Fill out those branches on the árbol genealógico with a fun song that focuses on members of the family. From la abuela to los hijos de los tíos (los primos), the song and accompanying printout takes Spanish learners along the singer's...

Three soldiers destined for a future of servitude outsmart a cunning dragon with the help of a kind grandmother. Discover how with the 17-minute audio retelling of "The Dragon and His Grandmother," originally by the Brothers Grimm.

A 15-minute audiobook features the Brothers Grimm tale "The Golden Goose." A young boy who often finds himself at the center of jokes discovers a golden goose that helps him to gain respect and a happy ending.

Aesop's "The Boy Who Cried 'Wolf'" features a boy whose small mistake gets him into big trouble. What could have done differently? Learners make a concept map to depict the events from the fable after listening to an engaging audio...

Listen to a 15-minute audiobook featuring the Charles Perrault version of "Puss in Boots" by Andrew Lang. The popular fairy tale features one extraordinary cat and his adventures on his way to becoming a lord.

Could the lovely Circe be even more frightening than a towering Cyclops? Odysseus and his men certainly don't think so—until it's too late. Hear about the adventures, temptations, and piggish punishments on Circe's island with an audio...

How does trust grow between friends, and why is it so important? Aesop's 142-word fable "The Two Fellows and the Bear," addresses the question and challenges readers to think about whether they should trust the friends in their lives. To...

Continue Hans Christian Andersen's story of "The Little Mermaid" with the second part of a three-part audiobook. A captivating narrator takes listeners along the little mermaid's path to becoming a human after falling in love with a prince.

This is an interview with a boy named Evan who has a large port wine stain birthmark on his face. The interview shows how he copes with being different and describes the book that he and his mom wrote together to help other kids with the...

More than twenty-five free audio or video files from renowned scholars which provide some in-depth literary criticism as well as the scope of literary history. Many of these are university lectures while others are interviews from...

Find links to the topics discussed on "Intelligence Squared," the Oxford-style debating series broadcast nationally on NPR stations. The goal of the series is to raise the level of debate on the most challenging questions of the day,...

Scientists have been able to collect DNA from a piece of mammoth hair, and they hope this will help them understand more about other ancient animals. Aired Sep. 28, 2007 [17:49]

William Pierce served in the Revolutionary War and helped frame the Constitution, but is best known for his descriptions of other delegates. He was a delegate for Georgia [1 min. 1 sec.]

Listen to or read a report on bullying, an abuse that is widespread in America and a growing problem in schools. Includes other related resources and information about how parents can help combat this problem.

Provides a look at how efforts to produce Cocaine inside of Columbia have changed since the massive anti-drug effort was launched in 2000 with the help of the United States. Also provides audio and links to other stories.

Here is a great resource if you would like to find sound samples of virtually anything. From bird sounds to buzzing bees to sleigh bells, this site can help you find just the right sound you need for your Power Point presentation or any...

This country music sampler--which features a Johnny Cash sound clip--helps students to distinguish it from other genres.