Grade 1 Reading Passages

• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumA Bump Tells the Vacuum to TurnLearn how a robot vacuum uses a bumper and a touch sensor to find objects and change its path.robot-vacuum-bump-sensors · 162 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumA Clean Bottle for TomorrowChildren learn how to wash, rinse, and dry a water bottle so it is ready to use again.water bottle care · 160 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumA Muddy Meal on the WaySandpipers stop at muddy shores to find food that gives them energy for migration.sandpiper food stops · 149 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumA Paper Sun for a ParadeLearn how New Orleans float workers use paper, paste, and paint to make a big sun for a Mardi Gras parade.paper-sun-float · 165 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumA Sea Otter's Rock ToolLearn how some sea otters use a rock on their chest to crack open clams and reach the food inside.sea-otter-rock-tools · 144 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumA Smooth Way UpA library cart shows how a ramp helps people move things from a low place to a high place.ramps · 151 words
• InformationalRI.1.1Bubbles at the Bike ShopLearn how a bike mechanic uses bubbles to find a tiny hole in a tire's inner tube and then repairs it.bike repair · 154 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumDrip by Drip, an Icicle GrowsMelting snow supplies the drops that freeze at a shed roof's edge and help an icicle grow longer.shed-roof-icicle · 139 words
• InformationalRI.1.1English Lessons After WorkJane Addams helped provide evening English classes at Hull House so working neighbors could come and learn.hull-house-evening-english · 146 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumRead the Key: Maple Grove Zoo MapA zoo map key uses shapes and colored lines to show buildings, paths, and a bridge.zoo-map-key · 174 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumThe Mail Moves to a New HorseLearn how Pony Express riders moved a special mail cover between saddles so tired horses could rest.pony-express-mail-cover · 143 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumThe Pop Inside PopcornLearn how heat changes the water and starch inside a popcorn kernel to make it pop.popcorn · 115 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumTiny Teeth That Close a BagDiscover how a zipper's tiny teeth and moving slider make bags quick to open and close.zippers · 154 words
• InformationalRI.1.1Wait, Then WalkLearn how a crossing guard uses a bright vest, a stop sign, and a walking signal to help children cross a busy street near school.crossing-guard-stop-sign · 173 words
• InformationalRI.1.1PremiumWhy Is the Bell's Crack So Wide?The wide crack visitors see in the Liberty Bell shows where workers tried to repair a thinner crack.liberty-bell-crack-repair · 137 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumA Big Fruit ShowAt the Lemon Festival in Menton, France, lemons and oranges cover giant shapes in a garden and on parade floats.Menton's Lemon Festival · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumA Fence That Catches SnowLearn how a snow fence slows the wind and helps keep blowing snow from piling up on a road.snow fences · 122 words
• How-toRI.1.2PremiumA Leaf Rubbing BookmarkStep-by-step directions show how to make a bookmark with a leaf, a paper strip, and a crayon.leaf rubbing bookmark · 166 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumA Room for Corn at Mesa VerdeLearn how Ancestral Pueblo families used rooms in Mesa Verde cliff homes for daily life and for keeping food.mesa-verde-food-rooms · 154 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumA Shell That TravelsLearn how ocean hermit crabs carry empty shells as homes and find bigger shells as they grow.hermit-crab-shells · 152 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumFour Shapes of a LadybugA life cycle chart helps readers follow a ladybug through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.ladybug-life-stages · 163 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumFresh Leis for a Family WelcomeLearn how some families in Hawaii prepare flower leis, keep them fresh, and give them to welcome guests.flower-leis-for-family-guests · 155 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumGarrett Morgan's Extra StopLearn how Garrett Morgan's traffic signal used an extra pause to help traffic take turns at a crossing.garrett-morgan-traffic-pause · 153 words
• How-toRI.1.2PremiumMake Music with a Rain TubeChildren learn how to build and play a simple rain tube that makes soft tapping sounds.rain tube music · 163 words
• InformationalRI.1.2Plug In, Then RideLearn how an electric school bus charges its battery and uses that energy to move.electric-school-bus · 139 words
• InformationalRI.1.2Three Coins for One PepperShoppers at a farmers market can combine dimes and a nickel to pay the exact price of a pepper.farmers-market-exact-change · 136 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumTwo Shores, One BridgeAn imagined map helps readers understand how the Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco and Marin County while leaving room for ships below.golden-gate-shore-connection · 153 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumWarm Air Under Penguin FeathersLearn how an adult emperor penguin's close-fitting feathers trap air and help keep body heat from escaping.penguin-feather-air · 136 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumWhere Did the Salt Go?A clear cup and a shallow dish help explain how salt dissolves in water and can be seen again after the water evaporates.salt-in-clear-water · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.2PremiumWhy a Stamp Gets Ink MarksA mail chart helps explain how stamps pay for a letter's trip and why ink marks keep stamps from being used again.postage-stamp-ink-marks · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.3A Bee's Flower TripA bee's search for nectar helps move pollen between flowers so they can make seeds.bee-pollination · 155 words
• InformationalRI.1.3A Burdock Burr Gets a RideBurdock burrs hook onto a deer's fur, carrying seeds to new places where they may grow.burdock-burr-rides · 149 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumA Carrot's Chewing TripThis text explains how front teeth, molars, the tongue, and saliva work together to make a carrot smaller and easier to swallow.chewing · 186 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumA Chalk Line Around a PuddleA chalk line helps children observe how sunshine warms a puddle and helps its water change into water vapor.hopscotch-puddle-drying · 159 words
