“Subjects Matter: Exceeding Standards Through Powerful Content-Area Reading, Second Edition” by Harvey Smokey Daniels and Steven Zemelman is a study guide focused on education and language arts disciplines. This trade paperback book, published by Heinemann in 2014, provides insights on teaching methods and materials related to reading and phonics. With a total of 336 pages, this book is designed for high school and elementary school educators looking to enhance their students’ reading skills through engaging content-area reading.