Glaciers are large, slow-moving masses of ice and snow that form over centuries from compacted layers of snow in polar and mountainous regions, gradually shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Articles are broken into 6 single-page sections: What are Glaciers?, How Glaciers are Formed, Features, Movement, Why Important, and Words to Know.