Mummies
You’ve heard of rap stars! Now meet the original “wrap” stars of Ancient Egypt—mummies. A mummy is a body that has been preserved either on purpose or by accident so … Continue reading
Red Ribbon Week
Each year millions of American students participate in Red Ribbon Week activities designed to support healthy life choices and remain drug free. This issue explains the history of this special … Continue reading
Sun News
What’s new on the sun? Plenty! Discover what’s cooking with the corona. Amaze yourself with amazing facts about its atmosphere. Travel through hot puzzles like an astronaut on a mission … Continue reading
Immunization
If you could look at a single drop of your blood under a powerful microscope, you’d discover a miniature world of living organisms that help you live, grow, and stay … Continue reading
Homeless
Understanding the challenges different families face helps develop compassion in our students, and developing compassion makes a stronger society where civic duty, responsibility and kindness are habits of practice. Being … Continue reading
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Chihuahua Style
Some say the chihuahua is the only dog native to North America. Learn more about chihuahuas and Cinco de Mayo traditions and give your class a lesson with festive language … Continue reading
Limericks
Sharpen your pencils and put your clown hat—it’s time to exercise your funny bones with some limerick writing. Limericks are a special kind of poetry popularized by a man named … Continue reading
Orca Opera
Tap into your child’s creative side with this unique issue that uses singing for learning. The “Orca Opera” describes nature’s largest mammal to the tune of a familiar song. Discover … Continue reading
Take Fab Photos
Grab your camera or digital device and get ready to photograph the world around you. Budding photojournalists will improve the art and craft of taking pictures using this issue as … Continue reading
Clay Play
Wonder what to do with old newspapers? Turn them into pieces of art! Recycling newspaper into projects teaches youngsters a double lesson: what’s good for the environment can also make … Continue reading