: (1) Mp3 audio CD to enhance reading fluency; (2) cultural notes to help learners understand social and historical context; (3) character list to keep track of who is who and; (4) glossary to facilitate vocabulary expansion. (122 pp.)

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Agatha Christie Series (Set of 5 books) The Moving Finger (Grade 6) Crooked House (Grade 6) Sparkling Cyanide (Grade 7) The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Grade 5) The Murder at the Vicarage (Grade 4)

5-5396 5-5397 5-5398 5-5399 5-5400 5-5401

N/A 978-0-00-745163-0 978-0-00-745165-4 978-0-00-745164-7 978-0-00-745156-2 978-0-00-745157-9

$64.95 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99

$64.95 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99



Fiction Chapter Books Rapid Reads Readability: Grades 2–5 These gripping tales of murder, blackmail, and bribery are guaranteed to hook reluctant readers and keep them glued to the page.

The Spider Bites Medora Sale Readability: Grade 2

Him Standing Richard Wagamese Readability: Grade 3

That Dog Won’t Hunt Lou Allin Readability: Grade 3

The Second Wife Brenda Chapman Readability: Grade 3

Order #: 5-5457

Order #: 5-5523

Order #: 5-5524

Order #: 5-5455

When I Kill You Michelle Wan Readability: Grade 3

Dirty Work Reed Farrell Coleman Readability: Grade 4

Love You to Death Gail Bowen Readability: Grade 4

Order #: 5-5451

Order #: 5-5522

One Fine Day You’re Gonna Die Gail Bowen Readability: Grade 4

Order #: 5-5453

Order #: 5-5452

Cleanup Norah McClintock Readability: Grade 4 Order #: 5-5454

The Fall Guy Barbara Fradkin Readability: Grade 4

The Middle Ground Zoe Whittall Readability: Grade 4

The Shadow Killer Gail Bowen Readability: Grade 5

Order #: 5-5456

Order #: 5-5458

Order #: 5-5449

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Rapid Reads (Single Title) Rapid Reads Set (Set of 12 books)

see above 5-5459

see website N/A

$9.95 $119.00

$9.95 $119.00


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Fiction Chapter Books Quick Reads Readability: Grades 2–6 Welcome to Quick Reads—short novels from best-selling authors in the UK. The collection includes tales of crime, romance, adventure, and mystery. For full details of each title, go to our website and click on chapter books.

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Chickenfeed Minette Walters Readability: Grades 2–3

Full House Maeve Binchy Readability: Grade 3

The Perfect Murder Peter James Readability: Grades 3–4

A Dreadful Murder Minette Walters Readability: Grade 4

Order #: 4-1870

Order #: 5-5369

Order #: 5-5163

Order #: 5-5486

Bloody Valentine James Patterson Readability: Grade 4

The Dare John Boyne Readability: Grades 4–5

A Cool Head Ian Rankin Readability: Grades 4–5

The Grey Man Andy McNab Readability: Grades 4–5

Order #: 5-5207

Order #: 5-5019

Order #: 5-5020

Order #: 4-1874

The Perfect Holiday Cathy Kelly Readability: Grade 5

Star Sullivan Maeve Binchy Readability: Grade 5

One Good Turn Chris Ryan Readability: Grades 5–6

Hell Island Matthew Reilly Readability: Grade 6

Order #: 5-5135

Order #: 4-1872

Order #: 5-2177

Order #: 5-2178

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Quick Reads (Single Title) Quick Reads (Set of 12 books)

see above 5-5051

see website N/A

$10.95 $129.95

$10.95 $129.95



Fiction Chapter Books Open Door Series Readability: Grades 2–6 Welcome to New Island's Open Door Series—brilliant short novels from the cream of Irish writers, including Maeve Binchy, Roddy Doyle, and Marian Keyes. Students will find them difficult to put down as they engage with the riveting plots and colourful characters. For full details of each title, go to our website and click on chapter books.

An Angel at My Back Mary Stanley Readability: Grades 2–3

Mad Weekend Roddy Doyle Readability: Grades 2–3

Joe’s Wedding Gareth O’Callaghan Readability: Grades 2–3

Ripples Patricia Scanlan Readability: Grades 2–3

Order #: 5-1843

Order #: 5-5226

Order #: 4-1845

Order #: 5-5136

Stray Dog Gareth O’Callaghan Readability: Grade 3

The Builders Maeve Binchy Readability: Grades 3–4

Fair-Weather Friend Patricia Scanlan Readability: Grades 3–4

The Comedian Joseph O’Connor Readability: Grades 3–4

Order #: 5-5058

Order #: 4-1846

Order #: 4-1847

Order #: 4-1848

The Quiz Master Michael Scott Readability: Grades 4–5

Has Anyone Here Seen Larry? Deirdre Purcell Readability: Grades 4–5

Mrs. Whippy Cecelia Ahern Readability: Grades 4–5

The Story of Joe Brown Rose Doyle Readability: Grades 5–6

Order #: 5-5130

Order #: 4-1854

Order #: 4-1851

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Open Door (Single Title) Open Door (Set of 12 books)

see above 4-1856

see website N/A

$11.95 $142.95

$11.95 $142.95


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Fiction Chapter Books Oxford Bookworms Fiction Library Readability: Grades 1–4 CLB and LINC Levels: 2–8 The fiction library provides a range of classic and modern fiction. These bestsellers include original and adapted texts. Please contact us if you would like to place a special order for audio CDs.

Drive into Danger Rosemary Border Readability: Grade 1

Sally’s Phone Christine Lindop Readability: Grade 1

Escape Phillip Burrows & Mark Foster Readability: Grade 1

The Elephant Man Tim Vicary Readability: Grades 1–2

Order #: 5-5038

Order #: 5-5039

Order #: 5-5148

Order #: 5-5040

Love Among the Haystacks D.H. Lawrence Readability: Grade 3

Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery Readability: Grade 3

Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe Readability: Grade 3

Dead Man’s Island John Escott Readability: Grade 3

Order #: 5-5042

Order #: 5-5043

Order #: 5-5044

Order #: 5-5045

The Canterville Ghost Oscar Wilde Readability: Grade 3

The Call of the Wild Jack London Readability: Grades 3–4

Chemical Secret Tim Vicary Readability: Grades 3–4

Skyjack! Tim Vicary Readability: Grades 3–4

Order #: 5-5046

Order #: 5-5047

Order #: 5-5048

Order #: 5-5049

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Bookworms (Single Title) Bookworms Fiction (Set of 12 books)

see above 5-5050

see website N/A

$10.95 $129.00

$10.95 $129.00

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Fiction Chapter Books Oxford Bookworms World Series Readability: Grades 3–5 These enchanting stories will captivate reluctant readers, along with exposing them to different cultures. Please contact us if you would like to place a special order for audio CDs.

The Meaning of Gifts: Stories from Turkey Readability: Grade 3

Leaving No Footprint: Stories from Asia Readability: Grade 4

Dancing with Strangers: Stories from Africa Readability: Grade 5

Order #: 5-5461

Order #: 5-5468

Order #: 5-5463

The Long White Cloud: Stories from New Zealand Readability: Grades 4–5

A Cup of Kindness: Stories from Scotland Readability: Grade 5

Order #: 5-5465

Order #: 5-5469

The Price of Peace: Stories from Africa Readability: Grades 5–6 Order #: 5-5464

Changing their Skies: Stories from Africa Readability: Grade 5

Playing with Fire: Stories from the Pacific Rim Readability: Grade 5

Order #: 5-5466

Order #: 5-5467

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Bookworms (Single Title) Bookworms World Series (Set of 8 books)

see above 5-5470

see website N/A

$11.95 $94.95

$11.95 $94.95


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Fiction Chapter Books The Breadwinner Trilogy Deborah Ellis

Readability: Grades 5–6 The Breadwinner tells the story of Parvana, a young girl, and her family as they struggle to survive under the Taliban in Afghanistan. Parvana’s father supports his family as a letter reader and writer in the market until he is arrested. His crime? He was educated in a foreign country. After her mother becomes ill, Parvana must transform herself into a boy and become the family breadwinner. The Breadwinner is a novel about loyalty, survival, families, and friendship under extraordinary circumstances. Parvana’s Journey, the gripping sequel to The Breadwinner, tells the story of Parvana’s quest to find her family. In her search for shelter and food across the desolate Afghan countryside, she encounters other children who are strays from the war. At times extremely sad, Parvana’s Journey provides an honest and compassionate look at the situation in Afghanistan, yet never loses sight of the courage and hope that can keep children afloat in even the most horrific circumstances. Mud City is the final book in the acclaimed trilogy. Shauzia, Parvana’s friend, has fled from Afghanistan to a refugee camp in Pakistan. Shauzia dreams of escaping the camp and travelling to France. She manages to leave the camp, but she has no money or food. Shauzia, however, is determined to find a new future for herself. Each book is accompanied by a reproducible novel study containing comprehension questions, reader response assignments, crossword puzzles, and more. Title

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The Breadwinner (170 pp.) Parvana’s Journey (199 pp.) Mud City (176 pp.) The Breadwinner Novel Study (60 pp.) Parvana’s Journey Novel Study (60 pp.) Mud City Novel Study (60 pp.)

