Casual Reading Set

※ Set Features Casual Reading Set Easy Natural Phonics X Literary Masters, Casual Reading Designed for English beginners and elementary/middle school students, fostering an intuitive sense of letter-sound correspondence. Enables the ability to "read words by sight, and pronounce words by looking at the letters." Keeps classic literature alive, with guided readings and post-reading extensions to fully appreciate literary charm. Phonics Step-By-Step Series Crafted for English beginners using the "Natural Phonics" method, widely favored in English-speaking countries. This 8-book series covers essential phonics for word decoding, guiding readers to identify letter combinations, thereby improving reading and spelling skills, pronunciation accuracy, and spoken fluency. Each volume introduces various phonetic sounds, gradually leading readers to associate letter sounds, understand sound combinations, and decode word structures. Readers can practice these steps to master the phonetic components of word pronunciation. Throughout the learning process, readers will strengthen letter recognition, phonetic association, and word recall. With each page, they enhance their phonetic skills and expand their vocabulary. After developing an intuitive grasp of letter sounds, they will achieve the ability to "read words by sight and pronounce them upon seeing the letters." Every word can be sounded out, spelled, and decoded according to phonetic rules, not only building confidence in speaking but also laying a solid foundation for future reading comprehension. Literary Masters Series Designed for elementary and middle school students, this series ensures classic literature endures. With guided readings and post-reading activities, it offers a comprehensive appreciation of literary artistry. ※ Content Introduction 《Phonics Step by Step 1: The Alphabet》 Introduces the 26 letters of the English alphabet, from Aa to Zz, helping readers familiarize themselves with letter shapes, lowercase and uppercase, along with basic pronunciation practice. Each letter is accompanied by 5-8 example words to help learners grasp fundamental letter sounds. The book includes audio recordings of native speakers for easy learning of basic letter sounds, word pronunciation, reading, and spelling. 《Phonics Step by Step 2: Short Vowels》 The Phonics Step-By-Step 2: Short Vowels series focuses on vowel sounds, practicing the short vowel combinations: a, e, i, o, u. After becoming familiar with the basic sounds of the 26 letters, this volume offers various exercises to further solidify these sound groups. Engaging short sentences, charming illustrations, and lively rhymes make learning more dynamic and enjoyable. 《Literary Masters: Romance of the Three Kingdoms》 The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. In the twilight of the Eastern Han Dynasty, a multitude of heroes arose. Liu Bei, loyal to the Han cause; Cao Cao, possessing great strategic vision; and Sun Quan, ruling the Jiangdong region. With the assistance of Zhuge Liang and the allegiance of many generals, Liu Bei eventually established his own power base. Amidst the Three Kingdoms, they formed alliances and rivalries through military might, wisdom, and righteousness, their strengths waxing and waning. In this era of dramatic change, who would ultimately claim the throne? 《Literary Masters: The Diary of a Young Girl》 After the terrifying Kristallnacht, what fate awaited the Jewish families? During World War II, Anne, a Jewish girl hiding in an attic, documented her adolescent experiences in her diary: sibling rivalries, conflicts with her mother, disputes with her housemates, and the tender excitement of first love. She also wrote about her inner turmoil, the unease of air raid sirens, the hardship of food shortages. Despite these difficulties, her optimistic spirit and yearning for the future remained undimmed! ※ Author Introduction Luo Guanzhong Known as Ben, courtesy name Guanzhong, pseudonym Huhu Sanren. A novelist and playwright of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, his works often blend fact and fiction. His writings frequently explore themes of turbulent times. Besides *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, he also authored *The Rise and Fall of the Sui and Tang Dynasties*, *History of the Five Dynasties*, and *The Investiture of the Gods*. *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* is listed among China's Four Great Classical Novels and is a chapter-based novel adapted from Chen Shou's *Records of the Three Kingdoms* from the Western Jin dynasty. Anne Frank Born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1929. In 1933, due to anti-Jewish protests, her parents moved her and her sister to Amsterdam, Netherlands. From 1942 to 1944, as anti-Semitic persecution extended to the Netherlands, Anne's family, along with four others, hid in the Secret Annex for two long years. Through her heartfelt diary entries, she chronicled the psychological journey of Jews persecuted by the Nazis during World War II. With the keen insight of an adolescent and the literary talent of a budding writer, she profoundly depicted her self-reflection on family conflicts, her exploration of romantic curiosity, and her fervent hope for freedom and equality. Mugawa Publishing Editorial Team A group of professional editors who relish the nuances of language and find endless joy in books. Their life's ambition is to dedicate their utmost effort to creating excellent books, allowing future generations to immerse themselves in the splendor of the written word.