Author Description

Phoenixes often symbolize rebirth when they are used in stories. They also do something pretty amazing--burn up and then rise from the ashes! Readers have long been fascinated by this creature of fantasy and today's readers are no different. In this book, readers of all abilities can learn more about historical myths of phoenixes as well as when phoenixes have shown up in popular culture, such as Harry Potter. The main text is written with struggling readers in mind and is paired with full-color images, all of which supports knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading.