NorthStar, now in its third edition, motivates students to achieve their academic as well as personal goals. NorthStar continues to provide an integrated approach in five levels, with two complementary strands: Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking.<BR><BR>New Themes and Updated Content-presented in a variety of genres, including literature and lectures, and in authentic reading and listening selections - challenge and engage students intellectually.<BR><BR>Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, such as organizing, inferencing, synthesizing, and note taking, and more purposeful integration of critical thinking activities, prepare students for success in the classroom.<BR><BR>A New Design with full color pages, more photos, illustrations, and graphic organizers fosters students engagement and makes the contents and activities come alive.<BR><BR>NorthStar is now available with MyNorthStarLab---an easy-to-use, powerful online program for students and teachers that saves time and improves results.