Claire Caprioli - The Four "Seasons" of Texas

This article from the September 2013 issue of Calliope describes the Asmat people of New Guinea's story of creation and its relevance in their society today. For children 9-14 years.

"The Four 'Seasons' of Texas"

This article from the April 2013 issue of Faces describes the wild weather of Texas, which can be broken down into four rough seasons. For children 9-14 years.

"Gandhi's Spinning Wheel"

This article from the March 2013 issue of Calliope explores the importance of the spinning wheel, both symbolically and in its actual use by Mahatma Gandhi and his followers, as they led India toward independence. For children 9-14 years.

The Four "Seasons" of Texas

Excerpt from article:

"With more than 268,000 stunning square miles, Texas intersects multiple climate zones, giving it a wide range of weather and temperatures. Summers in southern Texas can reach 100 ℉, with a record 120 ℉ (1936 and 1994). Winters in northern Texas are cold, with averages of 35 ℉ and a record low of -23 ℉ (1899 and 1933). At the extremes, that’s a temperature spread of 143 ℉! While Texans revere the beauty of their state, they joke that they have four seasons: drought, flood, blizzard, and twister..."