4-1763 4-1764 5-1075 4-1777 4-1776 5-1076

978-0-88899-416-5 978-0-88899-519-3 978-0-88899-542-1 N/A N/A N/A

$9.95 $9.95 $9.95 $15.99 $15.99 $15.99

$9.95 $9.95 $9.95 $15.99 $15.99 $15.99

My Name Is Parvana Deborah Ellis

Readability: Grade 4 In this stunning sequel to the Breadwinner series, Parvana, now fifteen, is found in a bombed-out school. She is held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan. As Parvana waits for foreign military forces to determine her fate, she remembers the past four years of her life. A riveting page-turner, Deborah Ellis’s new novel is harrowing, inspiring, and thought-provoking. (Hardcover) Title

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My Name is Parvana (201 pp.)

5-5460

978-1-55498-297-4

$16.95

$16.95



Fiction Chapter Books Novels for Adult Learners Kate Ferris and Don Sawyer

“The books are completely adult in content which, along with the approachable print size and use of white space, has made them a popular addition to classroom discussion.”

Readability: Grades 3–4 Novels for Adult Learners are a collection of love stories and adventures. Once students pick up these books, they will find them hard to put down. The Activities Handbook for Instructors contains a potpourri of ideas and activities that can be used in conjunction with the six novels for adult learners. These activities include discussion questions, research topics, vocabulary development, character analysis, crossword puzzles, interviews, response journals, and more!

– Jan Weiten, The Literacy Materials Bulletin, Volume 17.

Crocodiles and Rivers

The Buckle

Ross and Gordy, two mill workers who come from different worlds, embark on an adventurous trip across Africa.

Luke is a bull rider who lands in Okalla Prison. While serving time, he reflects upon his life and finds that the biggest contest is not in the ring. It’s inside him.

Frozen Tears

Three Wise Men

Laura survives a traumatic childhood through her courage and determination. Although she is strong enough to cope in a tough world, she may not have the courage to let herself feel again.

Hank witnesses a Mafia murder while selling Christmas trees in New York City. He is afraid that if he reports the murder, the Mafia will come after him.

The Scowling Frog

Helen Turner, a young and beautiful woman, is married to a much older man. She is forced to choose between the man she married and the man she loves.

Two men at sea are in trouble because they have stolen a sacred object.

The Mailbox

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Novels for Adult Learners (Set of 6 books) Crocodiles and Rivers (120 pp.) Frozen Tears (120 pp.) The Scowling Frog (120 pp.) The Buckle (124 pp.) Three Wise Men (152 pp.) The Mailbox (144 pp.) Activities Handbook for Instructors (117 pp.)

4-1640 4-1625 4-1626 4-1627 4-1628 4-1629 4-1630 4-1699

978-0-7719-1757-8 978-0-7718-9492-3 978-0-7718-9491-6 978-0-7718-9490-9 978-0-7718-9493-0 978-0-7718-9489-3 978-0-7718-9488-6 978-0-7718-9557-9

$89.50 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $13.95

$89.50 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $13.95


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Non-Fiction Chapter Books Oxford Bookworms Non-Fiction Library Readability: Grades 1–7 CLB and LINC Levels: 1–10 The non-fiction library provides a range of true stories and factfiles. The factfile books provide up-to-date information supported by high-quality colour photos. Please contact us if you would like to place a special order for audio CDs.

Titanic Readability: Grades 1–2 Order #: 5-5041

Ned Kelly Readability: Grades 1–2 Order #: 5-5140

Mutiny on the Bounty Readability: Grade 2 Order #: 5-5146

Red Dog Readability: Grades 2–3 Order #: 5-5217

Grace Darling Readability: Grade 3 Order #: 5-5147

The Coldest Place on Earth Readability: Grades 3–4

The Everest Story Readability: Grades 4–5 Order #: 5-5218

Recyling Readability: Grade 5 Order #: 5-5145

Animals in Danger Readability: Grade 6 Order #: 5-5137

Deserts Readability: Grades 6–7 Order #: 5-5139

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Bookworms (Single Title) Bookworms Non-Fiction (Set of 12 books)

see above 5-5160

see website N/A

$10.95 $129.00

$10.95 $129.00

Order #: 5-5138

Cry Freedom Readability: Grade 6 Order #: 5-5143

Pocahontas Readability: Grade 6 Order #: 5-5144



Non-Fiction Chapter Books The Easy-to-Read Health Series Judy Murphy Illustrated by Val Lawton

Readability: Grades 4–5 CLB and LINC Levels: 7–9

Living with Healthy Relationships Relationships are an important part of our lives. This book focuses on our relationship with ourselves and others. The opening chapter examines the signs of a healthy relationship. Chapter two encourages students to respond to the question “Who are you?” by completing an interactive activity called “Map Your Identity.” Chapters three and four discuss how to respond to and resolve conflict. The last two chapters provide ideas for building and ending a relationship. The interactive activities throughout the book encourage critical thinking and reflection. (86 pp.)

Living with Stress This popular book appeals to students of all ages. The first two chapters provide interactive activities for identifying the stressors in our lives and the ways we respond to stress. The next three chapters deal with strategies for calming our minds, bodies, and breath. The author also discusses how to identify and deal with panic, anxiety, burnout, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Parents will appreciate the final chapter, Helping Our Children Deal with Stress. (96 pp.)

Living with Grief and Loss This book focuses on the loss of a loved one. The first two chapters discuss grieving as a normal response to loss. Chapters three and four provide essential information about attending to the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of a person who is dying.The next chapter addresses the decisions that need to be made when planning a funeral service for a loved one. In the final chapter, readers learn the importance of making their own legal, living, and/or spiritual will. The easy-to-read text is enhanced with photographs, illustrations, and interactive activities. (86 pp.) Title

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Living with Healthy Relationships Living with Stress Living with Grief and Loss

4-3333 4-1823 4-1902

978-1-926583-07-5 978-1-894593-36-6 978-1-894593-38-0

$21.95 $21.95 $21.95

$21.95 $21.95 $21.95


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Biographies Acts of Courage Series Terry Barber

See page 20 for audio price list.

Readability: Grade 2 CLB and LINC Levels: 3–4

This series features four people who have made a difference through their acts of courage. The well-organized chapters, glossaries, and discussion questions can be used to promote pre-, during, and post-reading strategies. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. Each biography contains 48 pages—long enough to narrate fully each person’s story—but short enough for beginning readers. Visit our website and download a free 10-page workbook for each biography.

“Every participant (in our program) returned for a second or third book, and this high level of interest speaks volumes about the value of this series as a teaching tool.” – Marie Lou Gentz, Literacy Volunteers of Washington County, Westerly, Rhode Island Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, Volume 2, Number 1, 2008.

The use of familiar language enables students to use context cues to predict words. Title

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Acts of Courage Series (Set of 4 books) Rick Hansen (48 pp.) Laura Secord (48 pp.) Oskar Schindler (48 pp.) Fannie Lou Hamer (48 pp.)

4-2045 4-2041 4-2039 4-2040 4-2038

978-1-894593-97-7 978-1-894593-82-3 978-1-894593-81-6 978-1-894593-85-4 978-1-894593-84-7

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Biographies Maple Leaf Series


Terry Barber


The images illustrate the text, making the words easy to decode.

Sentence patterns are repeated, making the text easy to read.

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Maple Leaf Series (Set of 6 books) Michaëlle Jean (48 pp.) Terry Fox (48 pp.) Emily Carr (48 pp.) Lucy Maud Montomgery (48 pp.) Poundmaker (48 pp.) Norman Bethune (48 pp.)

4-3369 4-3368 4-3371 4-3364 4-3365 4-3366 4-3367

N/A 978-1-926583-39-6 978-1-926583-38-9 978-1-926583-41-9 978-1-926583-42-6 978-1-926583-40-2 978-1-926583-37-2

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Biographies Sports Series

Famous Firsts Series

Terry Barber

Terry Barber See page 20 for audio price list.




“Students who use these books will feel they have read interesting content and will be able to glean useful and complete information for a project or essay. Most importantly, readers will achieve a sense of success that will hopefully inspire them to tackle more advanced reading.” – Harriet Zaidman, Canadian Review of Materials, Volume XV, No. 5, 2008.

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Sports Series (Set of 5 books) Nancy Greene (48 pp.) Tom Longboat (48 pp.) Althea Gibson (48 pp.) Muhammad Ali (48 pp.) Wayne Gretzky (48 pp.) Famous Firsts Series (Set of 5 books) Matthew Henson & Robert Peary (48 pp.) First Women in Space (48 pp.) Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay (48 pp.) Amelia Earhart (48 pp.) Charles Lindbergh (48 pp.)

4-2027 4-2025 4-2026 4-2023 4-2024 4-2022 4-2033 4-2028 4-2030 4-2031 4-2032 4-2029

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Biographies See page 20 for audio price list.

Activist Series Terry Barber


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Activist Series (Single Title) Activist Series (Set of 16 books)

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Biographies Biography Audio Packs READ and LISTEN Students can now listen to the audio while reading their favourite biography. Narrators speak at a slow pace, which helps students to establish the link between spoken and written words. A subtle audio signal alerts students to turn the page. The act of reading and listening will help students to become fluent and independent readers. Audio CDs can be purchased separately for $12.95. Please check our website for order numbers.


