Thrilling Climbs

Description: Thrilling Climbs invites young readers to join adventurous mountaineers as they tackle the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents, from the icy challenge of Everest to the rugged terrain of Kilimanjaro. Developing readers strengthen their decoding skills through carefully crafted text that emphasizes consonant digraphs, complemented by breathtaking photography and compelling details of these remarkable expeditions. Nonfiction features including 'Did You Know?' fact boxes, a glossary, and an index enhance comprehension while building essential literacy skills.

Brief description: Margaret (Peg) Williamson is a retired elementary teacher with 33 years of classroom and resource experience. She has worked with many students having difficulty reading. She is always excited to be involved in researching and writing interesting, decodable material for struggling readers.