The Trial of Galileo (Step 2)

ReadOasis Step 2(Part 1) It was the middle of winter. Galileo was old, weak, and sick. But he had to [...]

Gratitude Attitude

By Dr. Richard WisemanReadOasis Step 2 Note: the following is a text of a short talk given by Richard Wiseman.  [...]

Rules for Your Working Brain (Step 2)

ReadOasis Step 2 The bell rings. Students close their books and start packing their bags. Raising his voice, Professor Jones [...]

Dreams of the Moon

ReadOasis Step 2 On May 25, 1961, American President John F. Kennedy announced a big goal. He said, "I believe [...]

Captain Cousteau

ReadOasis Step 3 Jacques Cousteau (June 11, 1910 - June 25, 1997) studied the sea and all forms of life [...]

The First National Park

ReadOasis Step 1 A national park is an important place protected by the government. Governments make national parks to protect [...]

Global Warming Blues

ReadOasis Step 3 The sun shined white-hot. John could feel it, almost burning his skin. The air was thick and [...]

Mind Your Sight: Keeping Healthy Eyes

ReadOasis Step 3 The eye is the lamp of the body. Doctors can learn a lot about your health by [...]

What?s Your EQ?

ReadOasis Step 5 Many schools and companies care about IQ. IQ stands for ?intelligence quotient.? It is supposed to be [...]

What Kind of Person Are You?

ReadOasis Step 4 Who are you? What is your personality? What are your personality characteristics, and how do they help [...]