Carving a Dream
Imagine an eye socket so large it could fit four cars inside… or an arm so long 4,000 people could stand on it! Impossible? Not if the head and arm … Continue reading
Tomatoes
Tomatoes, tomatoes, everywhere—in salads, pizzas, hamburgers, spaghetti sauce, salsa, and grilled on the bar-be-que! From its humble beginnings in South America to dining tables worldwide, this versatile food has been … Continue reading
Grizzly Bears
The noble grizzly bear has long been native to the west coast of North America. In fact, when the California Republic was declared in 1846, it was named the “Bear … Continue reading
Big League Fun
Score a home run with this edition focused on America’s favorite pastime – baseball! Whether beginning T-ball, stepping up to Little League or entering the minors, youngsters will enjoy activities … Continue reading
Carrots
What’s orange, packed with nutrition, and ready to eat right out of the garden? Carrots! Carrots are one of nature’s most convenient foods. Low in calories, high in food value … Continue reading
What is a credit union?
It’s never too early to begin learning the value of a dollar—or how money you’ve earned can keep earning for you! In this issue young entrepreneurs are introduced to the … Continue reading
Silly Scary Stories
Halloween is a perfect occasion for spooky tales that captivate young readers and motivate young writers. Thanks to Dr. Booker Novel’s “Incredible Steam-Powered Story Generator”, your budding writer will select … Continue reading
Monster Elections
Combine Halloween fun with election time and what do you get? A “boo-tiful” way to interest students in the democratic process! When “Shrieker” party candidate, Howie Jumpalott, challenges the “Lurker” … Continue reading
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