April Showers
As you tiptoe through the tulips during springtime sprinkles, take some time to learn how those refreshing showers come to be. This issue introduces young meteorologists to the water cycle … Continue reading
Thrifty and Fritter Amusement Park Series #6: Close to Goal
Fritter the Pup hosts this edition focused on helping young entrepreneurs discover personal financial power. This clever pooch—who’s saving for a trip to an amusement park—will inspire learners to become … Continue reading
STEM Basketball
Lace up your sneakers and put on your game face! It’s time to score some points with basketball and learn the science, technology, engineering and math behind the shots. What … Continue reading
Goof Off Day
There are plenty of well-known national holidays to go around—almost one for every month of the year! Chances are, you’ve heart of most of them. But it’s not likely you’ve … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Sonia Sotomayor
Meet one of the Supremes! No, not the famous musical trio, but a woman we can all admire who sits on the highest legal court in the United States of … Continue reading
Thrifty and Fritter Amusement Park Series #5. Fritter’s Saving Success
Fritter the Thrifty Pooch demonstrates to young financiers that saving a little money at a time can add up to big goals in the future. Learning the difference between “wants” … Continue reading
Mardi Gras
Religious customs and celebrations from around the world contribute to colorful American traditions and reflect the richness of our multicultural heritage. Mardi Gras, a once-a-year event brought to the United … Continue reading
Be Your Own Valentine
How to love your own healthy self is a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day. Running, jumping, dancing and hopping are just a few ways to get your heart muscle pumping! … Continue reading
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and became a great reformer, leader of the anti-slavery movement and a champion for human rights.