It’s the Economy
Possible sponsors: Possible sponsors: retail stores, malls, banks, credit unions, accounting firms and other financial institutions.

Everything we have, use, buy, read, wear or play with relates to economics in some way. The National Council on Economic Education supports 20 standards students must master in order to process economic concepts. This tab explains the standards and enhances them with dynamic NIE activities and a look at the current state of the economy.

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Themes: Business Sponsorship
Type: Tab

Health Care Careers
Possible sponsors: hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, fitness firms or gyms..

Careers in health are booming. This section looks at the wide variety of ways people can work in this field and have terrific careers. It’s doctors, nurses and beyond!

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Themes: Business Sponsorship, Health and Safety
Type: Tab

Math Star News Series
Possible sponsors: Possible sponsors: accounting firms, PTA organizations, test preparation centers.

Newspapers offer extensive authentic data for teaching and learning valuable math skills. This section utilizes all parts of the newspaper to teach a variety of math concepts including computation, estimation, processing data, problem solving, graphing, writing equations, understanding fractional parts and many more. National standards for mathematics are included with each section.

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Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

Barack Obama Change Has Come to America Series
Possible sponsors: Possible sponsors: museums and cultural centers, NAACP chapters, minority owned businesses, law firms, political parties, government agencies.

This 5-part series takes an in-depth look at our inspiring new president. It includes Obama’s early life, teen years, and college and law school years, as well as a look at his time in the state senate of Illinois and in the U.S. Senate. It also reviews his historic presidential campaign, issues that America will face during his term, and excerpts of his speeches. NIE activities enhance the learning experience and direct students into your newspaper, in print, online, or website.

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Themes: African-American Studies, Civics
Type: Series

Barack Obama: Change Has Come to America
Possible sponsors: museums and cultural centers, NAACP chapters, minority owned businesses, law firms, political parties, government agencies.

This 12-page tab takes an in-depth look at our inspiring new president. It includes Obama’s early life, teen years, college, law school years and his time in the state senate of Illinois, and in the U.S. Senate. It also reviews his historic presidential campaign, issues that America will face during his term, and excerpts of his speeches. NIE activities enhance the learning experience and direct students into your newspaper, in print, online, or website. Available as ready-to-print tabloid section or as 8.5x11 for posting online.

Themes: African-American Studies, Civics
Type: Series, Tab

Robyn Reports the Election - 10 Chapters by Stacy Tornio

Illustrated by Roel Wielinga
10 chapters @850 words
Reading level 3rd grade, read aloud for all ages

Robyn Zimmerman is a young reporter with a big assignment. It’s Election Day and she is covering the neighborhood election for her very own newspaper, “The Robyn Report.” And, what an assignment it is! From the candidates’ debate on the issues to the community referendum about the statue in the local park, to the catastrophe of the missing ballot box, Robyn and her band of young reporters are investigating and writing about each. Along the way they’ll learn a great deal about how elections work, political parties, debates, and the importance of informed citizenship and voting.

Themes: Civics
Type: Serial

The Life of Abraham Lincoln - 10 Chapters by Henry Ketcham

Historic Photos and Illustrations
10 chapters @ 850 words
Reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages

This non-fiction serial is based on a book, “The Life of Abraham Lincoln.” The book was first published in 1901 so the author was able to interview people who knew Lincoln. It’s a unique approach because it offers an insight into young Lincoln and the life he had before becoming president. The text is authentic to the period and truly allows for vivid representation of Lincoln’s time.

Themes: Civics
Type: Serial

Get Fit and Go Active Series
Possible sponsors: fitness centers, YMCAs, sports teams, diet/nutrition centers, supermarkets, medical associations, health insurance companies, managed health care companies.

Getting kids committed to achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the goal of this energetic supplement. It is written with a hip, kid-friendly attitude by Pat Croce, a nationally-known fitness educator and motivator who was president of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. This 15-part series focuses on nutrition and physical fitness. An awesome piece for Fitness Month in May.

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Themes: Health and Safety
Type: Series

Fun With Spelling Series
Possible sponsors: bookstore chains, literacy centers, teacher unions, TV or radio stations.

Kids love word games. But learning to play with word meanings, sounds and rhythms isn’t only a game. It helps students become better spellers, writers, livelier storytellers and sharper thinkers. This 10-part series is great for Literacy Month in September.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

Civil Rights: The Dream Lives On Series
Possible sponsors: civic organizations, museums.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a world where all people had equal rights. Have we achieved that goal? Students are challenged to learn the history of the civil rights movement and to think about the future of equal rights for all. This 12-part series was written by a humanities teacher and is a terrific and compelling read.

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Themes: African-American Studies
Type: Series

As the World Warms
Possible sponsors: environmental groups, natural history museums.

Global warming continues to be a hot topic in schools. This 12-page, full-color section explains the science behind the climate change. It also provides learning activities connecting the theme to the latest news. This tab is available in InDesign. Bonus: Four activity sheets are included. 

Themes: Earth Science
Type: Tab

E-News Tools for School
Possible sponsors: technology companies, communications companies, Internet access providers.

This new section will demonstrate just how easy and fun it is to use an online newspaper. Chock full of helpful definitions and clear explanations of how an E-edition works, this tab will prove invaluable to teachers and students. It also offers a wide variety of NIE activities in several content areas.

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Themes: E-Edition, Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing, Technology
Type: Tab

Writing Wizards Series
Possible sponsors: office supply companies, telecommunications companies.

The writing process is explained clearly in this step-by-step, half-page series in 12 parts. Instructions empower students to become wizards who can make magic with the words they write.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

Testing, Testing, 1,2,3! How to Study and Take Tests! Series
Possible sponsors: test preparation centers, colleges, parent-teacher organizations.

