However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done.

Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.

Libraries are a consistent and major source of books for free reading.

Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.

If children read 1 million words in a year, atl least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.

People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.

Not one poor reader reported a lot of pleasure reading.