Designed to make reading literature fun and engaging,24-Karat American Goldis an anthology of 24 classic and contemporary short stories written by American authors. The timeless pieces are complemented by engaging commentary and illuminating content. Each piece is surrounded by pedagogy and apparatus such as essay and review questions, activities, and discussion journals allow readers to directly engage the story and gain a fuller sense of the material. In addition to utilizing reading skills, students will sharpen their vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing skills.