Description Prologue | Textbooks have changed. Even math requires reading and comprehension skills to solve! PART 1. Elementary Education: Why Reading Matters More Than Ever In the age of integrated education, reading matters more than ever How to raise a child who is ready for the future How will grades be evaluated going forward? Children who love books excel in both intellect and emotional intelligence * Tip | "My child doesn't read much but still does well in school—why?" PART 2. Children Who Read, Children Whose Grades Improve Books turn children into lovers of learning What sets reading children apart? The power of reading shines in essay-type questions Elementary reading habits shape outcomes all the way to college admission Reading is the strongest foundation a child can build A reading habit is a studying habit Reading paves the way for smooth advance learning * Tip | "My child only likes comic books—what should I do?" PART 3. Building Interest: The Best Reading Education Why don't children read? Seek emotional connection over mere knowledge The library: the ultimate hands-on learning space Satisfying a child's desire for ownership Fifteen minutes with mom can change a child's life Enjoyable reading paired with hands-on experiences Creating special memories around books Children who know the joy of reading live happier lives * Tip | "My child hates reading—what should I do?" PART 4. How Moms Can Raise a Child Who Reads Well When parents pick up a book, so does the child Creating a reading-friendly environment at home Quantity of reading leads to qualitative change Integrated reading builds confidence and a spirit of challenge While other kids do private tutoring, let yours read more Focusing on problem behavior can create problems that weren't there How to make reading part of daily life Balance book sets and standalone books Lower elementary grades: the time to discover the joy of reading Middle elementary grades: broaden background knowledge with subject-related books and educational comics Upper elementary grades: explore life and history through books Reading textbooks thoroughly alone can put you in the top 5 percent Build mathematical thinking through reading and play Develop scientific thinking through reading and exploration activities Broaden social studies background knowledge ahead of the curriculum Raise a child fluent in English through English reading How to make the most of e-books in the digital age After-reading activities that don't feel like a burden * Tip | "My child skims through books without really reading—what should I do?" PART 5. Reading That Naturally Builds Thinking, Speaking, and Writing Skills A reading method for building background knowledge that raises smart kids If you want to excel academically, remember through stories A reading method that boosts imagination and brain activity A reading method that draws ten lessons from a single book How to raise a creative child who thinks differently from others Classic literature: a leap to a higher level A mom who listens well raises a child who expresses well A reading method that builds confident self-expression A mom who fosters great debaters Short notes exchanged between parent and child Writing isn't taught at academies—reading ability is the answer A reading strategy for building writing strength * Tip | "My child read the book but doesn't remember anything when asked—what should I do?" PART 6. Learning Success Through Reading from History's Great Achievers Warren Buffett's focused reading that made him a world-class expert Lincoln's recitation reading that moved people's hearts Jeong Yak-yong's inquiring reading, digging until he understood King Sejong's hundred-times-read, hundred-times-practiced approach to grasping principles Churchill's leadership reading through history and foreign language books Benjamin Franklin's copying-by-hand reading that built the power to think and express Epilogue | Reading Education Is the Greatest Gift Parents Can Give Their Child's Future Inside the Book Reading doesn't just improve language skills—it improves performance in every subject. Reading even helps with math, a subject that seems to have little to do with books. It also proves its power in the increasingly emphasized essay-style assessments. Reading a lot leads to writing well. And reading is essential for the integrated essay exams required for college admission. Reading across diverse fields not only broadens background knowledge but also builds integrated thinking skills. Finally, reading nurtures the problem-solving skills so essential in today's information age. Society no longer values fragmented knowledge easily found on the internet. What's needed now are creative problem-solvers who can grasp and resolve issues from a comprehensive perspective.