The most influential books in the history of American education, The McGuffey Readers not only taught reading skills and classic literature but also imparted idealized middle class virtues to millions of schoolchildren.

The third reader in the set continues spelling exercises in the first half and introduces definitions in the latter half of the book.

The fourth reader in the set, substantially edited and enlarged and illustrated by American artists.

McGuffey Readers, formally McGuffey's Eclectic Readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in American schools beginning in the 1830s.

McGuffey Readers, formally McGuffey's Eclectic Readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in American schools beginning in the 1830s.

The sixth reader in the set, revised and enlarged. Approximately one hundred leading authors are represented in the readings.

McGuffey's Second Reader begins with a lesson on articulation, with instructions for the teacher, seven exercises, and a model for class drill. This is followed by 71 lessons, which include stories, essays, and poetry.