All Things Topics - Home Spain Settlers have migrated to Spain from Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean since the dawn of history. The Phoenicians, who came in the 8th century B.C., called the peninsula "Span," or hidden land. By the first century B.C. the Romans had conquered Spain. Spain became mostly Christian under the Romans, who were followed by the Vandals and the Visigoths, Germanic peoples from Europe. The Visigoth rulers fought among themselves, and in A.D. 711 Muslims from Africa invaded Spain. Islamic culture spread across Spain as Muslim rulers introduced new crops and irrigation systems, and trading increased. In 1492 Christian kingdoms in northern Spain conquered the Muslims and spread the Catholic religion. More than 500,000 people died in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s.
Biology For Kids - KidsBiology.com Wildlife Learn About Wildlife and Wild Places! Check out our featured species and habitats in our Wildlife Library and Wild Places. Also, don't miss more animal fun and articles from Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr. Wildlife Library Amphibians, Reptiles and Fish >> In the United States, there are over 230 amphibians, over 280 reptiles and approximately 800 species of fish. Birds >> Over 800 birds occur in the United States. Invertebrates >> There are over 140,000 invertebrates in the United States--a number that is growing as researchers identify more and more species. Mammals >> The United States has over 410 mammal species. Plants >> More than 16,000 native plant species inhabit the United States ranging from tiny wildflowers to the world’s tallest trees. Wild Places >> The United States is blessed with a great variety of awe-inspiring landscapes from coast to coast. What Wildlife Have You Seen?
NSDL.org - National Science Digital Library Tiny Texts | Read, listen & learn a littleEnglish Global Warming: Introduction | Monitoring References IntroductionGreen House EffectGreen House GasesGlobal TemperaturesEl NiñoOcean Heat ContentSea Level RiseHydrological CycleCryosphereClimate Variability and ExtremesHistorical ContextNatural VariabilityU.S. ClimateFuture Climate ProjectionsAdditional Resources Introduction This page is based on a brief synopsis of the 2007 Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as well as NCDC's own data resources. It was prepared by David Easterling and Tom Karl, National Climatic Data Center, Asheville, N.C. 28801. One of the most vigorously debated topics on Earth is the issue of climate change, and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) data centers are central to answering some of the most pressing global change questions that remain unresolved. Listed below is information based upon common questions addressed to climate scientists (based on IPCC reports and other research) in common, understandable language.
Free Guided Reading Understand what you read Home - World Stories Q-files - The Great Illustrated Encyclopedia Community Club Home Community Club Firefighter Level A, Community Club What happens when the fire alarm rings? Librarian Librarians love to read, too, as early learners will find out in this read-along book about life at the library. Mayor What's it like to be a mayor? Pediatrician Listen and read along as a pediatrician describes how she takes care of children in this interactive book for early learners. Pizza Maker Dough, sauce, and cheese combine to make a delicious pizza pie in this fun early-learner read-aloud about being a pizza maker. Police Officer A police officer's most important duty is keeping people safe, as early readers will learn through the words, images, and audio in this interactive book. Utility Worker Follow along with images and sounds as a utility worker climbs down into manholes and up high on electric poles in this exciting read-aloud book. Veterinarian Discover, through the words, images, and audio of this engaging read-aloud, how a veterinarian cares for animals large and small. Animals
Reading Comprehension Worksheets and Printables: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Holida... abcteach features over 1,000 multi-page reading comprehension activities. These include biographies, history lessons, and introductions to important concepts in social studies, science, holidays, and more. Fictional stories are also available, providing students with fun and imaginative scenarios to explore. These stories serve as great backdrops for questions about problem solving, emotions, moral and ethical dilemmas, and vocabulary interpretation. Use the subcategories below to find reading activities written for your students’ comprehension level. In addition to the readings, the majority of our worksheets have attached study questions and games that reinforce important vocabulary words and key concepts. Want access to all of the reading comprehension packets on abcteach? Favorite saved.