An unparalleled collection of reading research information, this book provides definitive answers to critical questions, such as:

Why is scientifically based reading research so important?

How can we recognize solid, research-based evidence?

How can we make informed choices about applying research to teaching?

Peggy McCardle and Vinita Chhabra, literacy experts from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, have partnered with 30 other well-respected figures in the field for a clear, comprehensive exploration of reading research -- and the methods used to obtain it. The result is a one-of-a-kind resource that helps teachers and school administrators make sense of the controversy over evidence-based reading instruction, assess the quality of reading research, and make their own sound decisions about using research to shape instruction.

This book includes essays by Michael L. Kami , Louisa C. Moats, Timothy Shanahan, Sally E. and Bennet A. Shaywitz, and Joseph K. Torgesen.