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All About Directions Series
Parents’ Choice Approved Recommended: Science Books & Films, School Library Journal A 4-part series for teaching young children the difference between left, right, north, south, east, west, clockwise, counter clockwise and receiving, giving and understanding directions. Helpful hints Read More...



Eat Healthy, Be Healthy Series (also in Spanish)
Victor and young Sophia colorfully introduce preschoolers and primary aged learners to vitamins, minerals, and each food group of the USDA’s MyPlate. Good nutrition, the benefits of healthy eating, as well as the importance of exercise are all presented in engaging age-appropriate vignettes. Recommended daily allowances ar Read More...



Highlights For Kids Series: Watch & Learn Videos
Highlights has always been an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights’ “Fun with a Purpose” philosophy has helped kids grow to become their best selves—curious, creative, caring and confident. Now, your favorite Highlights content is Read More...



If There Were 100 People On Earth
There are almost eight billion people in the world, and one of them is you! But what if there were only 100 people, what would life on Earth look like? Let’s create a micro-world of our own, populated by only 100 people and find out! How many people would be from Asia? How many from North America? Would everyone in our mic Read More...



My Life On The Farm Series
25 Kids, 25 Families, 25 Farms, 25 Cultures, 25 CountriesThis cinematic series invites young learners to travel the world where they'll meet other children of other cultures and learn more about their life. Fascinating, friendly, up-close & personal this series features some very unusual and extraordinary dai Read More...



My School - My Responsibility Series
These beginning orientation programs for young children help unravel the mysteries of going to school from riding the bus to enjoying recess. Featuring "Buddy" the muppet friend who can “help”, each program relates to a child's natural curiosity and answers important questions for first-time schoolers. Read More...



War & Peace
War is the subject of this program: what war is, and the rules that govern war. We’ll be looking into aspects such as the role of the UN in conflicts and the consequences of war. And explore concepts like interstate wars, genocide, ceasefires, and sanctions. So, what does the UN Security Council do? What is International H Read More...