You can’t play a game unless you know the rules. Taking tests is no different. This 7-part, half-page feature gives students the tools they need to study and take tests so they can succeed in school.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

The Season of Holidays Series
Possible sponsors: malls and stores promoting holiday activity.

A multi-cultural celebration of celebrations in this 9-part series! Students will gain an appreciation of the history and traditions of various annual festivals. Included are Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Feast of Three Kings, the January 1st New Year holiday as well as the New Year observances of the Chinese, Muslim and Hindu people.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Series

Read On This Summer Series
Possible sponsors: bookstore chains, literacy centers, teacher unions, friends of the library groups.

This 7-part, half-page series introduces students to seven literary genres: Biography, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Animals, Science Fiction, Adventure and African American Writing. For each genre there"s a suggested book list, three newspaper activities (primary, intermediate and advanced), and a student reading log in which they record and evaluate books read.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

Read On Series
Possible sponsors: bookstore chains, literacy centers, teacher unions, friends of the library groups.

This 7-part, half-page series introduces students to seven literary genres: Biography, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Animals, Science Fiction, Adventure and African American Writing. For each genre there’s a suggested book list, three newspaper activities (primary, intermediate and advanced), and a student reading log in which they record and evaluate books read.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

The Power and the Glory: The Constitution Series
Possible sponsors: political parties, rotary clubs, veterans organizations, government agencies.

The government has recently mandated that all schools receiving federal funds (all public schools, for example) must teach about the Constitution every year on September 17. Toward that end, we’ve produced this stunning 5-part series. Your teachers will love it when they see how easy you’ve made it for them to comply with the mandate! Sponsors will love the patriotic content and the fascinating text that everyone can learn from.

A personal thank you for such a great job on the Constitution pages. My teachers love them, and this thing has put our NIE program in a whole new light in our community. It’s awesome. I’ve been hearing from people every day about this. Even at Rotary club. Cool. So thank you for creating such an awesome package!

Wanted to let you know how much my teachers loved The Power & The Glory. It was a huge hit! We received compliments from school system administrators, from the local community college, and from our own subscribers in addition to the many thank you notes from teachers. Needless to say my Circulation Manager and Publisher were tickled red, white and blue! Thank you for such a well-written piece.

Themes: Civics
Type: Series

Mothers of Invention: Women Who Create! Series
Possible sponsors: women's organizations and/or businesses, museums.

Since the dawn of time women have created ways to make our lives happier, healthier and easier. We’ll meet some of those women and their incredible inventions in this 11-part, half-page series.

Themes: Women's History
Type: Series

Folktales From Around the World Series
Possible sponsors: libraries, bookstores.

These 12 wonderful stories from various countries teach lessons about other cultures and about great writing. Each half-page feature is accompanied by an NIE activity to enhance the learning process. Use all the stories or just a few to fit your needs.

Themes: Diversity, Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

Five Steps to Fantastic Fitness Series
Possible sponsors: fitness centers, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, sporting goods retailers, supermarkets, health food emporiums, fast food restaurants, soft drink manufacturers.

Childhood obesity is a problem threatening the health of today’s kids but it is totally treatable and preventable. This 7-part, half-page feature empowers students by teaching them easy ways to eat smart and to exercise. And, it integrates content areas of language arts, science, health, consumer education and more!

Themes: Health and Safety
Type: Series

Everyday Science Series
Possible sponsors: environmental groups, science and technology companies, science museums.

Take a scientific journey to the world of science. Learn about animals, airplanes, weather and water with these 20 quarter-page features. Each contains a newspaper activity and an activity to do at home. Perfect for any science-oriented sponsor.

Themes: Earth Science, Health and Safety, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Technology, Transportation
Type: Series

Earth Day Every Day Series
Possible sponsors: environmental and open-space advocacy groups, golf/country clubs, garden centers, recycling centers, real estate developers, arboretums and botanical gardens.

April 22 is Earth Day and millions of kids will work together to protect the planet. Students can join this effort by doing and learning with this activity-filled romp across the curriculum. In this 14-part series they’ll dive into water, make a garbage pizza, calculate EarthMath, learn the history of Earth Day and more!

Themes: Earth Science
Type: Series

Drugs: Truth or Dare Series
Possible sponsors: doctors, professional organizations, music and bookstores, teen apparel retailers, banks, credit card companies.

A unique perspective on drugs and the decisions that young people face is found in this 13-part series. We’ll look at the truth about drugs and the terrible consequences that may result from poor choices. This section won the 2005 SNPA award for Best New Product for Middle School!

Themes: Character Education
Type: Series

Dollars & Sense Series
Possible sponsors: banks, credit card companies, financial management agencies, stock brokerages, credit counseling agencies, accounting firms, tax preparation companies.

A lively and practical 12-part series to earning, budgeting and investing. Students will track their spending habits, set goals and plan ahead.

Themes: Business Sponsorship, Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Series

Cyberspace Users Manual Series
Possible sponsors: computer retailers, phone companies, Internet access providers, high-tech companies, insurance companies, police, fire or sheriff's departments.

The Internet is a worldwide community. This 13-part series teaches readers how to meet other people, how to shop, how to learn, and how to protect themselves the whole time, just as they would in their own communities.

Themes: Technology
Type: Series

Character Chronicles Series
Possible sponsors: communication companies, doctors, retailers, children's hospitals or advocacy groups.

It would be wonderful if we all lived by the Golden Rule. This quarter-page series in 10 segments, focuses on respect, responsibility, compassion, caring, kindness, justice, fairness and more. This series explores character and the choices we make in determining the kind of people we want to be.

Themes: Character Education
Type: Series

Bullying Series
Possible sponsors: children's advocacy groups, police unions, pro sports teams, ecumenical groups.