• How-toRI.1.3PremiumA Map for ClapsChildren draw a picture map that helps a group make music with claps and hums.sound maps · 165 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumA Red Envelope from Far AwayA red Lunar New Year envelope sent through the mail helps family members share gifts, good wishes, and thanks across a distance.lunar-new-year-envelope-mail · 149 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumA Red Line Between Old BuildingsBoston’s Freedom Trail connects a former bookstore and Paul Revere’s home, helping visitors find buildings with different past uses.freedom-trail-home-and-bookstore · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.3Booker T. Washington and the Brick SchoolBooker T. Washington helped students make bricks and build a growing school in Alabama.student-made bricks · 174 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumBread That Came in SlicesIn 1928, inventor Otto Rohwedder and baker Frank Bench helped bring machine-sliced bread to shoppers in Missouri.first-sliced-bread · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumCold Milk, Fresh PaneerA dairy farmer keeps milk cold for its trip to a cheesemaker, who turns it into fresh paneer.milk-to-paneer · 142 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumGift Tags from Paper ScrapsA class turns used paper scraps into new paper for gift tags, showing how each step helps the next.paper-scrap-gift-tags · 166 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumLeaf Rooms for Baby BeesLearn how a mother leafcutter bee uses leaf pieces to build little nest rooms with food for her young.insects · 156 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumPush, Roll, Sweep!Learn how a push makes a carpet sweeper’s wheels and brush work together to collect crumbs.hand-carpet-sweeper · 138 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumRules for the Marker TrayThree classroom rules help children share markers and keep them ready for the next person.classroom-marker-sharing · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.3PremiumTwo Views of a Harbor PostMarks on a harbor post help readers see how ocean tides change the water level and learn how the moon helps cause these changes.harbor-tide-post · 166 words
• InformationalRI.1.4A Barn Owl's Busy NightClues on a page about barn owls help readers understand nocturnal and other words about an owl's nighttime life.barn-owls-at-night · 163 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumA Butterfly's Curly StrawLearn how a butterfly uses a long mouth tube to reach nectar inside flowers.butterfly mouth tube · 164 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumA Door Marked MayorA town hall visitor guide uses definitions and a photo caption to explain what a mayor is and how a mayor helps a town.town-hall-mayor-guide · 156 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumA Flower Ring Each MidsummerLearn what tradition means through the Swedish Midsummer custom of making flower wreaths.swedish-midsummer-wreaths · 163 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumA Quick Spin for SaladLearn how a hand-cranked salad spinner moves water off wet lettuce leaves.salad spinner · 152 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumA Trade at the Hudson River PostAn account explains how Lenape and European traders used barter at a Hudson River trading post.early-american-barter · 195 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumA View with the Window ShutA look at window glass explains what transparent means and how a closed window can let us see outside.window glass · 158 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumOne Line, Two StatesA map of Colorado and Kansas helps readers learn what a border is and how a map key identifies it.Colorado and Kansas border maps · 149 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumThe Fair’s Moving SidewalkAt a Chicago fair in 1893, visitors could rest their feet while riding a moving sidewalk.moving sidewalk · 139 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumThe Path Inside a FlashlightLearn how a battery, a bulb, and a switch work together to make a flashlight shine.flashlight circuit · 167 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumWhat Does the Fare Sign Mean?A sample city bus sign helps readers learn what fare means and how riders can pay.city bus fare signs · 151 words
• InformationalRI.1.4What Holds Up a Beam Bridge?Learn how the deck, beams, and supports of a beam bridge work together to help people cross a creek.beam bridges · 146 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumWhy a Scoop Gets FlatA scoop of ice cream helps readers learn what melt, liquid, and firm mean as they explore a change caused by warmth.ice-cream-scoop-shape · 145 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumWhy a Snail Makes SlimeLearn how slime helps a garden snail move and keep its soft body moist.garden snails · 160 words
• InformationalRI.1.4PremiumWhy a Straw Has Little FoldsAn explanation of how little folds let a drinking straw bend helps readers understand the words flexible, ridges, and tilt.bendable-drinking-straws · 158 words
• InformationalRI.1.5A Beaver Dam, Line by LineReaders follow diagram labels to learn how branches and mud work together in a beaver dam.beaver-dam-diagram · 162 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumA Circle on the National Mall MapA practice map shows how a map key can help readers locate the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Reflecting Pool.national-mall-map-key · 150 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumA Fire Station Tool GuideA simple guide uses headings to help readers find facts about three tools on a fire truck.fire-station-tool-guide · 125 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumA Puzzle SwapHeadings and a glossary help readers learn how to trade puzzles without spending money.puzzle swap · 158 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumAt the Shoe Repair ShopHeadings, a picture caption, and a glossary help readers learn how a shoe repair worker gives old shoes more use.shoe repair · 164 words
