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Gather the powdered sugar and candy canes, its time tp build your very own gingerbread house. Using crackers and assorted Christmas candy, enjoy recreating one of our designs or invent … Continue reading →

Isn’t all “space” open? Not when people fill that space with houses, factories or roads. Open space—land where nothing can be built—protects nature from damage and provides a chance to … Continue reading →

Join Thrifty and Fritter as they travel to the mall for some holiday shopping. While Fritter “shops with his eyes” and wants to buy everything he sees, Thrifty cautions him … Continue reading →

The holidays are a gathering time for families and friends. Be prepared for the little ones with crafty ideas in this special Thanksgiving issue. Using everyday items found around your … Continue reading →

You can join a club or you can start a club of your own. Either way, you have to decide if the club is a good match for you because … Continue reading →

Coins jingling in your pocket and paper money in a wallet make it easy to buy goods and services you need. But for thousands of years people traded items instead … Continue reading →

Halloween is a holiday dedicated to all things spooky—and everyone gets scared some of the time! But an extreme fear of something—a phobia—can often be relieved with a little understanding. … Continue reading →

Sea otters—playful mammals who seem relaxed and carefree—have adapted to life on the waves where they find fresh food, have fun and frolic among the fish and kelp. Discover how … Continue reading →

When summer gently shifts and days begin to cool, you know fall is in the air. Recognizing seasonal indicators opens the world of science to young readers. This issue uses … Continue reading →

When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 seeking new routes to the Indies, he didn’t expect to “bump into” a whole new continent! For the rest of his life he … Continue reading →