Graphic novels are the hottest new things in education. Like comic books, they are engaging and concise, utilizing small amounts of text and detailed graphics. This 10-part “graphic novella” for NIE focuses on the prevalent problem of bullying. In it, readers are asked to make choices and to think about strategies for handling a bully. Every child in school knows about bullying, as each one is a victim, a bully, or a witness. This important section helps them cope. This section is in full color.

Themes: Character Education
Type: Series

Tales From the House of Bunnicula: Screaming Mummies of Pharaoh’s Tomb II - 9 Chapters by James Howe

9 chapters, 900 words, reading level 3rd - 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
An adorable tale from the beloved Bunnicula series all about the trials and tribulations of two dogs who try to write an award-winning novel. The free teacher’s guide with this one focuses on the writing process and teachers love it.

About the Author: Multi-talented children’s author James Howe writes humorous and entertaining books. His first book was Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery, a story about a pet rabbit suspected of being a vampire. This book quickly became a favorite among children, winning more than ten Children’s Choice awards, including the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award and the Nene Award. Bunnicula soon evolved into a series. When he isn’t writing, Howe enjoys bicycling, hiking, skiing, movies, theater, traveling, and reading.

About the Illustrator: Soon after Brett Helquist’s dreams of becoming a pirate were sunk, he became an illustrator and took on the dangerous work of illustrating the New York Times best-selling SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS by Lemony Snicket. He has illustrated for many magazine, newspaper, and publishing clients including: The New York Times, TIME for Kids and Harper Collins.

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Type: Serial

The Story of Black History - 6 Chapters by Debby and Ned Carroll

6 chapters, 500 words, reading level 2nd grade, read aloud for all ages
Imagine if history unfolded like a story that enthralled and educated with vibrant words and stunning pictures. That’s the mission of this serial for young readers. It’s perfect for Black History Month in February.

About the Author: Debby and Ned are longtime educators with combined classroom experience totaling more than 30 years. Ned holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Debby is also the author of two parenting books and has appeared on numerous TV shows including Good Morning America.

About the Illustrator: Roel Wielinga studied child psychology and development, and then worked in illustration and graphic design for 20 years while serving in the United States Air Force. He now follows his artistic passions through illustration and portraiture.

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Type: Serial

Sooner or Later - 13 Chapters by Patricia McKissack

13 chapters, 900 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
This is a beautiful and poignant story about an African American family just after the end of the Civil War. When his father, an ex-slave, returns home after the war, Joe David and his sister and brother have to learn to survive as they accompany their dad out West to start a new life. It’s a lovely tale of the true meaning of freedom and family and the desire to live a good life “sooner or later.”

About the Author: McKissick is a prolific writer of historical fiction and stories about African Americans. She frequently collaborates with her husband and others members of her family. She decided to write books about African Americans to inspire kids and to help improve their self-esteem. Her books have won numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award, the Carter G. Woodson Book Award, Society of Midland Authors Book Award, The Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2000, Bank Street College of Education, Society of School Librarians International Book Award, Storytelling World Award and many more.

About the Illustrator: Roel Wielinga studied child psychology and development, and then worked in illustration and graphic design for 20 years while serving in the United States Air Force. He now follows his artistic passions through illustration and portraiture.

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The Secret Life - 14 Chapters by Elizabeth McDavid Jones

14 chapters, 850 words, reading level 4rd grade, read aloud for all ages.
There are many mysteries and secrets brewing in 11-year-old Susan’s life. The new boarder is not what she seems. Susan is secretly pretending to be a boy in order to work shining shoes to help the family’s financial woes. Mum goes off to visit a relative and disappears. The year is 1914. The setting is New York City, but the message is one of national importance because, behind it all is the inspiring inside story of the movement to earn the right to vote for women. And earn it they did. Without firing a single shot, women won the vote, changing our democracy forever. For 150 years our country excluded more than half of the population. In reading this story, students will learn how this changed only after one of the most remarkable and successful nonviolent efforts the world has ever seen. The woman suffrage movement is a record of the experiences of ordinary citizens like the characters in this story. It’s vital that students learn more about this history in order to appreciate and understand the value of democracy. The suffrage story is just like this serial - a dramatic tale filled with intrigue, dedication, frustration, commitment, success and failure.

About the Author: Elizabeth McDavid Jones Jones is the author of five historical novels from the acclaimed American Girl HISTORY MYSTERY series. In 2000, she received an Edgar Allan Poe Award for the THE NIGHT FLYERS (1999). Her latest release, GHOST LIGHT ON GRAVEYARD SHOAL (2003), was an Agatha Award finalist. When she isn’t writing, “Liz” stays busy with her four children, her “surfin’” husband, and a very large, unruly, brown dog.

About the Illustrator: Alexandra Tebow was born in Palo Alto, CA. She became a Girl Scout in first grade and became a Lifetime Member at the age of 18 when she also achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award. Her project was a mural painting program at her high school to help combat graffiti. After high school she became a Council Trainer for San Francisco Bay Girl Scout Council specializing in training new Girl Scout leaders in Advanced Arts & Crafts and beginning camping skills. At Ohlone College in Fremont, CA, she studied Fine Art and photography and fell in love with art history. Later she entered the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she completed her degree in Illustration/2D Animation. Her love of art history still influences her work.

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Type: Serial

Sally was Silly but Willie Wasn’t - 6 or 12 Chapters by Debby Carroll

6 chapters, 950 words, OR ALSO AVAILABLE AS 12 chapters, 850 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
Sally is a silly girl with a serious brother named Willie. Sally loves to play pranks until her life takes a serious turn when her beloved dog Rex is hit by a car. Suddenly, Willie starts acting silly to cheer up his sister. This is a funny and poignant tale of sibling rivalry and love as Sally learns to accept responsibility and to love her brother despite their differences. Perfect for summer or anytime you need a short serial.

