Raising Curious Minds

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History & Culture

Thomas Jefferson
6 - 9 Years

Thomas Jefferson: A Real Foodie

One of the things I love most about living in Virginia is the ability to explore our country’s rich history without ever leaving the state. Many historical figures have proudly

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Diviniton
9 and Up

ON DIVINATION

by Rosalie Baker, editor of Dig Into History   Divination! Now here’s a topic that has been on my “to do” list for a long time. The subject certainly is

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Meet Eleanor of Aquitaine
9 and Up

Meet Eleanor of Aquitaine

Every year, as I draft my theme list, I feel that overwhelming feeling of so much to learn and so much to experience—and that what I know is so very

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Happy Nowruz
3 - 6 Years

Happy New Year! (Seriously!)

No, we didn’t lose our minds. We’re talking about the spring festival of Nowruz, which is a celebration popular throughout many areas of the Middle East and Central Asia. Nowruz

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Cobblestone Magazine
6 - 9 Years

Meet Cobblestone Editor Meg Chorlian

Have you ever wondered about the people behind your favorite Cricket Media magazines? These talented editors and designers work hard to make sure each page of their publication delivers “the best of

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What’s the Deal with this Leap Year Thing Anyway?
9 and Up

Every 4 Years…

Once every four years, we elect a new president, watch the Olympics, and experience the bewildering phenomena of Leap Year.   We have a family friend whose daughter was born

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