Appleseeds

Younger readers' imaginations soar with APPLESEEDS as they explore the history and cultures of people and places both far away and near. In addition to well-researched articles and carefully selected photos, each issue of APPLESEEDS features puzzles, games, recipes, and the opportunity for kids to join the AppleCorps and submit their own stories.

• Integrates language arts and social studies
• Carefully selected art and thoughtfully written text permit use of the magazine with struggling students above the target age range
• Curriculum-based material presented in a story format

"Finally, a magazine that elementary teachers can really use as they attempt to integrate the subjects they teach with one theme." - Marcie Taylor-Thomas, State Specialist in Social Studies, Maryland State Department of Education

Pyramids (Feb, 2010)

What has a square bottom and a pointy top? why, a pyramid, of course! In this month's issue of Appleseeds, we explore all kinds of pyramids, from those of ancient Egypt and the ancient Maya to ones still being built around the world today.Learn about robotic pyramid explorers, a pyramid that actually chirps, and even some "pyramidiots"!