Martha is at the grocery store, getting ready for a house party. She has a list of what she needs with her as she goes along. The first section she…

Many people start exercising because they want the “perfect” body. They see images on social media of slim or muscular figures and think they need to look the same. But…

One summer, a grasshopper sings and dances all day. She is happy and enjoys the sunshine. Nearby, an ant works hard, collecting food for the winter. The grasshopper laughs at…

A phobia is a strong fear of something that is not really dangerous. Many people have phobias, and they can be about anything. Some common phobias are the fear of…

Daniel wants to visit a farm. He asks his parents to take him to a farm. There are lots of animals on a farm. Daniel wants to see the animals.…

Emma and Daniel met on a rainy afternoon at a small café. Emma was looking for a place to sit, and Daniel offered her a chair at his table. When…

One day, a mother duck’s eggs hatched. All the ducklings were beautiful, except one. He was big, gray, and different. The other animals laughed at him and called him ugly.…

Plastic is a material used all over the world. In the past, plastics were made from plants, but today they come from oil, coal, and natural gas. These resources are…

Last Friday, there was a talent show at Green Valley School. Students were excited to show their skills and perform on stage. The school gym was decorated with colorful balloons…

Joseph never opens the front door. When someone knocks on the front door, Joseph says, "Who is it?" But he does not open the door. His parents told him to keep the door closed. His parents want him to be…