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Amina's Blanket

As Josie and her class make a beautiful patchwork quilt to send to a war-torn country, Amina, who lives far away, shivers in her darkened apartment surrounded by noisy explosions. One night… More →

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High Interest · History · Sports

Big City Shakedown

Pietro is a huge San Francisco Giants fan. So when his dad scores tickets to Game 3 of the 1989 World Series, Pietro is ecstatic. Unfortunately, the world has other plans. A massive… More →

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Cuda of the Celts

Cuda of the Celts helps a frightened Roman boy, Marcus, she finds hiding in the undergrowth. But will he ever be able to repay her kindness? Fantastic facts about the Romans inside. Learn to More →

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Fire Cat

It is the year 1666 and London is on fire! When John's precious cat Sammy disappears, John knows he must save him from the blaze. Fantastic facts about The Great Fire of London. Start your… More →

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High Interest · History

Liverpool Nightmare

During World War II, Nicholas and his brother John seek shelter. Their town of Liverpool is the target of constant Nazi bombings. As the city burns around them, Nicholas and John are forced… More →

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High Interest · History · Science

Nuclear Skies Ahead

An enormous boom wakes Artem from his sleep. He discovers that a reactor at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl has exploded. With radiation everywhere, his family is forced to evacuate… More →

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High Interest · History

Oh, the Humanity!

Josef and his family are heading home to America after visiting Josef's grandfather in Germany. Grandpa has a surprise for them. Instead of taking the boat home, they'll be riding a zeppelin… More →

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Tara's Tree House

Tara is bored. Staying in Grandma's little apartment isn't much fun. But when Tara sneaks into the garden, she has a wonderful surprise... Fantastic facts about World War Two. Discover what More →

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Spring 2025 Cover: Terror en el cielo (Terror from Above)
History · Stories

Terror en el cielo (Terror from Above)

Chris has never been to New York City. When she goes to visit her dad there, she arrives on the city's worst day: September 11, 2001. In a matter of hours, her entire world changes as she… More →

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High Interest · History

Terror from Above

Chris has never been to New York City. When she goes to visit her dad there, she arrives on the city's worst day: September 11, 2001. In a matter of hours, her entire world changes as she… More →

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