XBOOKS uses online and print components in an integrated, interactive program that builds students' proficiency in reading, writing, and thinking critically about informational text.
Strands and Lead Books
XBOOKS is organized into five high-interest, science and social studies-themed strands. Each strand is anchored with a Lead Book.
Reader's Choice Books
The three Reader's Choice Books in each strand can be used for independent or small-group reading. They provide further exploration of strand topics and opportunities for close reading.
Five Stretch Texts per strand provide exposure to a variety of informational text types and opportunities for students to extend their knowledge and stretch their reading comprehension.
Reader's Guide Pages
Three Reader's Guide pages per title provide students with a place to write as they preview the text, begin a Concept Map, cite text evidence for specific questions, and respond in writing to The Question posed at the end of each Preview.