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The Father of Democratic South AfricaEnglish
FictionEnglish How do leaders bring about positive social change?, (Grade 5), Lexile 880LNelson Mandela sacrificed his freedom so that all people in South Africa would be treated equally......
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El sentimiento del bluesSpanish
FictionSpanish Practice Passage, (Grade 5), Lexile 760LThe history and meaning of blues music are discussed....
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Close Read PassageEnglish
FictionEnglish No More Thirsty Crops, (Grade 3), Lexile 950LThis sixteen-year-old girl's invention won a top prize at a Google Science Fair. It might even......
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The Feeling of the BluesEnglish
FictionEnglish Practice Passage, (Grade 5), Lexile 760LThe history and meaning of blues music are discussed....
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SCenas alrededor del mundoSpanish
Level S NonfictionSpanish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1148 words, Level S (Grade 3)Dinnertime is a time for families to come together to enjoy delicious food, but the food on the......
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RDinner Around the WorldEnglish
Level R NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1011 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 1100LDinnertime is a time for families to come together to enjoy delicious food, but the food on the......
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NGreat Mosque of DjennéEnglish
Level N Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, English Nonfiction Series, Informational (nonfiction), 523 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 680LThe Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud-brick building in the world. It is in Mali, in West......
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WGreat Mosque of DjennéEnglish
Level W Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, English Nonfiction Series, Informational (nonfiction), 1269 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 990LThe Great Mosque of Djenné, in Mali, West Africa, is the largest mud-brick building in the world.......
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Z1Great Mosque of DjennéEnglish
Level Z1 Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, English Nonfiction Series, Informational (nonfiction), 1654 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1130LMade entirely of mud brick, the Great Mosque of Djenné is one-of-a-kind. Not only is it unique, but......
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WMount KilimanjaroEnglish
Level W NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1365 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1080LMount Kilimanjaro began as a volcano in eastern Africa more than 750,000 years ago. Today, it draws......
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WNelson MandelaEnglish
Level W NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Biography (nonfiction), 2025 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 960LFrom humble beginnings to becoming the president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela is a fascinating......
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All Kinds of Restaurants!English
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)Students have the opportunity to study restaurant menus with multicultural food and are encouraged......
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La AmistadEnglish
FictionEnglish La Amistad, (Grade 5), Lexile 1000LThis text provides a historical account of La Amistad, a slave ship overtaken in a revolt by......
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Bananas: From Jungle to TableEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)Students learn the process of getting a banana from where it is grown to tables. The information......
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WBenchmark Assessment PassageEnglish
Level W FictionEnglish The Friendship: An African Folktale, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1010LTortoise gives Eagle a lesson in friendship....
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Close Read PassageEnglish
FictionEnglish Elephant Numbers Drop, (Grade 2), Lexile 880LAfrica's elephants are quickly heading toward extinction. Readers will learn about a 2016 study......
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Close Read PassageEnglish
FictionEnglish Wangari Maathai: Mother of Trees, (Grade 5), Lexile 880LWangari Maathai was a scientist who started a movement to helped save Kenyan forests, land,......
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Close Read PassageEnglish
FictionEnglish A Silent Extinction, (Grade 6), Lexile 1150LIn the wild, giraffe numbers have declined almost 40 percent in the past thirty years. In some......
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Comfort FoodsEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)Students learn from one author's investigation about three reasons why most people agree their......
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Famous Food Cities Around the WorldEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)This poster shows five cities that are routinely ranked as the world's best for dining out.......
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Favorite Fruits and VegetablesEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)Students conduct surveys about preferred fruits and vegetables and where these produce items are......
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Imports and ExportsEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)A map of the world's fifteen most populated countries identifies each as an exporter or importer of......
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The Cost of Food DistributionEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)In addition to explaining how technology has improved global food distribution, this editorial also......
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The Origin of the World's Food CropsEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 3)This map offers a unique perspective on the topic of food origins. Students learn that crops we now......
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Valentine's Day Chocolates to Cost MoreEnglish
FictionEnglish Reading & Activity Resources, (Grade 2)Dry weather in West Africa is expected to affect chocolate prices for Valentine's Day....
