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Science
Life Science
Level A
Pets
- Pets and People
- Kinds of Pets
- Where to Get Pets
- Care of Pets
- Fun With Pets
Your Five Senses
- What Is Happening?
- What Do You See?
- What Do You Hear?
- What Do You Smell or Taste?
- What Do You Feel?
From Seeds to Plants
- Seeds
- How Seeds Look
- Parts of a Seed
- Seeds to Plants
- The Importance of Seeds
Level B
Do Animals Talk
- How Animals Communicate
- The Honeybee Dance
- Whales
- Dogs
- Danger Signals
Insects
- What Is an Insect?
- An Animal with No Bones
- How Insects Move
- Where Insects Live
- How Insects Help and Hurt
Trees
- What Is a Tree
- Make a Guess
- The Giants of Trees
- How Water Moves Through Trees
- Rings in Trees
Level C
Dinosaurs
- Dinosaur Names
- Finding Out About Dinosaurs
- Meat-Eating Dinosaurs
- Plant-Eating Dinosaurs
- A Very Small Dinosaur
Animal Giants
- Ocean Giants: Blue Whales
- Land Giants: Elephants
- Bird Giants: Ostriches
- Tall Giants: Giraffes
- Long Giants: Saltwater Crocodiles
Plants
- The Parts of Plants
- How Plants Breathe
- Why Are Flowers Beautiful?
- Dangerous Plants
- Growing Your Own Plants
Level D
Animal Communities
- Two Kinds of Animal Communities
- Chimpanzee Clans
- A Beaver Lodge
- A Pride of Lions
- A Colony of Ants
Birds and Their Habitats
- Habitats of Birds
- Birds That Migrate
- Birds in Cold Weather
- Nests
- City Homes for Birds
The Human Body
- The Systems of the Human Body
- The Perfect Container
- The Circulatory System
- The Body’s Repair Kit
- Keeping the Body Going
Level E
Marine Animals Without Backbones
- Marine Invertebrates
- Stingers
- Mollusks
- Outer Skeletons
- Sea Stars
Plants and People
- Plants and Life on Earth
- The Biggest and the Best
- Pluots and Apriums
- Special Ways to Grow Plants
- What’s Next for People and Plants?
Food and Nutrition
- Eating Right
- The Food Pyramid
- Nutrition Labels
- Water Supply
- Bugs for Dinner?
Level F
Cells
- The Smallest Units of Life
- Trillions of Cells
- Making New Cells
- One-Celled Living Things
- Cells and Human Disease
The Human Nervous System
- What Does the Nervous System Do?
- The Parts of the Nervous System
- The Control Center
- Sending Messages
- The Super-Highway
Symbiosis
- What Is Symbiosis?
- Mutual Benefits
- Benefits and Costs
- Benefits for One
- Symbiosis in Ants
Earth Science
Level A
How Things Are Measured
- Measuring Earth
- Tools for Measuring
- Using a Ruler
- Long, Wide, and High
- Time
Seasons
- Earth’s Tilt
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Stars
- What Is a Star?
- Stars of Different Colors
- Stars at Night
- Star Patterns
- Shooting Stars
Level B
Weather
- Weather Around You
- Wind
- Clouds and Fog
- Rain or Snow?
- Climate
Water and Us
- Water in Your Life
- Fresh or Salty?
- Water in the Air
- The Water Cycle
- Clean Water
Rocks
- Rocks Around You
- How are Rocks Made?
- Big and Small, Hard and Soft
- A Rock We Eat
- Uses of Rocks
Level C
Hurricanes
- What Is a Hurricane?
- Tracking Hurricanes
- Hurricane Cleanup
- Pets in Hurricanes
- Hurricane Names
Earthquakes
- What Is an Earthquake?
- Predicting and Measuring Earthquakes
- Duck, Cover, and Hold
- Underwater Earthquakes
- Old Stories About Earthquakes
The Solar System
- Where Do You Live?
- The Sun
- Planets Close to the Sun
- Far, Far Away
- Learning About the Solar System
Level D
Volcanoes
- Kinds of Volcanoes
- How Volcanoes Form
- When Volcanoes Erupt
- Volcanic Islands
- The Benefits of Volcanoes
Taking Care of Our Earth
- Ecosystems
- Food Chains
- Endangered Species
- Saving the Rain Forest
- Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce
Day and Night
- What Makes Day and Night?
- Time Zones
- Winter and Summer
- Shadows and Time
- A.M. and P.M.
Level E
Earth’s Moon
- Earth’s Satellite
- The Moon and Tides
- A Moon Month
- Humans on the Moon
- The Moons of Other Planets
Air and the Atmosphere
- Earth’s Atmosphere
- Air Pressure
- Sports and Air
- Air and Elevation
- Clean Air
Minerals
- What Are Minerals?
- Properties of Minerals
- Crystals
- Metals
- Gemstones
Level F
Beneath the Ocean’s Surface
- The World Beneath the Ocean’s Surface
- Ocean Layers
- Light and Ocean Life
- The Ocean’s Food Chain
- Exploring the Ocean
The Changing Earth
- Changes in Earth’s Surface
- A New Hawaiian Island
- Inch by Inch
- Shoreline Erosion
- Glaciers
Environmental Disasters
- What Is an Environmental Disaster?
