Scope Spotlight
SHORT READ
Through Nash’s Eyes
Nash Pils, 17, is a talented photographer. He also has Down syndrome. This is the
story of how he changed his community—and what they did to thank him.
SHORT READ
Anything Is Possible
How Melody Day helped her school create a playground for all kids
SHORT READ
Her Designs Are Helping the Planet
Pollution is a big problem in the clothing industry. Here’s how Maya Penn is helping to change that—and how you can too.
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Born to Run
The incredible journey of one of Team USA’s youngest stars.
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Chasing the Wind
How one teen brought light to his village—and changed his world
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Nothing Holds Me Back
Noah Carver, 15, has been blind since birth—but that hasn’t stopped him from running cross country, riding horses, and playing the piano.
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Disaster in the Sky
How the tragedy of the 1986 Challenger mission changed space exploration forever
PAIRED TEXTS
Long Journey to the Stars
As a kid, José Hernández dreamed of becoming an astronaut. This is the amazing story of what it took to reach his goal.
DEBATE SCAVENGER HUNT
Would You Stay in a Space Hotel?
The first-ever space hotel is slated to open in 2022. Two kids debate whether the trip would be a good idea.
FICTION
Follow the Water
Georgie, 15, lives on Mars with her parents. How much is she willing to risk to see her ailing grandmother back on Earth?
DRAMA
A Message From Space
There are many kinds of courage.
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COURAGE AND RESILIENCE: Illustration by Allan Davey; FINDING YOUR VOICE: DNY59/Getty Images (Mask); timquo/Shutterstock.com (String); EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: iStockPhoto/Getty Images (Lionfish); WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER: Illustration by Allan Davey; WHAT MAKES A HERO?: Illustration by Shane Rebenschied; EXPLORING OUR WORLD: Illustration by Randy Pollak