
                            My Little Realm Enterprises

                                -  Read More v/3.0  -

                                  Shareware Version
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                                      Important
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          Read More is protected by copyright.  It is not freeware, and it is
          not in the public domain.
          
          This is the Shareware (evaluation) version of My Little Realm's Read
          More.  It is a full-featured, fully functional program.  You are 
          welcome to try it on your computer to ensure that it functions on 
          your system as it should, and that it meets your individual needs.

          If after 30 days you decide to keep using Read More, you must pay 
          for the program.  To print an order form, press <$> in the Options 
          Window or print the text file REGISTER.TXT.

          The registered version of Read More comes with a new Book Title
          file that contains over 2,500 titles.  It requires 640 Kb of RAM.

          My Little Realm Enterprises stands behind all of its products with
          a 30-day money back guarantee.

          Bonus!  Get one MLR stand-alone program free with every order.  
          Read DESCRIBE.TXT for details.  This offer expires 12/31/94.

          Thank you for trying Read More and Shareware!
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                             My Little Realm Enterprises


                                     -  Read More  -

                                        Contents

               General Information......................................1
                    Introduction........................................1
                         The Read More Goal.............................1
               Overview.................................................2
                    Interface...........................................2
                    Quickeys............................................2
                    Extended Processing Options.........................2
                    Sample EPO Screen...................................3
               Getting Started..........................................3
                    Creating the Quickey Name List......................3
                    Logging On..........................................3
                    Who's Logged On?....................................4
                    Using Read More.....................................4
                    Setting the Reading Level...........................4
                    Exiting Read More...................................5
               Program Information......................................5
               The Options Window.......................................5
               Option # 1, Printing a List of Book Selections...........6
                    Selecting Titles....................................6
                    Confirming Print....................................6
               Option # 2, Checking Off the Books Kids Read.............6
                    Selecting Titles....................................6
                    Confirming Checkoff.................................7
                    When Does the Smiley Face Appear?...................7
                    Erasing a Smiley Face...............................7
               Option # 3, Viewing All Titles in the Read More File.....7
               Extended Processing Options..............................8
                    <\> Change the Reader Quickeys......................8
                    <-> Set Reading Level...............................8
                    <=> Display Read More's Abbreviations...............9
                    <!> Reset a reader's selections.....................9
                    <?> Display EPO Command Set.........................9
               Helpful Hints from a Dad.................................9
               About the Book Title File...............................13
               Missing Favorites?......................................13
                                                                            
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               |   Remember, the very best education begins at home!   |
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                                  General Information
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                                     Introduction

               Note:  Read More is quite useful to readers of all ages,
               even adults.  For literary focus, however, this document 
               is addressed to parents of young readers.
                             
          The Read More Goal.
          Kids frequently complain that they can't find anything interesting
          to read.  What they mean, of course, is that they can't find 
          anything fun to read.  And you can bet that they won't find any
          fun reading material on their teachers' "recommended reading list".
          Face it, the books most teachers recommend were written for adults 
          for adult comprehension.  It's no wonder many kids give up reading.

          Read More alleviates that problem by offering a large list of titles
          and authors from which you and your children can choose right in the
          comfort of your own home.  These works were chosen because they are
          interesting to young readers.  Your kids will find adventure, 
          romance, science fiction, and mystery in works written by authors 
          who write for kids.

          Read More also provides positive reinforcement to kids by giving 
          them tangible proof of their accomplishments.  When kids report that
          they've finished reading a certain book, Read More prints a smiley 
          face next to the title.  Kids can take a great deal of pride in 
          their literary accomplishments as they watch those smiley faces add
          up.

          Summer vacations, long weekends, and lazy holidays are great times
          for fun reading.  So, don't feel your children have to be brought 
          up on a regimen of the literary luminaries found on their teachers'
          recommended reading lists.  Everyone needs a little play time ... 
          for the body and for the mind.  And once your children get hooked
          on reading, even a teacher's recommended reading list won't diminish
          their new-found passion.

