Turkey Day Tournament
It’s Thanksgiving and time to share the fun. This issue is meant to be shared as young readers compete against each other in friendly games and puzzles with a Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Gorillas
Fasten your seatbelt. We’re off on a long flight to Africa—land of spectacular sights, geography, plants and animals. Our journey brings us face-to-face with one big member of the primate … Continue reading
The Brain
Children will use their brains as they learn about their brains! Understanding the parts of the brain and what they control in the human body, where intelligence is located, and … Continue reading
Reindeer
Very visible during the holiday season is the reindeer. This issue looks more deeply into the unique features and structures of reindeer that enable them to survive in the coldest … Continue reading
Frost
Winter is a perfect time to observe changing weather patterns. In this issue students will learn how frost forms and conduct a simple experiment to create their own icy surface … Continue reading
Championship Training
It’s never too early to begin developing healthy fitness habits and learning the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. After reading about champion Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, young … Continue reading
The State of You
The President’s annual State of the Union address informs the citizens of the world about the health of the United States over the past year. Connecting this to a personal … Continue reading
Vitamin C
Learning about good nutrition and food choices creates healthy lifelong habits. Children will discover the importance of Vitamin C—where to find it, which foods contain lots of it, and what … Continue reading
100 Years of Scouting
Scouting celebrates its 100 year anniversary in 2010. This issue explores the history of the Boy Scouts—how and where it began, its introduction into the United States, what it’s about, … Continue reading
The Heart: Your Treasure Chest
Hearts are everywhere for Valentine’s Day—a perfect time to learn more about this vital organ in the human body. Young readers will participate in activities to check their heart rate, … Continue reading