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Zin! zin! zin!

Explores the melodious, rhythmical, mathematical groupingsthat make music fun. Followed by a visit with an orchestra of young people, at New York's Juillard School of Music, and a segment with percussion performers from the show STOMP.

Watch the stars come out

Grandma tells about her mama's journey to America by boat, years ago.

The secret shortcut

Presents Mark Teague's story about two boys who get swept into an adventure when they take a shortcut to avoid being late for school. This episode also features trips to Central Park and the Philadelphia Zoo, teaching about math and maps.

Lemonade for sale

The Elm Street Kids' Club decides to sell lemonade to earn money to fix up their clubhouse and they use a graph to keep track of their sales. Includes a visit to the American Stock Exchange, a look at two different businesses, and reviews of related books.

Seashore Surprises

Viewers go beachcombing along with two naturalists, exploring plant and animal life at the edge of the sea- including shells, mangroves and more.

Raccoons and Ripe Corn

Become a wildlife detective and learn how to look for signs that animals leave in their habitat during their day to day activities.

Opt: An Illusionary Tale

Seeing isn't always believing! Explore the world of optical illusions and see how the eye can be fooled.

Sunken Treasure

An old treasure map leads viewers on an exciting treasure hunt at "Pirate's Cove" in California. Viewers also get to meet the person who located and explored the Titanic.

Jack, the Seal and the Sea

This video tells the story of a man who, after finding and ailing seal, can no longer ignore the sorry state of our world's seas. Learn more about the preservation of our water and ways we can preserve the oceans.

The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth

Go on a hilarious adventure with a quirky teacher and her students on a field trip inside the earth.

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