Jennifer Buchet is an award-winning children's author. In this article, Buchet provides information about the Elephant Parade which is part of the Hindu festival of Holi. As you read, take notes on the main ideas of each part of the text. 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, Summer Blais explains the Ancient Egyptians' use of cosmetics, or beauty products made to clean or change the face, skin, hair, nails, and teeth. As you read, take notes on how cosmetics used by Ancient Egyptians shaped today’s cosmetics. 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 text, Pratt-Tuke explains the job of dog training. As you read, take notes on what different types of dog trainers do. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

A poet laureate is a poet chosen by the government to write poems for special events. In this interview, former First Lady Michelle Obama talks to Amanda Gorman, America's first National Youth Poet Laureate, about her poetry. As you read, take notes on how Gorman feels about performing. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In Colonial America (1492-1763), apprentices, people who work for someone else to learn a skill, and younger children often worked in print shops to help make books. In this text, a book printer's son explains how books are made. As you read, take notes on how books are made. 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, Richard Wetherhill and his brother-in-law Charles Mason come across an ancient city now known as Mesa Verde, or ""green table"" in Spanish, in the mountains of Colorado. As you read, take notes on the “historic rediscovery” Wetherill and Mason made. 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. In this informational text, the author discusses the hard work of five special young people. As you read, take notes on how the young people in the text create change. 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, Resler discusses if dinosaurs' odd body parts were more for defense, like protecting themselves from others, or for display, to show off. As you read, take notes on why dinosaurs had body parts like spikes, armor, and hard heads. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Rhinoceros beetles are brawny, or strong, insects. In this informational text, Melissa Stewart explores what these interesting beetles do. As you read, take notes on what makes the rhinoceros beetle special. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/