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/

Comets are icy, rocky objects that fly through space. The science of studying comets, stars, and space is called astronomy. In this text, Rebecca Szulhan tells the story of Caroline Herschel, a woman who studied astronomy during the late 1700s in England. As you read, take notes on how the author uses point of view. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/ The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Kwanzaa is an important celebration in African American culture that takes place each year from December 26-January 1. Culture is the language, thoughts, and values of a group of people. This text explains how the holiday was created and how it is celebrated. As you read, take notes on what children can learn by celebrating Kwanzaa. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) was a Black woman who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the government group in charge of studying air and space. In this biography, Britannica Kids describes Johnson's life and her work as a mathematician and scientist. As you read, take notes on Katherine’s successes. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

A pretzel is a type of baked bread that is shaped into a knot and usually topped with salt. In this informational text, Marilyn Helmer teaches readers about the surprising history of this popular snack. As you read, take notes on how pretzels have helped people. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

During the U.S. civil rights movement (1954-1968) Black leaders and their supporters fought to end racial injustice. One injustice, or something that is not fair or right, during this time was that buses were segregated. This meant that Black people were made to sit at the back of the bus, or stand if there were white people who needed seats. This biography tells about Claudette Colvin (1939-present), a civil rights activist, or someone who tries to make a change in the world. As you read, take notes on people’s point of view about Claudette Colvin. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

A statue is a piece of art in the shape of a human or animal that is often made out of stone or metal. The Statue of Liberty was created by French artist Frederic Auguste Bartholdi at the workshop of Gaget, Gauthier & Company. In this story Colette, a daughter of Gaget, writes exciting letters updating her American cousin, Philip, on the statue. As you read, take notes on why the sculpture is called the Statue of Liberty. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Mania is a huge desire for something. In this text, Tracy Vonder Brink discusses the mania around tulips, a type of flower. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view about tulip mania. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/