Audio Packs: Prices include book and audio CD Title

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Acts of Courage AP Set Rick Hansen AP Fannie Lou Hamer AP Laura Secord AP Oscar Schindler AP

4-3419 4-3415 4-3416 4-3417 4-3418

N/A 978-1-927499-04-7 978-1-927499-05-4 978-1-927499-06-1 978-1-927499-07-8

$89.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95

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Maple Leaf AP Set Michaelle Jean AP Terry Fox AP Norman Bethune AP LM Montgomery AP Poundmaker AP Emily Carr AP

4-3426 4-3420 4-3421 4-3422 4-3423 4-3424 4-3425

N/A 978-1-927499-08-5 978-1-927499-09-2 978-1-927499-10-8 978-1-927499-11-5 978-1-927499-12-2 978-1-927499-13-9

$136.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95

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Sports Series AP Set Wayne Gretzky AP Althea Gibson AP Nancy Greene AP Muhammad Ali AP Tom Longboat AP

4-3432 4-3427 4-3428 4-3429 4-3430 4-3431

N/A 978-1-927499-14-6 978-1-927499-17-7 978-1-927499-15-3 978-1-927499-18-4 978-1-927499-16-0

$112.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95 $22.95

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Famous First AP Set Matthew Hensen AP Edmund Hillary AP Amelia Earhart AP Charles Lindbergh AP First Women AP

4-3438 4-3433 4-3434 4-3435 4-3436 4-3437

N/A 978-1-927499-19-1 978-1-927499-21-4 978-1-927499-20-7 978-1-927499-22-1 978-1-927499-23-8

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Activist AP Set Mother Teresa AP Eleanor Roosevelt AP Mathama Gandhi AP Louis RIel AP The Famous Five AP Cesar Chavez AP Jane Goodall AP Martin Luther AP June Callwood AP Nelson Mandela AP Harriet Tubman AP Jane Vanier AP Elizabeth Fry AP Rosa Parks AP Dalai Lama AP David Suzuki AP

4-3455 4-3439 4-3440 4-3441 4-3442 4-3443 4-3444 4-3445 4-3446 4-3447 4-3448 4-3449 4-3450 4-3451 4-3452 4-3453 4-3454

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Biographies Free Biography Workbooks These FREE workbooks contain activities designed to build the student’s word recognition, comprehension, and writing skills.

Wayne Gretzky

Mahatma Gandhi


Save Time Lesson Planning! Download FREE workbooks for each biography. www.grassrootsbooks.net/ca/free-downloads/biographies

Martin Luther King

June Callwood

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Photostories Grass Roots Readers

“If you have some spare room on your bookshelf, these readers are a good starting point.”


– Georgette Love, Voices, Issue 220, 2011

You Be The Judge Series

These stories will spark discussion among students as they are called upon to be the judge. Emergent readers will appreciate the relevant content and readability level of these high-interest, low-vocabulary readers. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. These compelling photostories are guaranteed to provide beginning readers with a positive reading experience. The titles are organized under six themes: health, how-to, animals, humour, romance, and you be the judge. FREE activities and audio can be downloaded from our website. Set 1

Set 2

Use of active voice and present tense makes the sentences easy to read.

The simple vocabulary and sentence structures help to develop fluency.

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You Be the Judge Set 1 (Set of 4 books) Fran’s Story (28 pp.) Tony’s Deal (24 pp.) Just Good Friends (26 pp.) Mandy’s Garage Sale (28 pp.) You Be the Judge Set 2 (Set of 4 books) The Test (24 pp.) Potluck (24 pp.) The Change (24 pp.) The E-mail (24 pp.)

4-2005 4-1556 4-1710 4-1711 4-1712 4-3399 4-3400 4-3401 4-3402 4-3403

N/A 978-1-894593-06-9 978-1-894593-27-4 978-1-894593-28-1 978-1-894593-26-7 N/A 978-1-926583-89-1 978-1-926583-90-7 978-1-926583-91-4 978-1-926583-92-1

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“The photos can be used with the text, as a post-text discussion starter or alone to stimulate conversation and initiate discussion.”

Romance Series


– Georgette Love, Voices, Issue 220, 2011 The International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language.

These lighthearted stories about the ups and downs of love will warm hearts and stir memories about past romances.

Set 1

Set 2

The photos reflect the text, making words easy to predict. Sentence patterns are repeated, making the text easy to read.

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Romance Series Set 1 (Set of 4 books) The Big Question (24 pp.) The Big Surprise (28 pp.) The Big Snore (22 pp.) The Big Goof (28 pp.) Romance Series Set 2 (Set of 4 books) Cake Date (24 pp.) Inside Out (24 pp.) Love of My Life (24 pp.) The Perfect Man (24 pp.)

4-2006 4-1714 4-1715 4-1713 4-1551 4-3394 4-3395 4-3396 4-3397 4-3398

N/A 978-1-894593-23-6 978-1-894593-24-3 978-1-894593-25-0 978-1-894593-03-8 N/A 978-1-926583-85-3 978-1-926583-86-0 978-1-926583-87-7 978-1-926583-88-4

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“The Humour Series includes a variety of situational comedies which speak to the reader because they are plausible.”

Humour Series



The humour series will bring a smile to everyone. The author’s witty and wacky humour is refreshing. Set 1

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Credible characters engage the student.

Short sentences do not overwhelm beginning readers.

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Humour Series Set 1 (Set of 4 books) The Phone Call (28 pp.) A Bad Car Day (28 pp.) The Hike (28 pp.) Late Again! (28 pp.) Humour Series Set 2 (Set of 4 books) The Mix-up (24 pp.) The Coffee Lover (24 pp.) The Map (24 pp.) The New Shoes (24 pp.)

4-2770 4-3414 4-2760 4-1553 4-2761 4-3372 4-3373 4-3374 4-3375 4-3376

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“These books are simple yet full of good lexical chunks. The information is practical and the language is authentic.

How-to Series

Readability: Grade 1 CLB and LINC Levels: 1–3 The diverse topics in the how-to series will appeal to a broad range of adults. Students will appreciate the practical information provided in each book. Set 1


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Use of familiar language enables beginning readers to predict words.

Relevant content reflects daily life.

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How-to Series Set 1 (Set of 4 books) How to Build Community (28 pp.) How to Live Green (28 pp.) How to Find a Good Used Car (28 pp.) How to Stop Hiccups (28 pp.) How-to Series Set 2 (Set of 4 books) How to Clean Green (28 pp.) How to Check an Apartment (28 pp.) How to Save Time (28 pp.) How to Be Good to Yourself (28 pp.)

4-2710 4-2701 4-2702 4-1555 4-2703 4-3377 4-3378 4-3379 4-3380 4-3381

978-1-894593-92-2 978-1-894593-78-6 978-1-894593-74-8 978-1-894593-07-6 978-1-894593-73-1 978-1-926583-79-2 978-1-926583-71-6 978-1-926583-72-3 978-1-926583-73-0 978-1-926583-74-7

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Photostories Grass Roots Readers Animal Series

Health Series



Students will enhance their knowledge and appreciation of the animal kingdom through the information and exquisite photography in these books.

The health series is ideal for adults who are trying to cope with the day-to-day challenges of life.

The photography reflects the text, making words easy to predict. The meaning of new words is embedded in the text.

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Animal Series (Set of 4 books) Bears (24 pp.) Bald Eagles (28 pp.) Grey Wolves (28 pp.) Grey Seals (24 pp.) Health Series (Set of 4 books) A Good Night’s Sleep (28 pp.) Fad Diets (28 pp.) Saying No (28 pp.) Stress (24 pp.)

4-2750 4-1552 4-2740 4-2742 4-2741 4-2730 4-2720 4-2721 4-2722 4-1554

978-1-894593-94-6 978-1-894593-04-5 978-1-894593-70-0 978-1-894593-72-4 978-1-894593-71-7 978-1-894593-93-9 978-1-894593-79-3 978-1-894593-80-9 978-1-894593-77-9 978-1-894593-05-2

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Photostories Grass Roots Readers Save Time! Download FREE resources for each photostory. www.grassrootsbooks.net/ca/free-downloads/photostories

Listen Students can listen to the audio while reading their favourite photostory. The clear and expressive audio reading supports students in reading fluently and independently.

Learn Beginning readers can enhance their literacy skills by completing the student activities for each photostory. The activities provide practice in recognizing letters and sounds, predicting words, building word families, and completing sentence frames. Topics and activities to be used with the language experience approach, which helps students establish the link between spoken and written words, are also provided.

Discuss The pre-reading activities and comprehension questions provide ample opportunity for student discussion.


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Illustrated Easy Readers Page Turners PRACE, Australia

Beginning readers will enjoy these entertaining, engaging, and easy-to-read stories from Australia. Each story is enhanced with charming line drawings. (12 to 24 pp. per book)

Page Turners Collection 1 Readability: Grades 1–2 • • • • • • • • •

The Stud Too Many Marias Shut Up Steve Peanuts I’m Watching TV Not Any More The Duck The Hero I Want a Holiday!

