The Case Of The Missing Toy

I’m only nine, but I already know what I want to be when I grow up: a librarian who solves mysteries

Hang On Tight!

You needed 10 cents . . . and a little courage.

Alpha-Best

Taran stood at the microphone. A hush settled over the auditorium.

Valentines From The Zoo

My friend has been feeling down lately. Do you have any Valentine’s Day surprise ideas to help cheer him up?—Buddy in Bangalore

Valentine Fortune “Cookies”

Say “Happy Valentine’s Day” with clay!

On The Roof Of The World

The author experiences the life of a nomad in Tibet.

How Banks Work!

Have you ever noticed the vault when you go to the bank? A vault is a room, usually at the back of a bank, with thick walls, a heavy door, and a big lock. All banks have one.

Potato-Salad Clues

It was time for the annual Potato-Salad Contest in Phuleri Park.

The Most Thrilling Sighting

“I can’t believe it’s our last day in this magnificent forest,” Yuhina sighed sadly as they sat in the jeep, heading to the Tadoba forest.

The Narzary Twins

Gossaigaon village is located in the corner of Assamese mountains, where a tribe of people called the Bodos live, surrounded by vast rice fields and tea plantations.

A Secret Code

“See you at Open House tonight, Amu,” Esha shouted from the school bus window. “Don’t forget to ask your mom if I can come over tomorrow!”

How Six Sons Saved Anansi

A West African Tale Retold by Gale Sypher Jacob Art by Mona Meslier Menuau

Jupiter's Shrinking Storm

The biggest storm on any world in the solar system is getting smaller.

Clues To The Perfect Gift

Every Father’s Day goes the exact same way in my house.

Percy's Printing Problem

Shirts for shelter dogs.

Samar Sleuth

Samar carefully inspected every inch of the kitchen.

The Ghost Of The Apple Orchard

Amu gasped. Some of my apples are missing.

Untangling A Giant Web Mystery

What creature draped these trees in silk?

Career Day At Pixie Academy

Youre 12 years old, Forums mother said, fretting. Most pixies your age know what they want to do by now.

Why Does Nature Paint Some Autumn Leaves Red?

Why does nature paint some autumn leaves red?

The Way Things Used to Be

Jihan heaved a bag of groceries into the car. “So much food for one meal!”

Saving A Tiger Named Cinderella

A starving orphaned cub grew up to roam free. Now she’s a mom!

Friendship, Spelled D-O-G

Helen Keller’s dogs were comforting companions.

The Cat's Bell

Based on a fable by Aesop

Crows Never Forget A Face

This scientist watches them watching us.

Back To School

Nikhiya Shamsher was 12 years old when she gave her old school bag to Roja, the daughter of her family’s house help. Nikhiya didn’t think much about her action until she received a thank you note from the young girl.

Wolf Dressed In Fire

People are working to keep an endangered predator’s flame alive.

Impossible To Train

Will these pets ever learn?

Voyage To Pluto

At long last, we’ve seen distant Pluto and its many moons.

Petition For A Park

Petition For A Park