Children of today, accustomed to seeing gleaming skyscrapers shooting up toward the sky, can scarcely imagine a time when a five-story building was tall. And the upper stories were not the most desirable. After all, who wanted to climb all those stairs? It took the invention of the elevator to change all that. The elevator – something we take so for granted – is totally responsible for our skylines of tall buildings. This article is geared for middle-grade students to give an appreciation of their heritage. It was hard-working, dedicated, creative men like Elisha Graves Otis who paved the way so we could enjoy such things as skyscrapers and elevators! (Ten interesting facts about Otis elevators comes with the article.)

The era of prohibition in America was one of the most colorful times in our history. The Volstead Act was hated by most every citizen. While the law itself was a joke, the manner in which it was enforced was even sillier. The feeble attempts to stem the flow of alcohol throughout the nation, was like poking a finger in a cracking, crumbling dike. Speakeasies sprang up in every city. Bathtub gin became a household word. And organized crime found a hotbed in which to flourish. But in the midst of all the craziness there appeared on the scene one honest revenue agent named Isadore (Izzy) Einstein, and his partner Moe. Their story is fascinating and somewhat inspiring.

The earth´s rain forests are amazing beyond belief. This article, describing the incredible giants of the rain forests, is geared for young readers aged 8 - 12. It is written with the thought that awareness will encourage good stewardship.

The earth´s rain forests are amazing beyond belief. This article, describing the symbioses that takes place within the forest, is geared for young readers aged 8 - 12. It is written with the thought that awareness will encourage good stewardship.