Test scholar's reading comprehension skills with a practice that challenges pupils to read an informational text about the Amerian Revolution then answer 10 questions. 

Young readers test their comprehension skills with an interactive practice. Pupils read a brief informational text about money then answer five questions. A detailed page appears at the end to showcase participants' work.

This is the complete text of the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

This is the complete text of the novel Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

From Kent University archives, find collections providing Frequently Asked Questions, May 4 Web Exhibit, oral history project, and legal aftermath. Trustworthy source of information on this tragic incident in history.

Scientists have recently found that mealworms may be able to break down and degrade styrofoam, a form of plastic previously thought not to be biodegradable. Read how this discovery may affect pollution.

Read about the development of a computer that may be able to detect when users are becoming bored. Includes video.

Appearing in over sixty movies throughout her career, Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.

Jo March, one of the characters in the phenomenally successful classic, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, was actually a reflection of Alcott herself. Scenes from the film, 'The Woman Behind 'Little Women', can be viewed online, as...

As part of a unit on Louisa May Alcott and her writings, this classroom activity provides a brief classroom project and includes lesson plan ideas, web links, and additional texts.

This is the full text of the collection of short stories A Garland for Girls by Louisa May Alcott; her final publication includes seven short stories. She is most famous for her novel Little Women.

This is the complete text of the short story "The Cross on the Old Church Tower" by Louisa May Alcott.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is A Christmas Country, a short story from the 1800s series. This story was written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1888, one short story is "The Death of John." This short story was written by the Louisa May Alcott.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1928, one publication is Jack and Jill. This story was written by Louisa May Alcott.

A learning module that begins with "Putting Good Deeds in Headlines May Not Be So Good" by Tovia Smith, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...

Check out 10 things you may not know about the explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 for example, Columbus didn't set out to prove the earth was round.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, was first officially observed on May 30, 1868 to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War. It is now celebrated on the last Monday in May and recognizes the efforts of all soldiers who died...

Library of Congress presents primary source documents, essays, photos and maps of historical events on May 10th including a ceremony at Promontory Point, Utah for the meeting of the Union Pacific and Central railways and the capture of...

From ESPN, career and biographical highlights of legendary Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, who was named number eight on its list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.

Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.

The full text of the novel Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.

Louisa May Alcott gives her views on issues affecting the nation by using six bells to each portray a different topic. Read the full text of "What the Bells Saw and Said" on this site.

When plastic smells like supper, seabirds and other animals can be fooled into thinking it is food. Take a look at this investigation.