Comparing and contrasting are cornerstone skills in the building of reading comprehension. Students use these skills across the entire curriculum. Successful work in science, math, social studies, and language arts is dependent on the ability to compare and contrast information. In this book, you'll find a variety of absorbing exercises to hone these important skills. The cross-curricular topics will help students build vocabulary and gain confidence with different subject areas while they work. You'll find that Compare & Contrast is packed with plenty of fun and challenge!