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Science
Life Science
Level A
The Five Senses
- Seeing the World
- Hearing the World
- Smelling and Tasting Food
- Touching the World
Level B
Do Animals Talk?
- How Animals Communicate
- The Honeybee Dance
- Whales
- Danger Signals
Level C
Exercise and Your Body
- What Happens to Your Body?
- Exercise and the Skeleton
- Exercise and Muscles
- Exercise and Skin
Level D
Taking Care of the Human Body
- The Systems of the Human Body
- The Circulatory system
- The Body’s Repair Kit
- Keeping Your Body Going
Level E
Eating for Energy
- Healthy Eating
- The Food Pyramid
- Nutrition Labels
- Vitamins and Minerals
Level F
The Human Nervous System
- What Does the Nervous System Do?
- The Control Center
- Sending Messages
- The Super-Highway
Earth Science
Level A
Stars
- What is a Star?
- Stars at Night
- Star Patterns
- Shooting Stars
Level B
Water
- Water in Your Life
- Fresh Water and Salt Water?
- The Water Cycle
- Clean Water
Level C
Earthquakes
- What is an Earthquake?
- Predicting and Measuring Earthquakes
- Duck, Cover, and Hold
- Underwater Earthquakes
Level D
Volcanoes
- Kinds of Volcanoes
- How Volcanoes Form
- When Volcanoes Erupt
- Volcanic Islands
Level E
Earth’s Moon
- Earth’s Satellite
- The Moon and Tides
- The Changing Moon
- Humans on the Moon
Level F
Environmental Disasters
- What is an Environmental Disaster?
- Killer Smog
- Deadly Substances
- Nuclear Accidents
Physical Science
Level A
Solids, Liquids, & Gases
- Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
Level B
Forces in Sports
- Push and Pull
- Energy and Work
- Up and Down
- Smooth and Rough
Level C
Inventions
- What Is an Invention?
- Finding the Right Use
- An Invention that Saves Lives
- An Invention that Keeps Changing
Level D
Wind and Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Wind Farms
- Solar Energy
- Solar Cars
Level E
Heat and Energy
- Generating Heat
- Temperature
- Colors and Heat
- How Heat Moves
Level F
Computers
- What is a Computer?
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Computer Jobs
Social Studies
Civics
Level A
Americans Who Dream
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Kristi Yamaguchi
- The Wright Brothers
- Charles Drew
Level B
National Symbols
- Symbols of the United States
- Stars & Stripes
- Red, White, & Blue
- Bald Eagle
Level C
Our National Government
- Who’s in Charge of Our Country?
- Leading the Way
- Making the Laws
- Deciding What the Laws Mean
Level D
Immigration to America
- A Land of Immigrants
- Getting to the United States
- Ellis and Angel Islands
- Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Level E
Civil Rights Leaders
- Civil Rights
- Equal Rights for Women
- Equal Education
- Equal Treatment
Level F
Speeches That Inspire
- The Power of Speech
- A Day of Infamy
- A Call to Service
- I Have a Dream
Geography and Economics
Level A
Careers
- Choosing a Career
- Working with Animals
- Working in Music
- Working in Construction
Level B
Money
- What is Money?
- Different Kinds of Money
- Coins and Paper Money
- Bank Cards
Level C
Oceans
- The Ocean
- The Ocean Floor
- Coral Reefs
- Coasts
Level D
Our North American Neighbors
- Three North American Countries
- Comparing Canada and the United States
- Mexico and Its North American Neighbors
- Mexico City
Level E
Managing Money
- Personal Budgets
- Creating a Budget
- Investing Money
- Government Budgets
Level F
Purchasing Power
- The Value of Money
- Dollars, Pesos, and Yen
- A Common Currency
- Credit Cards
History
Level A
The Stone Age
- The Earliest People
- Tools
- Food
- Animals
Level B
Cars Then and Now
- Car History
- Today’s Cars
- Energy-Saving Cars
- Race Cars
Level C
Ancient Egypt
- Egypt in Ancient Times
- Writing in Ancient Egypt
- Mummies
- The Pyramids
Level D
Ancient Rome
- Rome in Ancient Times
- The Roman Army
- Roman Engineering
- Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Level E
The American Civil War
- The Civil War Begins
- The Battle of Gettysburg
- Civil War Soldiers
- After the War
Level F
Ancient Greece
- The Ideas of Ancient Greece
- Greek Myths
- Greek Classics
- Olympic Athletes
Literature and Language
Literature
Level A
Realistic Fiction
- Overview of Genre
- Profile of Walter Dean Myers
- Description, Including Excerpt from a Myers Book
- Real-Life Tie-in to Book
Level B
Writing about Oneself
- Writing For Yourself
- Anne Frank’s Diary
- Writing About the World
- Writing a Blog
Level C
Adventure Writing
- What is Adventure Writing?
