The Osage are a Native American tribe originally from the Midwest, known for their rich cultural heritage and prosperity in the early 20th century due to oil discovered on their land. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Nez Perce are a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest, known for their horse culture and skilled craftsmanship. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Inuit are Indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of North America, known for their resilience in harsh environments, traditional practices of hunting and fishing, and rich cultural heritage centered around community and the land. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Iroquois, also known as the Haudenosaunee, are a powerful confederation of six Native American nations in the northeastern U.S., known for their sophisticated political system, longhouse culture, and influence on early American democracy. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Navajo, or Diné, are the largest Native American tribe in the U.S., known for their rich cultural traditions, skilled craftsmanship, and their historical role as Code Talkers during World War II. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Cree are one of the largest Indigenous groups in North America, known for their diverse cultures, languages, and traditional lifestyles, ranging from hunters in the forests to plains buffalo hunters. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Cheyenne are a Native American people historically known for their warrior culture, nomadic lifestyle on the Great Plains, and key role in significant events such as the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Blackfoot are a group of Native American tribes, known as the Blackfoot Confederacy, historically located in the northern Great Plains, renowned for their nomadic lifestyle, skilled buffalo hunting, and rich cultural traditions. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Cherokee are one of the largest Native American tribes, known for their rich cultural heritage and complex social systems. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The Apache are a group of Native American tribes known for their rich cultural heritage, resilience, and historically being skilled hunters and warriors in the southwestern United States. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist Victor Leaton Ochoa was a Mexican-American inventor and activist who best known for his invention of the Ochoaplane, a type of flying machine. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut and aerospace engineer, best known for being the first woman of Indian origin to go to space, and for her work on the Space Shuttle Columbia. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist George Washington Carver was an American scientist and inventor, best known for discovering many uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes, and for his work in promoting sustainable farming practices. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author, best known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and for her mysterious disappearance during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Scientist Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist, best known for being the first American woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Tammy Duckworth is a U.S. Senator from Illinois, a combat veteran, and former Army helicopter pilot, known for her advocacy for veterans' rights and for being the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
President Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States, known for being the first African American president and for his focus on healthcare, climate change, and international diplomacy. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, known for being the first Hispanic and Latina woman appointed to the Court, and for her advocacy for criminal justice reform and civil rights. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott after refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger, becoming a symbol of the fight against racial segregation. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
History Maker Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian to hold the office, and a former U.S. Senator and Attorney General of California. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader, best known for advocating nonviolent resistance and delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech, playing a pivotal role in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Luther King, Jr. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker was a pioneer in the beauty industry and one of the first self-made African American millionaires. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
All over the world, people love to celebrate! Whether it is a religious festival or a family event, there are many celebrations and traditions to discover. Celebrations Around the World is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Easterseals makes a difference for people with disabilities and their families. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it has been changing lives across the country for over a hundred years. They will learn how staff and volunteers work together to uplift communities by promoting access and equality for all. Developed in parternship with Easterseals, part of the proceeds from this title go directly back to supporting the Easterseals mission.
On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story that shows young readers how to appreciate the bounty of nature and the beauty of identity. Chinese and Pinyin translations are included in pages and backmatter features additional information on the indigenous Amis people of Taiwan. An Own Voices, Own Stories award winner and Junior Library Guild Selection.