          Encourage your young readers to read for fun.  The more they read,
          the more proficient they become at it, and the more they retain.  
          Without even realizing it, they'll absorb more of what they read 
          for school simply because they'll be better readers.  The ultimate 
          goal of Read More.                                            
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                                       Overview

          Interface.
          Read More's screen has three types of windows:  a Working Window, a 
          Viewing Window, and an Options Window.  If you are using a color 
          monitor the Viewing Window is always green, the Working Window red 
          and the Options Window blue.
          
          You choose processes (such as printing a list of titles) in the 
          Options Window.  You respond to Read More's queries in the Working 
          Window, and you find your book title records in the Viewing Window.  
                             
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          Quickeys.
          The Quickeys for Read More are the names of the young readers who 
          are using the program.  Up to six are allowed and the maximum
          length of a name is twelve characters.  
          
          Associated with each reader's name is a code called the Reading
          Level.  It tells Read More if it should display all of the Book
          Titles, or just a portion of them.  This allows the more advanced 
          readers to skip the book titles whose age group categories are 
          inappropriate to their reading abilities.  The next section, 
          Getting Started, explains how to set the Reading Level.
                             
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          Extended Processing Options.
          Several processing tasks, called extended processing options or 
          EPO's, are not listed in the Options Windows because they are 
          functions that only occasionally need to be performed.  EPO's are
          used to "extend" a program's power and functionality.

          To find out what EPO commands are employed by Read More, enter <?> 
          (the question mark) in the Options Window or in the Working Window
          during Logon.  When you use the Help EPO, <?>, Read More tells you 
          if you're in the Working Window or in the Options Window by placing
          an asterisk next to the appropriate Window line you're in so you'll 
          know which EPO's are accessible to you at that moment.  The EPO 
          definitions for Read More begin on page 8.

          As you can see in the sample EPO screen below, the asterisk next to
          the line "From the Working Window" indicates that you are currently
          in the Working Window.  If the asterisk appears next to the line 
          "From the Options Window", you know you are operating from the 
          Options Window.                                               
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          Sample EPO Screen.

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                  |          Extended Processing Options        |
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                  |     *  From the Working Window              |
                  |          <!>  Reset Readers List            |
                  |          <\>  Change Quickeys               |
                  |                                             |
                  |        From the Options Window              |
                  |          <->  Change Reading Level          |
                  |          <=>  Display Abbreviations         |
                  |                                             |
                  |_____________________________________________|

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                                    Getting Started
          
          Creating the Quickey Name List.
          When you start Read More the very first time, it knows that there 
          are no reader names in its Quickey list.  Before you can continue, 
          Read More asks you if you want to create the Quickey list.  Press 
          <Y> or <enter> to enter your Quickey names.  When you finish, press
          <esc>.
                         Note:  If you tell Read More that 
                         you don't want to create the Reader 
                         Quickey list, it returns you to 
                         your operating system.

          The name of each person can be up to twelve letters long.

          After you create your Reader Quickey list press <esc>, and Read 
          More displays the following prompt in the Working Window:

                      ____________________________________________
                     |                                            |
                     |                                            |
                     |       Enter your Reader Quickey:  _        |
                     |                                            |
                     |____________________________________________|


          The Reader Quickeys and their respective names are displayed in the
          Reader ID Box on the lower right side of your screen.  Enter the 
          appropriate Quickey (numbers 1 through 6).

          Logging On.
          Once you have identified yourself to Read More, called logging on, 
          it sets up the files it needs as they pertain to the identified 
          reader.  This is important to understand.                     
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          As an example, suppose Quickey 1 is for Bob (who is 5 years old) and
          2 is for Paula (who happens to be 14).  If Paula logs on, only her 
          records are accessible.  Bob has to wait his turn to peruse the 
          Book Title file or to update his records.

