The new edition of For Your Information 1: Reading and Vocabulary Skills, by Karen Blanchard and Christine Root, helps beginning students become engaged, thoughtful, and confident readers of English. Each thematic unit features high-interest readings and an assortment of activities to increase students' vocabulary base and build reading skills. Features of For Your Information 1, Second Edition: * New and updated reading selections motivate students to explore different aspects of each topic and develop a range of critical thinking skills. * Expanded reading comprehension and skill-building exercises help prepare students for academic competency and standardized testing * A variety of new vocabulary-building skills and word-attack activities increase students' vocabulary. * A companion DVD of ABC News excerpts, with accompanying activities, expands on the themes. To order the Audio CDs, click on the Resources link on the left side of this page.