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Table of Contents

Cover Story

Cover Story - Spanish Version

Mini-Lesson

Comprehension Quiz

Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

What Can You Do?

Plenty! Here are ways to make the world a better place. Check them out with your class or family.

Pick a Day

On September 27, join the ServiceNation group for one of more than 1,600 service events planned in all 50 states. On January 19, 2009, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual King Day of Service takes place. Go to events.servicenation.org and mlkday.gov for the details.

Serve Service Members

Reach out to help troops serving overseas and their families at americasupportsyou.mil.

Help a Park

Local, state and national parks need volunteers. Find out if you can build trails, clear litter or support new laws to protect the parks.

Get a Haircut

Donate your ponytail to Locks of Love (locksoflove.org) or Wigs for Kids (wigsforkids.org. Both make wigs for people who lose their hair after medical treatments. Ponytails must be at least 10 inches long.

Save a Pet

Use petfinder.com to help locate your local rescue group, such as PetConnect Rescue, which places dogs and cats in temporary homes.

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