Take On Utah! A PhotoPhOnics¿© Reader, is filled with vibrant photographs of Utah that motivate children to read and encourage their love of nature. The color-coded phonics, rhyming language, beautiful photo-clues and basic sight word vocabulary support a fun and successful reading experience for developing readers. Children enjoy reading the predictable rhymes and looking at the photographs over and over again. The "Fun Facts to Explore"section at the back of the book corresponds to the photographs and provides interesting facts about Utah and the environment. This section also encourages discussion and questions and helps children make meaningful connections to the world. Children are introduced to many wonderful ideas and experiences while improving their decoding and comprehension skills. A list of fun, instructional suggestions as well as an explanation of book features are included. This engaging book is easy to use for parents and teachers to help young children improve their reading skills and learn about Utah and the environment. Also look for another captivating book in this series, Take On Alaska! A PhotoPhonics¿© Reader.