This AR collection has been designed to provide a wide range of non-fiction between book levels 6.0–6.9. The reading of non-fiction is an essential literacy skill and including quizzed AR levelled non-fiction texts that children can choose to read independently will encourage the reading of non-fiction for pleasure.

Accelerated Reader™ is an established reading monitoring system that is used by millions of students all around the world in thousands of schools.

Students in an Accelerated Reader Programme (AR Reading) start with a 10-minute online initial assessment to find their reading level, called the Star Reading Assessment. Star Assessments also provide a personalised learning plan for each pupil to inform next steps in teaching.

The Accelerated Reader Programme software supports students to find books to read that are matched to both their interests and current reading ability. 

Here are some key features that define AR:

• Focus on independent practice: Students choose AR books and read at their own pace.
• Matched to reading levels: AR helps assess and suggest books appropriate for a student's ability.
• Comprehension checks: Quick online quizzes after reading ensure understanding before moving on.
• Teacher monitoring: Teachers can track reading progress for individual pupils.

A vibrant AR library is crucial to the success of the programme, and as thousands of published books have been Accelerated Reader Levelled, you will find many of your existing books are perfect for the programme. Ensure you update and refresh your book stocks regularly, so children have a real choice, which is crucial to establishing reading for pleasure. This allows schools to create a personalised approach that fosters a love of reading and strengthens comprehension skills.

All Accelerated Reader™ packs will be supplied with free stickers which display the book title, book level, points level and quiz number for your convenience.

At School Bargain Bookshop — we provide discounted books for students and bargain books that have been compiled into book collections by our experienced team. We offer these at reduced prices — helping schools stretch their budget.