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  Truth About Black Widow Spiders, The
Can you die from the bite of a black widow spider? The author finds out the hard way.

  Story of the Week Image   Swimming Magnet
A plan to get even gets two boys into high water.

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  Braving the Pacific on a Bamboo Raft
Tim and his crew retrace the steps of explorers who sailed thousands of years ago.

  Story of the Week Image   Swimming Lesson
A swim coach's advice saves the day during a scary boat trip.

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  Stranger in the Orchard
Two boys solve a mystery that reunites a community.

  Story of the Week Image   My Night with the Elk
A shortcut turns into an adventure that lasts all night long.

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  Ravens to the Rescue
Ravens save a skier's life after a bad accident high in the mountains.

  Story of the Week Image   Hand-Me-Down Dreams
Mikey's quick thinking saves the day during a terrible ice storm.

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  Sighting, The
A neighbor is convinced he's seen Bigfoot. Now Eddie, Cathy, and Marie want to find out for themselves.

  Story of the Week Image   Lost in Corn Country
If this boy's class had a knotted rope, he wouldn't be in this predicament.

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  Fish for Benny, A
Joe learns the value of a stepbrother on a fishing trip.

  Science Story of the Week Image   To Touch the Mammoth
Zol, a Clovis boy of the Ice Age, sets out to prove he is not afraid of the woolly mammoth.

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  Cows Don't Have Seat Belts
Cassie, a city slicker, finds herself riding on a cow's back after a spill.

  Story of the Week Image   Chilling Thrill, A
How can the school ski trip be fun if Carly has no friends?

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  Inca Treasure
A man searches for the hidden gold of the ancient Incas.

  Story of the Week Image   Sign, The
Jess and Ma helped a runaway slave escape, but how will they know that he is safe?

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  Run to the River
Margaret stays strong and thinks quickly in a dangerous situation.

  Story of the Week Image   Terror in Bear Country
A sleepy camper wakes up to a frightening noise.

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  Avalanche!
Chris discovers how powerful the snowy mountains can be.

  Story of the Week Image   Adventure in the Banyan Tree
Young Ruskin observes a deadly confrontation between a cobra and a mongoose.

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  Bike Fright
The tables are turned when Jake has to teach his mom to ride a bike.

  Story of the Week Image   Happily Ever After
Rowena's on a roll when she delivers a wedding cake right on time.

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  If I Met a Fairy
What wonderful adventures would be in store!

  Story of the Week Image   Danger on the Guayas River
Juan and Pepe learn that you shouldn't take chances with a river.

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  Flashlight Playground
A light brightens a dark playground and Jordie's day.

  Story of the Week Image   Freedom for the Planter
Robert Smalls becomes a hero when he sails his family to freedom from slavery.

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  Gilby's Snowman
Gilby's Snowman lay tired in the snow. But when Gilby returns the snowman is awake!

  Story of the Week Image   Anna Mae’s Adventure
Anna Mae was sick in bed, so she took an adventure in her head!

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  Barney the Bug Man
When it comes to tiny crawly creatures, Barney has an eye like a hawk.

  Story of the Week Image   Conga
Emeka will drown if Rebisi can't convince him to ignore the snake and climb out of the fishing hole.

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  Covered Wagons of the Oregon Trail
With only a covered wagon to call home, pioneers braved the Oregon Trail.

  Story of the Week Image   Midnight Heroine
To save the lives of strangers, young Kate Shelley braved crossing a railroad bridge on a stormy night.

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  Shed Full of Tigers, A
Jaimie thinks her new house is full of tigers!

  Story of the Week Image   River Never Sleeps, The
Xavier and his cousin have a close encounter while fishing.

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  Tidal Tale, A
Sarah's decision to go sailing without permission gets her into a heap of trouble.

  Story of the Week Image   White Knuckles over Niagara
Could Blondin succeed in carrying a man across the gorge of Niagara Falls on a tight rope?

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  Woolly-Puff Rescue, The
Wendy and Alex make a new discovery that turns out to be very useful on their planet.

  Story of the Week Image   Storm at Tempest Cove
Jamie's quick thinking helps save the lives of the village fishermen.