August 5-11: When I Grow Up Week

All summer we’ll learn about different careers—this week, think about all the exciting possibilities in your future!

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Events

curious crew elephant toothpaste roadshow

Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew

Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am

Detroit Zoo Penguins event with Michigan Learning Channel

Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo

Online Event on June 24 at 10am

Videos in This Week's Activity Book

Events

curious crew elephant toothpaste roadshow

Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew

Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am

Detroit Zoo Penguins event with Michigan Learning Channel

Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo

Online Event on June 24 at 10am

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  • All About the Letter A
    Lesson 105

    All About the Letter A

    EnglishPre-K

    Learn all about the letter /a/ including its sounds, and how to write it. Then find the letter /a/ in a riddle about an agile animal.

  • Celebrating Science: Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves

    Celebrating Science: Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves

    EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    Join us in this episode of Celebrating Science as we spotlight the director of the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves and see. See…

  • Ask the Authors: RJ Palacio

    Ask the Authors: RJ Palacio

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author RJ Palacio to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Ngozi Ukazu

    Ask the Authors: Ngozi Ukazu

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Ngozi Ukazu to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Holly Black

    Ask the Authors: Holly Black

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Holly Black to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Victoria Schwab

    Ask the Authors: Victoria Schwab

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Victoria Schwab to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Ask the Authors: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Jarret J. Krosoczka to ask him some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Faith Erin Hicks

    Ask the Authors: Faith Erin Hicks

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Faith Erin Hicks to ask her some pressing questions.