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Page Turners Collection 1

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Page Turners Collection 2 Readability: Grades 2–3 • • • • • • •

Just One Friend A Dog’s Life Spare Parts The Beach Tattoos Pay Dirt Bikini Sandals



Illustrated Easy Readers Page Turners Collection 3 Readability: Grade 1 • • • • • • •

Wheels The Ghost Red Dog What? Fresh Fish Motor Bikes The Dentist

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Page Turners Collection 4 Readability: Grade 1 • • • • •

Learning to Swim My First Plane Trip Dance Class Dream Job Drums


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First Nations 7 Generations Graphic Novel Series David Alexander Robertson & Scott B. Henderson Readability: Grades 2–3 This gripping series follows the epic story of one Aboriginal family from the early 19th century to the present day. Stone is the story of a young Plains Cree who fulfills his destiny as a warrior as he avenges his brother’s death. Scars (set against the smallpox epidemic of 1870 to 1871) tells the story of the orphan White Cloud. In Ends/Begins, two brothers are forced to attend residential school. The Pact, the final book in the series, is a story of redemption. Content may be disturbing to some readers.

“...a masterpiece of traditional knowledge; a powerful gift to share!” – Betty Ross, Elder, Cross Lake First Nation

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7 Generations (Set of 4 books) Stone (30 pp.) Scars (30 pp.) Ends/Begins (30 pp.) The Pact (30 pp.)

5-5395 5-5391 5-5392 5-5393 5-5394

978-1-55379-250-5 978-1-55379-227-7 978-1-55379-228-4 978-1-55379-262-8 978-1-55379-230-7

$51.75 $12.95 $12.95 $12.95 $12.95

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Two Old Women:

Empowering the Learner 2:

An Alaskan legend of betrayal, courage, and survival

Ningwakwe Learning Press

Native literacy workbook

Velma Wallis Readability: Grade 6 This story of survival and isolation is based on a beautiful legend from central Alaska. This is the heroic and shocking story—with a surprise ending—of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe. They face starvation brought on by unusually harsh Arctic weather and a shortage of fish and game. (145 pp.)

This workbook contains 30 lessons that provide writing and grammar activities. (166 pp.)

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Two Old Women

4-1742

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Empowering Learner

4-1632

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$17.95

978-1-896832-21-0

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First Nations The Gift of Self-esteem FilmWest Associates

Stuart Lenny, the host

This popular and powerful television series is now available in DVD format. Although the series was developed for First Nations communities, the content is applicable to all communities. The narrator, a Cree woman, discusses techniques and strategies for achieving balance in life and improving self-esteem. Adult literacy students and educators can use the program as a springboard for discussion about self-esteem. A participant’s guide is also available for the series. (Running time: 26 minutes/program)

Program 1: Achieving Balance in Life Discuss the key ingredients to creating balance and harmony in your life.

Program 8: The New Mental Diet Nurture a proactive attitude by keeping your mind focused and directed until your new behaviour becomes a habit.

Program 2: Five Principles to High Performance Learn how to successfully apply universal principles of high performance to your life.

Program 9: Rapid Learning Techniques Learn how the brain best absorbs new information and how to use rapid learning techniques to accelerate the acquisition of new knowledge.

Program 3: Unlocking Your Potential Learn how to recognize and overcome learned fears. This program explains the importance of a positive attitude, which is the key to unlocking your potential. Program 4: Taking Charge of Your Life Recognize the critical link between the acceptance of responsibility and the feeling of being in complete control of your life. Foster high self-esteem through taking responsibility. Program 5: Managing Your Emotions Acquire key insights to transform the way you view yourself and others. Learn to short-circuit negative emotions, especially anger, and achieve peace and clarity. Program 6: Releasing Your Brakes Commit to freeing yourself from guilt and unworthiness. Learn and practise the power of forgiveness and key assertiveness techniques that will give you peace and personal power. Program 7: The Worry Buster Create peace of mind, clarity, and sound sleep through a powerful technique that frees you from fear and worry. Learn how to neutralize the factors that predispose people to worry.

Program 10: Five Keys to Goal-setting Learn the five key concepts in goal-setting and how to create action plans to accomplish these goals. Tackle the obstacles that have hindered you from creating meaningful, achievable goals in the past. Program 11: Seven Steps to Goal-achieving Learn how to clarify your goals, prioritize them, and set deadlines. Develop greater persistence and remove self-made and third-party obstacles. Program 12: Developing a Success Personality Observe the links between your self-esteem and the way you make others feel. Eliminate destructive criticism and learn about the boomerang effect in human relationships. Program 13: Parenting How do children learn to be self-reliant and self-responsible? How do they learn to love and respect themselves? Learn the secrets of parenting that successfully builds confidence, courage, and self-esteem in children.

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Participant’s guidebook (for series) Gift of Self-esteem DVD series (13 programs)

4-1685 4-1903

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$59.95 $199.95

$59.95 $199.95


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Careers and Essential Skills Career Essentials

Spotlight on Health Series Readability: Grades 5–6 This new series is aimed at students who are exploring career paths in the health sector. Career Essentials will open students’ eyes to three careers: health care aides, lab assistants, and massage therapists. Each book provides personal stories and interviews that capture the real-life experiences of college students in training and their instructors, along with people who work in the field. Students will gain an insight into typical workplace conflicts and health and safety issues. As well, students will learn about the training and essential skill requirements for each job. These durable hardcover books, which provide a comprehensive look into three careers, will assist students in choosing their career path. (64 pp.)


Bolded words are defined in the glossary.

In each book, the training chapter features interviews with students and instructors. Students will also learn about course content and questions to consider when choosing a training program.

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Career Essentials Health Series (Set of 3 books) Spotlight on Health Care Aides Spotlight on Massage Therapists Spotlight on Lab Assistants

4-3501 4-3502 4-3503 4-3504

N/A 978-1-77153-030-9 978 1-77153-031-6 978 1-77153-032-3

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Careers and Essential Skills

In each book, the Essential Skills chapter describes key essential skills, such as oral communication, problem-solving, document use, reading, and writing, using workplace examples.


In each book, the Health and Safety chapter provides an overview of safety and health hazards, including stress, burnout, infections, hazardous materials, and injuries.


In each book, the Conflict on the Job chapter provides examples of conflict with others and self-conflict. The examples can be used as a springboard for class discussion.

Spotlight on Massage Therapists 5 easy ways to order: online, mail, fax, phone, or email

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Careers and Essential Skills Making Choices:

Teaching writing in the workplace Diane Millar Making Choices is an ideal resource for workplace educators. This flexible resource contains dozens of activities for teaching employees how to write effective notes, memos, notices, business letters, accident reports, procedures, and email messages. In addition, hands-on activities are provided for teaching employees how to complete forms, create charts and flowcharts, plot graphs, and keep logs. (512 pp.)

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Making Choices Instructional Activities

4-1688

978-1-894593-13-7

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$69.95

Workwrite Series

Karen Geraci, Marisa Mazzulla & Aliksandra Popovic The Workwrite series is a collection of instructional workbooks focusing on the functions and features of workplace documents. The series helps adults understand and use documents they will encounter in entry-level positions in the industrial, clerical, retail, and hospitality sectors, among others. The Workwrite series provides reproducible lesson plans and activities that incorporate a wide array of authentic workplace documents such as lists, notices, work schedules, job postings, office memos, agendas, and meeting minutes. The numeracy workbook includes topics on working with money, measurement, and numerical analysis.

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Workwrite information, Schedules, and Forms (350 pp.) Workwrite Communications (205 pp.) Workwrite Graphs and Charts (154 pp.) Workwrite Numeracy (140 pp.)

5-5022 5-5023 5-5024 5-5025

978-0-9689048-4-8 978-0-9689048-3-1 978-0-9784139-6-5 978-0-9784139-7-2

$51.25 $46.25 $49.25 $49.25

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Workbooks Grammar in Use Series The unique format and simple, clear explanations found in the Grammar in Use series make these resources ideal for use in the classroom or self study. Full-colour student books come with an answer key, additional exercises at the back of the book, and interactive CD-ROM, which provides more targeted practice, listening exercises, create-your-own tests, and grammar games. Basic Grammar in Use includes a study guide to help students pinpoint which grammar points they need to practise. Grammar in Use Intermediate is an excellent resource for preparing for standard tests, such as the TOEFL. Advanced Grammar in Use includes a comprehensive Basic Grammar Reference for student use.

A Grammar in Use workbook is available for basic and intermediate levels.

Every unit is a two-page spread.

The exercises can be used for immediate consolidation, revision, or remedial work.

The clear explanations and examples act as a reference and a record of what has been taught.

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Basic Grammar: Student Book and CD-ROM (324 pp.) Basic Grammar: Workbook (175 pp.) Intermediate Grammar: Student Book and CD-ROM (369 pp.) Intermediate Grammar Workbook (199 pp.) Advanced Grammar: Student Book and CD-ROM (304 pp.)

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Workbooks Health The Active Reader Series Linda Kita-Bradley

Readability: Foundation to Grade 8 CLB and LINC Levels: Literacy to Level 5 The Active Reader series is based on the premise that fluent readers actively engage with the text, using a variety of strategies. The first two workbooks provide balanced, integrated instruction for beginning readers. Each unit provides opportunities for assisted reading and writing activities. The photostories provide a context for teaching word identification strategies such as phonics, word families, and prediction. Each workbook contains an answer key.

