Giant Tortoise
Slow down and get ready to meet some of the biggest, oldest, and most amazing slow-movers on Earth—giant tortoises! These gentle giants may not be fast, but they have some … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de May is a fun-filled holiday that celebrates an important day in Mexico’s history. On May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla, a smaller Mexican army bravely defeated … Continue reading
Things You Can’t Do Alone
Sometimes it’s fun to do things by yourself—like reading a book, drawing a picture, or making up your own game. When you’re on your own, you get to use your … Continue reading
Let’s Go Bananas
Get ready to go bananas! In this fun issue, you’ll learn where bananas grow and how they get from farms to your table. Discover why they’re a super healthy snack … Continue reading
Rachel Carson
Want to learn how curiosity changed the world? Meet Rachel Carson, a nature-loving scientist who discovered chemicals used to kill tiny crop pests were also sneaking into the human food … Continue reading
Snails
Get ready to meet one of the garden’s tiniest travelers—the simple garden snail! Snails may be small, but they are full of amazing surprises and help the environment in important … Continue reading
World’s Largest Rodent
On a hot summer day, you wander to a lake to cool off—and spot a giant rodent lounging by the shore! Meet the capybara, the world’s largest rodent. At four … Continue reading
Women Breaking Records
Gertrude Ederle, Junko Tabei, Bobbi Gibb, Libby Riddles, and Katherine Switzer were trailblazers who proved girls can do amazing things—like swim across the English Channel, climb Mount Everest, run the … Continue reading
The Letter Z
Z may be the last letter of the alphabet, but it’s number one in this issue devoted to all things Z! From zebras to zoos to zucchini, you’ll zigzag through … Continue reading
Winter Olympics 2026
Meet Tina and Milo—two friendly sloats who can’t wait to be your guides! They’re the official mascots of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, happening in Italy from February … Continue reading