McGuffey Readers

Republication of the 1830's McGuffey readers. Includes the following books: Primer, Pictorial Primer, First Reader, Second Reader, Third Reader, Fourth Reader, Progressive Speller and Parent Teacher Guide (by Ruth Beechick).

Mott Media has republished the 1830's version of the McGuffey Readers with the original Christian content. How would McGuffey teach reading if he were here today? His first concern would be that the content should promote moral growth and excellence of mind in habits, attitudes, and literary tastes. McGuffey also believed in phonics for beginning reading. McGuffey believed in memorizing as a way to develop habits of attention that promote understanding and mastery of all learning. McGuffey believed that an obvious result of a cultivated mind is a wide vocabulary. These principles produced the education that shaped American character, particularly in the West, for over one hundred years.

Republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. Begins with the alphabet. Early lessons have simple three and four word sentences of one line each. Progresses to longer sentences and full paragraphs. Original illustrations throughout.

Begins with the alphabet. Moves to simple one-syllable words such as cat and fox, then on to more difficult one-syllable words such as horse and spring. Illustrated with the charming original drawings. Grades 1-2. 60 pages, hardcover.

Republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. Most words are phonetically regular. A few have silent letters. The words get as hard as "would" and "stalked" and "engaged." Includes stories of children who want to please God and who love to learn.

Republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. Begins with one and two syllable words and progresses to more difficult words - covering about third through fifth grade reading levels. Contains stories on the Bible, American history, manners, animals, courage, honesty, God, and the love of reading.

Republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. Develops thinking skills and richer vocabulary for grades six through eight. Contains famous authors such as Addison, Irving, and Byron. Readings address questions such as how we know the Bible is from God; character building topics such as work versus idleness; and topics of science and nature.

Republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. Called 'progressive' because it begins with basic phonics and progresses to advanced vocabulary worthy of a graduate student. As such, it is the only spelling book you will ever need.