Mr. Night puts the world to bed and helps children fall asleep'
Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! Will he finally be the best in the class?
The story about Abraham Lincoln'
Two scientist are traveling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous, because they have hot, melted rock inside. But they also offer important information. Will the scientists make it safely to the volcano? What will they learn?
This story is about water sports on the Columbia River. Cory Roeseler lives near the river and he loves water, sparts, and going fast! Roeseler also likes to make new things. What does Roeseler do with these interests? How foes he go fast?
Several strange signs called 'crop circles' have been discovered in the fields of southern England. These mysterious circles are puzzling to everyone, even scientists. There are several theories about who-or what-made them. Could it be humans who did it? Or could it be something else..
In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a 'ruffle'. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called 'black diamonds'. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?
The native bees of Central America re important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of 'killer bee' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?
The Fulani are a group of people who live in Africa. Yoro is a young Fulani boy. Before he can become a man, Yoro must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test for him. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?
For thousands of years, certain remote minority nationalities in China have existed in near isolation. Separated from the rest of world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the increased globalization of the world's cultures, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved for the world's future?