A scientific approach to the teaching of reading is provided in this book. The chapters are: "Psychological Factors in Word Recognition,""Factors in Reading Ability,""Preparatory Period in Learning to Read,""A Psychological Analysis of Reading Methods,""Organization of Reading in Infant Classes,""Organization of Reading in Junior Classes,""Understanding and Interpretation,""Telling Stories and Reading Books,""Providing for Personal Needs and Interests," and "Methods and Materials for Older Backward Readers." The appendix provides: a list of language development programs and materials, a list of slide programs and cassettes to help encourage reading, a list of booklets on reading materials, information about the Schonell "Graded Word Reading Test," a list of individual and group reading tests, and a list of periodicals on children's literature. (SW)