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"Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children."
Deuteronomy 4:10 KJV

 

McGuffey's Readers

While there are several "reprinted" versions of the McGuffey Readers, this version from Mott Media is a republication of the 1830s version. It contains the original Christian content. The McGuffey's Readers are available separately or in one of two sets below. 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.

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, McGuffey and His Readers, and the Teacher's Guide (by Ruth Beechick).

9780880620291

List $109.99

Sale $96.95

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, Progressive Speller, and McGuffey and His Readers.

9780880620291

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; and then progresses to more difficult one-syllable words such as horse and spring. It is illustrated with the charming original drawings. It is a hardback with 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. Original illustrations are included. Both the Primer and this Pictorial Primer can be used in first and second grades. It is a hardback with 133 pages.

9780880620017

List $12.99

First Reader

By William McGuffey, Reprinted by Mott Media

Most 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. the First Reader is used in the second and third grades. It is a hardback with 153 pages.

0880620021

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 covers about third grade through fifth grade reading levels and contains stories on the Bible, American history, manners, animals, courage, honesty, God, and the love of reading. It is a hardback with 242 pages.

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 may be used at high school level, although some schools use it with good readers in junior high. It is a hardback with 422 pages.

9780880620055

List $26.99

Progressive Speller

By Alexander H. McGuffey (brother of William McGuffey), Reprinted by Mott Media

It is called "Progressive" because it begins with basic phonics and progresses to advanced vocabulary, It is possible that this is the only spelling book you will ever need. It is a hardback with 142 pages.

9780880620000

List $12.99

McGuffey and His Readers

by John II. Westerhoff III, Mott Media

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

9780880620062

List $5.99

Parent-Teacher Guide for McGuffey's Readers

by Ruth Beechick, Mott Media

This 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 hardback.

9780880620383

List $12.99

Updated 05/16/2008