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J.K. Rowling’s Children’s Charity to Publish “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” on December 4, 2008
Scholastic Education Releases Upgraded, New Editions of WiggleWorks, Proven Early Reading Technology
NEW YORK, N.Y. — July 29, 2008 — WiggleWorks®, the technology-based early reading program from Scholastic Education used extensively in Pre-K-3 classrooms for 14 years, has been re-released with new content and powerful technology upgrades.
The Holidays are Timeless with Slinky, Colorforms, and Other Favorite Classic Toys
Scholastic Announces Fiscal 2008 Results and Fiscal 2009 Outlook
Fiscal 2008 Earnings from Continuing Operations per Diluted Share of $2.82 for Year, $0.75 for Fourth Quarter
Record Free Cash Flow of $188 Million Exceeds Expectations
Initiates Regular Quarterly Dividend
DreamWorks Studios Acquires Rights to Upcoming Scholastic Series "The 39 Clues"
Los Angeles, CA — June 25, 2008 — DreamWorks Studios has acquired the movie rights from Scholastic Media to the multi-platform adventure series, The 39 Clues, it was announced today by Stacey Snider, Co-Chairman and CEO of DreamWorks Studios and Deborah Forte, President of Scholastic Media.
Forte will produce and Steven Spielberg is eyeing to direct.
Turtle Pond Publications, Scholastic, Wildlife Direct to Raise Awareness of Endangered Mountain Gorillas
New Children's Book Looking for Miza: The True Story of the Mountain Gorilla Family Who Rescued One of Their Own in Bookstores in September
New York , NY — June 23, 2008 — Turtle Pond Publications and Scholastic, in partnership with Dr. Richard Leakey’s Wildlife Direct, the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), today announced an integrated campaign to raise awareness about, and empower children to help save, Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas.
Turtle Pond Publications,Scholastic, Wildlife Direct to Raise Awareness of Endangered Mountain Gorillas
New York , NY (June 23, 2008) -- Turtle Pond Publications and Scholastic, in partnership with Dr. Richard Leakey’s Wildlife Direct, the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), today announced an integrated campaign to raise awareness about, and empower children to help save, Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas.
Daytime Emmy Award for “Best Writing in Animation” Goes to Scholastic’s WordGirl
Worldwide Hunt for The 39 Clues Begins on September 9, 2008
NEW YORK, NY — May 23, 2008 — Scholastic begins the hunt for The 39 Clues™, an interactive multi-media adventure series, on September 9, 2008. The first book, The Maze of Bones, written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Rick Riordan, is scheduled for simultaneous publication in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The official 39 Clues online game will also launch worldwide on September 9, 2008, on www.the39clues.com.
“Planet Earth,” BBC Television Program, to Become Scholastic Children's Publishing Program
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