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Have you ever looked into the night sky and wished that you could walk on the Moon? Find about what it is like from the astronauts that were first to do it! Learn about how Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins traveled into space and created history in 1969, and what it was like to take those famous first steps that made “one giant leap for mankind."

Is magic real? Fairy tales are stories that teach us moral issues, often with the use of magic. But what would happen to those stories if they were set in the real world? See how science and technology can create the "magic" you see in your favorite fairy tales.

Why is compromise important? Find out from a stubborn father and son who disagree when it comes to building a tree house. Which tree should they build in? What should the tree house look like? When no one is willing to compromise, nothing gets done! Will these two ever find a middle ground?

A little boy is great friends with his shadow, Wullus. They love playing games together on the playground, until one day a big bully shadow shows up and scares Wullus away! Will the little boy be able to defeat the bully and bring his friend back?

When a young boy happens across a tarantula, it scares him at first! But then he and the tarantula have a conversation, and he learns about the differences between insects and spiders—like the spider’s unique body, which is comprised of a combined head/thorax, abdomen, and palps—as well as some interesting facts about other arachnids!

Jeff and his cousin Liz are waiting to see the solar eclipse! Together, they learn about why eclipses happen and why seeing one is special. Do you know why eclipses happen? Learn how the moon and sun interact with Earth in order to create this solar spectacular!

As Phil is star-gazing with his friend one night, he decides that he no longer wants to live on Earth and he wants to live on a different planet in Space. Phil has to decide which new planet that he can move to but quickly finds out that many of his choices are not quite livable. Will Phil ever to able to explore what really is out there or will Earth be his home forever?

This story shows how prosthetics have changed over time in the way they have been created and allowed mobility. You will also learn how technology has allowed prosthetics to help even more people in ways than they ever have before. Prosthetics help people to walk and run, hear, eat, and to even help them stay alive!

Everyone in Henry’s family can dance, except him! No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t get it. If only he could enter the dance competition with the rest of his family! But what happens when he accidentally sits on top of an ant hill? Will his moves be good enough to win the competition?

When two best friends are separated over summer break, they make a pact to have the most boring summer ever. No summer fun means no swimming at the pool, no popsicles, and no water balloons, and that’s just the start! Maybe a boring road trip will be just what Sammy needs to keep having no fun.

Little Turtle is going to fly a kite! As he makes his way to the meadow, his friends decide to join him. Together, they make the kite fly high in the sky! When Little Rabbit notices that Little Beetle has gone missing, will they be able to find him?

The humans are freezing during a cold winter and have no fire to warm themselves. They ask Coyote for help! Under the leadership of a Coyote, all the animals of the forest band together to steal fire from three wicked sisters and deliver it to humans in this tale from the Pacific Northwest. Can he defeat the skookums or will they continue to keep the fire all to themselves?

Long before the Wright brothers invented the airplane, people have tried everything they could think of to fly. Learn about the long history of flight, starting in ancient China and including everything from hot air balloons to rockets!

Martin's brother Lars finds a nisse on his nightly ski trip! He wants to take a picture of it to prove they exist. Martin has to stop his brother so the nisse doesn’t turn to stone! How will Martin be able to save the nisse?

What else is there to do on a hot, summer day? Head to the flea’s pool, of course! In this funny rhyme, all the animals head to the pool to cool down.

Hunter is very sad. He’s growing so much, he grew right out of his favorite pair of rocket pajamas! Luckily for him, his aunt makes amazing crafts. He learns you can use your imagination for just about anything—even making patterns for sewing quilts!

Rabbit accidentally eats Snowman’s carrot nose while he is napping! To make up for it, Rabbit knows he must find a new nose for Snowman. He finds lots of vegetables in the snow, but will any of them be a good fit for Snowman’s nose?

It’s Alex’s first day of school, but his twin brother, Brian, is in a different class! Alex and Brian do everything together. Can Alex adjust to being without his brother and make new friends? Follow along as he learns new games and plays at recess!

Artificial replacement joints have to be tough and extra smooth. That’s why doctors use replacement joints made with the same long-lasting and strong stuff as sapphires and rubies, a natural mineral called alumina. Learn more about why this gemstone is perfect for making new joints!

Have you ever looked at a skyscraper and wondered how it was built? Do you ever look up at a tall building and wonder how it does not fall down? This story helps you explore the changes that have led to the creation of skyscrapers! You will get to see the different materials that have been developed to allow for better stability. You will get to understand how things like iron, steel, and concrete have revolutionized the way buildings are built and designed. By the end of this story, you will have a new appreciation for the skyscrapers that are all over the world!