Plastics are a part of everyday life, but they can cause problems for the planet. In this text, Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke shares the problems with plastics. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view about plastics. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

A defense is something that protects something from harm. In this text, Tracy Vonder Brink explains the different kinds of defenses that plants use. As you read, take notes on how some animals help plants. 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, the author explains the job of a beekeeper. As you read, take notes on why bees make good pets. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Jacqueline Tuke is a writer based in Washington, DC. In this article, she explains what bees do for the world around us. As you read, take notes on how people are both helping and harming bees. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was an early figure in the Civil Rights movement. She fought for women's rights, including the right to vote. She spoke out against school segregation, which separated children based on their race. This informational text discusses Wells-Barnett's experience fighting for equal rights and her lasting effect on future leaders of the Civil Rights movement. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view on Ida Wells-Barnett. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Petals are one of the leaves that form on the outside of a flower's head. They are usually a different color from the plant's other leaves. In this informational text, Tracy Vonder Brink explains how flowers help plants. As you read, take notes on why some flowers are colorful. 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, the author explains how Rosa Parks (1913-2005) was important to the U.S. civil rights movement. During the U.S. civil rights movement (1954-1968) African American leaders fought to end segregation, or the unfair separation or dividing of people based on race. As you read, take notes on Rosa Parks’ actions, or what she did, to help African Americans. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Michael Jordan (1963-present) is one of the greatest and most popular, or well-known, basketball players of all time. This text tells about his success, or wins, on the court. As you read, take notes on Jordan’s actions. 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, Marie Droual teaches readers about the interesting world of ants. As you read, take notes on how ants work together. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/