About the Author: Deborah Drezon Carroll, president of Hot Topics Publications, Inc., is the author of two parenting books and numerous award-winning children’s publications for NIE. She has appeared on many radio and talk shows including Good Morning America.

About the Illustrator: Josh Millis has a M.F.A. from the Art Institute of Chicago. He is currently teaching art in New Haven, Connecticut after spending some time studying the indigenous people of South Africa, a study he represented through drawing and painting.

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Nancy Drew: False Notes - 19 Chapters by Carolyn Keene

19 chapters, 950-1000 words, reading level 4th - 5th grade, read aloud for all ages
It’s election season for a new mayor when suddenly the daughter of one of the potential candidates disappears! Or does she? It’s a mystery that only Nancy Drew can solve. This story is part of the new generation of Nancy Drew mysteries. Your readers will love this timeless heroine.

About the Author: Carolyn Keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people over the years. The company that was the created the series—the Stratemeyer Syndicate—hired a variety of writers. For Nancy Drew, the writers used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene to assure anonymity of the creator. Many of the novels were written by Mildred Wirt Benson who was also a reporter for the Toledo Blade newspaper.

About the Illustrator: Zach Horn is an illustrator with a B.F.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently exploring South America.

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Type: Serial

Moving!!! - 8 Chapters by Deborah Drezon Carroll

8 Chapters, 850 words, reading level 3rd grade, read aloud for all ages
Ten-year-old Jenny’s life is perfect right up until the moment she overhears her parents talking about their plans to move the family from New York to Philadelphia. From that moment on, everything changes for Jenny and her best friend Mark as they struggle with some of life’s unexpected hurdles, as Mark learns that his parents are divorcing. Readers will relate to the charming, endearing and inspiring way that Jenny and Mark cope, separately and together.

About the Author: Deborah Drezon Carroll, president of Hot Topics Publications, Inc., is the author of two parenting books and numerous award-winning children’s publications for NIE. She has appeared on many radio and talk shows including Good Morning America.

About the Illustrator: Amy Cappelli is a digital artist and photographer living and working in Buffalo, NY with her husband and 3 children. Her illustrations are inspired by the simple fascinations and endearing whimsy children present in everyday life. She strives to create images that foster a sense of familiarity for all viewers.

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Type: Serial

Menace on Horse Creek Trail - 15 Chapters by Elizabeth McDavid Jones

15 chapters, 850 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
This mystery story is as nearly perfect as an NIE serial can be. It’s an entertaining read and it teaches a great deal of history. It’s about a wagon train headed West and a newspaper article is a big part of the mystery.

About the Author: Elizabeth McDavid Jones is the author of five historical novels from the acclaimed American Girl HISTORY MYSTERY series. In 2000, she received an Edgar Allan Poe Award for the THE NIGHT FLYERS (1999). Her latest release, GHOST LIGHT ON GRAVEYARD SHOAL (2003), was an Agatha Award finalist. When not writing, Liz stays busy with her four children, her “surfin” husband, and a very large, unruly, brown dog.

About the Illustrator: Roel Wielinga studied child psychology and development, and then worked in illustration and graphic design for 20 years while serving in the United States Air Force. He now follows his artistic passions through illustration and portraiture.

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Type: Serial

Magical Dinner Table - 12 Chapters by Deborah Drezon Carroll

12 chapters, 850 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
This family-friendly adventure tale entertains as it educates readers about the importance of the family dinner. It was created for a McDonald’s sponsorship so check it out if you have one of those in your area. It is perfect for sponsorship by any company that wants to support the mission of encouraging families to dine together. It’s a wonderful story about a family that travels through time and space once they begin having dinner together. Along the way they meet incredibly interesting people like Franz Kafka and George Washington Carver. They learn history and culture, food lore and fascinating facts, and most of all they learn that families who connect share a magical bond that can’t be broken.

About the Author: About the Author: Deborah Drezon Carroll, president of Hot Topics Publications, Inc., is the author of two parenting books and numerous award-winning children’s publications for NIE. She has appeared on many radio and talk shows including Good Morning America.

About the Illustrator: Roel Wielinga studied child psychology and development, and then worked in illustration and graphic design for 20 years while serving in the United States Air Force. He now follows his artistic passions through illustration and portraiture.

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Type: Serial

The Liberty Pole - 16 Chapters

16 chapters, 650-800 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
The wonderful story is based on true event that took place in Homses’s Hole (present day Tisbury) Martha’s Vineyard, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Tisbury was sympathetic to the patriot cause, but chose to remain neutral in the early years of the war. The women of the town staged their own “tea party” though, and there were other acts of defiance as time went on. Little is known about the Liberty Pole event other than the fact that there three young girls blew it up rather than see it commandeered by a British Man-of-War. This story teaches history while it entertains readers.

About the Author: Jackie French Koller’s books have been honored many times. They have been chosen as: Junior Library Guild Selection; Society of School Librarians Honor Book, Bank Street College Honor Book; and have been recognized with a Blue Ribbon Award from the Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Books. One book was even made into a Disney movie!

About the Illustrator: Josh Millis earned his M.F.A. from the Art Institute of Chicago. He is currently teaching art in New Haven, Connecticut after spending some time studying the indigenous people of South Africa, a study he represented through drawing and painting

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Type: Serial

Iqbal - 15 Chapters by Francesco D’Adamo

15 chapters, 900 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
This is the true story of Iqbal—a courageous thirteen-year-old boy from Pakistan who knew that his life was worth more than a rug, that chaining children to looms to work hours without rest was not right, and there was a way to stop the abuse. This story is not only compelling to read, but it also shines a light on the vital issue of human rights.

About the Author: Francesco D’Adamo is well-known for his adult books in the tradition of Italian dark fiction. He began writing for young adults to much foreign acclaim in 1999. Iqbal is his first story to be published in the United States.

