Interactive, aesthetic workbook that uses high-interest readings to show multiple contexts of words. "Scaffolded" chapters and exercises progressively reinforce previous chapters as the student moves through the book. The Interactive Vocabulary CD-ROM (optional) includes an audio component to aid students with pronunciation as well as additional interactive exercises.The academic readings provide a bank of pertinent words related to the subjects. The Interactive Vocabulary CD-ROM (optional) includes an audio component to aid students with pronunciation as well as additional interactive exercises.Academic Vocabulary development, Developmental Reading at the 10 th -12 th + grade level.