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

Playing with Words: Poets and Poetry (Mar, 2010)

This issue is all about playing with words in poetry.Find out just what a poem is, and how they are all around you, every day. Try your hand at creating a shape poem or keeping a poetry notebook, and learn about cowboy poets and what a poetry slam is.Are you already a poet? Then find out how to submit your poems for publication!