          Furthermore, if Paula specifies a Reading Level of "F", Bob can't 
          even view the books in his age group (C) because Read More would 
          have filtered them out for Paula. (See "Setting the Reading Level" 
          for information on adjusting the reading levels of the titles 
          displayed.)

          So when can Bob log on?  When Paula is finished with Read More, and
          the cursor is in the Options Window, press <esc>.  Read More asks 
          for the next reader's Quickey in the Working Window.  This is the
          Logon prompt that appears in the top center of the window.  Enter 
          1 (Bob's Quickey), and Read More creates Bob's personal version of 
          the Book Title display, and puts the cursor in the Options Window.
          He then has sole access to Read More.

          Who's Logged On?
          In the Reader ID box on the lower right side of your screen, Read 
          More identifies the reader who is using the program.  It also 
          displays the Reading Level of that user and the total number of 
          books that reader has read.

          Using Read More.
          Read More essentially does three things to help encourage kids to
          visit their libraries and read more.

          First it offers numerous book titles that are fun reading.  These 
          are works written for kids, not for adults.  In the first option, 
          kids select the titles they'd like to find at their library.  They 
          can print their selections and bring the list with them.

          In option 2, Read More lets kids mark the books they've read so that
          Read More can display smiley faces next to the titles.  Those smiley
          faces can add up fast.  Make sure the kids show friends and 
          relatives how hard they've worked.

          The third option lets the kids view their accomplishments.

          These options are detailed in `Program Information' below.

          Setting the Reading Level.
          The default reading level for readers is A (for ages 0 to 2 years).
          If a reader is beyond that level, he can instruct Read More not to 
          display the lower levels when he is using Options 1 or 2 in the 
          program.  (Option 3, View All Titles, always displays the entire 
          Book Title file regardless of reading level.)

          To adjust the Reading Level, press <-> (the minus sign) in the 
          Options Window.  It's one of Read More's EPO's.  Read More tells 
          you the current Reading Level for that reader and asks for the new
          reading level.                                                
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          Refer to the age groups below.  There are seven:

                                 Age Group     Category

                                    0 - 2          A
                                    3 - 4          B
                                    5 - 6          C
                                    7 - 9          D
                                   10 - 12         E
                                   13 - 15         F
                                   16 - 18         G

          Remember, Read More already knows who is currently using the 
          program when you invoke the Reading Level function, so the reading
          level you are setting can only pertain to the user who is currently
          logged on.  

          Exiting Read More.
          To exit the Read More program, press <esc> when the cursor is in 
          the Options Window and once again when the cursor is at the "Enter 
          your Reader Quickey" line (i.e., when Read More is waiting for
          someone to log on).

          If you have made any changes to Read More's master file, Read More 
          asks you if you want to save those changes.  Reply <Y>, for yes, 
          or simply press <enter>.  You can also press <esc> to return to 
          the Logon screen if you decide you want to do something else in 
          Read More.

          Why would anyone ever reply <N>, no, to saving one's changes?  Home
          programs must take into account the unwanted help of children who
          occasionally get into a program and wreak havoc.  Should you find 
          that someone you love has put smiley faces next to more book 
          titles than he or she should have, don't get angry.  Just exit the 
          program and don't save the changes.  You'll be returned to your
          operating system with your Book Title file intact.
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                                  Program Information
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          The Options Window.
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                        |                                      |
                        |  1  Print selections                 |
                        |  2  Check off titles     Choice:  _  |
                        |  3  View all titles                  |
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          You have two EPO's available from the Options Window and two from
          the Working Window.  Younger readers may find the <=> EPO the most
          important.  It displays the abbreviations used in the Book Title
          display.  Refer to the section entitled "Extended Processing 
          Options" beginning on page 8 for a description of all the EPO's. 
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          Option # 1, Printing a List of Book Selections.

          Young readers can browse through the Book Title file and highlight 
          those titles they would like to look for at their library or 
          bookstore.  They can use the directional keys to scroll.
          
