Copeland and Keefe (both educational specialities, U. of New Mexico) offer K-12 teachers a practical guide to effective, evidence-based literacy practices for students with moderate or severe disabilities. The book is not intended as a text on how to teach reading in general, but rather on how to incorporate components of effective instruction into daily literacy lessons. Topics addressed include the role of language and communication as the basis of literacy, word recognition instruction, fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, written communication, supporting literacy development with assistive technology, organizing literacy instruction, and literacy for life. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)