Wizcom WRP2 ReadingPen 2 Reading Assistive Scanning Pen Hear text read to you. Just scan a word or line of text, and the Reading Pen 2 reads it to you (earbuds included, for privacy). Helps with reading fluency and comprehension. Currently used by many schools to help both dyslexic and non-dyslexic students and by some state agencies to help adults with reading disabilities. Speaks (and shows) letter by letter spelling, synonyms, and definitions of scanned words or lines. Shows the syllabication onscreen. Also has one-touch translation to Spanish. Provides definitions and other information from the American Heritage Children's Dictionary and Thesaurus, American Heritage College Dictionary, and Roget's II Thesaurus. Easy to use. Recommended for adults and children age 10 and up. Mobile, completely self-contained, requires no computer. 2 AAA Batteries required (Best with Polaroid AAA Batteries)