Photostories reflect the realities of day-to-day life.


High-frequency vocabulary and sight words help to develop fluency.


Workbooks The Active Reader workbooks 2 to 5 each provide carefully levelled reading passages on the themes of people, relationships, health and safety, the environment, and history. Each unit provides a passage, followed by post-reading questions, a mini-lesson that reinforces a key comprehension strategy, skill development activities, and an authentic literacy task.

Embedded Stop and Think questions promote active reading.

Active Reader 3

Learners are encouraged to engage in daily literacy tasks.

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The Active Reader Series (Set of 6 workbooks) The Active Reader: Book F (68 pp.) Grade 1, CLB and LINC Pre-benchmark The Active Reader: Book 1 (68 pp.) Grade 1, CLB and LINC Level 1 The Active Reader: Book 2 (112 pp.) Grade 2, CLB and LINC Level 2 The Active Reader: Book 3 (112 pp.) Grades 3–4, CLB and LINC Level 3 The Active Reader: Book 4 (112 pp.) Grades 5–6, CLB and LINC Level 4 The Active Reader: Book 5 (112 pp.) Grades 7–8, CLB and LINC Level 5

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Workbooks Health

Vocabulary Boosters Susan Rogers Readability: Workbook 1: Grades 3–4 CLB and LINC Level: 5 Workbook 2: Grades 5–6 CLB and LINC Level: 7 Workbook 3: Grades 7–8 CLB and LINC Level: 8 These workbooks aim to help adult learners develop their vocabulary through reading passages written at an appropriate level. The workbooks are organized around four themes: health, wildlife, the environment, and popular culture. Each lesson presents a non-fiction passage and a set of activities that relate to one of the four themes. Because repetition is essential for vocabulary development, each lesson presents five activities that focus on the new words. Added features include crossword puzzles, word searches, and a glossary. Each workbook contains an answer key.

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Vocabulary Boosters 1 (178 pp.) Vocabulary Boosters 2 (178 pp.) Vocabulary Boosters 3 (178 pp.)

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Workbooks The Spelling Toolbox Linda Kita-Bradley

These workbooks promote a strategy-based approach to spelling. Each workbook provides an introductory lesson that describes the spelling “tools,” and 20 thematically organized units on the topics of home, community, work, health, and writing. In each unit, the student learns how to spell 15 words by using phonics, syllabication, word families, and a spelling rule. Dictation and an application activity are provided so the student can try out the spelling strategies that have been learned. Application activities include tasks such as writing a notice to a landlord, making a shopping list, filling in a form for a free offer, and making a to-do list.

“I didn’t know what my spelling problems were until I started doing the toolbox and realized the piece I missed.” – John, Muriel’s student

“These workbooks have revolutionized my student’s approach to writing. Now, he has the confidence that he can spell the words.” – Muriel Walker, Rocky Adult Literacy Program, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

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Spelling Toolbox 1 (168 pp.) Spelling Toolbox 2 (168 pp.) Spelling Toolbox 3 (150 pp.)

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A Sound Approach to Spelling Christine Pinsent-Johnson

A Sound Approach to Spelling is for students who can spell consonant sounds and blends, but have difficulty spelling vowel patterns. In their attempt to correctly spell a vowel sound, students often mix up, omit, or add extra letter sounds. The workbook is comprised of 15 units, with each unit teaching one vowel sound. In each unit, four strategies are utilized to teach the target vowel sound: word sorts; word families; look, say, cover, write, check; and word analysis. Each unit closes with two dictations that enable students to analyze and study spelling errors. This book is reproducible. Title

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Workbooks Health A Dream that Walks:

A Dream that Walks II:

Myrna Hanna

Anne Moore

The goal of this easy-to-read workbook is to help students realize their dreams. By setting goals, students will work toward their dreams by taking charge of their lives. The workbook breaks goal-setting into steps, making the goals easier to achieve. This process includes having students describe themselves, draw a lifeline, record and analyze their dreams for the future, identify their personality type, and analyze their learning style. In the 33-minute DVD, students talk about their experiences with setting and reaching goals. (52 pp.)

A Dream That Walks II: Planning for Change is a workbook and CD for adults who want to set goals and plan for change in their lives. The workbook has specific sections on developing goals in the areas of independence, employment, and education. The book presents steps to assist adults in setting realistic goals and includes looking at personal identity, dreams, and personality, skills, researching and setting your goals, making an action plan, and taking care of oneself along the way. The CD-Rom includes forms from the book that can be completed on the computer or by hand. (130 pp.)

Planning for change

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DVD & Workbook Goal setting Workbk

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Making It Work:

A workbook on conflict and communication for adult literacy learners Anne Moore Making It Work is based on the premise that effective communication skills are key to managing and avoiding conflict in our lives. The six chapters focus on communication, anger, assertiveness, understanding differences, rights at work, and working through conflict. The exercises include active listening, body language, and using “I” statements. Although the book is written at an intermediate level, it can be used with basic level learners who are working with a tutor. The accompanying CD-ROM contains worksheets that can be completed on a computer.

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Making It Work (186 pp.)

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Reading Assessment and Instruction Diagnostic Adult Literacy Assessment for Beginning Readers (DALA) Dr. Pat Campbell

DALA is a user-friendly assessment, specifically designed to assess the literacy skills of very beginning readers. The primary purposes of DALA are to inform instruction and measure progress. The ten subtests provide diagnostic information that allows you to identify areas of strength and weakness. You can use this information to create an individual profile of and plan effective lessons for each student. The subtests measure a student’s knowledge of print concepts and conventions, text functions, environmental print, high-frequency words, phonics, and letter names. In addition, the subtests measure the student’s level of phonemic awareness and his/her ability to engage in common literacy activities. “The author has grounded her understanding of literacy and its acquisition in a broader lens of literacy than is currently seen in adult literacy assessments. She has acknowledged that learning to read and write requires both cognitive skill learning and a sociocultural understanding that literacy functions to mediate the lives of the learners in critical ways.”

DALA • provides opportunities for student and assessor to interact • is grounded in cognitive and social practice theories • uses relevant and authentic tasks and texts • reflects the reading development process • is comprehensive and flexible • is administered one-on-one • informs instruction • is non-threatening • is sensitive to bias

The tool kit includes a DVD that demonstrates how to administer DALA’s subtests and how to teach beginning readers, using effective strategies such as language experience, duet reading, phonics, and phonemic awareness. Teaching Beginning Readers provides approaches, strategies, and sample lesson plans that can be photocopied.

– Dr. Victoria Purcell-Gates, The University of British Columbia

“I love the manual. I was excited to see all the activities that I recommend to tutors explained simply and clearly in one space, along with some more great ideas.” – Avril Lewis, Tutor Educator

DALA Tool Kit Components: • Activity Book (contains subtests) • Photostory • DVD (45 minutes) • Alphabet Card Deck • 25 Examiner Record Booklets • Teaching Beginning Readers Manual

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Reading Assessment and Instruction Canadian Adult Reading Assessment Instructor’s manual Student’s assessment booklet Dr. Pat Campbell and Flo Brokop, M.Ed. The Canadian Adult Reading Assessment (CARA) provides placement and diagnostic information and identifies reading patterns, enabling you to choose effective teaching strategies. The Instructor’s Manual (186 pp.) and CD-ROM What are the benefits of CARA? provide step-by-step instructions and interactive exercises on how to administer, score, and interpret CARA. As well, • easy to administer and score this manual contains a word list, 49 graded passages that • has contemporary Canadian content range in readability from Grades 1 to 12, and comprehension • is coil-bound for easy photocopying questions. The Student’s Assessment Booklet (51 pp.) contains • identifies reading patterns, enabling you to a graded word list and 49 passages. Parallel forms are choose effective teaching strategies available, enabling you to administer tests and post-tests “Workplace Education Manitoba is so thrilled with with confidence. (Alternate-form reliability was established CARA. The team of assessors are so impressed with by piloting CARA with over 1500 ABE students.) Note: the way the guidebook is laid out, etc. It is easy to CARA is designed for individual testing, rather than group administer and very informative as well.” testing. You need to purchase only one copy as passages and – Cheryl Calverley, Assessment Coordinator, Manitoba questions may be photocopied. (The Adult Diagnostic Reading The CD-ROM is compatible with Windows 7. Inventory, described below, is the U.S. version of CARA.) Title

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Adult Diagnostic Reading Inventory Dr. Pat Campbell and Flo Brokop, M.Ed.

This assessment was specifically designed for our American audience. ADRI provides placement and diagnostic information and identifies reading patterns, enabling you to choose effective teaching strategies. This manual contains a word list, 40 graded passages that range in readability from Grades 1 to 12, and a combination of factual and inference comprehension questions. As well, the manual provides step-by-step instruction on how to score and interpret ADRI. (Alternate-form reliability was established by piloting ADRI with over 1500 ABE students.) Note: ADRI is designed for one-on-one testing, rather than group testing. You need to purchase only one copy of ADRI as the passages and questions can be photocopied. (206 pp.) 42 Order online at www.grassrootsbooks.net

“I am a literacy instructor working with adults and last year began using the Adult Diagnostic Reading Inventory with my learners. Kudos! The passages are right on—adult appropriate, interesting, and nicely leveled.” – Julie Gould Marothy, Reading Specialist, Pennsylvania

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Reading Assessment and Instruction Teaching Reading to Adults: A Balanced Approach Dr. Pat Campbell This is an ideal resource for adult educators who want to deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge about reading assessment and instruction. The author situates balance not only within the context of methodology, but also within the broader context of reading the word and the world. The intended audience for this book is ABE and ESL instructors, trainers, reading specialists, administrators, literacy coordinators, and graduate students. (170 pp.)

