Written by Jim McAlpine, Betty Weincek, Sue Jeweler, and Marion Finkbinder.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Understanding and decoding analogies are skills transferable to reading comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity. Analogies help students develop the ability to make and appreciate connections between and among a variety of stimuli.

Book 1 is divided into the following 5 sections: Part to Whole/ Whole to Part; Synonyms and Antonyms; Cause to Effect/Effect to Cause; Purpose, Use or Function; and Degree.

Books 2 and 3 are divided into 6 sections: the five included in Book 1 plus Grammar and Association.

Each section includes a definition of the relationship featured, an example of the type of analogy, and 3 levels of practice, all including both visual and interdisciplinary activities: Practice with Choices, Open-ended Practice, and Create Your Own. The Create-Your-Own portion provides an opportunity for students to create new analogies that fit the construct of the section. Extensions, which provide opportunity for creative word play, are also included. Books 1 and 3 are 80 pages. Book 2 is 96 pages.

INCLUDED IN THE 3-BOOK SET are BOOK 1: Grades 2 to 4; BOOK 2: Grades 4 to 6; and BOOK 3: Grades 6 to 8.