Frequently Asked Questions
1) How are Rubicon Learn to Read™ books levelled?
Each Rubicon Learn to Read™ book has been assigned a guided reading level using criteria designed for use by reading teachers and literacy experts in schools everywhere. The level of each book is determined by a number of characteristics, including sentence length, sentence complexity, vocabulary, and number of graphic frames per page.
2) How do I choose the right book for my child?
In order to ensure that your children are reading books at an appropriate level, listen carefully as they read the books. If your children appear to be having difficulty, choose books with lower reading levels. If they are reading the books effortlessly, you may wish to introduce books at higher reading levels. If you would like to see the levelling criteria in more detail, consult the chart in the Rubicon Learn to Read™ section of this book.
3) Who is the educational team behind Rubicon Learn to Read™ books?
Rubicon Learn to Read™ books were created by internationally renowned literacy experts including Dr. David Booth, Jack Booth, Kathleen Gould Lundy, Joan Green, Dr. Larry Swartz, and many more.
4) How do Rubicon Learn to Read™ books support what my child is doing in school?
All of the Rubicon Learn to Read™ books are used in schools by teachers and literacy experts to improve the literacy skills of their students. The levels, topics, and content in each book were created with curriculum expectations in mind and the goal of helping children become independent readers. Rubicon Learn to Read™ books reinforce what your children are learning in school through fun and engaging stories.
5) What otherRubicon Learn to Read™products are there?
There are multiple series under the Rubicon Learn to Read™ brand including: BOLDPRINT® Kids Graphic Readers for beginning readers and BOLDPRINT® Graphic Novels and TIMELINE® for more advanced readers.