The Scholastic website says a main goal of the company is to help boys and girls read and learn.

VOA: special.2011.05.27

Most people at that time thought it was not important for young women to learn anything more than to read and write.

VOA: special.2010.04.25

He would learn how to read and write. He would buy a bigger farm for his family.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

He says the best way to learn is to read books about backpacking trips, talk to experts and then get outside and start doing it.

VOA: special.2011.03.23