Step into the life and times of historical authors! This 3-book set of nonfiction readers reimagines what life was like during the time of Louisa May Alcott, William Shakespeare, and Mark Twain. These full-color informational texts were developed by Timothy Rasinski. This set includes 3 biographies that will build students' critical reading skills while they are immersed in subject area content. Middle school students will be engaged by these texts that are purposefully leveled to increase comprehension for different learner types. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, these texts connect with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards and prepare students for college and career readiness. Titles include: Stepping Into Louisa May Alcott's World; Stepping Into Mark Twain's World; Stepping Into William Shakespeare's World