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NorthStar, now in its third edition, motivates students to achieve their academic as well as personal goals. NorthStar continues to provide an integrated approach in five levels, with two complementary strands: Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking. New Themes and Updated Content-presented in a variety of genres, including literature and lectures, and in authentic reading and listening selections - challenge and engage students intellectually. Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, such as organizing, inferencing, synthesizing, and note taking, and more purposeful integration of critical thinking activities, prepare students for success in the classroom. A New Design with full color pages, more photos, illustrations, and graphic organizers fosters students engagement and makes the contents and activities come alive. NorthStar is now available with MyNorthStarLab---an easy-to-use, powerful online program for students and teachers that saves time and improves results.