• InformationalRI.1.5Calendar Clues for Pinebend's PicnicA calendar page uses headings, labels, icons, and a caption to help readers find Pinebend's Fourth of July picnic.calendar labels · 186 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumFind Franklin's Hand FinsA table of contents guides readers to facts about Benjamin Franklin's hand fins, glasses, and glass instrument.franklin-hand-fins · 172 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumFind Quartz with the IndexReaders learn how to use an index entry to find facts about quartz in a rock guide.quartz-rock-guide-index · 150 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumFind the Corn ShellerA farm museum's map icons help visitors find a hand-cranked corn sheller and a wooden hay rake.museum-corn-sheller-icons · 172 words
• InformationalRI.1.5How Your Eyes Stay WetHeadings, a caption, and a glossary help readers learn how tears and eyelids keep eyes wet.eyelids · 145 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumLittle Pictures, Big Weather CluesChildren learn how headings, picture symbols, and a glossary help them find facts on a weather chart.weather charts · 157 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumRoots That Hold a RiverbankLearn how plant roots help hold soil along a river and use headings and a glossary to find facts.riverbank roots · 119 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumSaturn's Rings: Ice in OrbitHeadings help readers find facts about Saturn's icy rings and their movement.space · 142 words
• How-toRI.1.5PremiumStars Through a StencilA guide uses headings and a small glossary to help children paint stars with a stencil and fix a smudging problem.stencil star prints · 130 words
• InformationalRI.1.5PremiumWords Beside a Navajo LoomA short glossary helps readers understand the words loom, warp, and weft while learning about Navajo weaving.navajo-weaving-glossary · 126 words
• InformationalRI.1.6A Crab in Seaweed ClothesAn ocean sign's picture and words show how decorator crabs use seaweed and other sea life to hide.decorator crabs · 155 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumA Doorbell That FlashesA picture and simple explanations show how a flashing doorbell uses electricity to let people know a visitor has arrived.flashing doorbell · 141 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumA Fennec Fox Under the SandA described picture and its accompanying words give different information about a fennec fox and its desert burrow.fennec fox burrows · 143 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumA Rangoli Circle by the DoorA photograph reveals the colors and shapes of a rangoli pattern in India, while the words explain its material and how it was made.rangoli-photo-clues · 158 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumA Shiny Spike and Its StoryA close-up picture reveals the golden spike’s shape and color, while nearby words explain its role in celebrating the joining of two rail lines.golden-spike-picture-clues · 166 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumBread Between the WiresA toaster diagram shows where the bread and wires sit, while the words explain how electricity and heat help turn bread into toast.toaster-heating-diagram · 150 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumDown on the Rope, Up with the FlagA diagram shows the parts and motion of a garden flagpole pulley, while nearby words explain how a helper uses it.flagpole pulley · 157 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumInside a Pencil SharpenerWords explain how a pencil sharpener makes a fresh point, while a described picture shows what the sharpener looks like.pencil sharpener · 164 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumThe Fan Above a Peacock's TailA bird sign shows how a photograph reveals a peacock's feather colors and shape, while words explain its train and why it is raised.peacock-feather-fan · 151 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumThe Worm's Hidden Rain PathsA cutaway reveals earthworm tunnels beneath a radish patch, while the words explain how worms make tunnels and how those paths help water reach roots.earthworm-rain-paths · 152 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumTiny Lines on Your FingertipsWords and a described close-up picture help readers learn about fingertip ridges and the prints they can leave.fingertip ridges · 154 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumWhat the Hat Photo Cannot ShowA photograph shows the shape of Abraham Lincoln's tall hat, while a caption and other words reveal whose hat it was and how he used hats to carry papers.lincoln-hat-photo · 147 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumWhen River Water RestsPictures and words help readers explore how soil in cloudy river water can settle to the bottom of a jar.river water and soil · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.6PremiumWhen the Box Will Not ScanA supermarket photo shows a cashier's tools and clothing, while the words explain how she checks a cereal box when its code will not scan.cashier-scanning-cereal · 146 words
• InformationalRI.1.6Why Is Alaska in a Box?A little box on a map can make Alaska's location confusing. Map pictures and written facts work together to explain where Alaska really is.Alaska map boxes · 164 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumA Pinch Bowl for ButtonsDescriptions of three photos show how a potter shapes soft clay into a useful bowl for buttons.pinch-pot-button-bowls · 162 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumA Rain Spout on a LeafDescriptions of two pictures help readers see how the long tips of some rainforest leaves let rainwater drip off.rainforest-leaf-tips · 167 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumA Ribbon Opens the PiñataDescriptions of three pictures show how children use ribbons to open a piñata at a Mexican family celebration.pull-string piñatas · 149 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumA Scoop of the MoonIn 1969, Neil Armstrong used a long-handled scoop to collect a small sample of moon rocks and dust to bring back to Earth.moon-rock-scoop · 151 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumA Trail on an Island MapDescriptions of an island map and a side-view picture show how pictures and words help readers understand a place and find a trail.landforms and maps · 182 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumDinosaur Steps That StayedDiscover how dinosaur footprints can become fossils and help scientists learn about dinosaurs.dinosaur tracks · 171 words
