Cobblestone®

Designed to meet curriculum standards for history/social science while still being a lively and entertaining reading experience for young history buffs, COBBLESTONE^® is the recognized leader in the study of American history. Each issue is thoroughly reviewed by a consulting editor who is an expert in the field and contains well-researched articles, time lines, primary sources, and maps. Original illustrations and fun activities keep COBBLESTONE accessible for pleasure reading.

• Primary sources enhance the reading experience
• High-quality content makes COBBLESTONE^® the recognized leader in the study of history
• Theme-based issues delve into a topic in-depth

"COBBLESTONE^® provides young people with the finest and most accessible introduction to American history available anywhere." - Harold Holzer, Historian and Author

AMERICAN INVENTIONS A-Z (Jul, 2009)

Our lives are full of amazing inventions! Yet it often doesn't occur to us that there was ever a time when certain things did not exist. In our July/August issue, we decided to have some fun while exploring great American inventions. So for every letter in the alphabet, we found an American invention - from airplane to zipper. In between, you can read about everything from the frozen food to the light bulb to the windshield wiper. Try your hand at our crossword puzzle, which is made up of other American inventions from Barbie doll to earmuffs. Are you interested in being an inventor or do you have an idea for a cool creation? We've included an article that highlights some programs for kids who have a fascination for fun ideas and solving problems. In addition, we offer a list of Web sites that might help the inventor in you!