Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 6 contains 20 content-specific topics in the following areas: · social studies-the Parthenon, U.S. court system, Queen Hatshepsut, Ancient Olympics, and Erik Weihenmayer · science-ultrasound, manatees, Apollo 13, International Space Station, and Rachel Carson · health & safety-dangers of smoking, Internet safety, and Joseph Pilates · mathematics-the euro, investing for the future, and time zones · the arts-jazz, special effects, Drum and Bugle Corps, and Frank Lloyd Wright Each unit contains: · a teacher resource page that introduces the topic and lists suggested vocabulary to introduce for each article · a visual aid that presents the topic graphically to the entire class · three articles on the same topic, but at three different reading levels · three accompanying comprehension/vocabulary worksheets Graphic organizers and a reading strategies checklist are provided for teacher and student use. An answer key is included.