"On the Edge" is a new high interest reading series that engages students with stories in three broad categories: Supernatural/Paranormal, True crime and Unexplainable events. Each story came from popular news and are true accounts of human experiences and eye witnesses. Selections include topics about out-of-body experiences, alien abductions, escaped killers, strange outbreaks of diseases, and much more. The stories range from 800 to 900 words and conclude with comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking activities. Each selection also provides tools for recording and calculating reading speed. This series was developed at a 4-6 reading level.Ever looked up into the sky and seen something that was unexplainable? You never know what kind of danger exists in the vast open space of the skies. "Out of the Blue" features stories about UFOs, powerful lightening strikes, and comets close to Earth. A Teacher's Guide is also available!