“Through the Gate: Learning to Read” is a basic reading program that was part of the California State Series. It was published in 1946 by the California Department of Education. The book features contributions from several authors: Elizabeth Bennett, Catherine Beebe, Julia Bingham, Mabel Dowse, and Margaret Friskey. The series editor was Nila Banton Smith. The book is beautifully illustrated by Janice Holland and Sally Tate.

Here are some details about the book:

• Title: Through the Gate: Learning to Read, A Basic Reading Program
• Format: Hardcover
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 7.75 inches
• Page Count: 160 pages
• Content: Color-illustrated beginning reader
• The book likely served as an essential resource for young learners in California, helping them develop their reading skills. Its engaging content and illustrations would have made the learning process enjoyable and educational.