Scholastic Articles http://www.scholastic.com Helping Children Around the World Read and Learn Kitchen Table Reviews: Invasion of the Bristlebots by Klutz http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752995 More than a book, this fun activity turns the kitchen table into a laboratory. Yankees Honored in Ticker-Tape Parade http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752994 On November 6, 2009, the New York Yankees were treated to a ticker-tape parade and presented with the keys to the city for their 27th World Series victory. Read This for a Maximum Ride http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752993 James Patterson, the well-known author of adult thrillers, also writes for a younger audience, he told those attending the book fair in Washington, D.C. His goal: to inspire more kids to read. Scholastic';s Gone iTouch http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752977 Scholastic just released six new iPhone and iPod Touch applications for these five top entertainment titles. Three Kid Reporters took on two applications each to review. Now this is news you can use! Holiday Countdown http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752967 Houseguests on the way? Use this simple 4-week plan to get your home ready for December celebrations. Meet the Teacher http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752966 A parent-teacher conference is not only for learning about your child’s progress, but for sharing your insider info on what makes her tick. These tips can help you prepare: Ready for Music? http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752965 Most kids express curiosity about playing a musical instrument by the time they are in elementary school. To help decide which one suits your child and to encourage a love of music from infancy, try these ways of nurturing your little Mozart. Useful URLs: October 19-26, 2009 | Junior Scholastic http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752964 Check here for an archive of helpful links and additional online resources for the October 19-26, 2009 issue of Junior Scholastic. November 9, 2009 | Junior Scholastic http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752963 Resources and reproducibles for the November 9, 2009 issue of Junior Scholastic. Yankees Win Their 27th World Series http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752960 The Yankees claimed their 27th World Series championship Wednesday with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. They won four games to the Phillies'; two in the best-of-seven series.