St. Patrick's Day

Drones

Modern day leprechauns have novel methods of getting around, and if their magic works, they could even hop a ride on a flying gadget just their size. A drone is neither plane nor helicopter, but a miniature combination of both. … Continue reading →

Leprechaun Gold

Top of the morning to you, and welcome to Leprechaun Land! Here young readers will discover the legends behind the legend of Ireland’s famous little people. Leprechauns are tricky fellows whose tales fascinate anyone delighting in fairy tales, legends or … Continue reading →

Leprechauns

Top of the mornin’ to all ye Irish lads and lassies! It’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as seen through the eyes of Ireland’s legendary little people—the leprechauns. This whimsical issue provides answers to some puzzling questions about those … Continue reading →

Luck o’ the Irish

What does it mean to be lucky or unlucky? Can you make luck happen or avoid bad luck by doing or saying certain things? People all over the world have opinions and ideas about luck, but the Irish are regarded … Continue reading →

Shamrocks

Every March 17th people around the world join the Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage, learning about leprechauns’ pots of gold, and looking for lucky shamrocks are some of the practices associated with … Continue reading →

Solar Energy

This issue’s leprechaun will guide young readers to explore solar energy—where it comes from, how we can capture and store it, and how we can all be ‘greener’ in our efforts to sustain and renew our natural resources. Activities revolve … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day Science

The “Luck of the Irish” may need not depend on luck alone. With science you can investigate and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a whole new way. Begin by conducting an experiment to magically – or scientifically – change a … Continue reading →

The Blarney Stone

March brings hints of spring in shades of green—and green is the color to wear when celebrating a certain March holiday. People all over the world honor Ireland on March 17th and recognize a special person in its history—St. Patrick. … Continue reading →