Veterans Day: Vietnam Memorial
What is a veteran, and why do they have a special day annually on November 11th? A veteran is any American who has served—or is serving—in the armed forces. The … Continue reading
Persimmons
Fall brings golden leaves, cooler days and unique fruits and vegetables from the garden. One bright messenger of autumn that perfectly captures the flavor of the season is the elegant … Continue reading
Football
Hut, one! Hut, two! Get ready for football! Sport lovers of any age will cheer about this issue dedicated to the game that fills fall and winter days. American football—born … Continue reading
Philanthropy: Parties Without Presents
Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders and ages! This issue focuses on Kids Making a Difference and highlights the actions of visionary young philanthropists who are having a … Continue reading
Citrus
What do kumquats, pummelos, and satsumas have in common (besides unusual names)? They are all fruits – specifically, citrus fruits! Loaded with Vitamin C and other nutrients, citrus fruits provide … Continue reading
Reindeer Games
Don’t let your brain hibernate during the cold winter months! Become part of Santa’s Squad and join in the Reindeer Games to practice critical thinking skills while solving math, reading, … Continue reading
Boredom Busters
Summer’s just around the corner – or maybe it’s already here! Days between the school year are something kids look forward to, but can also feel long at times. This … Continue reading
Gators & Crocs
Captain Hook in Peter Pan warns us to “Never smile at a crocodile!” And with good reason. He lost his hand to one of these creatures that will eat just … Continue reading
Memorial Day
Our memories help us to recall lots of things from ideas, to words, to names of people or how to solve tricky math problems. Memorial Day honors a special memory … Continue reading
Gravity Racers
Rev up your engines and get ready to race cars without engines! How can this be? What could be strong enough to race a care without a motor to move … Continue reading