Key Words: 1b Look at this [Hardcover] Ladybird and Murray, William

Key Words 1b: Look at This is part of the Key Words Reading Scheme Books published by Ladybird in the 1960s. These books help young children how to learn to read, by learning and recognizing sets of keywords.

From research conducted into speech and writing patterns, it was learnt that just a small set of frequently used words account for a huge percentage of the main English vocabulary for practical use. Using this a basis, these books gradually introduce common words to young readers and repeat them frequently to reinforce the words in a child's memory.

There are 12 sets of books in the series, each containing sets of three book, the A, B and C series.

The A series books introduce common words, the B series books reinforce the words introduced in the A books and introduces new words. The C series books combine writing and phonics, with the words discussed in the A and B books.

These books use two main characters, Peter and Jane, their family and dog to provide a background to the situations that are created when introducing the words.

Keywords 1b: Look at This continues on the 1a book and introduces 16 new words including tree, ball and toys. This edition of the book has been brought out by Penguin UK in 2009. It is available in hardcover.

Key Features:

• The book uses colorful illustrations and everyday situations to introduce words.
• As the levels progress, the books provide more complex reading material, including, mysteries and adventures.