This book has nine articles that explain how things work or how things are made.... You will read about everyday things [and] learn about law enforcement.... You will find out about health.... As you read this book, you will have the chance to practice six reading skills: visualizing; finding the mail idea; summarizing; making connections; asking questions; [and] making inferences. -To the student.

Everyday things: Glass, in a class of its own; Perfume, the nose knows best; Gasoline, the fuel that runs the world; Compare and contrast -- Law enforcement: Youth court, justice among peers; Witness security program, special protection; Crime scene investigation, every crime has its clues; Compare and contrast -- Health: Allergies, defenses gone wild; Exercise, movement for health; CPR, every second counts; Compare and contrast -- Glossary -- Pronunciation guide -- Writing checklist -- Progress graph instructions and sample -- Progress graph.