Grade 8

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Economics

Economics of Entertainment

Why is the price of a Super Bowl ticket so high? How can it be profitable to pay an actor millions of dollars to star in a movie? It all boils down to the Economics of Entertainment. This… More →

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Biographies

Ed Begley, Jr.: Living Green

Ed Begley, Jr. is a Hollywood actor, who inspires, entertains, and motivates a new generation of environmental activists, fans, and consumers with his all-encompassing green lifestyle.… More →

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Social Studies

Education Equality

The 2019 college admissions scandal in the United States, where more and 50 people were involved in a $25 million dollar bribery scheme, brought the issue of equality and equity in education… More →

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Spring 2025 Cover: Eerie Encounter at Emily's Bridge
History · Stories

Eerie Encounter at Emily's Bridge

During an East Coast road trip, Nina and her dad make a wrong turn in the middle of the night. Their new route has them heading toward a historic covered bridge in Stowe, Vermont. As they… More →

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High Interest · Life Science

El león africano (African Lion)

Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding… More →

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High Interest

Ellis Island

First-hand accounts, historical photographs, and engaging text combine to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This… More →

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High Interest · Life Science

El oso polar (Polar Bear)

A hungry polar bear is one of the most dangerous animals you will meet. A marine mammal, it hunts mostly seals on the sea ice in the Arctic. Read all about their amazing sense of smell, their More →

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