In Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 6 you'll find 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 and 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. In each of these units, you will find the following: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.