In this worksheet, children discover what plastic is, how it is manufactured, as well as its history and about attempts to reduce plastic waste.

Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.

Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!

Your young learner will discover the basics of local government with this worksheet all about municipalities.

Beginning readers will love this short story by Rudyard Kipling, all about how the animals were first domesticated.

Before your child gets started writing research reports, help them learn that not all sources are created equal.

Kids who love space can learn all about the heroic Sally Ride, the first American woman to venture into space.

Travel back in time to discover the Cheyenne tribe. Young readers will learn all about Native American history with this worksheet.

History students can learn all the first modern first lady in this biography worksheet, and can develop their reading comprehension skills as well.

Practice reading nonfiction and making connections in a text with this informational worksheet all about George Washington!

This Shakespeare biography, written for kids, teaches young readers, writers and thespians all about the literary giant.

Learn all about baseball history in this quick reading comprehension sheet that will get your kid up to speed on reading over spring break.

Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.

Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.

This worksheet introduces students to Jesse Owens, whose successes in the 1938 Olympics made history and paved the way for African-Americans in all sports and fields.

Have your student read up on Jim Thorpe, an Olympian who is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, and boost his reading skills at the same time.

Even if you're not in Japan, you can celebrate Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day. Read all about this popular Japanese holiday, like the special foods and toys!

All authors write for a reason, be it to explain, entertain, or persuade their readers. In this activity, your students will consider the author’s purpose of a book of their choosing, then justify their answer.

Teach your little leprechaun about the various St. Patrick's Day traditions and other fun parts of this special Irish heritage day.

Children learn about the food cycle in a rain forest as they color in a scene of snakes, butterflies, leopards, and other forest-dwelling creatures.

Have your child try her hand at storyboarding in this reading comprehension sheet.

Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.

Help your third grader practice following directions on how to build a tornado in a bottle, and build his reading comprehension skills in the process.

In this worksheet, children will read a short passage about Day of the Dead, then answer five multiple choice questions.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

Searching for a worksheet to help with your kid's reading skills? This printable uses a classic Aesop Fable.

Interpret a charming poem about pet friendship in this reading comprehension resource!