Meeting the challenge of adolescent literacy : research we have, research we need /

This brief but informative book is primarily aimed at those interested in pursuing research in the field of adolescent literacy. Each of the eight chapters highlights a specific area of literacy research such as fluency, content-area literacies in math and science, content-area texts, African American male adolescent literacy development, and coaching. Written by leading researchers in the field, each chapter begins with an overview of the recent research in that specific area, outlining the current knowledge base. These up-to-date summaries highlight some of the newest and most important concepts needed to excel in today's challenging classrooms, and offer a good review for those working with preservice teachers. Most helpful to those looking for research leads are the sections in each chapter that include the author's thoughts on what further research is needed. These provoking leads offer plenty of stimulating ideas for those looking to design applicable research to advance the field. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate, research, and professional collections. J. H. Smith Elmira College