Grade 4

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Iran’s sandy deserts and the ancient… Read More →

Pack your bags! We're headed to Ireland. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Ireland's green countryside and… Read More →

What's that huge dog with the shaggy coat and easygoing nature? It's the Irish wolfhound! Irish wolfhounds are handsome, faithful, loving dogs. Despite their size, they are peaceful… Read More →

Irving Berlin came to the United States as a refugee from Tsarist Russia, escaping a pogrom that destroyed his village. Growing up on the streets of the lower East Side, the rhythms of jazz… Read More →

Theo, like girls and boys all over the world, is fascinated by astronomy. He dreams of making contact with intelligent beings from outer space. He has modified his old computer to send… Read More →

Quatrain? What kind of train is that? Actually, it's a poem! Quatrains are poems with patterns of rhyming words. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how quatrains work—and shows… Read More →

Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous Read More →

Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous Read More →

Today's kids have lived their whole lives in a world where the topic of religious belief has become a serious social issue. The media and social media are full of stereotypes and… Read More →

Take a journey to creepy places around the world … if you’re feeling brave enough. Have you ever seen a ghost? Come along on an armchair adventure to some of the world's most spooky places. Read More →

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Israel. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Israel’s busy cities, sun-baked… Read More →

Learning to sing well is a wonderful goal. The human voice is perhaps the most beautiful-sounding instrument there is! Indeed, singers bring a special touch to all kinds of music, from rock… Read More →

Sharks can smell blood in ocean water from more than a mile away. The moon controls the tides. A mass of plastic as large as Texas is floating in the Pacific Ocean. You may have heard these… Read More →

The clarinet is a wonderful instrument. Its smooth, creamy sounds enhance all types of music, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Indeed, artists as diverse as Benny Goodman, Supertramp, Read More →

Learning to play the flute is a wonderful goal. The flute is one of the most beautiful-sounding instruments there is! Its high, sweet sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and… Read More →

The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument Read More →

There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth’s shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before.… Read More →

The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the… Read More →

The trumpet may be one of the smallest brass instruments, but its sound is bold and exciting. Trumpeters play in all types of groups, such as orchestras, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and… Read More →

The violin is one of the most versatile instruments around. Its sweet, clear sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and jazz to rock and country. Indeed, groups as diverse as… Read More →

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Italy. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll see an active island volcano, ride the… Read More →

Have an itch? Let’s zoom in for a closer look at what’s causing it. It could be one of many nasty things. How about bacteria poop? (It happens, and it stinks!) It might be a tiny critter that Read More →