Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary InstructionGrounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, end-of-chapter summaries, and Your Turn learning activities enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool.