When thirteen year old Jake's parents are killed, he is sent to live with his uncle on a ranch in Montana. Jake is unhappy at first, but he eventually grows to love the ranch and the people who work there. When the ranch is threatened by rustlers, Jake steps up to help defend it.
When Old MacDonald inherits a farm, he quickly falls in love with the animals that live there, each with their own unique personality.
Ms. Smith is a librarian by day and a super hero by night. She uses her knowledge of books and fighting skills to protect her community from criminals. Ms. Smith is a force to be reckoned with and will stop at nothing to keep her community safe.
When her grandmother dies, Jill inherits her grandmother's home in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Jill has never been to New Orleans, but she decides to move there to start a new life. Jill quickly falls in love with the city and its history and culture. However, when Jill starts to dig into her grandmother's past, she discovers that her grandmother was involved in a generations- old feud with a rival family. Now, Jill must decide whether to continue the feud or let it go.
Lily's parents are killed by pirates, so she joins their crew to get revenge. With the help of her monkey friend Scallywag, she hatches a plan to escape and take down the pirates.
Liang is a young girl who is kidnapped by bandits and taken to their camp. She befriends some of the other children at the camp and they help her escape.
Lydia is a young girl living in the colonies during the Revolutionary War. When her father is called away to fight, she starts to worry about him and learn more about the war. When he comes home, she is overjoyed and proud of him.
The article covers six interesting facts about roller coasters and water slides, including the tallest, longest, and highest-gravity coaster in the world.