A former middle grades teacher, McKenna (reading, Georgia Southern U., Savannah) has published several books and some 100 articles on various literacy topics. This practical text will help teachers select appropriate instructional strategies for students in the upper- elementary and middle grades. McKenna includes research-based strategies for decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and questioning. Each chapter includes a review of techniques for working on specific skills; straightforward, reproducible materials and instructions for use in the classroom; and a list of resources for further reading. For practicing teachers, reading professionals, and undergraduate and graduate education students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)