• BiographyRI.1.7PremiumFingers on the DotsPhoto and picture details help readers understand how Helen Keller used raised braille dots to read with her fingers.helen-keller-braille-dots · 156 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumFollow the Blue Line: The Mississippi RiverA map illustration helps Maya trace the Mississippi River from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.mississippi-river-route · 168 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumFour Photos of One PumpkinFour garden photos reveal how a pumpkin plant grows from a tiny sprout to a vine with a ripe pumpkin.pumpkin-growth-photos · 159 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumFrom One Line to a Round WebThree diagrams and their details explain how an orb-weaving spider builds a round web, from its first bridge line to its sticky silk.orb-web-building · 166 words
• InformationalRI.1.7How Ears Catch SoundA diagram and details explain how ears collect sound and send a message to the brain.ears-and-sound · 168 words
• InformationalRI.1.7Japan's Fish FlagsDiscover how carp-shaped flags use the wind to carry a wish for children on Children's Day in Japan.childrens-day-carp-flags · 161 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumTiny Spaces in a SpongeDescriptions of close-up pictures help explain how a sponge takes in water and lets it out.sponge-spaces · 135 words
• InformationalRI.1.7PremiumTwo Close-Ups of a WelcomeDescriptions of close-up photos help readers explore how the Statue of Liberty's torch and crown express ideas of freedom and welcome.statue-liberty-welcome-symbols · 158 words
• InformationalRI.1.7Up Goes the Car, Down Goes the WeightTwo diagrams use arrows to show how an elevator car and a heavy weight move in opposite directions.elevator-counterweight-diagrams · 154 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA Bow Can Say HelloLearn why respecting greeting customs, accepting a wave, and asking about preferences can help people feel welcome.greeting-bows-and-waves · 156 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA Cactus Saves WaterLearn how thick stems, waxy coats, and shallow roots help many cacti get and save water in dry places.cactus water savers · 165 words
• InformationalRI.1.8A Garden Helper After SunsetLearn why moth-eating bats can help garden plants and why these nighttime helpers need room to fly.bats-and-garden-moths · 142 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA Harbor Seal's WhiskersAn aquarium sign explains how a harbor seal uses its whiskers to find food, even when the water is hard to see through.harbor seal whiskers · 158 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA Helmet for One Little LoopEven a short bike ride calls for a helmet. Readers learn why a helmet's foam, fit, and chin strap matter.short-loop-bike-helmets · 161 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA New Place for an Old LighthouseThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse shows how moving and caring for an old building can help preserve history.cape-hatteras-lighthouse-preservation · 153 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA Piggy Bank for a Yo-YoDev's plan to buy a yo-yo shows how a piggy bank keeps coins together and helps a saver work toward a goal.piggy bank savings for a yo-yo · 147 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumA Place to Work After SchoolChildren need places to learn after school. Quiet rooms, wide tables, and helpful workers are reasons a town benefits from a public library.library-work-space · 157 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumDifferent Cars, One TrainDifferent kinds of freight train cars help boxes and long pipes travel on the same train.freight train cars · 155 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumDone Charging? Unplug!Children learn why an adult should unplug an unused tablet charger and put it away.unused-tablet-charger · 140 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumRoom Around the SwingsChildren learn why giving swings room, stopping before getting off, and sharing turns help everyone enjoy a busy swing set.swing-set-space-rules · 145 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumThe Soap Stop at the FarmA farm handwashing sign explains why visitors should use soap after touching animals and before eating a snack.farm-handwashing · 178 words
• InformationalRI.1.8Why a Birdie Has a SkirtLearn how a badminton birdie's wide skirt helps it slow down and why plastic birdies are useful for practice.badminton birdies · 137 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumWhy a Pika Needs RocksLearn how a mountain pika uses rocks to stay cool, find shelter, and keep food for winter.pika rocky homes · 140 words
• InformationalRI.1.8PremiumWhy Fireflies Need the DarkLearn why bright yard lights can make firefly signals harder to see and how people can help.fireflies and darkness · 140 words
• How-toRI.1.9A Bag or a Plate for Bean SproutsTwo guides explain how to grow bean sprouts for observation, using a clear bag or a plate.bean-sprout-guides · 179 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumA Rainbow, Far Away and Close UpTwo illustrated texts explain how sunlight and water drops make a rainbow, using a wide sky view and a close view inside one drop.rainbow-light-paths · 159 words
• How-toRI.1.9PremiumDry, Fold, and Store a US FlagTwo short guides explain how to dry a wet US flag and put a dry one away, using different steps and pictures.us-flag-drying-and-storage · 147 words
• InformationalRI.1.9Elbows and Knees at WorkTwo short texts explain how elbows and knees help the body move, using familiar actions and described pictures.body joints · 144 words
• BiographyRI.1.9PremiumFlowers and Hills in Georgia's LifeTwo short, original biographies use different pictures and life details to introduce Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings and desert art.okeeffe-flowers-and-hills · 165 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumFollow a Dolphin's ClicksTwo short texts explain how dolphins use clicks to find fish, with different features and details to compare.dolphin-click-echo-paths · 150 words
• InformationalRI.1.9Food Sacks and a Low Tool BoxTwo short texts describe packing food and tools for covered wagon trips west in the 1800s.covered-wagon-packing · 175 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumMake a Shadow Outside or InsideTwo short texts explain how to make shadows using sunlight outdoors and lamplight indoors, with descriptions of their pictures and captions.making-shadows · 127 words