          Selecting Titles.
          To highlight a particular title simply enter its record number 
          (shown on the left side of the Viewing Window) when Read More asks:
          "What is the record number of the book you wish to print?".

          Be sure to press <enter> after you've typed in the record number.
          If you hightlight the wrong title, reenter the record number to 
          turn off the highlight.  To end the Print Select function, press 
          <esc>.

          Confirming Print.
          After you press <esc>, Read More checks the Book Title file to see 
          if you've left any of the records highlighted.  If you have, it 
          displays the following confirmation prompt in the Working Window:

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                          |                                      |
                          |   Press <1> to confirm print.        |
                          |   Press <2> to abort print.          |
                          |   Press <3> to recheck selections.   |
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          To print your highlighted selections, turn on your printer and 
          press <1>.

          If you decide you don't want to print out your highlighted 
          selections after all, simply press <2> (or press <esc>) to return 
          to the Options Window.  [Note:  If you return to the Options Window,
          the highlights are turned off, and Read More will not remember them
          if you reenter the Print Select function.]

          Should you decide to delete one of your selections or add another, 
          press <3>, and Read More allows you to make the necessary changes.

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          Option # 2, Checking Off the Books Kids Read.

          Selecting Titles.
          Highlight those titles you (or your young readers) have read by 
          entering their record numbers.  Press <esc> when you're finished.

          If an incorrect title is highlighted, the highlight can be turned 
          off by reentering the record number, as in the preceding option. 
          Read More                                                    Page 7

          Confirming Checkoff.
          Read More checks the Book Title file to see if you've left any of
          the records highlighted after you press <esc>.  If you have, it 
          then displays the following confirmation prompt in the Working 
          Window:

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                          |                                      |
                          |   Press <1> to confirm update.       |
                          |   Press <2> to abort update.         |
                          |   Press <3> to recheck selections.   |
                          |______________________________________|


          If you don't need to change any of the titles you've highlighted, 
          press <1>.  Read More updates your file accordingly.

          If you want to exit the Check Off function without making any
          updates whatsoever, press <2> or <esc> to return to the Options 
          Window.

          Finally, if you find you've highlighted the wrong title or left
          one unhighlighted, press <3> and Read More lets you correct the 
          problem.

          When Does the Smiley Face Appear?
          Smiley faces are displayed next to the appropriate titles after the
          file has been updated, which is when the reader exits this function.

          To see the smiley faces, then, bring up any of the functions in the
          Options Window after you have left the Check Off function.  (Option
          # 3, View All, described below, is safest for young readers.)

          Erasing a Smiley Face.
          If a smiley face appears next to the title of a work that the 
          current reader hasn't read, it can be removed by highlighting that 
          title before you leave the Check Off function.

          When Read More updates its records, it sees that the book has been 
          highlighted, and since the work already has a smiley face next to 
          it, Read More assumes it is to remove the smiley face this time.
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          Option # 3, Viewing All Titles in the Read More File.

          This option allows the reader to peruse the Read More file 
          regardless of Reading Level.

          Option # 3 is also the safest to use for younger children since it 
          doesn't attempt to print or change the file structure.  Kids can 
          highlight titles by entering their record numbers if they want to 
          focus on them.  The highlights are turned off automatically when 
          they exit the function and return to the Options Window (by 
          pressing <esc>).                                                 
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                                Extended Processing Options

          EPO       Definition

          <\>       Change the Reader Quickey names for Read More.

                    You do not enter this EPO in the Options Window, but 
                    rather in the Working Window when you log on (i.e., when 
                    Read More displays the following prompt: 

                              Enter your Reader Quickey ==>  __

                    Read More asks you to select a Quickey (between 1 and 6).
                    You cursor then appears in the Reader ID Box where you can
                    add or change the name of the current reader.  Reader 
                    names can be up to twelve letters long.

