In Brazil, a man has discovered a new way of saving, or rescuing, people from drowning in the ocean.  This new rescue method involves a person using a motor-powered aircraft to work with lifeguards on the beach.  How do these people work together?  Is this an effective way of saving lives?                 ..

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy, Australia, with hopes of getting rich. This town is full of valuable stones called 'opals'.  Some opals are worth millions, but they are extremely hard to find.  What influences the value of an opal?  What does it take to find them?                 ..

Several strange signs called 'crop circles' have been discovered in the fields of southern England. These mysterious circles are puzzling to everyone, even scientists.  There are several theories about who-or what-made them. Could it be humans who did it? Or could it be something else...                 ..

Confucius (551-479 B.C.) is a well-known person in Chinese history.  He had many followers who believed in what he taught and who spread his ideas throughout the country.  Confucius continues to influence many parts of Chinese life.  What were his ideas?  How do they still affect China today?                 ..

Every year, over 500 cowboys and cowgirls gather in western Canada.  They want to test their rodeo skills at the famous Calgary Stampede.  This year, two cowboys intend to win one of the most exciting-and dangerous-events: chuckwagon racing! Which cowboy will win? Will he do it safely?                 ..

Mary Lou Robertson is a young girl in Florida who has an interesting hobby;  she watches birds. In fact, she loves birds so much, that at age 13, she's even writing a children's book about them. Why does Mary Lou love birds so much? How did she write a book at such a young age?                 ..

In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful?                 ..

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It's in a hot, tropical area, but it's so high it's always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?                 ..

The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of 'killer bee' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?                  ..

Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its beautiful birds. One man has made it his life's work to study them. He's trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the island. But there's one special bird that's difficult to find. Will he succeed?                  ..

In southern Africa, there is a group of people called 'Bushmen.' These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don't speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?                  ..

This story is about water sports in the Columbia River Gorge. Cory Roeseler lives in the area and he loves water, sports, and going fast! Roeseler also likes to make new things. What does Roeseler do with these interests? How does he go fast?                  ..

Puffins are a kind of bird that lives in Iceland. Each year baby puffins, or pufflings, leave their homes to find the sea. Sometimes the pufflings get lost and cannot find their way. Groups of people must rescue, or help, the pufflings. How do people rescue the pufflings?                  ..

In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling it to make money. How will this affect the local people and economy?                  ..

Most cities have local areas called "neighborhoods."  The "Mission District" is one of San Francisco's oldest neighborhoods. Many people think it's very special because it's so multi-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?                  ..

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