August: National Inventors' Month

Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum
In the late 1920s, workers at a factory in Philadelphia were on a top secret project. Month after month the workers experimented with different formulas. Then a company accountant got involved. This book tells the true story of how bubble gum was invented.

Ages 4–8, $15.99. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, www.SimonandSchuster.com.

September: Library Card Sign-up Month

Remind parents and children that now's a great time to get the most important school supply of all—a library card. Free materials to encourage students to get library cards are available at www.ala.org/librarycardsignup. You can also download public service announcements at the site.

October: Eat Better, Eat Together Month

Free Nutrition Posters
Give good nutrition the attention it deserves with a free downloadable poster every month! Just sign up for the Learning ZoneXpress monthly email and get an 8 1/2" x 11" printable poster delivered right to your computer. It's all at www.learningzonexpress.com/Nutrition-Posters.php.

October 4: Child Health Day

Body Battles
Meet the superheroes of your body! Whether you break a bone, catch a cold, or skin a knee, different parts of your body work as a team to help you recover. This series tells their story.

Grade 4 (reading level), grades 2–5 (interest level); $18.95 each. Lerner Publishing Group, (800) 328-4929, www.lernerbooks.com.

October 4–10: Animal Action Week

Born to Be Wild: Saving the Majestic Tiger
Did you know that wild tigers are endangered? Sign up now for this free education pack to help your students explore the world of tigers and the issues that threaten them. The materials are aligned with national standards in language arts, social studies, and science and will be available in late August.

Grades 3–9. The International Fund for Animal Welfare, www.ifaw.org/education.