Dive into the science of life, expanding students' scientific horizons with 15 engaging topics ranging from genetics and cells to ecosystems and taxonomy. This resource provides suggestions for differentiating instruction to meet the needs to all readers and offers four visually identical texts for each topic, each suited for below, on, and above grade levels, and English language learners. Each high-interest informational text is perfect for close reading or small-group instruction and is complemented with comprehension questions specific to each reading level. This resource is aligned to college and career readiness standards.