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When is a holiday not a holiday? When it’s a Day of Service instead! Every January Americans have the unique opportunity to give back to their communities by volunteering time … Continue reading →

Long before people began using the symbols 0-9 to represent numbers, they counted on their fingers and toes to keep track of amounts. How convenient that these body parts came … Continue reading →

Holiday traditions build lifetime memories—and there is no greater Christmas musical treat than the delightful and ageless Nutcracker Suite. This issue explains how Clara’s journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s … Continue reading →

Feeling drowsy and needing to yawn? Odds are you’ll see someone yawning right along with you. Is it catching, the power of suggestion, or just copycat behavior? Kid Scoop digs … Continue reading →

Although not naturally sweet like most berries, the tangy cranberry—nevertheless—appeals to millions of people each year. A food native to America, cranberries are most famous for their appearance at Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

A rotten thing can be a good thing for our planet if it rots the right way in the right place. Composting is one easy way that leftover food can … Continue reading →

Officially “World Kindness Day” is recognized on November 13th, but there are 364 other days of the year to practice random acts of kindness. This issue uses one of Aesop’s … Continue reading →

When’s the right time to introduce your children to budgeting and finances? Everyday! Sharing information about family expenses will open the door so kids can help make saving and spending … Continue reading →

Welcome to Sandy Scarecrow’s happy haunted Halloween hoopla! Join pumpkins, bats, ghosts and lots of scarecrows in this issue that challenges trick-or-treaters to solve puzzles, patterns and predicaments. Can you … Continue reading →

Travel back in time to join a Viking exploration and journey with the Berserkers as they set sail to new lands. While getting your “sea legs” discover why Vikings built … Continue reading →