Theme: Nonfiction. Phonics Skill: Suffixes. The martial arts are ways of fighting. There are many forms of martial arts around the world. Some of the most popular, such as karate and kung fu, originated in Asia. At their core are principles of self-defense and self-discipline. Support striving readers with these low-level, age-respectful decodable books. Phonics Decodable Readers feature words from basic phonics rules, plus specific pattern words. All books feature a glossary, and nonfiction books include technical vocabulary and definitions to help set striving readers up for success. Each book is 48 pages.