McGuffey Readers, formally McGuffey's Eclectic Readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in American schools beginning in the 1830s. Compiled by educator William Holmes McGuffey, the McGuffey Readers helped to standardize English language usage in the United States and not only reflected the moral values of the country in the 19th century but also shaped them. the McGuffey Readers taught more Americans to read than any other textbook.
Learning to read the McGuffey way offers a phonics foundation, moral growth, and a rich vocabulary.
A traditional reader including stories, poems, and new word drills.
McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader
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...
McGuffey's Eclectic Readers: McGuffey's Fifth eclectic reader
Learning to read the McGuffey way offers a phonics foundation, moral growth, and a rich vocabulary.
This edition is based off the 1879 Revised Edition of the McGuffey Readers. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.
The revised 1879 edition of the popular speller includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage, and more.
This Third Eclectic Reader features the complete original text from the 1879 edition, including stories, vintage illustrations, phonics-based reading instruction, and more.
Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables.