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Being in the present moment—aware of what's going on right now—helps kids be more focused, more patient, and likely to make better decisions for themselves. Readers will learn basic skills… Read More →

Spending time in nature can help kids be less stressed and have greater self-awareness. Readers will learn some of the skills needed to fully experience nature and be more focused, in and out… Read More →

Growing plants and vegetables and studying food sources can help children make good food choices, which is likely to result in overall healthier lives. Readers will learn skills for choosing… 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 →

When Sasha moves from Russia with her mother, she's eager to start a new life. At her new school she joins CREW (Confident, Remarkable, Excellent, Welcoming), a girls' volunteer group. But… Read More →

There's much more to Jarome Iginla's story than being the first black captain of an NHL team. He is also renowned for his social commitment and generosity off the ice. "Iggy" grew up in a… Read More →

Jordin Tootoo is known for having to "fight his way through." Jordin had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. He had to overcome the social problems that are associated… Read More →

When 15-year-old Kanika falls for Danny, an older guy she has always had a crush on, she becomes his "ride or die chick". Soon after establishing that she will do anything for him, Danny… Read More →

Vienna, a mixed-race teen and her mother experience racism and domestic violence while living with her stepfather. They try to escape the situation by moving to a big city where they begin to… Read More →

Miguel hasn't missed El Salvador since arriving in North America with his mother and sister. But with his father still in El Salvador and gangs shaking down the old neighborhood, life isn't… Read More →

Star player Janine leads her hockey team to victory at the provincial championships. But on the way home from the game, a car accident leaves her paralyzed from the waist down. Her best… Read More →

Willie O'Ree made NHL history at the Montreal Forum on January 18, 1958, when he became the first black player to take to the ice. There was a round of applause when O'Ree stepped onto the… Read More →

Have you ever dreamed of going to outer space? When Sally Ride was a little girl, she watched on TV as astronaut John Glenn launched into space. Twenty years later, she became the first… Read More →

Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the US military base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Following the attack, the United States would officially… Read More →

Luis is feeling nervous about the first day of school. His stomach hurts, and he's worried he won't know what to do if his teacher calls on him! From meeting new friends to asking for help… Read More →

In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. An explosion damaged his ship and wounded many of his… Read More →

Have you ever wished that you could do something heroic to help your country? When Alan Turing was a boy, he was fascinated by math and science. Later, Turing's math skills would help Great… Read More →

Shiny gold, bright yellow, soft green, and dark blue—artists use many different colors to create beautiful paintings. What do the colors mean? How do they make you feel? What stories do… Read More →

We can see colors all around the world! People everywhere use colors to decorate and to celebrate. Some colors even have special meanings. Encourage readers to explore the colors of the world… Read More →

Bright blue, bold red, and pure white—plants and animals use many colors to help them survive. Sometimes they need to hide, and sometimes they need to stand out. Encourage readers to notice… Read More →

The world is full of color—but what exactly is color? Where does it come from, and why can we see so many different colors? Learn all about light and color. Science colors your world!… Read More →

Do you love to write? Are you into self-expression? Blogging is a great way to share your obsession with travel, your passion for reading, or your unique thoughts about the world. The… Read More →

On June 6, 1944, Allied bombers flew overhead as a huge naval fleet landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Under a hail of gunfire, thousands of Allied troops fought their way onto the… Read More →