Contents Chapter 1: Teaching Reading to Adults: A Balanced Approach • Aspects of Balance • Integrating Print and Meaning • Reading the Word and the World Chapter 2: Foundations of Reading • Reading Theories • The Process of Learning to Read • The Literacy Development of Adults • Principles for Teaching Adult Beginning Readers Chapter 3: Assessment • Types of Assessment for Adult Learners • Assessment and Learning Disabilities • Linking Labels and Curriculum Chapter 4: Word Recognition • Miscue Analysis • Reading Patterns • Instructional Strategies Chapter 5: Comprehension • Factors Affecting Comprehension • Reading Patterns • Instructional Strategies Chapter 6: Teaching Reading in a Participatory Context • Participatory Education • Participatory Curriculum • Possibilities

“Teaching Reading to Adults is a valuable resource for adult education instructors. It provides both an overview of teaching philosophies and approaches and specific strategies that are useful in reading instruction. The book provides rich material for thoughtful discussion among practitioners and for reflection on an individual basis. It should not be missed by anyone interested in a good understanding of reading instruction in adult education.” – Nancy Fritz, Adult Basic Education, Vol. 16, Issue 2, pp. 125-128.

“This book is essential for anyone working in the literacy field. The reader will find it to be an informative resource and a catalyst for challenging his/her own views on how to teach reading and how to approach literacy programming in general.” – Susan Toews, Field Consulting Team Manager, Centre AlphaPlus Centre, Ontario

“Teachers new to and experienced in teaching reading to adults will find much here to assist them in planning, observing, and evaluating readers at all levels. The author situates her work in teaching reading within a participatory framework, acknowledging the importance of context both within and beyond the classroom. A valuable contribution to the field.” – Janet Isserlis, Project Director, Literacy Resources, Rhode Island

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Teaching Reading Book Teaching Reading Package (Book and 2 DVDs—featured on page 44)

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Tutor Training and Student Orientation Teaching Reading to Adults: Tutor Training DVDs Grass Roots Press Have you been searching for DVDs that demonstrate word recognition and comprehension strategies? Look no further! In these DVDS, tutors and students demonstrate 13 highly successful reading strategies. Tutors will learn how to identify a student’s reading pattern and how to choose strategies that meet the student’s learning needs. Facilitators can use these DVDs in tutor training workshops, or tutors can view them independently.

Word Recognition Strategies • Overview of Reading Patterns • Strategies for Print-based Readers > Think Blank Strategy > Cloze Procedure • Strategies for Meaning-based Readers > Word Families > Word Sorts • Strategies for Non-integrative Readers > Language Experience > Sight Words > Phonics > Modified Cloze • Review

Comprehension Strategies • Overview of Reading Patterns • Strategies for Text-based Readers > Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) > Invisible Messages Technique • Strategies for Knowledge-based Readers > Herringbone Technique > ReQuest Procedure • Strategies for Integrative Readers > SQ3R • Review Title

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Tutor Training and Student Orientation Teaching Beginning Readers Dr. Pat Campbell

This manual begins with a compelling story about Clarence, a man who learned to read at the age of 93. The next section presents a list of ten principles for teaching beginning readers. This is followed by responses to three frequently asked questions: (1) Where do I start? (2) Do I need to teach skills in a particular order? and (3) What do I teach? The manual’s primary focus is the description of 20 instructional strategies and activities such as language experience, echo reading, and word families. Many strategies are geared towards educators who work in a one-to-one tutoring situation; however, each strategy can be modified for classroom instruction. The manual concludes with sample lesson plans, a resource list, and glossary. Please note that the strategies and lesson plans can be photocopied. (74 pp.) Title

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Reading and Learning: A handbook for adults Dr. Pat Campbell Readability: Grades 3–4 Will my reading improve? What will help me learn? How can I remember what I’ve read? Why do some people find it hard to read? This handbook uses easy-to-read text and 22 illustrations to explain how students can become better readers. Students will also learn about the factors that contribute to reading difficulties. The handbook concludes with suggestions for becoming an effective learner and a fluent reader. You can provide students with this handbook when they join the program, or recommend it to them as a valuable resource.

“We are using this book with all our new students during the orientation process, and we are finding a warm reception for it. It covers issues that sometimes get overlooked—adult literacy students often need to learn HOW to learn. The book is simple, with great illustrations.” – Anita Citron, Central Adult Learning Center, Queens Borough Public Library, New York City, New York

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ESL English for Everyday Activities: A picture process dictionary

This bestselling program teaches vocabulary related to more than 60 daily activities. ESL students will learn vocabulary for fixing breakfast, riding a bus, using an ATM, changing a flat tire, mailing a letter, and more. A full-colour dictionary serves as the foundation of the program. The key vocabulary is a combination of the nouns and verbs that pertain to each of the daily activities. The low-beginning edition teaches present tense, while the high beginning-intermediate edition teaches simple present, past, and future tense. The workbook activities provide English language learners with practice to reinforce the new vocabulary.

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ESL Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals

English for Restaurant Workers

Lawrence J. Zwier with Nigel Caplan

Second Edition

This book and audio CD help future workers in the hotel and restaurant fields develop the English vocabulary they need for interacting with customers and colleagues. The 61 lessons show essential language structures for such common functions as welcoming a guest, dealing with a guest’s luggage, taking a meal order, and finding medical care for a guest. Each lesson provides vivid full-colour illustrations and clear captions. The use of popular picture-process format allows for the presentation of vocabulary and sentence structure in a clear, memorable, and practical way.

Renee Talalla This book and audio CD is designed for entry level restaurant employees, waiters, and waitresses. Each fourpage unit highlights in detail one main task in restaurant work such as receiving and seating guests, serving the main course, and presenting the bill. The picture-process format introduces specific job-related vocabulary and language for each main task. Each unit also contains two pages of student activities. This book can be used by students independently or as the basic resource material for a training course. The book concludes with a comprehensive 12-page glossary, transcripts of dialogues, and an answer key.

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Everyday English for Hospitality Professionals (86 pp.) English for Restaurant Workers (94 pp.)

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English for Work Activities: A picture process dictionary

This program presents vocabulary for more than 50 work-related activities. ESL students will learn the vocabulary for a range of activities, such as getting a uniform, using a cash register, and working safely with chemicals. The key vocabulary highlights the verbs that pertain to each of the activities. The full-colour dictionary serves as the foundation of the program. The workbook activities provide English language learners with practice to reinforce the new vocabulary. The books are aimed at students who have high beginning to intermediate language skills. title

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Workplace Dictionary (78 pp.) Workplace Workbook (73 pp.) Teacher’s Guide (32 pp.)

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ESL Step Forward Canada: Language for Everyday Life Sharon Rajabi and Jane Spigarelli In each 174-page workbook, 12 theme-based units present a range of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) competencies in four skill areas—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit provides activities to develop and reinforce grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, communicative competence, critical thinking, and math skills. The lessons integrate language instruction into workplace, academic, and personal contexts. The audio CD provides a wide range of authentic activities to integrate listening benchmarks.

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Step Forward Book 1 (Aligns to CLB 1–3) Step Forward CD 1 Step Forward Book 2 (Aligns to CLB 3–5) Step Forward CD 2

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Canadian Language Basics Heather Davis and Lucy Sanford CLB and LINC Level: 2 Are you looking for a one-stop resource for teaching the LINC curriculum? Look no further. These three communicative teacher’s guides follow the LINC 2/ELSA 2 curriculum guidelines. In Book A, the themes include family, clothing and healthy eating. In Book B, the themes include health, telephone, transportation, and money/ banking. In Book C, themes include occupations, the job search, the environment, and regions of Canada. Canadian Language Basics aims to provide a solid foundation of material to reduce your preparation time. Each book provides one term’s worth of weekly lesson plans, daily agendas, grammar reference pages, and reproducible worksheets. For clear, realistic, and colourful illustrations to accompany the lessons, the books use the Oxford Picture Dictionary, Canadian Edition, as a vocabulary reference and visual jumping-off point. Title

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Canadian Language Basics A (384 pp.) Canadian Language Basics B (376 pp.) Canadian Language Basics C (352 pp.)

