
Differentiated and Audio Articles
Click on an article for a digital version of the story.
• For alternate levels onscreen, click on the blue Lexile button at the bottom right.
• For printable PDFs, click the "Lower Reading Level" or "Higher Reading Level" buttons found on the online article.
• To hear audio for the middle-level version, click the red "Listen & Read" button found on the page. Students can listen to the entire article as they read along in their magazines.
May 6, 2013 |
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Our Prom Was at a HospitalFor one sparkling evening, patients at a New York City hospital got to have fun and just be teenagers. |
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580 760 930 |
May 6, 2013 |
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The History of ChocolateFind out how chocolate became America’s favorite candy treat. |
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600 720 1000 |
May 6, 2013 |
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Surprise From the SeaThis teen’s prized possession traveled to another country . . . and back to him. |
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410 580 840 |
April 15, 2013 |
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Catching the Tiger KillersDeep in the jungle, police are racing to stop crimes against big cats—before it’s too late. |
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600 470 910 |
April 15, 2013 |
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Pulled From the FlamesQuick-thinking Marcos saved a young, autistic neighbor from a raging house fire. |
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380 610 810 |
April 15, 2013 |
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The Bermuda TriangleShips and planes have vanished. Are aliens to blame? |
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380 490 730 |
March 25, 2013 |
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The Girl Who Can't Feel PainWhen Ashlyn gets hurt, she doesn’t feel a thing. And that makes her life extremely risky. |
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490 620 810 |
March 25, 2013 |
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"My Dog Saved My Life"As Austin found out, a pet may risk its life for an owner in danger. That’s because dogs see us as part of their family. |
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420 650 850 |
March 25, 2013 |
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That's So Rude!Are bad manners wrecking America? And should we care? |
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580 740 1030 |
March 4, 2013 |
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The Day I Lost My LegThe killer boat came out of nowhere. But Lexi survived—and was determined to get back the active life she loved. |
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430 590 830 |
March 4, 2013 |
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Buried by a VolcanoTake a trip back in time to one of the worst disasters in history. |
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450 550 850 |
March 4, 2013 |
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Hurricane HeroAmanda Casella saved people’s photos after a deadly storm. |
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430 610 840 |
February 4, 2013 |
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Flying SoloBarrington Irving made a risky trip—right into history. |
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370 570 810 |
February 4, 2013 |
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Karli Has CancerA brave 14-year-old shares the story of her battle against a deadly disease. |
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400 550 830 |
January 14, 2013 |
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Surviving the StormA fearsome tornado ripped Cody's world apart. |
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500 680 880 |
January 14, 2013 |
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Saving a Baby ElephantA baby elephant was alone and starving—and attacked by a lion. This is the amazing story of the people who kept her alive. |
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450 630 970 |
December 10, 2012 |
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Incredible JourneyAmelia, 17, made it all the way to the South Pole—on skis! |
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500 760 1,000 |
November 19, 2012 |
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From Survivor to StarA sad, violent past didn’t stop Michaela from reaching for her dreams of dancing. |
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490 670 880 |
October 29, 2012 |
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“I Was Getting Death Threats”For five years, bullies made Jamie’s life miserable. Now she’s speaking out and helping other bullied kids. |
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480 690 890 |
October 8, 2012 |
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Homeless to HarvardDavid lost his home to gang violence. But he never gave up on his dreams of college and success. |
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380 590 880 |
September 17, 2012 |
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Blind LeapLola can barely see. But she didn’t let that stop her from becoming an amazing gymnast. |
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500 780 1000 |
September 3, 2012 |
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I Use a Robot to Go to SchoolIf Lauren walked into a classroom, she could die. So she drives a remote-controlled robot instead. |
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420 600 910 |
May 7, 2012 |
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Fighting for Her DreamBoxing changed Claressa’s life. Now this powerful teen aims to make history at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
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370 520 800 |
April 16, 2012 |
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Dinner From a DumpsterWould you eat food from the trash to save the environment? |
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530 760 950 |
March 26, 2012 |
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Surviving the TsunamiWhen disaster struck in Japan, these brave students saved hundreds of lives. |
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480 680 950 |
March 5, 2012 |
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I Lived in a TruckWhen Arielle and her family became homeless last year, they traded four walls for four wheels. |
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430 610 900 |
February 13, 2012 |
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When School Was ScaryFor many teens, the first day of school means a new outfit. For Elizabeth Eckford, it meant threats, violence, and a photograph that made history. |
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450 600 920 |
January 30, 2012 |
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“I Bullied a Friend”Daniel wanted to be popular and make other kids laugh. Everything changed the day he made Courtney cry. |
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420 610 910 |
January 9, 2012 |
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“Homeless to High Fashion ”Growing up poor didn’t stop Zoë from starting her own successful clothing company. |
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440 670 900 |
December 5, 2011 |
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“From Hard Times to Healing”Caring for mistreated animals at the Gentle Barn helps this teen deal with his own problems. |
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480 750 970 |
November 7, 2011 |
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“Hoop Dreams”Kenny Dobbs loves dunking basketballs--and changing lives. |
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380 690 920 |
October 24, 2011 |
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“Halloween Every Day”For these people, looking different isn’t just for October 31. |
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470 710 910 |
October 3, 2011 |
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“My Robot Hand”After a terrible accident, Wyzhir’s life changed forever. But thanks to his amazing new robotic hand, many day-to-day activities are back in his reach. |
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480 710 930 |
September 19, 2011 |
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“Fifteen Candles”For her birthday this year, Micaela didn’t just celebrate getting older. She also honored her Mexican heritage with a traditional quinceañera. |
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400 590 950 |
September 5, 2011 |
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“In Memory of Dad”As much as she tried, Jasmine couldn't help her homeless, alcoholic father. So, she helped other homeless people. |
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400 610 900 |


