• BiographyRI.1.9PremiumMarie Tharp Maps the Sea FloorTwo short texts tell how scientist Marie Tharp made maps of the sea floor and describe what her maps showed.marie-tharp-sea-maps · 154 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumOne Plane, Two TextsTwo short accounts of the Wright brothers' first airplane flight focus on different details: building a light engine and making a twelve-second flight.wright-first-flight-engine-and-timing · 162 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumTwo Guides to Half-Moon Rice CakesTwo illustrated guides show how to make Korean songpyeon with different fillings. Readers compare their steps and pictures.songpyeon-guide-pictures · 173 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumTwo Texts About a Car FerryTwo short texts introduce a car ferry: one describes the boat, and the other gives steps for taking a trip.car-ferries · 144 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumTwo Walks at YellowstoneTwo short texts describe Yellowstone boardwalk routes, comparing a walk past bubbling mud with a walk near a colorful hot spring.yellowstone-boardwalk-routes · 162 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumTwo Ways to Gather CranberriesTwo short texts explain how growers gather cranberries in a dry harvest and a wet harvest.cranberry-harvests · 139 words
• InformationalRI.1.9PremiumTwo Ways to Move BooksTwo short texts describe moving library books with a bag or a cart, with different pictures and captions.moving library books · 154 words
• StoryRL.1.1A Low Hook for MeeraMeera asks her teacher for help finding a backpack hook she can reach, then labels it for the next school day.backpack hook · 143 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumArrows to Porch BowlingTwo cousins follow chalk arrows and solve a small puzzle on their way to Grandma's porch bowling surprise.porch-bowling-surprise · 148 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumA White Paw in the SackBaker Esme finds her kitten's soft hiding spot when she sees a little white paw sticking out of an empty flour sack.kitten-flour-sack-nap · 158 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumClean Numbers on Our StreetSuri and Dad help their neighbors by cleaning dusty house number signs so visitors can read them.clean-house-numbers · 141 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumInez's Magnet TestAt a school science fair, Inez and Dev find a way to make the results of her magnet test easy to see.science fair magnet test · 160 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumOne Roll, PleaseDara practices asking for a roll and finds that she can speak up even while feeling nervous.asking for bread at a bakery · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumSilver Specks for Ms. VelaA librarian follows scattered glitter to a handmade card thanking her for her funny story voices.glitter-thank-you-card · 163 words
• FolktaleRL.1.1Six Red Caps in the Banyan TreeIn this original retelling of a folktale from India, a cap seller watches a group of copying monkeys and finds a clever way to get his caps back.cap-seller-banyan-copycats · 178 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumSix Scarves for the Orange GrovePemba packs six scarves for a sunny trip to an orange grove, then discovers that his lunch will not fit.penguin-orange-grove-scarves · 158 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumThe Blue Bowl PhotoNia and Uncle Teo ask Grandma about an old photo while making a family album.family photo album · 149 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumThe Button at the BridgeEsme finds out why her toy train has stopped near a little bridge in her uncle's sewing room.toy-train-button-block · 138 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumThe Name Under the HandleAt a picnic on Clover Hill, Amaya discovers that she brought her brother's lunchbox and uses a name tag to solve the mix-up.clover-hill-lunchbox-mix-up · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumThe Umbrella TubOn a rainy day, Zuri finds a place for wet umbrellas so her cousins can come inside without getting the rug wet.umbrella tub · 144 words
• PlayRL.1.1PremiumWhat Made That Squeak?Three neighbors follow a squeaky sound to their shared garden gate and work together to quiet it.garden-gate-squeak · 174 words
• StoryRL.1.1PremiumWho Rang the Dinner Bell?Esme follows a soft ringing sound to solve the mystery of a missing farm dinner bell.goat-dinner-bell · 176 words
• FolktaleRL.1.2PremiumA Mitten Full of GuestsIn this original retelling of a Ukrainian folktale, woodland animals make room for one another inside a lost mitten, then find another warm place to share.lost-mitten-winter-guests · 171 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumA Quilt in the SnowWhen fluffy snow will not hold together for a snow bear, Ada and Dad discover a new way to have fun making a pattern of prints.snow-quilt · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumA Tail for the Sand WhaleWhen Tavi's sand whale tail keeps falling apart, he learns that listening to a friend's idea can help solve a problem.sand-whale · 146 words
• FableRL.1.2PremiumA Warm Way to WinIn this original retelling of an Aesop fable from ancient Greece, Wind and Sun try different ways to get a walker to take off his coat. Wind learns that a gentle approach can work better than force.sun-wind-coat-contest · 162 words
• FolktaleRL.1.2PremiumJun's Empty FlowerpotIn this original retelling of a Chinese folktale, Jun brings back an empty flowerpot and learns that telling the truth matters more than showing a beautiful flower.honest-child-empty-flowerpot · 175 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumKip's Question Before the ShelfKip learns to ask before tidying Nola's special collection.robot-treasure-shelf · 196 words
• StoryRL.1.2Omi's Little PuffsA young dragon learns that gentle heat and time work better than one huge puff when baking biscuits.dragon-biscuit-puffs · 165 words
• StoryRL.1.2One Little Part at a TimeElio wants to join a courtyard kazoo concert. By practicing one small part at a time, he gets ready to play a whole song.courtyard-kazoo-concert · 165 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumRoom for the StarsOn a city night, Imani makes room in a window display for Luis's paper stars and learns that sharing space can make something better.lobby-night-sky · 156 words
