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Goldilocks has stepped outside her famous storybook visit to Three Bears to present this issue about planets in the universe that “bear” her name. What is a “Goldilock Planet?” Similar … Continue reading →

Running out of gift ideas for people on your list? Working with a budget to bring holiday cheer to friends and family? With rising prices and limited resources, it can … Continue reading →

“Proud as a peacock” and “pretty as a peacock” are phrases that reference the male of this bird species. Females—or peahens—aren’t nearly as colorful as the males whose spectacular tail … Continue reading →

“Pray, pardon me. What cheers?” Although the words look and sound familiar, the meaning has changed over 500 years since the Pilgrims first landed on the shores of North America. … Continue reading →

Kids are “natural-born” builders. From the time toddlers begin to grip objects and stack blocks, they love to build towers, bridges, buildings, models, or forts. Some kids continue building when … Continue reading →

Imagine you’re the first explorer to visit Australia—land of unusual animals. From kangaroos to koalas, this continent is home to a wide range of creatures found no where else in … Continue reading →

This issue in Kid Scoop’s “Financial Literacy Series” introduces young economists to Captain Allowance whose superpowers include stretching dollars to make the best money decisions, and advising kids how to … Continue reading →

Stumped for a creative costume this Halloween? Working with a budget to stretch your dollars? Interested in saving the environment? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, you’ll … Continue reading →

For most of us, electricity is “just there”—a convenient source of energy we use daily and may take for granted! But if you’ve ever experienced a “blackout”, or time when … Continue reading →

Totem poles are wooden towers full of carvings that tell about the history, ancestry, famous events, or special heroes that were important to the First Nation people of the Pacific … Continue reading →