- Killer Smog
- Deadly Substances
- Nuclear Accidents
- Black Tide
Physical Science
Level A
Science on the Playground
- Playground Scientists
- Running Races
- Kickball
- Seesaws
- Swings
Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Mixing Forms of Matter
Floating and Sinking
- What Floats?
- Will It Float or Sink?
- Why Ships Float
- Swimming and Air
- Life Jackets
Level B
Magnets
- What Do Magnets Do?
- Make Your Own Magnet
- North and South
- Finding the Right Direction
- Everyday Uses of Magnets
Forces Around Us
- Push and Pull
- Work and Play
- Energy and Work
- Up and Down
- Smooth and Rough
Thinking Like a Scientist
- Asking Questions
- Using Your Senses
- Taking Notes
- Doing Tests
- A Shark Scientist
Level C
Inventions
- What Is an Invention?
- Finding the Right Use
- Solving a Problem
- An Invention that Saves Lives
- An Invention that Keeps Changing
Simple Machines
- What Is a Simple Machine?
- The Most Important Machine of All
- The Simplest Machine of All
- Pull Down, Lift Up
- Playing on a Simple Machine
Sound
- What Is Sound?
- The Speed of Sound
- Hearing It Two Times
- Sound Effects
- Can Sounds Hurt?
Level D
Electricity
- What Is Electricity?
- Static and Current Electricity
- How Electricity Comes to Your Home
- Batteries
- Electric Light Bulbs
Wind and Solar Energy
- Sources of Energy
- Wind Energy
- Wind Farms
- Solar Energy
- Solar Cars
Cameras and Photography
- Cameras Today and in the Past
- What Happens When You Take a Picture?
- Box Cameras
- Easy-to-Use Cameras
- Filmless Cameras
Level E
How Light Works
- The Colors of Light
- The Speed of Light
- Light and Shadows
- Laser Beams
- Light Tricks
Heat and Energy
- Generating Heat
- Temperature
- Growing Larger and Smaller
- Heat in Black and White
- How Heat Moves
The Laws of Motion
- Force and Motion
- The First Law: Inertia
- The Second Law: Acceleration
- The Third Law: Action and Reaction
- Friction
Level F
The Scientific Method
- What Is the Scientific Method?
- The Study of Animals
- The Study of Light Bulbs
- Scientific Experiments
- Fact and Theory
Constructing a Building
- Beginning With a Blueprint
- A Firm Foundation
- Supporting the Roof
- Drains and Vents
- Zero-Energy Homes
Computers
- What Is a Computer?
- What’s Inside a Computer?
- Software
- Software Development
- Computer Networks
Social Studies
Civics
Level A
The United States of America
- Our Country
- Rule by the People
- Rules and Rights
- People From Many Places
- Freedom for All
American Places
- Special Places
- The White House
- The National Park Service
- The Library of Congress
- The U.S. Postal Service
Americans Who Dream
- Sarah Hale
- Teddy Roosevelt
- Kristi Yamaguchi
- The Wright Brothers
- Charles Drew
Level B
National Symbols
- Symbols of the United States
- Stars and Stripes
- Red, White, and Blue
- Bald Eagle
- The Pledge of Allegiance
Being a Citizen
- The Rights of Citizens
- The Responsibilities of Citizens
- Speak Up for Your Rights
- Making a Better Neighborhood
- A Class of Good Citizens
Brave Americans
- Sally Ride
- Abraham Lincoln
- Sitting Bull
- George Washington Carver
- Helen Keller
Level C
American Heroes
- George Washington
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Clara Barton
- César Chávez
- Wilma Rudolph
Celebrations
- What Is a Celebration?
- Thanksgiving
- A Birthday Party for the United States
- Thinking About the Past
- Celebrating New Year’s Day
Our National Government
- Who’s in Charge of Our Country?
- Leading the Way
- Making the Laws
- Helping People Understand the Laws
- Our Nation’s Capital
Level D
Immigration to America
- A Land of Immigrants
- A Land of Opportunity
- Getting to America
- Ellis and Angel Islands
- Becoming an American Citizen
The Constitution of the United States
- What Is the Constitution?
- We the People
- The Bill of Rights
- The First Amendment
- The Constitution and the Future
American Pathfinders
- Benjamin Banneker
- Ellen Ochoa
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Maya Lin
- Rachel Carson
Level E
Civil Rights Leaders
- Civil Rights
- Equal Rights
- Equal Education
- Equal Treatment
- Children’s Rights
The Fifty American States
- American States
- State Governments
- Learning and Playing in States
- State Symbols
- Local Governments
The United States and the World Community
- The World Community
- The United Nations
- The Peace Corps
- The Olympic Games
- The International Space Station
Level F
Speeches That Inspire
- The Power of Speech
- The Gettysburg Address
- A Day of Infamy
- A Call to Service
- I Have a Dream
American Pioneers
- John Muir
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- The Ldittle Rock Nine
- Neil Armstrong
- David Ho
Celebrating Independence
- Canada Day
- Mexican Independence Day
- Independence Day in the Pilippines
- Freedom Day
- Bastille Day
Geography and Economics
Level A
Houses Around the World
- What Is a House?