About the Illustrator: Roel Wielinga studied child psychology and development, and then worked in illustration and graphic design for 20 years while serving in the United States Air Force. He now follows his artistic passions through illustration and portraiture.

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Type: Serial

Hurricane Rains - 5 Chapters by Carole Boston Weatherford

5 chapters @ 500 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
This is the poignant story of a small town devastated by the floodwaters of Hurricane Floyd. It is based on the true history of that event but seen through the eyes of one family with two small children. After being washed out of their homes, the townspeople of Princeville struggle to come to terms with the mess left behind by the storm. They have to decide whether to clean up and start over or to just move away and give the town up altogether. They choose to begin again in the town they’ve called home for generations. Readers will be touched by the resilience of the people and their ability to face adversity and natural disaster with grace and hope.

About the Author: Carole Boston Weatherford has authored 18 children’s books, including The Sound That Jazz Makes, an NAACP Image Award finalist and winner of the Carter G. Woodson Award from National Council for the Social Studies, and Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People, winner of the Juvenile Literature Award from American Association of University Women-North Carolina. The free teacher’s guide that accompanies this story also includes lessons on disaster preparedness.

About the Photos: Images are actual flood photos of the area

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Type: Serial

Hardy Boys: Secret of the Soldier’s Gold - 15 Chapters by Franklin W. Dixon

15 chapters, 1000 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
The Hardy boys are tagging along to Portugal as their dad works to help the police solve a crime. The boys become embroiled in a terrific mystery of their own when a friend’s grandmother sends them on an adventure involving the buried treasure of a German solider from World War II.

About the Author: Franklin W. Dixon is an author pen name divised by Edward L. Stratemeyer who created Joe and Frank Hardy, along with dozens of other series characters in juvenile fiction. Through his Stratemeyer Syndicate, Edward hired authors to write stories from his outlines.

About the Illustrator
: Halstead Craig Hannah is an illustrator, designer, outdoor adventurer and a professor at the California College of Arts and Crafts. His clients include Disney, Coca Cola, The Matrix II, Fox, Warner Bros., Blockbuster Video, the Oakland Raiders and many more.

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Disas-Tour Inc. - 12 Chapters by Jane Yolen

12 chapters, 600-650 words, reading level 3rd - 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
Sail back through time with Mr. K.’s students on their class trip to the Titanic. The plot unfolds as we read the personal journals of Mr. K and his students while they experience history firsthand. Readers will be on the edges of their seats as one of the students disappears on the ship just as the iceberg hits. Will the others get there in time to scoop him off the deck before the disaster deadline? Your readers will love this original work by this world famous, award-winning children’s author.

About the Author: Yolen is an author of children’s books, fantasy, and science fiction. She is also a poet, a teacher of writing, and a reviewer of children’s literature. She has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Yolen’s books and stories have won the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, the Golden Kite Award, and many more.

About the Illustrator: Zach Horn is an illustrator with a B.F.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently exploring South America.

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Class Pets: Survival School - 18 Chapters by Frank Asch

18 chapters, 900-950 words, reading level 3rd grade, read aloud for all ages
Imagine seeing school from a mouse hole inside a classroom wall. You can when you come on along on the adventures of the mice that live inside the walls of a school. In this rodent romp, these precocious mice find themselves in precarious situations involving rats, cats, kids and the scary school janitor!

About the Author: Frank Asch has been writing and illustrating children’s books for more than 30 years. Though he is most known for his Moonbear picture books, Asch has written in almost every category of children’s literature including poetry, concept books, juvenile nonfiction, and children’s novels. His collaboration with a Russian author on a children’s book received a National Book Award. Asch lives in Middletown Springs, Vermont, with his family and their faithful dog, Robi.

About the Illustrator: John Kanzler has been illustrating in the children’s market for fifteen years. His clients include Random House, Mondo Publishing, Simon & Schuster, Innovative Kids, Publications International, and Barnes & Noble.

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All in Good Time - 9 Chapters by Jane Kendall

9 chapters, 850 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
Eddie is a young boy who is not interested in learning history. That is until his teacher gives him a magical subway token that enables Eddie to time travel back to the 1930s where he learns that history is not just dull dates on a page, but rather, the people and events that color our lives. The illustrations are beautiful paintings that bring the characters and settings into vivid focus.

About the Author: Jane Kendall is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult historical novel Miranda and the Movies (Crown, 1989), which grew out of her passion for silent film history and the desire to share the era with a young audience. The book was a Junior Library Guild selection for Advanced Readers and a Notable Social Studies book; in 1999 Harcourt Brace reissued it and published the sequel, Miranda Goes to Hollywood. Ms. Kendall is also an illustrator with over two dozen children’s books to her credit, including The Nutcracker: A Ballet Cut-out Book (David R. Godine, 1985) which was featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas catalogue. She is a Senior Writer for Greenwich Magazine and since 1993 has written more than 75 feature articles for the magazine. She has written about silent film history for The New York Times, and has been a fashion and social history columnist for the Brooks and Gannet newspaper chains. Although Ms. Kendall lives in Cos Cob, Connecticut (where she collects—and wears—vintage hats), she was born in Manhattan, and her lifelong fascination with the city’s rich history was the inspiration for All in Good Time.

About the Illustrator: Alexandra Tebow was born in Palo Alto, CA. She became a Girl Scout in first grade and became a Lifetime Member at the age of 18 when she also achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award. Her project was a mural painting program at her high school to help combat graffiti. After high school she became a Council Trainer for San Francisco Bay Girl Scout Council specializing in training new Girl Scout leaders in Advanced Arts & Crafts and beginning camping skills. At Ohlone College in Fremont, CA, she studied Fine Art and photography and fell in love with art history. Later she entered the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she completed her degree in Illustration/2D Animation. Her love of art history still influences her work.

