<p>"Active Skills for Reading" is an exciting five-level reading series that develops learners' reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Written by reading specialist Neil J. Anderson, the new edition of this best-selling series uses an Active approach to help learners become more confident, independent - and active-readers. Active Reading: A = Activate Prior Knowledge; C = Cultivate Vocabulary; T = Think About Meaning; I = Increase Reading Fluency; V = Verify Strategies; and E = Evaluate Progress.</p>