How can we prepare our students to think, read, and write like scientists? In Reading Science, Jennifer Altieri reminds us that literacy skills aren't add-ons t

Humankind's most precious treasure is our children, and our future depends on them. We recognize literacy as a fundamental human right that empowers individuals

This collection examines science discourse from a number of perspectives, drawing on new rhetoric, functional linguistics and critical theory. The renowned cont

The Science of Reading: A Handbook brings together state-of-the-art reviews of reading research from leading names in the field, to create a highly authoritativ

This book suggests that the reading of science text and textbooks requires the same thinking skills that are involved in a hands-on science activity and present