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Type: Serial

The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Social Studies Activity Sheets Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: corporations promoting the value of diversity, ethnic organizations, NAACP chapters, chambers of commerce, civic groups, airlines, government agencies.

Teachers can use these 50 reproducible activity sheets to teach civics, geography, character education, research techniques, critical thinking and much more. They’re great for use in class but they’re also terrific for homework assignments. The activities can be used with newspapers in print or online.

Themes: Civics, Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide, Ultimate

The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Math & Science Activity Sheets Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: accounting firms, PTA organizations, test preparation centers, hospitals, drug companies, environmental groups, science museums, hi-tech firms.

This set of 50 reproducible activity sheets offers an array of ways to teach basic math skills and science literacy using the authentic data found in any day’s newspaper. Teachers can reproduce these sheets and distribute to students for use in class but they’re also terrific for homework assignments. The activities can be used with newspapers in print or online.

Themes: Physical Science
Type: Teacher's Guide, Ultimate

The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Language Arts Activity Sheets Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: office supply companies, telecommunications companies, book stores, libraries.

Teaching reading and writing skills is easy when you have 50 different choices of NIE activities. Teachers can reproduce these sheets and distribute to students for use in class but they’re also terrific for homework assignments. The activities can be used with newspapers in print or online.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide, Ultimate

The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Health & Science Thematic Unit Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: fitness centers, YMCAs, sports teams, diet/nutrition centers, supermarkets, medical associations, health insurance companies, managed health care companies, environmental groups, golf clubs, garden centers, recycling centers..

This comprehensive 72-page guide offers lessons on outdoor science, fitness, drug awareness, safety, the environment and much more. There are suggestions for learning activities that utilize the newspaper and there are also many activity sheets included. The activities can be used with newspapers in print or online.

Themes: Health and Safety, Sports
Type: Teacher's Guide, Ultimate

The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Character Education Thematic Unit Guide Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: communication companies, doctors, retailers, children's hospitals or advocacy groups, police unions, pro sports teams, ecumenical groups.

This all-encompassing 72-page curriculum aid offers learning activities focusing on kindness, conflict resolution, optimism, self-esteem and tolerance. There are suggestions for learning activities that utilize the newspaper and there are also many activity sheets included. The activities can be used with newspapers in print or online.

Themes: Character Education
Type: Teacher's Guide, Ultimate

The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Celebrate Diversity Thematic Unit Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: museums and cultural centers, NAACP chapters, African American business associations, women-owned businesses, women’s centers, organizations promoting diversity.

This valuable 72-page guide offers lessons in Black History, Women’s History, Holocaust Education and the holidays. There are suggestions for learning activities that utilize the newspaper and there are also many activity sheets included. The activities can be used with newspapers in print or online.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide, Ultimate

Election Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: political parties, government agencies, lawyers, rotary clubs, veterans organizations, business or groups interested in the future of the United States.

This 12-page guide can be used with any of our four tabloid sections about elections or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about elections and democracy. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Civics
Type: Teacher's Guide

Election Education Guide Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: political parties, government agencies, lawyers, rotary clubs, veterans organizations, business or groups interested in the future of the United States.

This guide offers 19 activity sheets that teachers can print and distribute to students. Each one offers students an opportunity to use your newspaper to learn about one aspect of elections.

Themes: Civics
Type: Teacher's Guide

Your Character Counts Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: communication companies, doctors, retailers, children's hospitals or advocacy groups.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students valuable lessons about respect, responsibility, kindness, justice and fairness. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this vital topic.

Themes: Character Education
Type: Teacher's Guide

Women in History Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: women-owned businesses, corporations employing high-profile women, women's networking organizations.

This 12-page guide can be used with the any of our three tabloid sections that teach about influential women or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the accomplishments of so many important people. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Women's History
Type: Teacher's Guide

The Triumphant Spirit: The Holocaust Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: synagogues, religious organizations, professional organizations.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about this watershed event in our history. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this important topic.

Themes: Character Education, Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide

Teen Files: Issues That Matter Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: doctors, professional organizations, music and bookstores, teen apparel retailers, banks, credit card companies.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about important issues like substance abuse, safe driving, depression, sex, body image and much more. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide

Supermarket Smarts Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: supermarkets, of course.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the reading and math skills they can learn using a grocery store theme. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach these basic skills.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide

Slam Dunk Math Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: professional basketball teams, sporting good retailers, health clubs, sports medicine clinics.

This 20-page guide offers a myriad of math lessons, all based on a basketball theme. Teachers will love how easy it is to teach basic math skills using these activities and they will especially love the enthusiasm the theme brings out in their students.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing, Sports
Type: Teacher's Guide

Schoolyard Science Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: companies that hire scientists (biotechnology, chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.), science museums.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the science that can be learned close to home. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Physical Science
Type: Teacher's Guide

Save the Earth Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: environmental and open-space advocacy groups, golf/country clubs, garden centers, recycling centers, real estate developers, arboretums and botanical gardens.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about taking care of our planet. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Business Sponsorship, Earth Science
Type: Teacher's Guide

Safety First Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: HMOs, insurance companies, public transportation companies, automakers, auto dealer.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students how to be safe at home, at school and at play. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Health and Safety
Type: Teacher's Guide

Random Acts of Kindness Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: Anybody with a big heart.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about living respectfully and being kind. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Character Education
Type: Teacher's Guide

Map Skills Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: local AAA chapters; ticket outlets, ball teams or theaters whose actual stadium/auditorium seating plans could be featured.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about how to use maps. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach these skills.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide

Live Without Hate Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: civil rights groups, ecumenical organizations, law enforcement agencies.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about tolerance. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. It also includes a fascinating comprehensive unit about stereotyping and prejudice. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this important topic.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide

The Law Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: bar associations, private law firms, criminal justice schools, police organizations.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about justice. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Civics
Type: Teacher's Guide

The Holidays Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: holiday retailers, party stores, card and gift shops.