                    Note:  Once logged on, you (as the reader) are put in 
                    sole control of your portion of the Read More files.  You
                    can tell when someone is logged on in two ways:
                    
                         1.  The Options Window's commands are displayed 
                         2.  The Reader ID Box displays the name of the 
                                 current user

                    In between logon sessions, when the cursor is in the 
                    Working Window, the Options Window is empty.
                                _______________________________

          <->       Set Reading Level.  Enter this EPO (the minus sign) in the
                    Options Window.

                    In the Working Window, Read More displays the following 
                    information:
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                            |                                      |
                            |  Your current Reading Level is A.    |
                            |  Indicate desired Reading Level:  _  |
                            |  Reading Levels range from A to G.   |
                            |______________________________________|

                    Refer to the age group listing below.

                                      Age Group     Category

                                         0 - 2          A
                                         3 - 4          B
                                         5 - 6          C
                                         7 - 9          D
                                        10 - 12         E
                                        13 - 15         F
                                        16 + up         G                 
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          <=>       Display the abbreviations used in the Book Title file.
                    This function is invoked from the Options Window.

                    The titles used on children's books tend to get a trifle
                    long, especially those works with a popular heroine or
                    hero.  Titles can sometimes get longer than the eighty
                    characters to which most computer screens are limited!
                    For that reason, a dozen of the more popular names that
                    appear in titles have been abbreviated.  They are:

                      BC   Babysitter's Club        HH   Happy Hollisters
                      BT   Bobbsey Twins            ND   Nancy Drew
                      DD   Danny Dunn               NTG  Nate the Great
                      DG   Dana Girls               SVH  Sweet Valley High
                      EB   Encyclopedia Brown       TB   Trixie Belden
                      HB   Hardy Boys               TS   Tom Swift

                    Press any key to return to the Options Window after 
                    you've finished the abbreviations.
                                _______________________________

          <!>       Reset a reader's selections.  This EPO is accessible from
                    the Working Window.

                    Use this function to erase the smiley faces from all of 
                    the titles a reader has marked as read.  You can erase 
                    the smiley faces one by one using Option # 2 in the 
                    Options Window, but if there are a lot of them, that 
                    method takes considerable time when there are a 
                    considerable number of smiley faces to erase.

                    The <!> EPO is handy when there is a change of readers
                    for a given Quickey.  The first reader may have read
                    dozens of the works in the Book Title file.  Enter <!> 
                    in the Working Window and give Read More the Quickey of 
                    the reader whose titles you want to clear.  Read More 
                    asks for confirmation.
                                _______________________________

          <#>       Switch between color and B/W modes.
                                _______________________________

          <?>       Display EPO's for the Read More program.  May be entered
                    in either the Working or the Options Window.
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                               Helpful Hints From a Dad

          Children are naturally inquisitive, and they all love to read, at
          least initially.  Exactly why some of them stop is a mystery.  Maybe
          their parents became too busy to help them keep up their interest; 
          perhaps it was peer pressure.  Whatever the reason, we can conclude
          that something makes those children change their minds about 
          reading.  What we as parents must do, therefore, is make sure that 
          our kids don't change their minds.                    
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          How?  Well, children emulate their parents.  If they see you read,
          they'll feel more inclined to read.  Also, phrases like "I'm too 
          busy to read right now", or "I have more important things to do 
          than read", send subtle messages to our kids that reading isn't 
          important.

          The fact is, however, that reading is extemely important.  They'll
          need to be able to read and read well for the rest of their lives.
          Children who are better readers do better in school.  Why?  Partly
          because they don't have to struggle with reading their homework,
          whether it's math, history or science.  They can simply concentrate
          on what it is they're trying to learn.  Good readers also absorb 
          their reading material more easily and more efficiently.

          Poor readers get frustrated when they try to do their homework. 
          They have to work hard to read the material, and they have to work
          hard trying to understand what it is they're supposed to be 
          learning.  Who wouldn't give up in a situation like that?

