In Malawi, elephants are often poached, or killed illegally, for their large front teeth called tusks. African Parks is a conservation organization, or a group that works to protect nature. In this text, Jacqueline Pratt-Tuke explains Project ""500 Elephants,"" an effort to help save the elephants living in Malawi. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view about African Parks. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In 1960, six year old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before this, schools were segregated, meaning students were separated based on race. This informational text discusses Ruby Bridges's experiences and how she helped the fight for civil rights in America. As you read, take notes on Ruby Bridges’s actions. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

The unjust practice of owning other people is called slavery. From 1619-1865, many Black people were brought to America to work without pay for white people. This short informational text explains the history of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates emancipation, the end of slavery in the United States. As you read, take note of how Juneteenth became a holiday. 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 history behind ancient Egyptian pyramids which are large triangular structures, or buildings, made of stone. As you read, take notes on how it took “clever thinking and hard work” for the ancient Egyptians to build the pyramids. 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 text, the author explores how Earth's rising temperatures affect the planet's ecosystems, or communities of living things. As you read, take note on how rising temperatures affect ecosystems. 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. Venom milking is the process of taking the venom, or poison, out of a snake. In this text, Pratt-Tuke explains the important job of venom milking. As you read, take notes on why venom milking is important. 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, Ann Dorer writes about Ann Lowe, a Black fashion designer who grew up in Alabama during the time of Jim Crow. Jim Crow laws unfairly separated Black people from white people in schools, stores, and other places, and kept many freedoms and opportunities from Black people. As you read, take notes on the challenges Ann faced in her life. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

People who are deaf-blind are unable to fully hear or see. In this informational text, Eva Nadel Catarevas discusses the life and achievements of Laura Bridgman, the first deaf-blind person to read and write a language. As you read, take notes on how Laura learns to use her senses to communicate. 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, Greta Burroughs discusses how Thanksgiving came to be celebrated as a holiday. As you read, take notes on the main ideas of the article. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/