- Houses of Ice
- Houses on Stilts
- Houses on the Go
- Houses in the City
Places People Work
- Outdoor Jobs
- Office Jobs
- Store Jobs
- Travel Jobs
- Jobs at Home
Lakes and Ponds
- What Are Lakes and Ponds?
- Kinds of Lakes
- Life in Lakes and Ponds
- Part-Time Ponds
- Fun at Lakes and Ponds
Level B
Maps
- What Is A Map?
- A Map to Your House
- Keys to Maps
- Different Maps
- Mapmaking
Money
- What is Money?
- Different Kinds of Money
- Coins
- Paper Money
- Bankcards
Jobs Around Us
- Jobs That Help You
- Keeping Us Safe
- Building New Things
- Keeping Track of Money
- Bringing Us Food
Level C
Oceans
- The Ocean
- The Ocean Floor
- Coral Reefs
- Coasts
- Oceans and Weather
Rain Forests
- What Is a Rain Forest?
- How Much Rain Falls?
- The Orchid Plant and Insect
- The Toucan’s Bill
- Why Are Rain Forests Important?
Economics
- What is Economics?
- Making Things
- Selling Things
- Making and Saving Money
- Being a Smart Shopper
Level D
Geography and How We Live
- Climate Zones
- Continental Climate
- Mild Climate
- Desert Climate
- Mountain Climate
Natural Resources and the Economy
- What Is a Natural Resource?
- Renewable Resources
- Non-Renewable Resources
- Using Natural Resources
- Trading and the Economy
Our North American Neighbors
- Three North American Countries
- Comparing Canada and the United States
- Canada’s Winter Sports
- Mexico and Its North American Neighbors
- Mexico City
Level E
The World’s Population
- Why Is Population Important?
- Populations Then and Now
- Where in the World Do People Live?
- Where in the United States Do People Live?
- A Generation of American Children
Rivers of the United States
- What Is a River?
- Rivers and People
- Rivers and Landscape
- Dams on Rivers
- The Mighty Mississippi
Managing Money
- Budgets
- Making a Budget
- Money Choices
- Investing Money
- Government Budgets
Level F
Wetlands
- What Are Wetlands?
- Wetlands and Earth
- Wetlands in the United States
- A Nation Built on Wetlands
- Saving Wetlands
Managing Garbage
- The Problem of Garbage
- Decreasing Garbage
- Landfills
- Garbage and the Oceans
- Garbage and the Future
Purchasing Power
- The Value of Money
- Dollars, Pesos, and Yen
- A Common Currency
- Credit Cards
- Supply and Demand
History
Level A
Toys of Long Ago
- How Toys Were Made
- Dolls
- Yo-Yos
- Kites
- Marbles
American Stories
- The Stars and Stripes
- The Ride
- The Liberty Bell
- “Uncle Sam”
- “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Stone Age
- The Earliest People
- Tools
- Food
- Animals
- Cave Paintings
Level B
Children’s Games
- Games of Then and Now
- Games with Balls
- Games with Toys
- Games of Running and Hopping
- Games with Words
Transportation Then and Now
- Transportation in America
- Trains
- Bicycles
- Cars
- Airplanes
Life in Colonial America
- What Was Colonial America?
- An Important New Food
- Houses
- School
- Shadow Stories
Level C
Ancient Egypt
- Egypt in Ancient Times
- Writing in Ancient Egypt
- Mummies
- The Pyramids
- Looking Good in Ancient Egypt
The Ways We Communicate
- Changes in How We Communicate
- Your Great-grandparents: 1910
- Your Grandparents: 1940
- Your Parents: 1970
- Communication Today
Native Americans
- The First Americans
- Native American Homes
- Sign Language
- Native Americans’ Games
- Native Americans Today
Level D
The History of Sports
- Sports Long Ago and Today
- Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Skateboarding
- Soccer
Ancient Rome
- Rome in Ancient Times
- Latin in Today’s Languages
- The Roman Army
- Roman Engineering
- Children in Ancient Rome
European Explorers of North America
- Who Explored North America?
- Spanish Explorations
- English Explorations
- French Explorations
- Russian Explorations
Level E
The Middle Ages
- The Feudal System
- Life on a Manor
- Warfare
- Festivals
- The End of the Middle Ages
The American Civil War
- The Civil War Begins
- The Battle of Gettysburg
- Civil War Soldiers
- Children in the Civil War
- After the War
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas
- Three Ancient Civilizations
- The Anasazi
- The Mayas
- The Incas
- Where Are They Now?
Level F
Ancient Greece
- The Ideas of Ancient Greece
- Greek Myths
- Greek Classics
- Olympic Athletes
- City-States
The Depression Era
- The Great Depression
- The Stock Market
- The Dust Bowl
- Low-Cost Entertainment
- The New Deal
World War II
- World War II Begins
- The Home Front
- D-Day
- The War on People
- The End of World War II