The new edition of For Your Information 1: Reading and Vocabulary Skills, by Karen Blanchard and Christine Root, helps beginning students become engaged, thoughtful, and confident readers of English. Each thematic unit features high-interest readings and an assortment of activities to increase students` vocabulary base and build reading skills. Features of For Your Information 1, Second Edition: *New and updated reading selections motivate students to explore different aspects of each topic and develop a range of critical thinking skills. *Expanded reading comprehension and skill-building exercises help prepare students for academic competency and standardized testing *A variety of new vocabulary-building skills and word-attack activities increase students` vocabulary. *A companion DVD of ABC News excerpts, with accompanying activities, expands on the themes Click here to order the Audio CDs.