Discover proven strategies for increasing reading skillsfrom comprehension to retention. Whether it's for education or enjoyment, reading can be challenging. Understanding and remembering what you've read, and keeping focus and concentration when you have to read long or difficult texts, takes certain skills. Luckily, those skills can be learned and improved. In Improve Your Reading, Ron Fry offers practical solutions to the reading-related frustrations all readersand studentsface. No gimmicks, no tricks, just proven techniques for any course, any academic level, any situation, and anyone in need of the essential tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond. You'll discover:Basic, necessary study skillsHow to read with a purposeHow to focus on the main ideaHow to overcome the challenges of technical textsThe art of becoming a critical readerWays to retain informationAdvice on how to start building your own libraryTips for reading with ADD or other challengesIdeas for parents to help their childrenWays for teachers to encourage their students Reading is the key to successand this clear, simple guide is the key to reading!

Ron Fry is a nationally known spokesperson for the improvement of public education and an advocate for parents and students playing an active role in strengthening personal education programs. Aside from being the author of the vastly popularHow to Studyseries, that to date has sold over two million copies, Fry has edited or written more than 40 different titles.