This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:Apples9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor TreeLabor DayThe discovery of penicillinJesse OwensSchools around the worldShort articles about Voter Registration Day, Beyonce, the autumnal equinox, and National Encouragement Day.The topics are a variety of science, history, and culture. They work well in ELA, science, social studies, and study skills classes.