You will discover in this unit that nonfiction tells true stories that are as interesting and unique as any you will find in fiction. Nonfiction is about real people and real events. In this unit, you'll find the following types of nonfiction: letters and journals, biographies and autobiographies, media accounts, and essays. Check out the Additional Questions, Hot Links, Internet Activities, Reading Strategies, and Self-Tests for this unit using the navigation bar at the left.
Patricia C. McKissack and Frederick McKissack, Jr.	The Shutout	Historical Essay	532
Comparing Literary Works
F. Scott Fitzgerald	Letter to Scottie	Letter	542
Amanda Borden	Olympic Diary	Journal	545
Comparing Literary Works
Susy Clemens	My Papa, Mark Twain	Biography	554
Gary Soto	The Drive-In Movies	Autobio-graphy	558
William Harwood	Space Shuttle Challenger	Eyewitness Account	562
Comparing Literary Works
Joseph Bruchac	Restoring the Circle	Persuasive Essay	572
Kerry Cochrane	How the Internet Works	Expository Essay	576
Bailey White	Turkeys	Narrative Essay	580