- Provides a high level of text support with engaging, full-page photographs- Highlighted content and supporting visuals strengthen reading and comprehension skills and strategies- Supports transitional reading behaviors through some repetition, simple sentence structure, pattern and punctuation- Uses context to predict unfamiliar vocabulary- Reinforces learner outcomes in content area of mathematics- Designed to use for guided, shared and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Picture Glossary- Word List.