Teaching Reading in Science

It's hard for students to "do" science when they have difficulty reading science textbooks. But you can improve their abilities to decipher complex readings, learn new vocabulary, and apply what they've read with the guidelines and strategies in this practical guide.
This companion to the best-seller, Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: If Not Me, Then Who? 2nd Edition, provides

Current research on reading and learning in science
Ways to embed science reading instruction within the natural context of teaching science
Tips to help students construct meaning from science textbooks
Guidance in choosing strategies that support students' in-depth understanding