• FableRL.1.2PremiumSmall Steps to the Red GateIn this original retelling of an Aesop fable from ancient Greece, a boastful hare races a steady tortoise to a red gate and learns that working matters more than bragging.hare-tortoise-red-gate · 158 words
• StoryRL.1.2Suri's Tiny Birthday ParadeWhen rain spoils Suri's birthday parade plans, her friends help her find a new way to celebrate with toy animals.birthday-parade · 164 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumTavi Takes a TurnNew in town, Tavi asks a girl to teach him checkers and discovers that asking to join can be the start of a friendship.checkers-friendship · 173 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumThe Acorns in the PileTwo squirrels spend their game time arguing about where to roll acorns. They learn that taking turns making choices helps them enjoy their game.squirrels-acorn-roll-game · 154 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumThe Blue Thread TrailAmara and Grandpa follow a trail of blue thread to solve the mystery of a missing spool. They learn to look for clues before making guesses.blue-thread-trail · 157 words
• StoryRL.1.2PremiumThe Tear by the OctopusWhen Zoya tears a page in a library book, she chooses to tell the librarian and help fix it instead of hiding the damage.library-page-repair · 155 words
• StoryRL.1.3A Flag for Noor's TentWhen several green tents look alike, Noor helps make a bright flag so she and her dad can spot their tent.camping · 164 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumA Song Beside the JellyfishAt an aquarium sleepover, Esme helps Rafi settle down beside the jellyfish tank by turning a pump's hum into a bedtime song.jellyfish-tank-bedtime-song · 144 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumA Stable for the Missing KnightDalia and her grandfather search for a missing chess knight, and Dalia remembers the little home she made for it.chess-knight-paper-stable · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumA Ticket for KitTwo cousins build a cardboard ticket booth in an apartment hallway and add a low opening so a little neighbor can reach his ticket.toy-zoo-ticket-booth · 176 words
• FolktaleRL.1.3PremiumElke and the Pot WordsIn this retelling of a German folktale, Elke stops a magic porridge pot from filling the kitchen and makes a card to help Papa remember its words.magic-porridge-kitchen-card · 148 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumFlowers Under the ClockNuri finds a brighter spot for her aunt's flower cart outside a city train station at night.night flower cart · 159 words
• FolktaleRL.1.3PremiumJuan Bobo and the Leaky BasketIn this original retelling of a Puerto Rican Juan Bobo folktale, Juan tries to carry water for bean plants in a basket and learns to choose a better tool.juan-bobo-bean-water · 154 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumLila's Lumpy DumplingLila learns to close a dumpling with help from Grandpa, then tries making another on her own.dumpling-making · 165 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumMina and the Pumpkin Patch BandA mouse conductor leads her tiny band around a vine and to a pumpkin patch barn.pumpkin-patch-band · 169 words
• PoemRL.1.3PremiumMira's Leaf BoatIn this nature poem, Mira uses a twig and careful tries to free a leaf floating in a puddle.leaf boats · 120 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumReady for the PassAt the school track, Inez and Dev practice passing a relay baton and learn how a simple signal can help them work together.relay race · 168 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumRoom on the Pond BenchNew in town, Tavi feels shy at the pond until another child makes room for him to watch the ducks.duck watching · 145 words
• StoryRL.1.3Sami and the Wide Straw HatAt a desert market, a camel tries on huge hats until a hat seller helps him make one fit.camel-market-hat-fold · 172 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumTwo Hands for Anik's EggsA city child gathers eggs on his aunt's farm and learns that carrying them takes more care than carrying his city bag.two-hand-egg-basket · 165 words
• StoryRL.1.3PremiumVika's Low Moon WindowAn Arctic fox welcomes friends into her sparkling ice palace and finds a way for her smallest guest to see the moon.ice-palace-moon-window · 168 words
• StoryRL.1.4PremiumA Birthday on SkatesZola feels nervous about skating on her birthday, but small steps and Dad's help lead to a joyful glide.birthday ice skating · 144 words
• StoryRL.1.4PremiumA Box of Tiny SwirlsLumi opens a box of her aunt's childhood marbles and delights in their colors, sounds, and smooth feel.glass-marble-swirls · 168 words
• PoemRL.1.4PremiumA Hush in the PinesIn this nature poem, a child stops walking to hear the wind whisper through pine needles.pine tree sounds · 132 words
• PoemRL.1.4A Toast Sun for a Gray MorningOn a chilly morning, the smell, warmth, and crunch of cinnamon toast help Esme find a little sunshine at the breakfast table.cinnamon-toast-sun · 138 words
• PoemRL.1.4PremiumPaz Finds a Harbor SongIn this original poem, Paz finds words for a song by feeling the salty sea air and listening to waves and jingling boat ropes.harbor-rope-song · 144 words
• PoemRL.1.4PremiumPebble Beats for PippinA child helps a hesitant pony walk along a crunchy gravel path, turning the sound of his steps into a happy song.pony-gravel-song · 133 words
• StoryRL.1.4PremiumPurple Beside the Back StepsNessa waits for her first purple iris to open and feels proud of the care she has given it.first-purple-iris · 162 words
• StoryRL.1.4PremiumSana's Morning MessageWith a friend's gentle help, Sana finds her voice while reading the school’s morning news.school announcements · 156 words
• StoryRL.1.4The Bump Under the TowelPaz uses her sense of touch to find out why her beach towel feels bumpy, then works with Dad to make a comfortable spot.beach towel · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.4PremiumThe Clay Cat's EarAfter bending a friend's clay cat ear, Zola learns that telling the truth feels better than hiding a mistake.honesty at clay club · 132 words
• PlayRL.1.4The Duck Bath DanceTwo impatient ducks tap and dance to the sounds of a garden pump while they wait for their bath.duck-bath-dance · 158 words
• FolktaleRL.1.4PremiumThree Friends and One TurnipAn original retelling of the traditional Russian folktale The Enormous Turnip, from Europe. Three friends work together to pull a turnip and share a pot of soup.turnip teamwork · 161 words
