ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

McGuffey Readers

Alright kiddo, have you ever heard of Mcguffey readers? They're actually a set of books that were used to help kids learn how to read a long time ago.

Now, these books were pretty special because they weren't just stories. They had different levels, and each level had different words for the kids to learn.

For example, in the first book, there were really easy words like "cat" and "dog". But as you worked your way through the books, the words got harder and harder. By the end, you might see words like "hygiene" or "arithmetic".

And the stories in the books were pretty cool too. They talked about lots of different things that kids should know about, like being honest, respecting your parents, and working hard in school.

So overall, the Mcguffey readers were a really helpful tool for kids to learn how to read and also learn important life lessons.