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Read Works: Bird Man

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Felix Baumgartner, the first man to fly across the English Channel without an aircraft. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Sherry's Game

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Sherry who lives in New York City and loves to play handball with her friends. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Pool

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about two friends who worked together to cool off on a hot summer day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Turn It Off

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the effects of watching too much television and the challenge of TV-Turnoff Week. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Read Works: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the television game show "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Read Works: Kwan's Crusade

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Michelle Kwan becoming a public diplomat for the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
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Read Works: Big Dreams

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about a disabled man from Ghana who became a triathlete. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
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Read Works: Great Wall Great Jump

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about daredevil skateboarder Danny Way and his attempt to jump the Great Wall of China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Read Works: The Party's Over

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about stunts being done on the Great Wall of China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Up to Speed

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the science behind roller coasters, including Kingda Ka, one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Read Works: Return of the Cube

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Rubik's Cube. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Are Roller Coasters Safe?

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists studying the safety of roller coasters. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: School of Skate

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about after school skateboarding classes being offered at some schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Goodbye to Tag

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about one school that banned playing tag at recess. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Celebrate Women!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about American women who made history in both the past and present day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Vitamin G for Your Mind

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the positive effects of "green time," or spending time outside. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Playing With Your Health

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not video games have a negative impact on a child's health. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Kick It!

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different forms of martial arts and the benefits of martial arts training. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Cross Train Your Way to Fitness

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the benefits of cross-training. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Take the Plunge

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the positive effects of swimming. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Big League Injuries

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the injury, treatment, and precautions against an ACL tear as an athlete. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Crunches Give You Six Pack Abs and Other Exercise Myths

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the facts behind five common myths in exercising. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Keeping Bears Out

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about why bears wander into camp sites and how to keep them out. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Let's Play Lacrosse

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about lacrosse. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.