Strong and True Author:Laurel Hicks 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, and respect for authority. ... more »Thought questions at the end of the stories greatly aid in the understanding and appreciation of the selections. Read after mastering Phonics Charts 1-11.« less