Books with author Raymond H. Harris

The Best Series is a fresh and innovative way to introduce and study genre-specific literature in your classroom. Students can explore and gain appreciation for exceptional and diverse writings in nonfiction, poetry, plays, short stories, and selections from novels. This enriching series strengthens students' reading and writing skills and literary techniques.

Banish boredom! Excite students with variety drama, verse, stories, reporting, and more all at comfortable reading levels Five genres, each in three levels, let students study a particular kind of writing at the appropriate reading level Emphasis on reading skills helps students who have difficulty with a traditional literature anthology Integration of reading and writing encourages students to study how authors construct their works and then to try to emulate stylistic elements Rescue bored readers by introducing them to the many exciting forms of literature. The Best series collects superb nonfiction, play scripts, poetry, short stories, and stand-alone chapters of longer works, so you can quickly find well-crafted selections that reflect student interests. Best of all, we ve tailored the series to three reading levels, making it the perfect tool for reaching out to students of any ability who aren t succeeding with more traditional anthologies. Introductory: Reading Level 5-6, Interest Level 6-8 Middle: Reading Level 7-8, Interest Level 6-10 Advanced: Reading Level 9-12, Interest Level 9-12

A story about an adorable baby girl who proudly narrates the joy of being a part of her big happy family. Makes for a very cute reading the way the bright and colorful photos accompany the narrative as she describes the family members, from mom and dad, to her immediate siblings and relatives. An excellent picture and introductory reading book, from preschool to grade 1.

Stories include : First Confession by Frank O'Connor To Build a Fire by Jack London Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara Chocolate Pudding by Norma Fox Mazer The Moustache by Robert Cormier Another April by Jesse Stuart Sucker by Carson McCullers A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Naftali the Storyteller & His Horse, Sus by Isaac Bashevis Singer The Lucid Eye in Silver Town by John Updike

Banish boredom! Excite students with variety drama, verse, stories, reporting, and more all at comfortable reading levels Five genres, each in three levels, let students study a particular kind of writing at the appropriate reading level Emphasis on reading skills helps students who have difficulty with a traditional literature anthology Integration of reading and writing encourages students to study how authors construct their works and then to try to emulate stylistic elements Rescue bored readers by introducing them to the many exciting forms of literature. The Best series collects superb nonfiction, play scripts, poetry, short stories, and stand-alone chapters of longer works, so you can quickly find well-crafted selections that reflect student interests. Best of all, we ve tailored the series to three reading levels, making it the perfect tool for reaching out to students of any ability who aren t succeeding with more traditional anthologies. Introductory: Reading Level 5-6, Interest Level 6-8 Middle: Reading Level 7-8, Interest Level 6-10 Advanced: Reading Level 9-12, Interest Level 9-12

Banish boredom! Excite students with variety drama, verse, stories, reporting, and more all at comfortable reading levels Five genres, each in three levels, let students study a particular kind of writing at the appropriate reading level Emphasis on reading skills helps students who have difficulty with a traditional literature anthology Integration of reading and writing encourages students to study how authors construct their works and then to try to emulate stylistic elements Rescue bored readers by introducing them to the many exciting forms of literature. The Best series collects superb nonfiction, play scripts, poetry, short stories, and stand-alone chapters of longer works, so you can quickly find well-crafted selections that reflect student interests. Best of all, we ve tailored the series to three reading levels, making it the perfect tool for reaching out to students of any ability who aren t succeeding with more traditional anthologies. Introductory: Reading Level 5-6, Interest Level 6-8 Middle: Reading Level 7-8, Interest Level 6-10 Advanced: Reading Level 9-12, Interest Level 9-12

Theo Hawkshaw, a sensible boy growing up in urban Chicago, is lucky; he has a grandfather who loves to travel with him and a best friend named Winston who loves adventure. When Theo meets a horse named Rocket that lives on a ranch in the Illinois countryside, he knows hes found a true friend in this amazing horse.As Theo approaches his teenage years, however, his life takes an unpredictable turn; before he knows it, bad luck follows him wherever he goes, and tragedy strikes. The life he knew and loved has changed forever, leaving Gramps, Rocket, and Winston in the past. In this new unrecognizable life, Theo must find the courage to move beyond the shroud of darkness and depression. With the help of a kind teacher, an unsuspecting friend, and loving parents, Theo discovers his own hidden talents and his true passion in life. Will he throw his life away or follow his passion? Only time will tell.In this novel, a teenage boy must find his way back to happiness after tragedy with the help of friends, family, and a very special horse.