Grade 3

Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp Read More →

Israeli kids and their aunt observe the holiday of Tisha B'Av, which commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, by visiting an archaeological dig at the Temple Mount and… Read More →

Tizzy the dreidel has a problem. Spinning makes her dizzy. She feels out of place on Hanukkah, and worries she won’t be picked when the family plays a game to see which dreidel can spin the… Read More →

"A boa has no greater wrath / than when he doesn't want a bath!" In this rollicking verse story, the bathroom becomes a battleground between a clean-conscious youngster and his elusive… Read More →

See what the toco toucan has in common with the tropical kingbird. Learn what sets it apart from the rock wren. Readers will compare key traits of toco toucans—their appearance, behavior,… Read More →

Standing together makes all of us stronger. Mai, who is Hmong American, and Kiara, who is Black, do everything together. But not today. Kiara isn’t at the bus stop, she’s not at school, and… Read More →

Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in National Football League (NFL) history. He also has… Read More →

Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots has done it all in the National Football League (NFL). He and his teammates have won the Super Bowl three times. Twice he was named Most… Read More →

Tom Brady and Joe Montana are the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. Together, they won 11 Super Bowl titles. But which Super Bowl-winning quarterback is the best? Compare their… Read More →

What can be as awful to look at as it is awesome to eat? Your lunch! Learn how to create a variety of lunch entrees that are both repulsive and tasty. Cook up dishes like juicy bat wings,… Read More →

When extreme skateboarder Tony Hawk completed the 900, spinning two and a half times in the air before landing, he made sports history. A professional skateboarder from the age of fourteen,… Read More →

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has one of the most high-profile jobs in sports. As the starting quarterback for "America's team" since 2006, Tony has amassed impressive stats and wowed… Read More →

The animals had fun at their playground, but poor Baby Elephant felt sad and lonely. He was too big and heavy to play there. He couldn't fit on the slides and swings. Who had some good ideas… Read More →

"There's an Ethiopian; there's an Ethiopian!" I heard them shouting. I looked behind me, but I couldn't see any Ethiopian. Children began crowding round me, and I still didn't realize that… Read More →

Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still… Read More →

Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics? Do you know what a mummy is? All these things came from ancient Egypt. More than four thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians created tools and… Read More →

Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with twenty-six letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than two thousand years ago, the… Read More →

How often do you write or read? Do you live in or near a city? Writing and cities both began in ancient Mesopotamia. Six thousand years ago, the ancient Mesopotamians created tools and… Read More →

Have you ever wanted to play the flute? Or have you seen a building with a domed ceiling? These things have roots in ancient Rome. More than two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire was the… Read More →

Do you use a calendar? Have you ever played basketball? These things were important to the ancient Mayans too. About four thousand years ago, they invented tools and treasures that still… Read More →

From piercing arrowheads to mighty longswords and battleaxes, weapons have clashed on the battlefield from ancient times onwards. Join the action to see warriors from different times and… Read More →

Baked, stewed, or mashed, pumpkins remind Rebecca Estelle of the Great Depression when that was all her family had to eat. When an enormous pumpkin falls off a truck and smashes in her yard,… Read More →

A Bright, Playful Story About Speaking Up, Setting Boundaries, and Navigating New Friendships Toco the toucan is excited to build the perfect treehouse: leafy, cozy, and wonderfully his. But… Read More →