Washoe County Library System

Simply describes how to use a map in easy-to-read text that incorporates phonics instruction.

Shows firefighters rushing to a store fire in an easy-to-read text that incorporates phonics instruction and rebuses.

Discusses the seasons in an easy-to-read text that incorporates phonics instruction.

Discusses different places to live, a city, a town, and the country, in an easy-to-read text that incorporates phonics instruction and rebuses.

Briefly introduces ways in which life was different in the past, such as farmers using hand-held plows instead of tractors, in a text that incorporates phonics instruction.

"Many early reader books contain words that are too difficult for a child who has just learned the sounds of the alphabet. Not these books! With only four letter sounds in the first story (M, A, T, and S), children can read a whole book and their confidence grows. Kids love the stories and funny pictures, and can’t wait to read these books to everyone they know!"--

Beyond Phonics uses a combination of stories, songs, video animation and grammar lessons to provide education and entertainment.