This 6-book set of nonfiction readers features purposefully leveled texts that will build students' critical reading skills while they are immersed in engaging subject area content. The diverse topics include a wide range of subjects including biography, history, science, social studies, and language arts that 8th grade students will find highly appealing. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, these texts connect with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepare middle school students for college and career readiness. Titles in this set include: Power of Patterns: Fractals; Safe & Sound: Our Health; True Life: Alice Paul; Surprising Things We Do for Fun; You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963; and Beyond Words: Kwame Alexander.