Grade 3

"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 →

Toco the toucan has found the perfect spot for a treehouse of his very own. The tree is leafy and shady and full of sweet berries. He can picture the house already: warm and cozy, with a… Read More →

Making friends can be tough, but this rhyming picture book will help navigate difficulties of shyness and social anxiety. Shelli used to be pretty content in her little world, thinking that… Read More →

There are two Pauls in class - one tall and one small. They other kids make fun of them, but both Pauls know that size doesn't matter to friends. Read More →

What animal would you be if a few of your teeth grew so long that they stuck out of your mouth even when it was closed? What would you be if your top canine teeth grew almost all the way down Read More →

Every Minecraft world is unique, from the towering mountains to the vast oceans. Discover the ten most exciting biomes to explore in the game along with the mobs, structures, and loot found… Read More →

Danger lurks around every corner in Minecraft Survival Mode. Which mobs pose the biggest threat on a player’s adventures? Which deal the most damage and how can they be stopped? Read about… Read More →

The world of Minecraft can be a dangerous place. Serious players are going to need every advantage. Bring on gear enchantments! Discover the ten best enchantments to make your swords sharper, Read More →

Get ready for your next Minecraft adventure! What should you pack in your inventory for the trip? Discover the ten most useful items for players who love to explore all of Minecraft’s biomes. Read More →

What does it take to be an awesome Minecraft builder? Uncover the ten most useful items for building in Survival Mode and how they can improve your skills. These tools and items will help you Read More →

Does your Minecraft game need something new? Delve into the world of mods! These downloadable files add new enemies, structures, and quests to your adventures. Spruce up the look of your… Read More →

Millions of people play Minecraft every day. Hundreds of videos and streams are posted, too. But who are the most talented players of them all? Discover ten amazing Minecraft content creators Read More →

Danger lurks around every corner in Minecraft. Players need every advantage they can get. Potions can be the difference between life and death. Discover the ten best potions to boost your… Read More →

From treasure-filled jungle temples to dangerous ancient cities, the world of Minecraft is filled with amazing structures. Trade in villages, explore ocean monuments, and brave the mobs of… Read More →

Minecraft is full of life, including helpful villagers that live scattered across the land. But which villagers will give you the most emeralds and cool gear? Learn about the ten best… Read More →