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
Holi: India’s Festival of Color
Children love holidays and traditions. Learning about the celebrations and festivals of other countries is one fun and interesting way to build bridges between cultures. Holi, also called the “Festival … Continue reading
Paddy O’Brien’s Potato Patch
Patty O’Brien is a friendly leprechaun who loves gardening and harvesting her tubers. What’s a tuber? What’s in a potato that good for you? Which president first served french fries … Continue reading
The Bunny Buddies’ Burrow Bungle
This Bunny Buddies’ page is designed to be completed with a partner. An array of activities with a springtime theme engages young learners in reading, art, spelling and problem solving … Continue reading
Tom Sawyer
This issue is devoted to a literary classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Samuel Clemens also knows as Mark Twain. Written over 125 years ago, this timeless tale of … Continue reading
Meet Poet Jack Prelutsky
Children love the rhythm and rhyme of poetry. When filled with creative use of language and just a touch of silliness, poetry can motivate children to read for pleasure. This … Continue reading
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Taking care of our planet and environment has never been more important. Learning at an early age how they can help by recycling, reusing, and replanting to sustain the earth … Continue reading
Tennis Anyone?
Children are natural movers. This issue helps students get involved in movement as they learn about the game of tennis—its history, origins and basic vocabulary. Fun facts keep students engaged … Continue reading
A Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is something we all have in common. Understanding why the body needs to rest and how many hours of rest is appropriate is the topic of this issue focused … Continue reading