Reading in the brain, must be read by all educators who are involved in reading instruction. The book puts to rest the argument of sight versus phonics instruction. This book's snack seven layer dip and chips for having to delve down through the techn...  Read More

Dehaene's book explains dyslexia as a culturally defined disorder as well as a neurological disorder. The book also explains the underpinnings of reading from a neurological perspective.

Reading improves verbal memory. It is also treatable with intensive interventions. There is a fair amount of science in the book, which is interesting to me, but might go into to much detail for the less medically/scientifically inclined.

Each cortical region starts out with a portfolio of assets and liabilities that are only partially rearranged by learning. In some stages, both hemispheres of the brain play a large role in reading skills, but eventually, one hemisphere takes on a lar...  Read More

Not much of practical benefit for the classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or a reading tutor. Publishers hope that this * ploy will drive readers to ephemeral ebooks instead of real printed books.