The Learn About Animals decodable series develops phonics skills and reading fluency while building knowledge in the content areas. Each book in the series fits within a structured sequence of skills, supporting independent reading, reteaching, and formative fluency assessments. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format are created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.