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 Monster Movies; Young Adult Literature: Dystopian Worlds; You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC; Struggle for Survival: Fire; The Science of Superpowers; FX! Computer-Generated Imagery; Stepping Into Mark Twain's World; STEM Careers: Reinventing Robotics; Game Changers: Kwame Alexander