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Digging Deep |
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It's a Big Country! |
Dinosaur Discoveries |
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Many electric power plants get energy by burning coal. Learn how energy production impacts our environment.
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Albert joins
his dad and the marine research team
on the St. Lawrence River. He learns
about belugas and sees for himself how
his dad and the other scientists show
great commitment to
helping save these endangered whales. |
Contemporary
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Kate and her dad take a walk in the Pacific rainforest. Kate learns about
the "merry-go-round" of life and why it's so important to respect the
forest and everything that lives there. |
Who is Bill
Lishman? How has this innovative Canadian
inventor helped save some of the world's
most endangered wildlife? Read about
Bill's compassion for
a flock of orphaned geese, his work with
Operation Migration, and his determination
to make a dream come true. |
Work with graphs and statistics
related to Canada’s rivers, lakes,
mountains, and other wonders.
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Learn how scientists unearth
and intercept dinosaur fossils.
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| Italy |
Mini Markets or Mega Stores? |
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People used to buy their food at outdoor markets. Now people go to supermarkets. Find out how
people preserve local culture.
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Giacomo
trains and competes in the ancient art
of flag throwing in one of Italy's oldest
festivals— the Palio of Ferrara.
He and his teammates show great respect for
this medieval art by learning the many
rules and by training hard all year round. |
Traditional
tale
The golden Bell of
Justice was the pride and joy of
the people of Atri. It meant that
all citizens were treated with fairness.
One day, however, the bell of Atri
rang out for an unexpected cause. |
Who was
Marco Polo? Why is he known as the
greatest traveler of his time? Learn
about Polo's journey to China and the respect he
had for the people he met there.
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Investigate the Roman Empire
and the contributions it made to the world
of mathematics.
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Learn how modern bridges
and tunnels are built.
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| Mexico |
Pollution Solution? |
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Pollution can affect the air, water, and land. Learn about how people are trying to solve pollution problems around the world.
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Maureen
Sanchez is the Mariachi Kid. She shows
amazing determination to
be a great mariachi singer. She loves
keeping the traditions of Mexican music
alive! |
Traditional
tale
The Mexican gods Quetzalcóatl
and Tezcatlipoca bring music to Earth.
Their generosity brings
joy to everyone who shares their
gift. |
Who was
Frida Kahlo? How did she become a famous
artist? Read about Frida and discover
all about her courage and
determination to overcome the challenges
that she faced. |
Explore patterns and symmetry
in geometric designs and tessellations.
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Investigate the life cycle
of endangered sea turtles and what is being
done to save them.
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| U.S.A. |
Our Heritage |
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Discover how the U.S.A. has been shaped by the heritage of its people and is preserving cultural diversity.
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Carla
Monson is a Native American. Read about
her life in the city and on the reservation,
and find out how important it is for
her to respect both
these identities. Then explore life
in the United States. |
Contemporary
story
Ted is afraid of the
water and very unhappy when his dad
sends him to kayak camp. Will he
find the courage to
overcome his fear as he learns to
kayak the river and the rapids? |
Who
was Jackie Robinson? How has this famous
baseball player led the way for others?
Read how his bravery and determination changed
sports forever. |
Analyze
data—presented as maps, graphs, and
charts—about weather extremes in
the United States.
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Explore
the "Great Age of American Inventions" and
the inventive spirit of North America.
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Peru |
Caught Out |
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Modern fishing methods are reducing the number of fish. What are people doing to reduce the problem of overfishing?
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Luisa
lives with llamas high in the mountains
of Peru. She shows responsibility as
she looks after the herd and protects
them from danger. |
Contemporary
fiction
Maria and Eduardo
show great courage when
their father gets a mysterious fever
as they explore an ancient Inca trail.
The Q’ero Indians living nearby
are the only ones who can keep him
alive. |
Who was
Hiram Bingham? What important treasure
did he reveal to the world? Read how
Hiram’s perseverance helped
him rediscover the "lost" city
of the Inca. |
Investigate how numbers
were used and represented in the Inca Empire.
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Examine archaeology and
the science and technology of ancient civilizations.
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Russia |
The Challenge of Change |
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Learn how Russia’s change in government led to social change.
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Lena
lives in one of the coldest towns on
Earth. Her friendships with
her family and school friends help
her endure the extremely long, harsh
winters of Siberia.
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Play
Imagine Prince Ivan's
horror when he discovers his new
bride is a slimy frog. The Frog Princess
is full of surprises, however, and
Ivan is rewarded for his kindness in
the end. |
Who was
Anastasia? What happened to the last
ruling Russian family? Anastasia had
only love and respect for
her royal family. However, the people
of Russia felt differently. |
Analyze facts and figures
related to the history of space exploration.
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Discover how the skeleton
and muscles work and how good nutrition
and exercise affect the body.
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West Africa |
Water for Life |
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Clean water is important for good health. Learn how some West Africans are receiving access to clean water.
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Rabbedu
treks with camels across the dry Sahara
in Niger. Teamwork helps
him survive many days in the hottest
place on Earth. |
Traditional
tale
In this legend from
Nigeria, we learn that prejudice
and the opinions of others should
never stand in the way of friendship. |
Who was
Mary Kingsley? Why did she travel to
Africa in the late 1800s? Read about
Mary's determination to
explore Africa and her adventures down
wild rivers and through muddy forests. |
Identify 3-D shapes used
in a variety of buildings around the world,
starting with adobe buildings
of West Africa.
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Study how many people, animals,
and plants survive in the hot, dry desert.
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