This 12-page guide can be used with any of our three tabloid sections about holidays or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about our celebrations of culture. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide

Hispanic Heritage Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: ethnic organizations, groups promoting diversity, civic groups.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the value of diversity. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide

Fantastic Fitness Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: fitness centers, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, sporting goods retailers, supermarkets, health food emporiums, fast food restaurants, soft drink manufacturers.

This 12-page guide can be used with any of our tabloid sections that focus on health and fitness or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about achieving optimum health. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Health and Safety
Type: Teacher's Guide

Exploring Diversity Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: corporations promoting the value of diversity, ethnic organizations, NAACP chapters, chambers of commerce, civic groups.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the value of diversity and tolerance. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Teacher's Guide

Everyday Kindness Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: retailers, hospitals, religious organizations, Rotary, Jaycees.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about character education, kindness and respect. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Character Education, Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide

Earth Day Every Day Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: environmental and open-space advocacy groups, golf/country clubs, garden centers, recycling centers, real estate developers, arboretums and botanical gardens.

This 12-page guide can be used with any of our tabloid sections that focus on the environment or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about our planet. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Earth Science
Type: Teacher's Guide

Drugs: Truth or Dare Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: doctors, professional organizations, music and bookstores, teen apparel retailers, banks, credit card companies.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about substance abuse. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Health and Safety
Type: Teacher's Guide

Dollars, Sense and Economics Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: retail stores, malls, banks, credit unions, accounting firms and other financial institutions.

This 12-page guide can be used with the either of our money-related tabloid sections or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about financial literacy. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Business Sponsorship
Type: Teacher's Guide

Conflict Resolution Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: children's advocacy groups, police unions, pro sports teams, ecumenical groups.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about how to resolve conflicts peacefully and about how to handle bullies. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Character Education, Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide

Choosing Success Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: psychology and psychiatry organizations, employment agencies.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the importance of optimism and a positive attitude about life. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Character Education, Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Teacher's Guide

Careers: Voyage Into the Future Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: school-to-work programs, chambers of commerce, business and trade groups, colleges and universities, vocational schools.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about their career opportunities. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: Business Sponsorship, Character Education
Type: Teacher's Guide

African American Culture Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: museums and cultural centers, NAACP chapters, African American business associations.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about the influence that African Americans have had on our society. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: African-American Studies
Type: Teacher's Guide

Black History in America Teacher’s Guide
Possible sponsors: museums and cultural centers, NAACP chapters, African-American business associations.

This 12-page guide can be used with the tabloid section of the same name or it can stand alone and provide a complete unit of newspaper activities designed to teach students about this important aspect of our history. It includes about 25 lesson plans and activity suggestions; six are accompanied by reproducible activity sheets. These activities make it simple for teachers to use your newspaper to teach this topic.

Themes: African-American Studies
Type: Teacher's Guide

Black History in America Series
Possible sponsors: museums and cultural centers, NAACP chapters, African-American business associations.

The struggle for freedom for all Americans began with slavery and continued through the Civil War right up through the turbulent 1960’s. This 7-part, half-page feature looks at the courage and determination of that period of history.

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Themes: African-American Studies
Type: Series

Careers: Voyage Into the Future
Possible sponsors: school-to-work programs, chambers of commerce, business and trade groups, colleges and universities, vocational schools.

Is there life after high school? Yes, and what kids make of it is as important a question as they will face. This tab offers important how-to information and practical advice. Bold space-theme graphics keep the interest high. A great tie-in with school-to-work programs. 

Themes: Business Sponsorship
Type: Tab

Your Character Counts
Possible sponsors: communication companies, doctors, retailers, children's hospitals or advocacy groups.

It would be wonderful if we all lived by the Golden Rule. This supplement explores character and the choices we make in determining the kind of people we want to be. We look at caring, compassion, manners, violence, conflict resolution, justice, fairness, honesty, integrity and more!

Themes: Character Education
Type: Tab

Writing Wizards
Possible sponsors: office supply companies, telecommunications companies.

The writing process is explained clearly with step-by-step instructions to empower students to become wizards who can make magic with the words they write. Simply the best writing tab ever!

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Tab

The World of Fish
Possible sponsors: aquariums, science museums, companies whose work is water-related, ie, port or river authorities.

Students can read all about our fascinating, finned friends in this lively and fun 12-page section. It explores the environments of oceans, lakes and rivers and takes a look at aquariums around the country. Dive in to this section—the art and design are beyond fabulous!

Themes: Life Sciences
Type: Tab

Women of Adventure
Possible sponsors: businesses owned by women, sporting goods retailers, health clubs, recreation centers.

These awesome women from all over the planet are rock climbers, adventure racers, mountaineers, surfers, snowboarders, and more. Each is an outstanding example of excellence and achievement. Their stories will inspire students to reach for their own goals.

Themes: Sports, Women's History
Type: Tab

Women in History
Possible sponsors: women-owned businesses, corporations employing high-profile women, women's networking organizations.

The influence of women on events, family and culture was not recorded in early history books. But women have often played key roles in history, and are expanding their roles and influence today. This section explores how women have shaped our experience, and how they are shaping our future. Perfect for Women’s History Month in March.

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Themes: Women's History
Type: Tab

Winter Holidays: Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa
Possible sponsors: malls and stores promoting holiday activity.

Children of all religions and cultures love holidays. This supplement explains the holidays of three distinct peoples and shows their common threads: celebration of history and tradition, love and joy through the sharing of meals, gifts, games, stories and rituals.

Themes: Diversity
Type: Tab

Web Wise
Possible sponsors: computer retailers, phone companies, Internet access providers, high-tech companies, any company introducing its Website.

