Designed for prospective and practicing secondary school teachers, this volume examines several aspects of reading in the content areas: the general reading problem in high schools, the development of programs for reading in specific subject areas, the psychology of reading instruction in the content areas, the improvement of diagnostic teaching, and the guidance of reading in science, social studies, English, physical and health education, and industrial education. Chapters provide suggestions for improving word-identification skills, improving comprehension, encouraging reading for appreciation and enjoyment, individualizing reading instruction, and overcoming reading difficulties. Appendixes include a bibliography and lists of reading tests and materials for teaching reading. An index of names cited and a subject index complete the volume. (KS)