This reading primer has 3 color coded levels for beginning readers. Creates instant reading success! No prior reading experience is necessary. Great for English as a Second Language students or frustrated readers. This is a whole language approach with direct vocabulary study. No phonics! There are 600 words children can learn at their own pace. Level 1 is 7-letter Alphabet stories with pictures. Level 2 contains a story with the Top 100 high frequency words in English. Level 3 is a simplified selection from beloved 1924 classic The Box-car Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner adapted for beginning readers by C.S. Fundingsland. Reading Tips for Parents are included and Free Practice Worksheets can be downloaded at authors website at www.imreadytoread.com