March / April 2019
  • A pigeon with a device around it's neck

    Nonfiction

    The Pigeon Hero of World War I

    The incredible true story of Cher Ami, the bird that saved nearly 200 American soldiers during World War I
  • Article

    Paired Texts

    The Magical World of Isaac

    The story of a remarkable boy and the school where he thrives
  • Article

    Fiction

    The Stars Below Me

    Mara is miserable in the city—until a friend helps her discover a whole new universe.
  • Article

    Play

    Rip Van Winkle

    A classic tale about a man who took a very long nap—and the strange things that happened as he slept.
  • Article

    Debate

    Should You Go Screen-Free for a Week?

    Emma says no way. Her brother Tyler says yes. Who makes the better argument?
  • Article

    Poetry

    In Flanders Fields

    A classic poem honoring the memory of World War I soldiers
  • Article

    Vocab Lab

    The Idiomizer / Word Nerd

    In each issue, our Vocab Lab celebrates the weird, wild, and wonderful world of words.
  • Article

    Infographic

    Your Brain on Books

    What science tells us about why you should get lost in a great story
  • Article

    Mini Read

    The Mystery of the Stolen Bugs

    Why would anyone want to nab 7,000 creepy-crawly creatures?
  • Article

    Grammar Bot

    Grammar Cop's Amazing Facts About Hair

    Learn the difference between it’s and its as you comb through some fun facts about hair.

Multimedia From This Issue

Videos

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I Survived - Beyond the Battlefield Webcast

In this fascinating video, Lauren Tarshis takes you and your students on a “virtual field trip” to the Museum of the American Revolution.

March 2019

I Survived - Beyond the Battlefield Webcast

In this fascinating video, Lauren Tarshis takes you and your students on a “virtual field trip” to the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Author Visit: The Pigeon Hero of World War I

Author Lauren Tarshis answers questions about the writing process behind her article “The Pigeon Hero of World War I.”

March 2019

Author Visit: The Pigeon Hero of World War I

Author Lauren Tarshis answers questions about the writing process behind her article “The Pigeon Hero of World War I.”
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Beyond the Story: Into the World of Military Working Dogs

Pigeons aren’t the only animals that have helped humans in wartime! This exciting video will give your students a glimpse into the extraordinary lives of elite soldier dogs.

March 2019

Beyond the Story: Into the World of Military Working Dogs

Pigeons aren’t the only animals that have helped humans in wartime! This exciting video will give your students a glimpse into the extraordinary lives of elite soldier dogs.

Slideshows

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Our interactive vocabulary slideshows help unlock challenging vocabulary words with great visual and audio support.

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Nonfiction: The Pigeon Hero of World War I

March/April 2019
Nonfiction: The Pigeon Hero of World War I
Story Read-Aloud: 800L-900L
(10:30)
Story Read-Aloud: 600L-700L
Lower Level (10:56)
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Poetry: In Flanders Fields

March/April 2019
Poetry: In Flanders Fields
Poem Read-Aloud
(00:59)
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Fiction: The Stars Below Me

March/April 2019
Fiction: The Stars Below Me
Story Read-Aloud: 600L-700L
(10:59)
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Paired Texts: The Magical World of Isaac

March/April 2019
Paired Texts: The Magical World of Isaac
Story Read-Aloud: 800L-900L
(07:58)
Story Read-Aloud: 600L-700L
Lower Level (08:09)