Today, the quality of nonfiction texts for students __35__ dramatically, and many of these serve as an introduction to__36__ of topics. Youngsters are fascinated by __37__ of the world around them, including the people in communities familiar or strange, the stories of heroes, the habits and habitats of animals, the presence of dinosaurs, and the explanations of __38__. Many nonfiction texts today offer significant literacy experiences __39__ they represent some of our most important historical, geographical, scientific, and artistic moments through time. We need to consider our work with nonfiction texts __40__ opportunities for developing literacy skills and for making connections in a response-based classroom.