Get the full picture of all of the incredible digital resources that will come with your issue in our Issue at a Glance grid. Click the image above to view the grid for the December 2021/January 2022 issue.
"Trapped in a Cave" by Christina Soontornvat
The true story of how thousands raced against time to save a youth soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand
Featured skill: Text Evidence
"Home" by Hena Khan
When her family welcomes a new brother, Aleena’s life turns upside down.
Featured skill: Inference
"El Magnífico" By Mary Kate Frank / "More Than a Sport" By Talia Cowen
An article and a Q&A introduce two athletes who proudly celebrate their heritage.
Featured skill: Compare and Contrast
"Is There a Better Way to Wrap Our Gifts?" by Talia Cowen
People have been buying wrapping paper for more than 100 years. Should we find an alternative?
Featured skill: Main Idea
King Midas by Sari Bodi and Karen Trott
A king learns an important lesson in this dramatic retelling of a favorite Greek myth.
Featured skill: Genre
"Dear Sky" by Naomi Shihab Nye
A poetic letter expressing gratitude to the sky
Featured skill: Poem's Meaning
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