BROOKS'S READERS 



By STRATTON D. BROOKS, Superintendent 

 of Schools, Boston, Mass. 



FIVE BOOK SERIES 



First Year $0.25 



Second Year .... .35 



Third Year 40 



Fourth and Fifth Years . .50 

 Sixth, Seventh, and 



Eighth Years ... .60 



EIGHT BOOK SERIES 



First Year $0.25 



Second Year 35 



Third Year 



.40 



Fourth Year 40 



Fifth Year 40 



Sixth Year 40 



Seventh Year 40 



Eighth Year 40 



THESE readers form a good all-round basal series, suit- 

 able for use in any school ; but they will appeal to 

 teachers particularly, because of their very easy gradation. 

 Both in thought and expression, the books are so carefully 

 graded that each selection is but slightly more difficult than 

 the preceding one, and there is no real gap anywhere. 

 ^J Although a wide variety of reading matter is provided, 

 good literature, embodying child interests, has been considered 

 of fundamental importance. Lessons of a similar nature are 

 grouped together, and topics relating to kindred subjects recur 

 somewhat regularly. All are designed to quicken the child's 

 observation, and increase his appreciation. 

 ^[ By the use of this series, the child will be taught to read in 

 such a manner as will appeal to his interests, and at the same time 

 he will be made acquainted with the masterpieces of many fa- 

 mous writers. He will gain a knowledge of many subjects, and 

 acquire pure and attractive ideals of life and conduct. His imagi- 

 nation will be cultivated by pleasing tales of fancy, and he will 

 also be taught a love of country, and given glimpses into the 

 life of other lands. 



^[ The books are very attractive in mechanical appearance, 

 and contain a large number of original illustrations, besides 

 reproductions of many celebrated paintings. 



AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY 



