Picking a Book by Its Cover and Title

Use the cover, title, and back of a book to decide if you might like it.

When you pick a book, you can learn a lot before you start reading. Look at the cover picture. Does it look exciting, funny, or interesting? Read the title. Does it make you curious? Then flip the book over.

The back often has a short sentence or two about what happens inside. For example, a cover shows a girl in a boat with a map, and the title is 'The Secret Island. ' The back says, 'Can June find the hidden treasure?

' If you love mysteries, that book might be a great pick.

• 1Look at the cover picture.
• 2Read the title.
• 3Read the back to learn what happens.