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In the middle of the Great Depression, Lennie and George find work on the Tyler Ranch, planning on saving towards a place of their own, but their plan is disrupted when Lennie gets into trouble with the owner's son and his unhappy wife.

Discover what life was like in early New York when the city was an impoverished Dutch settlement. The young host learns of the exploits of Henry Hudson and Peter Stuyvesant.

Traces the evolution of both the Earth and the organisms that populate it. Includes hands-on activities.

Familiarizes students with the steps involved in the decision-making process and how to achieve an outcome that is right for them. Examines negative and positive behaviors in conflict situations, such as dealing with bullies and peer pressure. Also covers useful refusal skills for common situations and how to develop assertiveness.

Students gain practical tips for communicating care and respect in relationships with friends and family as well as dealing with everyday worries, grief, fear and big life changes. Highlights the importance of self-esteem.

Provides children with tips for basic safety practices in all kinds of situations.

Informs students about germs like bacteria and viruses, and explains how to deal with the many common ailments they cause. Introduces safety practices for taking and storing medicines as well as the harmful effects of alcohol and street drugs on the body. Also looks at what goes on during a visit to the doctor's office.

Gene Forrester looks back fifteen years to a life-changing summer at the prestigious Devon prep school during World War II, when as a studious young man he developed a friendship with his roommate, Finny, an outgoing and popular athlete, which was tragically marred by jealousy and anger.

An investigation of climate and seasons, explaining why seasons change and why climates vary among different regions of the world, and looking at different climate zones, with real-life examples.

Examines various kinds of land formations including canyons, deserts, and mountains and the forces that helped to create them. Includes hands-on activities.