THE CONCEPT Book Adventure is a free resource that was created in response to the staggering percentage of students reading below grade-level in the United States. Clearly, young people should read more -- Book Adventure makes them want to read more. Leading literacy experts conclude that it is not enough to teach children to read; children must choose to read independently if they are to become versatile, engaged, lifelong readers. It is also understood that for students to succeed in today's society, we must incorporate technology into the learning process. Using Book Adventure, young readers not only receive the intrinsic satisfaction of reading a book and demonstrating their comprehension through short quizzes, but also earn rewards for reading and demonstrating comprehension of the books they've read. Research has shown that providing extrinsic incentives can build a love of reading that lasts a lifetime. Book Adventure is the first Web-based, organization dedicated exclusively to motivating children to read using a technology platform. Developed and initially funded by the Sylvan Learning Centers and Sylvan Learning Foundation in April of 1999, Book Adventure is designed to encourage students in grades K-8 to read more often, for longer periods of time, with greater understanding HOW IT WORKS At www.bookadventure.org, children: Create their own book lists from over 6,000 recommended titles Take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read offline Earn points and prizes for their literary success OUR SUPPORTERS Sylvan Learning Center, Inc. is committed to providing BookAdventure.org as a FREE resource that will encourage children to read. We are able to do this through the generous support of our Sponsors and Educational Advisors. Sponsors of Book Adventure include the nation's leaders in technology, publishing and education: Sylvan Learning Centers Usborne Patch Products The Reading Stage in Concert with Playbooks, Inc Balloon HQ Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Whitney NEA's Read Across America Clearwater Publishing Our Educational Advisors include some of the world's leading literacy and education organizations: International Reading Association Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. National Center for Family Literacy District of Columbia Public Library System National Association of Elementary School Principals National Alliance of Black School Educators National Catholic Educational Association Library of Congress, Center for the Book Baltimore Reads Over 446,000 parents, teachers and children registered with Book Adventure in the first year! And more than 1,900,000 quizzes completed! Visit our Press Releases and Site Reviews to learn more.

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