Beyblade Official Handbook

Does the sound of a spinning top make you cheer? Do you dream of Beyblade battles in your sleep? Is your Beyblade collection the most organized thing in your bedroom?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you've got the true heart of a Beyblade Blader. We've got the perfect book for you.

In the Beyblade Official Handbook, you'll meet the heroes and rivals of Beyblade. You'll get info on your favorite Beys — and maybe even meet some you didn't know existed. You'll also get advice on how to become a master competitor, just like Japan's number one Blader: Gingka Hagane.

So what are you waiting for? Check out this sneak peek, and you’ll be ready to let it rip!

Big Miracle Whale Rescue Movie

If you love whales, you won't want to miss Big Miracle (rated PG), in theaters February 3. It is a rescue adventure movie that tells the amazing true story of Adam, a small town news reporter (played by John Krasinski) and Rachel, a Greenpeace volunteer (played by Drew Barrymore) who work to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by ice in the Arctic Circle. With time running out, Rachel and Adam must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies, and Russian and American military to free the whales.

We wanted to get the real story, so we interviewed Cindy Lowry, the REAL LIFE Greenpeace volunteer who was there and inspired Drew Barrymore's character. She has a lot of amazing whale stories, plus insight into how we can protect animals today, so read on. . .

Super Bowl Trivia Quiz

Are you ready for some football? It's that time of year again. Get ready for the Super Bowl, the biggest football game of the year! This week's Trivia Tuesday will test your knowledge of this championship game. So get your football helmets on and try to tackle this quiz!

SPONSORED BLOG POST: Breaking Barriers Essay Contest

This post is sponsored by Major League Baseball.

January 31st marks the birthday of Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947.

Have you ever imagined yourself standing on the pitcher’s mound at MLB’s Home Run Derby with thousands of baseball fans cheering you on? Or winning a laptop computer? If your answer is YES, then I’ve got a contest for you!

Writing Prompt: Life-Changing Books

Write On! Life-Changing Books

This week's Write On! Writing Prompt is a deep one, so take some time to reflect and think. Splotter cnahk asks:

What are your stories of hope and inspiration? Why do you read? What are your Life-Changing Books?

 Hmm . . . that’s a tough one. I read because I love it. And that means so many things to me. Like, books take me to a different place. They teach me, entertain me, cheer me up, inspire me, challenge me, and make me smarter. Reading has always been a part of me, I guess! I love Middle Eastern-themed books that tell of different people’s struggles there. I also vividly remember To Kill a Mockingbird jolting my life when I was 12 years old.

What about you guys? Let cnahk and all of us know your deepest thoughts in the Comments below!

— Ratha, STACKS Writer