McGuffey's Readers

This is Mott Media's republication of the original 1830s version of McGuffey's Readers

The set contains the original Christian content.

Approximate grade levels are listed for each of the books; however, since reading is best taught individually, how the child progresses through the series will depend on the reading skills of the student.

The McGuffey's Readers are available separately or in one of two sets below.

McGuffey's Readers 8-Volume Set (includes Parent-Teacher Guide)

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The eight volume set includes: Primer, Pictorial Primer, First Reader, Second Reader, Third Reader, Fourth Reader, Progressive Speller, and the Teacher's Guide (by Ruth Beechick).

Hardcover except for the Teacher's Guide which is paperback.

Bonus: This set also includes a free copy of McGuffey and His Readers (paperback 9780880620062)

 

9780880620291

List $109.99

Sale $98.95

McGuffey's Readers 7-Volume Set (does not include Parent-Teacher Guide)

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The seven volume set includes: Primer, Pictorial Primer, First Reader, Second Reader, Third Reader, Fourth Reader, and Progressive Speller.

Bonus: Includes a free copy of McGuffey and His Readers (paperback 9780880620062)

 

9780880620147

List $99.99

Sale $89.95

Primer

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The Primer begins with the alphabet; moves to simple one-syllable words such as cat and fox. It progresses to more difficult one-syllable words such as horse and spring. This hardback is illustrated with the original drawings and has 60 pages.

 

9780880620185

List $6.99

Pictorial Primer

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The Pictorial Primer begins with the alphabet. In early lessons, there are simple three- and four-word sentences of one line each. It progresses to longer sentences and full paragraphs. The original illustrations are included. It is a hardback with 133 pages.

Both the Primer and this Pictorial Primer can be used in first and second grades.

 

9780880620017

List $12.99

First Reader

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

Most of the words in the First Reader are phonetically regular and a few have silent letters. The words get as hard as "would" and "stalked" and "engaged." It includes stories of children who want to please God and who love to learn. It is a hardback with 153 pages.

The First Reader is used in the second and third grades.

 

9780880620024

List $12.99

Second Reader

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The Second Reader begins with one- and two-syllable words and moves to more difficult words.  It contains stories on the Bible, American history, manners, animals, courage, honesty, God, and the love of reading.  It is a hardback with 242 pages.

It covers approximately third grade through fifth grade reading levels.

 

9780880620031

List $15.99

Third Reader

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The Third Reader "develops thinking skills and the richer vocabulary of grades six through eight. It contains works by famous authors such as Addison, Irving, and Byron. The readings "address questions such as how we know the Bible is from God; character building topics such as work versus idleness; and topics of science and nature. This book is an education in itself and not merely a reader. After mastering this, the student is reading better than most high school students."

It is a hardback with 256 pages.

 

9780880620048

List $16.99

Fourth Reader

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

The Fourth Reader "develops advanced vocabulary and thinking skills." It "introduces some of the greatest English authors - Webster, Jefferson, Shakespeare, Johnson, Schiller and others. Students will read of Napoleon and Wilberforce, of Jesus and the Apostle Paul. They will ponder death, good and evil, the Bible, eternity, duty, and God. Elocution helps included."

It is a hardback with 422 pages.

It may be used at high school level, although some schools use it with good readers in junior high.

 

9780880620055

List $26.99

Progressive Speller

By Alexander H. McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

Written by the brother of William McGuffey, it is called "Progressive" because it begins with basic phonics and progresses to advanced vocabulary.

It is a hardback with 142 pages.

 

9780880620000

List $12.99

McGuffey and His Readers

by John II. Westerhoff III, Mott Media

Shown is McGuffey and His Readers "Learn about William McGuffey and the impact his readers had on the piety, morality and education in 19th century America." It is a paperback with 224 pages.

9780880620062

List $2.99

Parent-Teacher Guide for McGuffey's Readers

by Ruth Beechick, Mott Media

Shown is the Parent-Teacher Guide for McGuffey's ReadersThis Parent-Teacher Guide was written expressly for Mott Media's republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. It is a comprehensive guide for using the McGuffey Readers and it includes general helps for teaching reading and specific ideas for each lesson. There are 110 pages in this paperback book.

9780880620383

List $9.99