Strong and True Author:Laurel Hicks A Beka Reading Program Book. The stories in Strong and True have been selected from the readers of America's past and have been edited, modernized, and classroom-tested for student appeal and readability. These values are taught throughout the book - honesty, integrity, courage, faith, kindness, forgiveness, industry, unselfishness, patriotism... more », and respect for authority. Thought questions at the end of the stories greatly aid in the understanding and appreciation of the selections. Strong and True should be read after students have mastered Phonics Charts 1-11 and while they are learning Phonics Charts 12-13.« less