• PoemRL.1.4PremiumTula’s Mud-Toe MarchAfter a warm rain, Tula the puppy crosses a muddy patch to reach her red ball. Sensory words show how the mud feels and sounds and how Tula feels.puppy-mud-toes · 158 words
• PoemRL.1.4PremiumWhite Stars on Red WoolA child watches soft snowflakes melt on a red wool sleeve and finds a way to keep their shapes in a drawing.snow-stars-on-red-wool · 139 words
• StoryRL.1.4PremiumZoya Tries the Tall TwistZoya feels excited, then unsure, as she tries a tall, twisting playground slide for the first time.tall-twisting-slide · 154 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Book to Help PipZella and Grandpa find that one rabbit book offers a pretend adventure while another helps them care for their new pet.family-rabbit-care · 156 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumAchoo! Two Violin BooksAt a music shop, Esme compares a funny story about a sneezing violin with a book of facts about string instruments.sneezing-violin-and-string-facts · 179 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Compass for Sailor TalaLeni reads a sailor's make-believe treasure hunt and a book about real compasses, discovering a different use for each book.pretend-sailor-compass-books · 175 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Crown or a New Oak?At a plant nursery, Dalia compares a story about a talking oak with a fact book that answers her question about an acorn.oak-acorn-story-and-facts · 157 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Jig in the Pea PatchAnya reads a story about a dancing scarecrow and then explores a fact book about keeping crops safe.scarecrow-pea-patch-jig · 180 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Pillow in the Marble PalaceLeena compares a made-up story about a princess finding a comfortable seat in her marble palace with a book that teaches facts about marble.marble-palace-pillow-books · 174 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Shell Prize for BoroLuz reads a pretend story about a whale's singing contest and an information book about real humpback whale songs.whale-song-contest-books · 175 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumA Spin with GrandpaZoya and Grandpa explore a pretend story and a fact book to find help with a spinning top.grandpas-spinning-top-books · 174 words
• StoryRL.1.5A Suitcase for a CloudEdda compares a made-up story about a cloud's desert vacation with a book that gives facts about cloud types.cloud-vacation-and-cloud-types · 151 words
• StoryRL.1.5Bubbles for Nuri's BirthdayAt her birthday party, Nuri finds that a made-up bubble story is fun to hear, while a book with facts and steps helps her make bubbles.birthday-bubbles · 180 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumChef Bina's Pancake HatChef Bina and Omi enjoy a silly pancake story, then use a different book to help make a real pancake breakfast.pancake-chef-books · 179 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumNori and the Seed-Sail BoatOn a magical boat ride, Nori uses a book of plant facts to help her reach Cloud Island.a magical seed-sail boat · 162 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumTala and the Two Dinosaur BooksTala compares a story book about Pip's school visit with an information book about dinosaur fossils.dinosaur school visit and fossils · 196 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumTwo Books Before Music TimeZuri and Teo use a pretend story and a book of drum facts to prepare for music time at school.school-drum-books · 164 words
• StoryRL.1.5PremiumTwo Books for a Rainy WaitWhile rain keeps Zuri inside a laundromat, two books help her enjoy the wait and discover the difference between a story and a book of facts.rainy-day-laundromat-reading · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumA Mouse That Can WatchZuri brings a toy mouse when Aunt Mei needs a computer mouse to finish a poster.computer-mouse-mix-up · 143 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumA Race on the WindowOn a rainy day, Nuri and Davi turn watching drops on a window into a game.raindrop-race · 138 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumA Tent for the LettuceLuz tells how she and Omar use a garden book to find a way to shade their droopy lettuce.lettuce-shade-tent · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.6A Trim and a Joke ShowDavi tells about a haircut with Luis, a barber whose jokes make sitting still more fun.haircut-jokes · 149 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumA Tune for the Sky GateZoya tells how she and a tiny dragon use music to open a magical gate to a sky town.sky-gate-song · 146 words
• FolktaleRL.1.6PremiumEmi's Strongest MatchIn this original retelling of a traditional Japanese mouse wedding tale, a sparrow tells how Father Mouse searches for the strongest husband for Emi, who values kindness instead.mouse-wedding-strongest-match · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.6Four Stones for a PostcardZoya wants to draw a beach postcard for Dad, but the wind blows it away. Grandma and cousin Teo help her finish it.beach-postcard · 156 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumOne End of the RopeMina is new in town. Helping two neighbors turn a jump rope gives her a way to join their game and make friends.jump-rope-neighbors · 155 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumOne Step from MisoAnika and her puppy Miso take turns telling how a tiny step helps them practice staying on a mat in obedience class.puppy-mat-stay-class · 148 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumOur Moon Kite on the RoofRima and Grandpa Dev take turns telling how they get their moon kite down from a shed roof.moon-kite-rooftop · 167 words
• PlayRL.1.6PremiumRed Boots for a ZebraThree crayons debate how to color a zebra, then find a different job for each color.zebra-crayon-debate · 148 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumThe Road Around My RootAn elm tree tells how Nessa and Teo change their toy bus road to go around one of its roots.toy-bus-root-road · 150 words
• PlayRL.1.6PremiumThe Robot Parade DetourBus driver Lani and passenger Omar describe how a robot parade sends their bus on a surprise detour.robot parade detour · 199 words
• StoryRL.1.6PremiumThe Socks' Top-Spot PlanA pair of socks trade complaints in a crowded laundry basket, then work together to reach the top.laundry basket socks · 171 words
