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Olivia has been studying every day for the spelling bee at her middle school. She is sure she can beat her arch-rival, Nathan. When the bee finally arrives, will Olivia be able to out-spell Nathan? Will she find out that she and Nathan have more in common than just being good spellers?

The director of the Cosgrove Elementary school play learned that directing a play is a great way to make enemies. Casting is not that easy, especially when there are Talented Terrors involved.

This collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these thirty simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car on the way to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child's desk at school. Breathe Like a Bear is sure to help kids find calm, gain focus, and feel energized during the day, while also encouraging families to establish fun and consistent mindfulness practices, whether at home or on the go.

Have you lost any teeth yet? When one of Jennifer’s loose teeth gets stuck in an apple, Yo learns about the part of growing up that includes losing baby teeth and growing shiny new grown-up teeth. He also learns about the best part of losing baby teeth—getting a visit from the tooth fairy!

Mr. Tortoise has finally made his new home, but all the other animals want to share it with him. Soon, Mr. Tortoise is sharing his burrow with a cricket, a beetle, a frog, a snake, and an owl! What’s he to do with so little space? How will all these animals get along?

When two best friends are separated over summer break, they make a pact to have the most boring summer ever. No summer fun means no swimming at the pool, no popsicles, and no water balloons, and that’s just the start! Maybe a boring road trip will be just what Sammy needs to keep having no fun.

Some people are better at singing than others. Why is that? A researcher explains why some people love doing karaoke, and others simply can't do it.

Every activist started out as a kid‚ and in some cases, they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems‚ often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr., loved fashion and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school.

Maggie's world is turned upside down when she learns that her father, whom she admires, has a second daughter, Callie, whom no one knew existed. But she won't let a new family member get in the way of her summer plans with her best friend, Daija. They're determined to make tons of money braiding hair for kids around the neighborhood.

A little boy is great friends with his shadow, Wullus. They love playing games together on the playground, until one day a big bully shadow shows up and scares Wullus away! Will the little boy be able to defeat the bully and bring his friend back?

Click and Jane’s clubhouse is a mess! Follow along as they think of some fun craft projects to clean it up with the rest of the gang and learn things about building and measuring with different tools, like a hammer and a saw!

In this comic, Click and Jane try to move a new chair into the clubhouse, but the legs keep getting stuck in the dirt. Clementine and Cloo have a few ideas that could help. Will they be able to move the chair?

Petey has been practicing playing his guitar for the school talent show. He plans to perform a song he wrote himself. One day he hurts his arm and has to wear a cast. How can he play guitar now? A good friend shows him how.

Yoga is a great way to stimulate your mind and keep yourself active by learning how to mimic animal behavior. Even kids can do yoga too! Enjoy posing as a sitting butterfly, stretching your arm and leg muscles with downward dog, or posing like a cat while stretching your body and mind.

No matter where you are in the world, noodles are bound to be a worthy meal choice. But be sure to remember your table manners! In this funny story, Pasta Polly explains the polite way to eat noodle dishes in Japan, China, Thailand, Italy, and America.

Jesse and his family visit the library. Jesse is looking for a book on fish and keeping an aquarium. What do you think he will find? When Jesse finds the books on animals, he learns how to check out books with his brand new library card.

Sometimes Sam could use a little help from his bunny friend Arnie. Dressing can be difficult for young ones, so Arnie provides encouragement. This is a simple story for the very young about friendship and independence.

Is there a scientific explanation behind falling in love? Learn the answers from scientists who look into the physiology of romance.

Every few weeks, someone gets the silent treatment at CiCi's school. But when everyone starts to ignore Eric, CiCi is ready for a change.

A young girl feels like she doesn't fit in because her father is disabled. But when her dad puts on his strongman act for the neighborhood kids, she realizes how special he truly is.