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/

In this informational text, India James explains what it is like to visit and work on an organic farm. Organic farming is farming that is done naturally and without any added chemicals. As you read, take notes on the benefits of WWOOF-ing.

Cockroaches are flat, brown, fast-running insects with long, thin antennae. In this text, a cockroach tells why their species, or type of alike living things, survives, or continues to live on Earth. As you read, take notes on what the cockroach says is “The Secret of My Success. 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. Animals are endangered when only a few of them are left living on Earth. Many people, called conservationists, work hard to help keep these animals alive. In this text, Pratt-Tuke describes the species, or types of animals, that are critically endangered, or at the very highest point of danger. As you read, take notes on how humans are helping these critically endangered animals. 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 explains how Earth's present atmosphere came to be. As you read, take notes on how cyanobacteria affect the air. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In this text, Jennifer Muscato explains the interesting history of Halloween. As you read, take notes on how Samhain Eve and Halloween are similar. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Archaeologists are scientists who study people of the past. This text explains the important work that archaeologists do. As you read, take notes on why archaeologists study people of the past. 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 a surprising body part on Psittacosaurus. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view on the Psittacosaurus’s rear. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

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/