Marie Droual is a former scientist who loves sharing the wonders of the natural world with everyone. She is based in New York City. In this text, Droual explains how we could one day live in space. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view about living in space. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Asteroids are small, rocky objects that circle around the sun. They come in all sizes from very tiny to many miles wide. There are thousands of them in our solar system. In this text, Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke shares how scientists observe, or watch, these space objects and work to keep us safe from them. As you read, write down words and phrases that show how the author feels about the DART mission. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

This biography tells about Jackie Robinson's (1919-1972) important life and how he changed the sport of baseball. As you read, take notes on the struggles Jackie Robinson faced as a major league baseball player. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In this informational text, India James describes what it is like to look for dinosaur fossils at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Fossils are the remains or traces of plants or animals that lived long ago. As you read, take notes on how visitors spend their day at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke is a science and humanities teacher based in Washington, D.C. Climatologists are scientists who study changing weather patterns and global climate change. In this text, Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke describes what these rare ocean animals are helping scientists learn. As you read, take notes on what scientists want to learn from narwhals. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

T.J. Resler is an American author with a passion for telling stories. A former journalist, professor and research analyst, she researches and writes a wide variety of nonfiction and fiction for kids and adults. In this article, she describes what scientists have learned about dinosaurs' parenting skills. As you read, take notes on how dinosaurs cared for their young. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In this informational text, Tracy Vonder Brink discusses the discovery of fast food restaurants, called thermopoliums, in Ancient Rome. As you read, take notes on what fast food in Ancient Rome was like. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Jesse Sullivan is the author of the children's book Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids: A Fascinating Collection of True Stories to Inspire & Amaze Young Readers. In this excerpt from the book, Sullivan tells about a surprising event happening in Namibia, a country in southwest Africa known for its wildlife. As you read, take notes on the problems people who want to help rhinos face. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke is a science and humanities teacher based in Washington, DC. In this article, she describes different types of marine biologists and what they do. As you read, take notes on the different types of work that marine biologists do. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/