• PlayRL.1.6The Spoon's Dot Soup PlanA chef and a talking spoon find a colorful new plan for soup when their pea bag is empty.dot-soup-plan · 151 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumA Cape for the MopAmari mixes up a mop and a customer while helping his aunt at her hair shop.hair shop mix-up · 150 words
• StoryRL.1.7A Front Seat for MateoAt Mateo's birthday puppet show, the friends move their seats so everyone can see.birthday puppet show · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumA Hiding Place on WheelsDara studies three pictures of a hotel lobby to find a missing striped cushion.striped-cushion-photo-search · 166 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumA Round Window for DaliaDalia adds a round window to her wagon to make a pretend submarine. Descriptions of illustrations help readers follow her work and her imaginary trip.wagon-submarine-window · 161 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumEno's Pineapple PictureA forgetful raccoon uses details in a friend's drawing to find his pineapple costume for a dance.pineapple-costume-picture · 154 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumNia's Windy Fall DrawingNia finds a way to keep her paper still while she draws colorful fall leaves outside.windy fall drawing · 168 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumOne Sway at the Reed HallPictures show a shy giraffe taking small steps toward joining a dance in a reed hall.giraffe-reed-hall-dance · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.7Rafi's Floury BowPictures help explain why a clown's big costume shoes leave white footprints as he practices for a show.clown-flour-footprints · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumSela's Treetop TeacupsPictures help readers discover where Sela the squirrel holds her tea party and how she keeps the cups from wobbling.treetop-teacup-party · 146 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumThe Orange Cone GoalOn a rainy day, Tavi and his friends discover how passing the soccer ball helps their team score.gym soccer · 143 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumThe Rainy-Day Sock ShowZuri changes her puppet stage so her little brother can enjoy their indoor show on a rainy day.rainy-day sock puppet show · 166 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumThe Snowman's Sneaky SmileEtta and Luis play a guessing game with their snowman's pebble smile. Details in three pictures help readers follow the changes.snowman-smile-guessing-game · 143 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumTimo and the Painted FootprintsPictures show a duckling following painted footprints through an art studio as he looks for someone to play with.painted-footprint-playmate · 159 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumTwo Clay SnailsAt an art table, Zola helps Benji learn to shape a clay snail. Picture descriptions show how Benji's feelings change as the friends work together.clay snail friends · 151 words
• StoryRL.1.7PremiumZuri's Dishcloth TrailA tiny explorer finds a way across a wet kitchen counter, with picture details showing her size, feelings, and clever solution.tiny-explorer-dishcloth-trail · 157 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumA Bell and a BowlIn two short stories, Rafi listens for his missing kitten, while Luz makes a familiar sound to find her guinea pig.lost-pets-sound-searches · 130 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumA Cool Gift and a Squishy GiftIn two stories, Amara makes a paper fan and Ben makes play dough to help new neighbors feel welcome.paper-fan-and-play-dough-welcome · 157 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumA New Pond and a Clean TableIn two short stories, Adi turns spilled paint into part of a cardboard town, while Luz cleans up a spill beside her toy train.spilled-paint-solutions · 163 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumA Ring and a Pair of MoonsTwo original stories follow astronauts playing games on different space stations. Leena changes her push during ring toss, while Oren finds a way to keep his matching cards in place.space-station-game-fixes · 145 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumA Scarf Dance and a Cup TowerIn two linked stories, classmates Esme and Rafi help each other prepare a scarf dance and a cup-stacking act for a talent show.talent-show-acts · 157 words
• StoryRL.1.9A Turn Back and a Step AcrossIn two short stories, hedgehogs choose different paths through corn mazes and find different ways past problems.hedgehog-corn-maze-routes · 156 words
• PoemRL.1.9PremiumBeetle Walks, Cricket HopsTwo short meadow tales in a nature poem show how Beetle and Cricket find different places to rest out of the wind.meadow-wind-shelters · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.9Bram Goes Up, Dottie Rolls OutTwo short stories follow a city dog in an elevator and a country dog in a tractor. Each dog finds comfort in a familiar voice during a new ride.elevator-and-tractor-dogs · 171 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumDip, Pull! One, Hop!In two short stories, a canoe team and a sack-race team learn to move together by calling out a beat.canoe-and-sack-races · 139 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumFish Eyes and Game PiecesIn two original stories, mermaids find shiny buttons. Dalia uses hers as eyes for a clay fish, while Veda uses hers as pieces for a board game.mermaid-button-uses · 144 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumSleeping Bags, Two WaysIn two short stories, Ravi and Lena make their sleeping bags comfortable on camping trips with different weather.camping-sleeping-bags · 160 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumSmall Hands on Wash DayIn two short stories, Amara and Ben find different ways to help their families on wash day.family wash day · 173 words
• FolktaleRL.1.9The High Pot and the Deep MealTwo child-friendly retellings of Akan Anansi folktales from Ghana invite readers to compare a spider's trouble carrying wisdom with a turtle's trouble getting a meal.anansi-wisdom-and-welcome · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumTwo Bears, Two Scooter PathsIn two short stories, Edda learns to balance on a scooter at a park, while Kavi learns to turn in an empty schoolyard.park-and-schoolyard-scooter-practice · 153 words
• StoryRL.1.9PremiumTwo Rabbits and the High CarrotsIn two original tales, Zola uses a rock to reach some carrots, while Beni asks a friend for help.rabbit-carrot-baskets · 151 words