This series exposes fluent readers to a variety of genre and text structures to learn to compare and contrast nonfiction and fiction in two parts. The first part is a unique side-by-side format that provides the opportunity to develop multiple reading comprehension strategies and increase fluency.- Innovative mix of nonfiction and fiction- Variety of longer, complex sentences- Full range of punctuation- Variety of text layouts and print styles- Full-color Photographs- Full-color Illustrations- Fact or Fiction Quiz- Fact or Fiction Speed Read sectionsThe second part of the book includes three sections: a fun FACT or FICTION Quiz that helps reinforce what is real and not real; FACT and FICTION Speed Read pages which contain text-only versions of each story along with useful word count rulers for fluency practice and assessment; and a Glossary of higher-level vocabulary and concepts.- Multiple lines of text- Challenging vocabulary- Meet state and federal funding criteria- Correlate with national K-3 language arts standardsGuide includes: - "Think-Aloud" model for comprehension strategy instruction- Activities for before, during, and after reading the books- Vocabulary instruction of m...