Highlights presents A Medal for Maria written by Michael Sandler. Eva, a young runner who has just won a race, gives her medal to her older sister Maria, who has a disability. Eva's rival lashes out at Maria and says that Maria will never win any medals of her own. When the girls' mother suggests that Maria compete in a Special Olympics run, both girls think it is a great idea. Eva helps Maria train, and Maria ends up winning first place and getting her own medal.
Marina feels conflicted about whether or not to tell her father that she doesn't want to participate in gymnastics anymore. She no longer enjoys the sport, but she knows that she will disappoint her father if she tells him that she wants to quit. When Marina joins a dance team, her father does not approve of her doing Latin dances until he sees her in competition.
Miguel and Jake, both fifth graders, are excited about trying out for the town's All-Star team. Being close friends, they make a pact that, unless they both make the team, they will not accept the offer to join. This is put to the test when Miguel makes the team and Jake does not. Miguel tries to keep his promise, however, the coach says the pact is selfish and not fair to the team that needs him. When Miguel realizes that Jake is going to be asked to be a team assistant, he discovers he can play on the team and keep his word at the same time.
Stan is determined to make it to the Olympics. When he realizes after a series of injuries that no sport is really for him, he decides to go as a sports-medicine doctor.
Nature is a playground of endless possibilities in 'Camping for Kids,' memories are made as fresh, fun, and timeless classic adventures unfold. Fun book for kids that enjoy camping stories.
Camp out! Bryan and Syd are totally different, but they were put together as camp roommates and have to learn to get along. Tara and Shelly overcome their fears to become members of the camp's canoe squad. Tex and Indi make a blanket fort to pretend they're camping in the woods! Zach, Miguel, and Dad go camping. When they go to bed, they listen for animal noises, but all they can hear is Dad snoring! Stories by Highlights for Children, Carol A. McClelland, Lissa Rovetch, and Marianne Mitchell.
