Readers will learn the importance of hard work and dedication in Winning By Working. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips, and more to help teach everything from respect and teamwork to internet safety and beyond. Gr 3-5-This upbeat series is perhaps most helpful for parents looking for a resource to help their kids gain a new perspective on matters such as academic success, community involvement, patience, and being part of a team. The books have a light touch, which may help readers be more receptive to the messages. Bold graphics and bright, dynamic photographs add appeal. Each volume opens with a list of vocabulary words for kids to define and questions that will help educators establish students' prior knowledge and expectations before reading the book. The titles conclude with questions and an activity for teachers and parents to use in checking reading comprehension and content mastery or to expand discussion of the topic. The less-than-substantial texts mean that this set is not particularly useful for report writing, but the friendly advice warrants a place on library shelves.α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Got a few disagreeable kiddos in your library? See if you can’t influence them with the positive vibes of the Social Skills series. Each relentlessly cheerful title takes one aspect of a winning attitude and explains why it might be a goal worthy of working toward. Winning by Working encourages working around the house and developing a strong work ethic and even offers up a handy “chore chart.” Though the text can be a bit cornball, the clean design and bright full-bleed photos of giddy kids make these books suitable and approachable tools in addressing those, shall we say, character quirks out there. Grades 1-3. --Daniel Kraus Do you dread the idea of doing hard work or do you think of work as a way to make an important contribution? Working hard creates a strong feeling of self-worth and confidence. Working hard inspires people around you to do the same. Learn how to prepare yourself for the future and work to achieve your goals in life. This title will allow students to explain how an author uses reason and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reason(s) and evidence support which point(s). Inspiring themes and experiences featuring real world examples students can relate to Builds social skills and character traits Encourages students to always give their best efforts Motivates students to be and stay positive Ideal for creating meaningful class discussions