Holiday Crafts
Elves at the North Pole aren’t the only ones busy with crafts this season. Your junior designer can share in the holiday fun, too, with these simple crafts that use … Continue reading
The Greatest Gift
A gift that keeps on giving is changing lives! Meet Beatrice, a young Ugandan girl who turned goat’s milk into school books through the generosity of Heifer International. Once her … Continue reading
Meet the Mounties
Some communities call them police, others are known as safety officers. In Canada a unique uniformed force that keeps law and order is known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police—or … Continue reading
The Gift of Color
It’s a colorful world from celestial blue to tawny mountains to soothing greens. Children love to recreate the world in colors through art. Crayons have been a favorite medium for … Continue reading
Thrifty and Fritter Amusement Park Series #3: Saving Money
It makes sense to save cents—and dollars! Thrifty and Fritter—two finance savvy pups—guide budding financiers through the benefits of growing a savings account. Using money to make money is a … Continue reading
Meet the Wampanoag
History tells us that the first Thanksgiving in America was held in Plymouth Colony and included both Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag Nation. Without the help of this indigenous … Continue reading
Veterans Day Flags
A “veteran” is an American who has served in the military to protect our nation. Thousands of veterans have fought in wars since the founding of the United States—and many … Continue reading
Don’t Forget To Vote
You can tell it’s time to vote! Campaign posters and signs appear to be everywhere, television and radio commercials include candidates running for office, and grown ups will be discussing … Continue reading
Purple Pinkies and Polio
Polio is a crippling disease that has not been eliminated despite heroic efforts to eradicate it worldwide. This issue looks at local heroes in action, and shines a spotlight on … Continue reading
Inky the Octopus
Oh, no! Octopus on the loose! This issue scurries to follow the true adventure of Inky the Giant Octopus who single handedly—or eight “leg-edly”—masterminded a daring and clever escape from … Continue reading