How does one's perception affect their representation of places and events? Readers investigate this question by listening to Aesop's "The Lion and the Statue" and completing a graphic organizer to analyze characters and their motivations.

A friendship between a black and white teen helps us explore race relations in our country. Take a look at how these two girls became friends, and how they view race and racism. Part of a series on the current generation of 16- to...

NPR correspondent Anne Garrels examines the tenuous relationship between Ukraine and Russia following Russia's invasion of Georgia. (September 5, 2008)

A three minute audio analysis examining the turbulent relationship between the U.S. and Iran by the highly esteemed veteran journalist, Daniel Schorr. (23 July 2007)

A recent evolution trial in Dover, Pennsylvania, spurred the intelligent design-evolution debate. Author Edward Humes, former evolutionary biologist and filmmaker Randy Olsen, and Nicholas Matzke, from the National Center for Science...

An examination of events in Pakistan's South Waziristan where tribal leaders are organizing an army to drive out foreign fighters associated with al-Qaida. Provides links to related topics. 4/3/2007

A May 2007 interview with William Langewiesche ,the author of "The Atomic Bazaar", in which he describes the efforts that would need to be taken inside of the old Soviet Union to acquire the radioactive elements needed to build an atomic...

A July 2007 report describing the government assault on Islamabad's Red Mosque ending the long, tense standoff with Islamic fundamentalists Provides audio links to analysis of the event and related stories. 7/10/2007

A November 2006 audio interview 13 minutes in length with an NPR journalist on the changing conditions in Pakistan and its importance to the war on terror. Includes a call-in question and answer segment and links to related NPR stories....

A November 2007 analysis of Vladimir Putin's staying power as Russia's President through almost two turbulent terms. Also provides links to related topics.

A short site from NPR that showcases Marshall on the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Hear the entire segment from NPR's Morning Edition, hear audio clips from interviews, and see photos of Marshall. Site also includes...

An April 2007 analysis of Iranian-Western relations and the future. [4:00 audio only] Also provides links to related stories.

National Public Radio presents an audio presentation on Hezbollah's role in the ever changing Lebanese government. The audio presentation is accompanied by a similar article and a transcript. Links to related stories are available. [4:37]

National Public Radio talks with Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard MD and nutritionist, about changes that need to be made in the 1992 US Food Guide Pyramid. Interesting as an introduction to this topic, with links to related stories.

National Public Radio takes a look at the problems health officials are encountering as they try to eradicate polio in the world. From 350,000 cases in 1988 to 700 in 2003, much progress has been made. Includes links to related stories...

In this August 6 ,2009 story from National Public Radio, Andrea Seabrook reports on the Senate debate to add additional money to the Cash For Clunkers program. Provided in both print and audio format with links to other NPR related...

A January 2007 report on the price dispute between Russia and members of the European Union and the unannounced shutdown of an important oil pipeline to Europe. Also provides links to related stories.

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.

In 2007, there are plans to make changes to the No Child Left Behind Act, and, as expected, there are debates surrounding this and the related budget changes. Listen to a "News & Notes" report on this and the reactions of the...

A July 2, 2007 broadcast that reports on the arrest of eight suspects in a foiled London bombing plot. Provides links to related news stories.

A July 2007 analysis of Indonesia's successful campaign to destroy Jemaah Islamiyah, an Islamic extremist terror group. Provides links to a more in-depth audio analysis as well as to related stories.

A four minute audio clip from June 2007 that examines China's official response to international demands that its carbon emissions be reduced. Provides links to related stories.

A June 2007 analysis based on interviews with average Afghan citizens detailing their waning enthusiasm for the ongoing war with the Taliban. Also provides links to related stories.

A 12 minute audio story that examines the kidnappings of foreign oil workers for ransom in the Niger river delta region. Includes links to related stories.