◎ 此書系分為三個級數，帶領學生進入北美經典短篇小說的閱讀世界。
◎ 培養學生賞析能力，藉由閱讀累積字彙量外，更搭配腦力激盪與寫作等活動設計，培養其獨立思考能力。
◎ WebQuest 探索網站：繼續延伸學習，並建構網路閱讀能力。

North American short stories enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature. Discovering Fiction, Second Edition, Student's Book 1 presents stories with universal appeal to engage students and make them think critically. Among the authors included are O. Henry, William Saroyan, Gwendolyn Brooks, Isaac Asimov, and Sandra Cisneros. Extensive pre-reading activities capture students' interest. Post-reading activities check their comprehension, increase their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and provide thought-provoking discussion and writing assignments. Literary term explanations and tasks enhance students' appreciation of literature. In addition, WebQuests take students beyond the reading to expand their knowledge of the topic while building Internet reading skills.