Confucius

ReadOasis Step 4 Confucius (551-478 BC) was a great Chinese philosopher and educator whose teachings formed the basis for Chinese [...]

The Wisdom of Socrates (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 The man mixed the hemlock plant into a drink. It was a strong cup of poison. And [...]

Ben Franklin’s Curious Kite

ReadOasis Step 4(Part 1) “Quick! It’s stormy outside! Maybe there will be thunder and lightning! Get the kite, and let’s [...]

Confucius: An Icon of Chinese Culture

By Max L. Knowles ReadOasis Step 4 (Part 1) The teacher spoke his mind. He told the truth as he [...]

Who Shot Lincoln?

ReadOasis Step 3 The Deringer pistol used to kill Abraham Lincoln The sword of war cut the nation in two. [...]

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black (Step 2)

ReadOasis Step 2 Johnny started singing, but he looked uncomfortable. The audition was not going well. Sam Phillips, the producer, [...]

The Courage of Helen Keller

ReadOasis Step 2 (Part 2) Miss Sullivan stayed with Helen for many years. Helen learned how to read, write, and [...]

Confucius: An Icon of Chinese Culture

By Max L. Knowles ReadOasis Step 4 (Part 2) The virtues of Li (manners, ritual) and Ren (kindness) are said [...]

The Courage of Helen Keller

ReadOasis Step 2 (Part 1) “One beautiful spring morning I was alone in my room, reading. Suddenly, a wonderful smell [...]