About the Author

Adrienne Gear has been teaching in Vancouver for almost 20 years. After 4 years working as a Literacy Mentor -- supporting students, teachers, and schools throughout the Vancouver School District -- she is happy to be back ""home"" in the classroom teaching part-time. When not teaching, Adrienne presents workshops, conducts demonstration lessons, and facilitates teacher leadership groups throughout British Columbia

Reviews

"Gear's Nonfiction Reading Power provides a pratical approach for teachers on how to actually teach important comprehension skills so that students can better use and understand nonfiction." - CM Magazine