          If you have to tell your kids that you can't read with them "right 
          now", remind them that you know how important it is to read, but 
          you have other responsibilities and promise them that you'll read 
          with them just as soon as possible.  (And don't forget because 
          they'll remember!)

          You'd be surprised how you can squeeze reading with your child
          into a normal day.  While you're making dinner, for example, have 
          your child sit at the table and read to you while you prepare the 
          meal.  Be as attentive as you can and ask questions, not only to 
          show your child that you're paying attention, but to force the 
          child to think, to analyze what he or she is reading.

                    Note:  Even children who are too young to read 
                    can "interpret" the pictures and pretend to read.
                    Play along.  This enhances your child's desire 
                    to read later on.

          The questions you ask of your very young readers don't have to be
          thought provoking.  If your four-year-old daughter is "reading" 
          something about the Berenstain Bears, ask what color jeans Papa 
          Bear is wearing or how tall are the buildings in the city the Bear
          family is visiting.  Ask them questions you're reasonably sure they
          can answer.  It helps build up their self-confidence, and it makes
          them feel as if they are actually reading.

          Kindergarten's a Job.
          Don't worry at this juncture about stressing the importance of an 
          education to your children.  They won't understand.  They will
          understand, however, if you tell them that learning is their job. 
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          They know that Mom and Dad have jobs, sometimes for pay, but other
          times for nothing.  It is important that they understand that each
          of us has jobs that we have to do, just as Mom and Dad have jobs
          like mowing the lawn, or fixing dinner, or cleaning the gutters on 
          the house, or working for an employer.

          At home, at this early age, make sure you set aside a private place
          for your kids where they can do their homework.  This is very
          important, especially in the first years of their formal education.
          It helps them focus on the work at hand, i.e., their homework.

          It is even better, if you have several children, if they each have 
          their own work area.  It isn't always feasible in small homes with
          large families.  In those cases, try letting the kids work in shifts
          in a place that's at least relatively quiet.  Since the oldest can 
          usually stay up later, let him do his homework last.

          For the youngest, it's beneficial if an adult is nearby when the
          child is working on homework.  If the child has a problem and a
          parent is close at hand, he won't hesitate to ask questions.  As
          the stay-at-home parent, I'd made a point of putting my daughter's 
          desk in the study where my desk was.  Then when it was time for her
          to do her homework, I'd pretend to have to do paperwork.  I can't 
          begin to estimate the number of times she jumped down from her chair
          to come over to ask a question.

          By the way, asking questions is a good habit to instill in your 
          kids.  Remind them that the teachers really do want to teach them 
          what they need to know.  Tell your kids that if they don't 
          understand something, it's their job to ask the teacher questions.
          It's the teacher's job to explain.

          Can you substitute an older child for a parent?  Sure, but the
          older child is more likely to simply give the younger one the
          answers to the problems (which doesn't help the younger child 
          understand the problem at all).  What you want to do is ask 
          questions to find out what it is exactly that the youngster doesn't
          understand.  Then show him how to arrive at the correct solution.

          As kids get older they sometimes get teased by their peers for 
          getting good grades or for being teacher's pet.  This is hard for 
          kids to get through because they want desperately to be accepted.
          Be very understanding and remind your kids that a good education 
          doesn't make them weird, it makes them special.  A good education,
          while no guarantee, makes it a lot easier for them to get jobs later
          in life.

          Should you pay your kids for good grades?  I've never believed in
          this practice.  I've never seen it produce long-term gains.  Yes,
          in some cases, kids initially try very hard to get good grades to 
          make some money, but after a short period their desire wanes.  
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          Why?  Because they weren't interested in the learning ... only the 
          money.  And as most of us know, there are many easier ways to make 
          money than studying hard and paying attention in class for long 
          periods at a time.

          When your child does do well, remind him or her that you know how 
          hard it is to work every day in class, how very difficult it is to 
          keep up with the homework day in and day out because so few students
          really have the discipline to do so.