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Arrorró mi niñoSpanish
FictionSpanish Canciones y rimas / Spanish Songs and Rhymes, Poetry (fiction), 77 words, Lexile 750LArrorró mi niño es una popular canción de cuna tradicional en el mundo hispano. Según los......
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OAll About ChocolatePolish
Level O Nonfiction MultilevelPolish Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 594 words, Level O (Grade 2)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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OAll About ChocolateUkrainian
Level O Nonfiction MultilevelUkrainian Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 455 words, Level O (Grade 2)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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OAll About ChocolateEnglish
Level O Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 736 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 590LAll About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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RAll About ChocolateBritish English
Level R Nonfiction MultilevelBritish English Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1194 words, Level R (Grade 3)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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RAll About ChocolatePolish
Level R Nonfiction MultilevelPolish Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1011 words, Level R (Grade 3)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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RAll About ChocolateUkrainian
Level R Nonfiction MultilevelUkrainian Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 926 words, Level R (Grade 3)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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RAll About ChocolateEnglish
Level R Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1218 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 940LAll About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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UAll About ChocolatePolish
Level U Nonfiction MultilevelPolish Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1409 words, Level U (Grade 4)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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UAll About ChocolateUkrainian
Level U Nonfiction MultilevelUkrainian Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1295 words, Level U (Grade 4)All About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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UAll About ChocolateEnglish
Level U Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1791 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 990LAll About Chocolate is an informational book that includes interesting facts about the history of......
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WAmina and the Great Green WallEnglish
Level W FictionEnglish Leveled Book, Realistic (fiction), 1444 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 940LAmina is a young girl living in the the country of Senegal in the Sahel region of Africa. Amina and......
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OAnansi and the Talking WatermelonEnglish
Level O FictionEnglish Leveled Book, Folktale (fiction), 876 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 600LAnansi is a clever spider who often tricks his friends with his clever tongue. In this retelling,......
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OAnansi et le melon d'eau qui parleFrench
Level O FictionFrench Leveled Book, Folktale (fiction), 1058 words, Level O (Grade 2)Anansi is a clever spider who often tricks his friends with his clever tongue. In this retelling,......
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PAnansi y la sandía hablanteSpanish
Level P FictionSpanish Leveled Book, Folktale (fiction), 900 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 690LAnansi is a clever spider who often tricks his friends with his clever tongue. In this retelling,......
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LAncient EgyptBritish English
Level L NonfictionBritish English Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 482 words, Level L (Grade 2)Ancient Egypt describes the fascinating lives and customs of Egyptians long ago. Readers learn......
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LAncient EgyptPolish
Level L NonfictionPolish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 387 words, Level L (Grade 2)Ancient Egypt describes the fascinating lives and customs of Egyptians long ago. Readers learn......
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LAncient EgyptUkrainian
Level L NonfictionUkrainian Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 378 words, Level L (Grade 2)Ancient Egypt describes the fascinating lives and customs of Egyptians long ago. Readers learn......
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LAncient EgyptEnglish
Level L NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 482 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 580LAncient Egypt describes the fascinating lives and customs of Egyptians long ago. Readers learn......
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SAnimals Feel EmotionsEnglish
Level S NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Persuasive (nonfiction), 1167 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 960LDo you think animals are capable of love? The author of this book does. She also believes that......
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FAt the Watering HoleEnglish
Level F NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 112 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 420LDuring the dry season on the African savanna, the watering hole is a gathering place for many......
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MThe BaobabEnglish
Level M NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 482 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 610LGiant baobab trees have stood guard in Africa for centuries. Also known as "trees of life," baobabs......
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VBarcos y banderas piratasSpanish
Level V NonfictionSpanish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1999 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 790LThe image of a swashbuckling pirate with a parrot on his shoulder may be familiar to many readers.......
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XThe Blues: More Than A FeelingEnglish
Level X NonfictionEnglish Leveled Book, Informational (nonfiction), 1459 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 1040LThe blues has rich history that runs deep through the heart of American musical culture. The Blues:......
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JEgyptEnglish
Level J Nonfiction MultilevelEnglish Multilevel Book, English Nonfiction Series, Informational (nonfiction), 256 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 540LEgypt explores many of the things that make this North African country fascinating. Students will......