In celebration of all things spooky, READ welcomes you to a reading from the classic The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells. 

Written in 1896, this science fiction novel features a mad scientist who does ghastly experiments on live animals. In this passage from chapter 3, the main character Edward Prendick encounters one of Moreau's half-man half-beast creations. Listen to find out what happens next.

Beware, this monster puts up a fight.  

Get ready for more fabulous Pioneers' cartoons!

Thanks to the students at Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City, Florida who submitted their political cartoons!

--Sydney W.

It's 12 days away from Election Day. And it's just about all anybody can think about. READ recently released an exciting issue focusing on the power of words. Inside this issue we looked at how Barack Obama and John McCain choose their words in hopes of winning this landmark presidential election. At the same time the public--the voters, the media, and yes, interested students--use powerful words and ideas to express what is on their minds. Students used the power of words and pictures to create these political cartoons that focus on a variety of opinions. They support one candidate over the other or make a general comment on the issues. We'd like to give a big thanks to students from Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City Florida for sending us their cartoons.

Check back on Monday for more.

-Alex G.

- Audrey T.