This 17-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 high-interest topics cover a range of subjects including biography, history, science, social studies, and language arts that will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, these texts connect with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards and prepare middle school students for college and career readiness. Some of the titles included in this set: History of Comic Books; The Science of Monsters; FX! Makeup and Costumes; You Are There! London 1666; STEM Careers: Enhancing Engineering; Power of Patterns: Coding; Safe & Sound: Social Media; True Life: Frederick Douglass; Game Changers: J. K. Rowling