The Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and the Republicans kept control of the Senate in the midterm elections. Many women were elected. There will also be more diversity in the House of Representatives. Veterans Day is Nov. 11, a time to honor and thank all veterans. It is also the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. World War I was called "the war to end all wars." Have you ever seen an airplane on the water? A replica of Air Force One floated down the Potomac River to be displayed at National Harbor. We honor student writers; many wonderful stories by our readers are included. We celebrate library literacy projects. There will be a National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence. What is the Christmas Bird Count? Birdwatchers are pictured in this issue. The "easy, easy" exercise is on Santa Claus. There is a story on interesting American holiday traditions. The conversation activity is on "eating and drinking" as families look forward to sharing holiday meals. "Pie in the sky" is one of the idioms explained. There is a story to read with children to encourage family literacy. Baseball players from the Seattle Mariners became citizens. The move review is on a movie about Pope Francis. There are many instant activities in this issue. All this and more in our November/December special holiday issue…

Student Writing of the Month is from Bakersfield Adult School. Bonus Student writing is from Acalanes Adult Education in Walnut Creek, Petaluma Adult School, Bakersfield Adult School and Mission College in Santa Clara.

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