Minna and her family lived in the Appalachian Mountains where her papa worked in the coal mines. When he got sick with the miner’s cough he couldn't work much, and then she couldn't go to school.

The first day of winter is December 21st. You can read about winter all through the month of December and January to help get into the mood of the season.

If you’re (GT) gifted and talented, you’ve probably got lots of questions about why you think and learn that way you do. You probably think faster and more intensely than other kids.

Travel around the world with this tantalizing collection of easy-to-follow recipes. You can check out twelve different countries or regions of the world with traditional dishes from each.

List of Magic Tree House books. Enjoy time with Annie and Jack traveling to the past or the future.

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