Description

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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 will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers. 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: Cryptography, Safe & Sound: Bullying; True Life: Alexander Hamilton; Surprising Things We Do for Beauty; You Are There Gettysburg, July 3, 1863; and Beyond Words: Lin-Manuel Miranda. This text is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension with different learner types. Weird Things We Do for Beauty features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students.

About the Author

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Used for sets with multiple authors for Firebrand feed