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ESL Oxford Picture Dictionary Second Canadian Edition

J. Adelson-Goldstein and N. Shapiro The Oxford Picture Dictionary is an illustrated, theme-based dictionary that presents 4,000 words and phrases within meaningful, real-life contexts. The themes, which include food, clothing, health, housing, community, transportation, and work, meet the needs of beginning and low-intermediate level students. On each page, vibrant, full-colour illustrations convey the meaning of the words. Each unit closes with an illustrated story that presents vocabulary in context, followed by discussion questions. (284 pp.) Title

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Oxford Picture Dictionary Workbooks Canadian Edition

Marjorie Fuchs and Margaret Bonner The Oxford Picture Dictionary Canadian Workbooks are accompaniments to the Oxford Picture Dictionary. The workbooks correlate to the dictionary page-for-page with vocabulary reinforcing exercises at each of the three levels. Each book comes with a listening section at the back of the book and access to online audio. The workbooks can also be used for self study. (310 pp.) title

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Low-Beginning Workbook High-Beginning Workbook Low-Intermediate Workbook

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Everyday Idioms with Stories Casey Malarcher

Book 1 Readability: Grade 4 Book 2 Readability: Grade 5 The English language is peppered with idioms. This series provides students with an opportunity to learn 600 common idioms. Everyday Idioms 1 (128 pp.) provides 15 comprehensive and entertaining lessons, while Everyday Idioms 2 (192 pp.) provides 30 lessons. In each lesson, 10 to 15 idioms are defined, illustrated, and used in a folktale, sample sentences, and a dialogue. Each lesson includes a page of activities that allow students to check their understanding. These workbooks will entertain and enlighten students while presenting idioms in a variety of contexts. Title

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ESL Welcome to Computers for ESL Students 3rd Edition

Olivia Adendorff & Lois Wooden This resource offers a simplified, systematic approach to teaching computer skills to students with a lowintermediate ESL reading proficiency. (This resource is also appropriate for adult basic education students). Using a highly visual approach, the manual takes students through the basics of using a computer to perform elementary tasks such as using Windows programs, creating a document, writing letters in Microsoft Word, copying and pasting, using the internet, and working with email. The student workbook reinforces learning with vocabulary and verb practice, and paired conversations. The 3rd edition is targeted at Windows 7 and Word 2010. Title

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Welcome to Computers for ESL Students 3rd edition Welcome to Computers for ESL Students Workbook 3rd edition

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Developing Listening Skills Second Edition Casey Malarcher CLB and LINC Levels: 2–3 The series progresses from easy to more challenging exercises to help facilitate listening comprehension. The 12 units in each book combine listening with reading, speaking,and writing tasks that reinforce retention of high-frequency vocabulary and phrases. Students will enjoy the interesting and practical topics and authentic dialogues. Book 1 includes topics such as family and friends, telephone, directions, and weather. Book 2 topics include shopping, restaurants, transportation, and banks. Book 3 topics include special occasions, meetings, music, and feelings. Each workbook includes an Mp3 audio CD. Suitable for classroom or self-study. Login to www.compasspub.com and download the answer key for each book. title

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Developing Listening Skills - Book 1 (148 pp.) Developing Listening Skills - Book 2 (186 pp.) Developing Listening Skills - Book 3 (148 pp.)

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IELTS and GED Objective IELTS Intermediate Cambridge University Press

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is an internationally recognized language test designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. Each candidate takes four IELTS tests, one in each of the four domains: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Objective IELTS Intermediate is a 6o-to-80 hour course that provides complete preparation for the IELTS test modules. The reading and writing activities focus on General Training. IELTS General Training covers general survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts, so this course is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education and/or undertake work experience or training programs. The Student’s Book provides 20 short units that feature a reading selection followed by listening, speaking, and writing activities. Each unit contains a “Test folder” or “Writing folder” that gives guidance and practical advice on every aspect of the test. The Student’s Book CD provides self-study activities and a voice-recording feature for students to practise pronunciation. The Teacher’s Book provides cultural background information, teaching notes, and answer keys for the Student’s Book. The audio CDs contain all the listening activities. The workbook offers extra practice, including “Writing workout” sections and a complete IELTS reading module.

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IELTS COURSE (student book, workbook, teacher book, CDs) IELTS Student’s Book with CD-ROM (144 pp.) IELTS Workbook with Answers (80 pp.) IELTS Teacher’s Book (144 pp.) IELTS Audio CDs (Set of 3)

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IELTS and GED Scoreboost for the 2014 GED Test New Readers Press

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Scoreboost Skill Pack (Set of 8 workbooks) Mathematics Fractions, Decimals, Percents, and Proportions Measurement and Geometry Graphs, Data Analysis, and Probability Algebraic Reasoning Thinking Skills Critical Thinking for Reading, Science, and Social Studies Data and Graphic Skills for Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Writing Sentence Structure, Usage, and Mechanics Responding to Text on Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science Tests

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Complete Canadian GED Preparation The Canadian GED Preparation is an excellent comprehensive resource for students preparing for the GED exam. The book features extensive reviews in five subject areas: Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. Students can prepare for their GED exam by answering over 2,000 GED-style questions. Answers with full explanations are ideal for independent work.

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IELTS and GED Writing for the GED Test New Readers Press

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GED Essay Student Book This book is guaranteed to take the fear out of writing. This exemplary resource presents each stage of the writing process, supported with explanations, examples, analysis, and practice questions. Students gain insight into the features of good writing when they engage in activities that allow them to holistically score sample student essays. Added features include sample scoring of essays, strategies to raise writing scores, two mini-tests, additional essay topics, glossary, index, and an answer key with explanations. (160 pp.)

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Math and Financial Literacy Breakthrough to Math 2nd Edition

Readability: Grades 3–5 This four-level program will help students overcome learning obstacles and develop math confidence. Skills are broken down into basic steps by focusing on one skill at a time. The lessons relate math skills to everyday life. which emphasizes the importance of mastering each skill. Each student book includes an answer key.

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Level 1: Basic Skills with Whole Numbers Book 1: Understanding Numbers (62 pp.) Book 2: Adding Whole Numbers (63 pp.) Book 3: Subtracting Whole Numbers (66 pp.) Book 4: Multiplying Whole Numbers (37 pp.) Book 5: Dividing Whole Numbers (68 pp.) Book 6: Word Problems with Whole Numbers (47 pp.) Level 1 Workbook (80 pp.) Level 1 Teacher’s Guide (39 pp.) Level 1 Set (teacher’s guide, workbook, and 1 copy of each book) Level 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Book 1: Understanding and Comparing Fractions (48 pp.) Book 2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions (52 pp.) Book 3: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions (32 pp.) Book 4: Decimal Fractions (56 pp.) Book 5: Percents (85 pp.) Book 6: Word Problems with Fractions, Decimals, and Percents (34 pp.) Level 2 Workbook (60 pp.) Level 2 Teacher’s Guide (46 pp.) Level 2 Set (teacher’s guide, workbook, and 1 copy of each book) Level 3: Algebra Book 1: Signed Numbers (51 pp.) Book 2: Solving Equations (48 pp.) Book 3: Word Problems in Algebra (35 pp.) Book 4: Exponents, Roots, and Polynomials (59 pp.) Book 5: Algebraic Graphs (35 pp.) Level 3 Workbook (80 pp.) Level 3 Teacher’s Guide (48 pp.) Level 3 Set (teacher’s guide, workbook, and 1 copy of each book) Level 4: Geometry Book 1: Circles and Volume (47 pp.) Book 2: Triangles and Quadrangles (59 pp.) Book 3: Lines and Angles (35 pp.) Level 4 Workbook (35 pp.) Level 4 Teacher’s Guide (28 pp.) Level 4 Set (teacher’sgGuide, workbook, and 1 copy of each book)


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Math and Financial Literacy Easy Money Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Readability: Grade 6 A simple easy-to-read guide on money management. Written specifically for adult literacy and ESL learners, this practical planning guide will help students learn how to manage their money and take control of their lives. The book covers the following topics: • • • •

the basics of managing money, saving, and paying down debt the difference between needs and wants creating a budget and living within one’s means understanding how credit works and the difference between “good” and “bad” debt • planning and saving for the long-term and for emergencies. You can also purchase the ebook from Amazon, Kobo, and iTunes. Title

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ABE Fundamental Level Mathematics Mathematics I, a series of three workbooks and an instructor’s guide, is designed to help the student gain greater confidence and skills. A New Way to Look at Math describes strategies for dealing with mathematics anxiety and methods to develop effective ways to learn. Natural Number Sense and Natural Number Operations provide instruction and practice in solving problems using natural numbers. Mathematics II is a series of five workbooks with instruction, exercises, and tests in whole numbers, fractions, percents, and measurement. Title

Mathematics I: A New Way to Look at Math (66 pp.) Natural Number Sense (184 pp.) Natural Number Operations (137 pp.) Guide for Instructors (153 pp.) Mathematics II: Whole Numbers (210 pp.) Decimal Fractions (174 pp.) Common Fractions (184 pp.) Percents (136 pp.) Metric Measurement (122 pp.) Tests and Answer Keys


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Computers and Software Easy-to-Read Computer Guides Louise Latremouille

These user-friendly beginning guides are written in plain language with clear instructions that get straight to the point. My Parents Learn Windows 8 introduces the student to computer basics and the Live Essentials suite of programs from Microsoft. Students will learn how to surf the net, send emails, use Photo Gallery, and much more. My Parents First Computer and Internet Guide is teaches classic Microsoft Word basics, email, and net surfing for Windows XP and Vista users. My Parents’ Computer Guide: Beyond the Basics is perfect for students who are ready to get more out of Word and learn Excel basics, learn about Internet security, and be introduced to Facebook, Skype, and Twitter. The guide also includes simple how-to’s for digital cameras, MP3 players, and cell phones. My Parents Went Mac! shows students how to set up their Mac so it works the way they want it to. Before they know it, students will be searching the internet with Safari and using email.

