Intermediate

One building looks like it's been wrapped in tinfoil. Another looks like it's buried under a pile of paint chips. Frank Gehry has been called "the most important architect of our age." As a… Read More →

Frederic Chopin (1810–1849), a Polish-French composer and pianist of the Romantic era, was renowned for his emotive and expressive piano compositions, such as the "Nocturnes" and the… Read More →

Miss Annie is a kitten with a large dose of curiosity! Even though she's only a few months old, Miss Annie thinks she's big enough for adventure right now. If only she can convince her human… Read More →

Gather the midnight strands, tend the roots that gave you life, weave hopes into pathways— paths that lead you home. Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the… Read More →

Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. When Paige's mom returns from her final tour of Air Force duty, Paige couldn't Read More →

When World War II broke out in Europe, it was the beginning of a race to build bombs and war machines. Following the war, a new "arms race" began between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Today, Read More →

"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" is a quote from the U.S. Constitution most Americans know by heart. The right to have a healthy peacetime life-- to be free from want, hunger,… Read More →

Can you say anything you want? Should you? Everyone has rights but navigating your rights can be difficult. You have the right to freedom of expression but there are many places where this… Read More →

Protected by the Bill of Rights, the freedom of speech and expression is one of the most cherished rights possessed by citizens of the United States. Explore why this right is important to… Read More →

The son of a wealthy, repected admiral, William Penn did what was forbidden in seventeenth-century England--he openly practiced the Quaker religion. Penn dreamed of a place with freedom of… Read More →

The North American colonies were a safe haven for Pilgrims seeking the freedom to worship in their own way. The freedom to worship, or not, is a sacred right protected by the First Amendment… Read More →

An hilarious story about sibling rivalry and a child’s impulse to run away from home—(and come back again!) “When my squawking baby brother arrived, I realized I needed a new family. No one… Read More →

Have you seen eggs labeled "free-range"? Maybe your family only buys meat from local farmers because you know and trust their practices when raising animals for food. So what exactly does… Read More →

14-year-old Patrick and his mother leave their small town for the city. Out of boredom and frustration, he steals a pair of headphones. When he's caught, the police officer, Constable Jack,… Read More →

With its acrobatic thrills and "no limits" attitude, free running is creating a sports revolution in our towns and cities. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features:… Read More →

The high-adrenaline thrill of freestyle BMX is creating a stir on the extreme sports scene. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Real-Life Story Biking pro Mitch Read More →

Flip into Freestyle Motocross. In this competition, riders try to impress the judges with their creative routines. Dive into the exciting world of Freestyle tricks while discovering more… Read More →

For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's scariest snow sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed ride through the world of ultra-snow Read More →

When strange occurrences start happening at the library, it's up to Catalog, the library cat, and his unusual new ally to save their beloved home. Can a clever cat and his unexpected friends… Read More →

Freshwater fishing is a popular outdoor sport and can be a great way to appreciate nature. People fish on lakes, rivers, and other sources of freshwater. Numerous species challenge fishers to Read More →

Have you ever landed a smallmouth bass after a fair fight? Or spent a day slowly trolling for walleye? Or felt a trout or pike tug on your bait after a perfect cast? There's nothing better… Read More →

Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo remains an icon for Chicanos as well as for the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements. On September 17, 1925, Frida Kahlo stepped onto a bus in… Read More →

Anyone who texts recognizes "LOL," "2G2BT," and "PRW" as shorthand for "laughing out loud," "too good to be true," and "parents are watching." But did you know that in the 1800s—when your… Read More →