          What should you do for the kid who really does well?  My wife and I
          started a tradition when our child was in the third grade (it was at
          the time our daughter had heard that some of her friends were being
          paid for good grades).

          We wouldn't pay her for the good grades she should be getting for 
          herself, we maintained, but we would be willing to take her to the 
          restaurant of her choice to celebrate her good fortune and 
          well-deserved rewards.

          Now if you have a lot of kids and they're all doing well, you could
          quickly end up in the poor house celebrating that way.  An
          alternative would be letting the feted children pick the dinner
          for the family one night.  Be creative, it's really the gesture 
          that matters in this situation.  Just knowing that you're 
          celebrating their hard work and success with them can make all the 
          difference when it comes to sustaining them in times of trials.

          What should you do for the child who's having trouble?  First and
          foremost, talk to the teacher.  This person is the second most
          important person in your child's educational life.  Teachers are
          usually quite helpful and can provide useful insight and techniques
          for helping kids with problems.

          You can also try remedial classes or summer school for older kids.
          They'll feel embarrassed, but try to talk about it seriously, adult
          to adult, if at all possible.  Again, refer to their teachers for 
          assistance when selecting a remedial class.

          Educational computer programs can be useful for those kids having 
          trouble with specific areas, such as geometry or algebra.  Computers
          have the advantage of patience and the correct program can make 
          learning more interesting.  But be selective.  Some educational 
          programs are little more than games, and giving a child a computer 
          game is akin to giving him the remote to the television.  Both 
          actions yield little educational gain.

          After a time, you'll find that your very young children want to 
          reread books that you used to read to them ... only now, they want 
          to read to you.  Encourage this behaviour.  Repetition is the best 
          way to learn at that early age.  Don't forget to remind them on 
          occasion that as soon as they can read the words, they'll have an 
          even better idea of what the pictures mean, since the words help to
          explain the pictures.                                        
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          And finally, remember that Read More is just the beginning.  There
          are millions of works in our public libraries, covering every known
          subject, exploring every facet of life, and fulfilling every need.

          Use Read More as a launching pad.  If you find an author whose works
          you or your children enjoy, try to find more of that person's work 
          in your local libraries.
                                 ______________________

          I realize that the methods I've outlined above take quite a bit of 
          time, but they pay huge dividends not only in the quality of the 
          education your child receives but in the discipline, character,
          responsibility, and independence your child learns.

          By the time our daughter was in the seventh grade she rarely asked 
          questions any more, and I certainly didn't have to be available 
          whenever she did her homework.  Now that she's in high school, she
          doesn't even ask me to proofread her essays and reports any more
          (although I do ask to see them occasionally because I like to see
          what she's doing in school).  Her level of excellence has never
          wavered.  Such are the rewards of getting them started properly.

          I wish you and your children equal good fortune and success.

                                             Sincerely,

                                             John L. Salisbury
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                              About the Book Title File

          Some of the titles might be out of print, but they should be 
          available from most libraries.  If you can't find a listed book, 
          ask your librarians for help.  They might know of inter-library 
          loan programs that you could use to acquire it.

          Many of the books for very young readers can also be purchased from
          stores that sell such works.  They don't have to be bookstores.
          Ofttimes department stores and even large grocery stores sell a wide
          variety of books for children who are so young they would rather 
          devour them literally than literarily.


                                  Missing Favorites?

          Is our file missing some of your old favorites?  We've tried to 
          include a wide variety of books, but we're sure to have missed
          a good many of your favorite titles and authors.            
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          If you'd like to send us a list of your favorites, please include 
          their titles, authors, and the approximate age groups of the 
          intended readers.  We'll try to include them in our next release of
          Read More.  Thank you!          

          Mail your list to:

                              My Little Realm Enterprises
                              The Read More Program
                              22 Church Street # 103, Suite 376
                              Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
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          (c) Copyright 1992 - 1994 John L. Salisbury                 