- The Call of the Wild
- Jack London
- True Adventures
Level D
Mystery/Suspense
- What is Mystery Writing?
- Mystery History
- Edgar Allen Poe
- “The Tell-Tale Heart”
Level E
Science Fiction
- What is Science Fiction?
- Ray Bradbury
- Fahrenheit 451
- Censorship
Level F
Myths
- What Are Myths?
- Roman Myths
- Egyptian Myths
- Greek Myths
Communication
Level A
Word Play
- Using Words for Fun—Expressions and Jokes
- Expressions that Aid Understanding, Visualizing
- Puns and Plays on Words
- Word Puzzles
Level B
How the News Gets to You
- Choices in the News
- Reporting the News
- Seeing the News
- Ida B. Wells Reports
Level C
Nonverbal Communication
- The Braille System
- Germany’s Secret Code
- American Sign Language
- Morse Code
Level D
The Internet
- History of the Internet
- Sending E-mail
- Buying and Selling on the Internet
- Safety on the Internet
Level E
All about English
- English Roots
- English and Spanish Words
- Idioms
- New English Words
Level F
All about Advertising
- What is Advertising?
- Forms of Advertising
- Smart Advertising
- Consumer Smarts
Everyday Reading
Level A
Real-World Reading
- Following a Recipe and Understanding Cooking Directions
- Following Directions for Building or Repairing Furniture
- Following Directions for Technology Projects and Computers
- Making Craft Projects
Level B
From Book to Movie
- Making Movies
- Making Fantasy Real
- Showing Ideas and Feelings
- From Comics to Movies
Level C
Comics and Cartoons
- The Comic Strip
- Anime
- Graphic Novels
- Computer Animation
Level D
Creating an Ad
- What’s an Ad For?
- Ad Campaign
- Making TV Commercials
- Making Print Ads
Level E
Newspapers
- Publishing a Newspaper
- What’s in a Newspaper
- That’s Your Opinion
- The Newspaper Business
Level F
Careers in Language
- Writing and Editing
- Translating
- Teaching English
- Speech Therapy
Arts and Culture
Cultural Studies
Level A
Drums
- Sounds of Drums
- Drums in Celebration
- Drums in War
- Drums Today
Level B
Popular Foods in the United States
- Foods That People Love
- Pizza
- Hot Dogs
- Tacos
Level C
Masks
- Masks Through Time
- Egyptian Death Masks
- African Masks
- Theater Masks
Level D
Regional Origins of Sports
- Street Ball
- Snowboarding
- Double Dutch Jump Rope
- Stock Car Racing
Level E
Guitars
- Guitars Past and Present
- Spanish Guitars
- Acoustic and Electric Guitars
- Rock-and-Roll Music
Level F
Murals
- What Are Murals?
- Diego Rivera
- Murals in San Francisco
- A Mural for Women
Fine and Performing Arts
Level A
Famous Paintings
- The Mona Lisa
- The Scream
- Sunflowers
- Water Lily Pond
Level B
International Dances
- Dance Long Ago
- African Dances
- Tap Dance
- Hip-Hop
Level C
Jazz
- Jazz Begins
- Making Jazz
- Wynton Marsalis
- Jazz Changes
Level D
Art and Technology
- Technology Changes the Arts
- Digital Photography
- Music and Computers
- Computer Art
Level E
People in Pictures
- What is a Portrait?
- Paintings
- Photographs
- Caricatures
Level F
Amazing Architecture
- What is Architecture?
- Pueblo Dwellings
- Modern Homes
- Sports Stadium
Everyday Arts
Level A
Outdoor Art
- What is Outdoor Art
- City Sculptures
- Richard Hunt
- Temporary Outdoor Art
Level B
Wearable Art
- What is Wearable Art?
- Jewelry as Art
- Flower Power
- An Artist of Wearable Art
Level C
Posters
- Early Posters
- Posters as Art
- “I Want You”
- A Poster Artist
Level D
Fashion
- What is Fashion?
- Where Fashion Comes From
- Fashion Designer
- “For Us, By Us”
Level E
Music in the Movies
- Music in the Movies
- Music Sets the Scene
- Music Tells the Story
- John Williams
Level F
Designing for All
- What is Universal Design?
- At Homes
- In School and at Home
- Technology Helps