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My Parents Learn Windows 8 (160 pp.) Computer and Internet Guide (160 pp.) Computer Guide—Beyond the Basics (162 pp.) My Parents Went Mac! (174 pp.)

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Welcome to the World of Computers 4th Edition

Russel Stolins, Greg P. Marshall II, Dan Marshall-Campbell, Jill Murphy The perfect introduction to computers for students with little to no previous computer experience. The textbook instroduces students to basic computer tasks and word processing using Windows 7, Word 2007, and Word 2010. Unit 1 teaches Windows basics such as logging on and shutting down; working with menus, control panels, taskbars, and commands; using a word processor and working with files. Unit 2 teaches Internet basics such as browsing web pages, searching for websites, sending and receiving email, and sending and receiving attachments. Learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. The textbook includes a full set of instructor resource materials, including web-based simulation tools (Websims) that give students hands-on experience even when the application isn’t available in the lab. (307 pp.) Title

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Welcome to the World of Computers

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978-1-59136-525-9

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Computers and Software Welcome to Microsoft Office 2013 Jill Murphy Welcome to Microsoft Office 2013 is a fun, easy way for beginners to learn how to use Office 2013 software. The book provides a basic understanding of the software applications typically required for both home and business, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Excel Basics covers formulas and functions, sorting lists, and creating charts. PowerPoint Basics teaches how to design PowerPoint presentations and deliver slide shows. Learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. Specific and step-by-step instructions work well in both instructorled and self-paced environments. Key Features • Easy to understand, step-by-step, hands-on, skills-based approach. • Large print, clear language, and relevant illustrations maximize student success. • Engaging, business-oriented approach effectively prepares students for work. • Quick Reference Tables provide a valuable resource for students during and after the course. • Multi-step procedures are available at a glance when needed. Title

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Welcome to Microsoft Office (272 pp.)

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978-159136-659-1

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Pronunciation Power

English Computerized Learning Inc. Pronunciation Power 1 is a wonderful program for beginning and lower intermediate learners of English, while Pronunciation Power 2 is designed for more advanced learners. Each user-friendly and interactive program provides instruction, practice, and reinforcement for ESL students who want to improve their pronunciation and listening skills. The pronunciation lessons, which are thorough and accurate, include a speech analysis section. This feature permits students to record their voices, then compare and analyze their pronunciation of the target sound against the instructors’. Students have an opportunity to improve their pronunciation through activities that focus on stress, timing, articulation, intonation, and rhythm. The listening discrimination exercises allow students to focus entirely on sound without being influenced by the written form of the words. Pronunciation Power Idioms teaches 100 idioms, using descriptions, illustrations, and a recorded sample sentence. Interactive exercises and quizzes reinforce students’ knowledge of idioms. Pronunciation Power is compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7.

*Site licences are available.

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Pronunciation Power 1 Pronunciation Power 2 Pronunciation Power Idioms

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Index A

A Dream that Walks................................40 A Dream that Walks II............................40 A Sound Approach to Spelling................39 ABE Fundamental Level Mathematics.....55 Active Reader Series, The.................. 36-37 Adult Diagnostic Reading Inventory.......42 Agatha Christie Comic Strip Editions........6 Agatha Christie Series...............................6 Althea Gibson.........................................18 Amelia Earhart........................................18 Anna Sweet Mysteries...............................2 Animal Series..........................................26

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Biography Audio Packs...........................20 Breadwinner, The....................................12 Breakthrough to Math............................54

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Canadian Adult Reading Assessment .....42 Canadian Language Basics......................48 Career Essentials............................... 32-33 Cesar Chavez..........................................19 Charles Lindbergh...................................18 Complete Canadian GED Preparation.....52 Computer & Internet Guide....................56 Computer Guide – Beyond the Basics......56

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Dalai Lama.............................................19 David Suzuki...........................................19 Developing Listening Skills......................50 Diagnostic Adult Literacy Assessment for Beginning Readers (DALA)........41

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Easy Money............................................55 Easy-to-Read Computer Guides..............56 Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay........18 Eleanor Roosevelt...................................19 Elizabeth Fry...........................................19 Emily Carr..............................................17 Empowering the Learner.........................30 English for Everyday Activities................46 English for Restaurant Workers..............47 English for Work Activities.....................47 Everyday English for Hospitality.............47 Everyday Idioms with Stories..................49

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Famous Five, The....................................19 Fannie Lou Hamer..................................16 First Women in Space..............................18

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GED Essay Student Book........................53 Gift of Self-Esteem, The..........................31 Good Reads.......................................... 4-5 Grammar in Use Series............................35 Graphic Novel Series, 7 Generations.......30 Harriet Tubman......................................19 Health Series...........................................26 How-to Series..........................................25 Humour Series........................................24

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Jane Goodall...........................................19 Jean Vanier..............................................19 June Callwood........................................19

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Laura Secord...........................................16 Living with Grief and Loss......................15 Living with Healthy Relationships..........15 Living with Stress....................................15 Louis Riel................................................19 Lucy Maud Montgomery........................17

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Mahatma Gandhi....................................19 Making Choices......................................34 Making It Work......................................40 Martin Luther King Jr.............................19 Matthew Henson & Robert Peary...........18 Michaëlle Jean.........................................17 Mother Teresa.........................................19 Mud City................................................12 Muhammad Ali.......................................18 My Name Is Parvana...............................12 My Parents Went Mac.............................56 My Parents Learn Windows 8.................56

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Nancy Greene.........................................18 Nelson Mandela......................................19 Norman Bethune.....................................17 Novels for Adult Learners.......................13

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Page Turners..................................... 28-29 Parvana’s Journey....................................12 Pathfinders................................................3 Poundmaker............................................17 Pronunciation Power...............................57 Quick Reads..............................................8

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Rapid Reads..............................................7 Reading and Learning.............................45 Rick Hansen............................................16 Romance Series.......................................23 Rosa Parks..............................................19

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Scoreboost for the 2014 GED Test..........52 Spelling Toolbox, The.............................39 Spotlight on Health Care Aides......... 32-33 Spotlight on Lab Assistants............... 32-33 Spotlight on Massage Therapists....... 32-33 Step Forward Canada..............................48

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Teaching Beginning Readers....................45 Teaching Reading to Adults.............. 43-44 Terry Fox................................................17 The Famous Five.....................................19 Tom Longboat........................................18 Two Old Women.....................................30

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Vocabulary Boosters, The........................38

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Wayne Gretzky........................................18 Welcome to Computers for ESL Students....................................50 Welcome to Microsoft Office 2013.........57 Welcome to the World of Computers......56 Workwrite Series.....................................34 Writing for the GED...............................53

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You be the Judge Series...........................22

Objective IELTS Intermediate..................51 Open Door Series......................................9 Oskar Schindler.......................................16 Oxford Bookworms Fiction....................10 Oxford Bookworms Non-Fiction............14 Oxford Bookworms World Series............11 Oxford Picture Dictionary.......................49



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adult basic education and ESL resources. Grass Roots Press carries over 500 books, DVDs, and software packages. This catalogue features our customers’ favourite resources while our website contains our entire inventory.

Meeting the needs of ABE and ESL practitioners and students.

www.grassrootsbooks.net 2014 Catalogue 5 E A S Y WAY S T O O R D E R

Online: www.grassrootsbooks.net Phone: 1-780-413-6491 Toll-free: 1-888-303-3213 Fax: 1-780-413-6582 Email: [email protected] Mail: Grass Roots Press 6520 – 82 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 0E7 Canada

In this catalogue, you will find 35 new additions to our publication line. We are very excited about our latest series, Career Essentials, which is featured on pages 32-33. This series explores three careers in the health care sector: health care aides, massage therapists, and lab assistants. We are also proud to present the Anna Sweet Mysteries by Brenda Chapman. These gripping mysteries, described on page 2, are ideal for the reluctant reader. To enrich the teaching and learning experience, we are providing FREE workbooks, audio books, and reading guides. Look for the download icon, which indicates resources that can be downloaded from our website. We know that educators are stretched for time, so we will continue to supplement our books with free teaching resources.

Meet the Grass Roots Team Grass Roots Press strives to produce and deliver quality products to learners and educators across North America. Here are the people who make that happen.


Linda Kita-Bradley In-house author

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We wish you all the best in your work and thank you for the opportunity to contribute to your success. To our customers who have supported us in the past, thank you! We hope that you will be pleased with our new resources. To those of you who have found us for the first time—welcome!

Acknowledgements We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund for our publishing activities. We acknowledge the support of the Government of Alberta, Alberta Multimedia Development Fund for our publishing programs.

Printed in Canada 2013


2014

New Titles

Catalogue


Spotlight on Massage Therapists


Anna Sweet Mysteries

Good Reads

Rapic Reads

See page 5.

See page 7.

GED Scoreboost

IELTS

Writing for the GED Test

See pages 32–33.

See page 2.

See page 52.

See pages 32–33.

See page 51.

COVER IMAGE: © Dan Sipple/Mendola Artists

See pages 32–33.

See page 53.

Adult Basic Education & ESL Resources

2014 Catalogue