Sounds Great is a five-book phonics series especially designed to aid young learners of English in their acquisition of the English language. The series consists of five student books with full-color illustrations to engage learners. A variety of activities in each student book works to develop letter and sound recognition, as well as to provide multiple means of learning, practicing, and retaining new concepts. In addition, teachers will find even more ways to help students practice their English skills with the Sounds Great workbooks. These workbooks provide additional support and gives sample opportunities for students who need or desire more practice writing and reading the new letters and sounds. As a special feature of Sounds Great, the Hybrid Audio/CD-ROM – CD-ROM allows children the chance to further their learning experiences in a whole new way. The Hybrid CD contains both the audio tracks for each unit of Sounds Great, as well as an interactive component. Students can work and learn in the comfort of their homes with the Hybrid CD. Each unit of the series is represented on the Hybrid CD and offers fun and informative activities to help students better achieve their learning goals. The final component of Sounds Great is the Sounds Great Reader Series. Carefullycontrolled, these readers provide fun stories and remarkable illustrations. With twenty titles, the Reader Series provides students with the ability to see the letters and words they just learned incorporated into fun and exciting stories they are sure to enjoy over and over. Sixteen amazing illustrators lend their talents in bringing the twenty original tales to color and life.