The World Wide Web is a gold mine of opportunity, but beginners and experts alike need help getting what they want out of it. This section introduces the Internet, gives practical advice on searching for information and limiting searches, and teaches how to use critical thinking to judge the source of information. 

Themes: Technology
Type: Tab

We Love Animals
Possible sponsors: pet stores, wildlife conservation groups, zoos, museums.

People need animals and animals need people. This section looks at the special relationship between humans and the animal kingdom. It includes lots of fun stories and games for students to enjoy as they learn.

Themes: Life Sciences
Type: Tab

We Can All Get Along
Possible sponsors: sports teams, communications companies, back-to-school retailers.

Classroom climate may be one of the most important factors in student success in school. Students who get along succeed together. This tab focuses on activities to teach students how to get along productively and happily. Good anytime of year but perfect for back-to-school.

Themes: Character Education
Type: Tab

Water: From Here to Eternity and Back Again
Possible sponsors: water companies, environmental groups.

Written by an award-winning environmental educator and illustrated with charming cartoons, this supplement tells the never-ending story of the water cycle. Students hear the message of ecology spoken through math, science and language arts. And they learn what they can do to conserve water at home.

Themes: Earth Science
Type: Tab

The Triumphant Spirit: Holocaust
Possible sponsors: synagogues, religious organizations, professional organizations.

Compelling, poignant stories and photographs of Holocaust survivors. This tab has excerpts from the award-winning book of the same title as well as a page of NIE activities to help students understand some of the complex issues. It also includes an historical overview and a timeline of events. This tab offers the ultimate in curriculum materials for teaching about this watershed event in history. A 20-page section. 

Themes: Diversity
Type: Tab

Transportation On the Move
Possible sponsors: bus or rail companies, airlines, trucking firms, road construction companies, car dealers, bicycle shops.

Transportation is the tie that binds us together as it gets us together. We look at how we get from place to place on roads, by sea, on rail and in the air!

Themes: Transportation
Type: Tab

Today’s Technology
Possible sponsors: technology companies, communications companies, Internet access providers.

The last hundred years was unlike any in human history. The big difference was technology. This tab looks at the latest in technology and how we can be ready for the rapid changes still to come.

Themes: Technology
Type: Tab

Testing, Testing, 1,2,3! How to Study and Take Tests!
Possible sponsors: test preparation centers, colleges, parent-teacher organizations.

You can’t play a game unless you know the rules. Taking tests is no different. This section gives students the tools they need to study and take tests so that they can succeed in school.

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Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Tab

Teen Files: Issues That Matter
Possible sponsors: doctors, professional organizations, music and bookstores, teen apparel retailers, banks, credit card companies.

Kids today have so much to deal with: peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, safe driving, eating disorders and body image, depression, sex, smoking, and more. This tab examines some of these vital issues and strategies for dealing with them.

Themes: Character Education, Health and Safety
Type: Tab

Supermarket Smarts
Possible sponsors: supermarkets, of course.

This supplement could be titled, “Everything I Need to Know, I Can Learn at the Supermarket.” It teaches math, language arts, science, nutrition and marketing in an engaging way. Loaded with games and newspaper Food section activities, the supplement teaches life lessons, too! The Play-Doh®-like graphics are fabulous. 

Themes: Business Sponsorship, Health and Safety
Type: Tab

Study Skill Builders
Possible sponsors: school districts, parent-teacher organizations, book stores, test-taking centers.

When students learn to study smarter, learning comes easier and test scores soar. This section offers study skill strategies to help students learn exactly how to study and ace exams.

Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
Type: Tab

9/11 10th Anniversary: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Series
Possible sponsors: rotary clubs, veterans organizations, government agencies..

Many of today’s students aren’t old enough to remember 9/11. While they’re aware of its legacy, the specifics may not be familiar to them. This 12-page, full-color section provides students with a detailed summary of the events of that day, as well as its aftermath. In addition, it explores the admirable qualities that give America the strength and resolve to handle extreme adversity and challenges. America is strong as a result of diversity, ingenuity, resilience, responsibility, compassion, endurance and more. 9/11 10th Anniversary, Land of the Free, Home of the Brave is a patriotic salute to times throughout history when her admirable traits brought America through difficult times. And, as always, it includes lots of NIE activities which direct students into your newspaper. The activities correspond to the Common Core National Standards, which are also included.

Open the school year with a curriculum tool that every teacher will want and every student will love reading. Since 9/11 has been declared a national day of service, this tab or series will serve as an inspiring kick-off to any community event or memorial tribute. You may publish the section in print or put it online for teacher and/or student download.

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Themes: Civics
Type: Series

NIE and the Common Core Standards
Possible sponsors: telecommunications companies, book stores, libraries, local school districts, parent-teacher associations, universities, summer camps..

Your state may have already adopted the Common Core State Standards. These are the new national standards which are in the process of being adopted state by state. If you need more information, or to find out if your state has adopted them, go to http://www.corestandards.org.

We just created a fantastic 77-page teacher’s guide with NIE activities aligned to these standards for grades K-12 in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. It’s designed to be posted on NIE websites (although you can certainly print it if you prefer) for teacher download for use with e-editions or print editions. It’s quite comprehensive. This guide will be invaluable for teachers, as they must teach these standards and will be clamoring for materials to make that easy.

Order now and bring your teachers and students back to school with the most up-to-date NIE program ever!

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Race to the Top
Possible sponsors: local school districts, parent-teacher associations, universities, summer camps.

Educational reform is sweeping the nation! Almost every state has adopted the new national Common Core standards. This section offers NIE a unique opportunity to help teachers teach to those standards. It is loaded with learning activities to teach basic skills in language arts, math, science and social studies. It’s full color throughout, so it’s beautiful and fun! Every activity drives students into your digital or print newspaper.

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Themes: Literacy, Basic Skills, Testing
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