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• Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, breaks new ground with the launch of The 39 Clues, a multi-platform adventure series for ages 8-12. — CNN Money 

• Scholastic reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2007. Revenue in the second quarter was $746.2 million compared to $735.5 million in the prior year period, and net profit was $75.6 million versus $75.1 million. — Box Business 

• They are the first draft of history but, as many researchers would admit, are often overlooked. Historic newspapers, though, could enter the mindsets and research habits of academics with a bang, thanks to a new service from the British Library and technical partner Cengage Learning. — Information World Review 

• McGraw-Hill, which produces PreK-12 and adult-education assessment solutions, was selected by Indiana to provide a comprehensive formative and benchmark assessment system to enhance classroom instruction and track student progress toward state standards in grades 3-8. — Salinas Californian