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Learn to throw like a pro with host Jennifer Swanson. In this episode, Jennifer illustrates the scientific forces that act on a ball when it is thrown. Topics covered include gravity, thrust, drag, and lift. Part of the "Science Rocks With Jennife...Read More

In this episode, Lesa Cline Ransome celebrates the rich history of her home state of Massachusetts. She takes a closer look at two historical figures from her hometown of Malden, Massachusetts: Henry David Thoreau and Frederic Tutor. Learn about t...Read More

Caron Levis is all aflutter to share her new book with young readers. Let's explore this story of animal friendship that was inspired by a pair of real birds with a bond which remained unbreakable even though the birds had to spend long periods of...Read More

This episode features a collection of nonfiction picture books, books for middle school students, and a graphic novel. All of these books provide information and resources to inspire students to be informed, active participants in caring for the E...Read More

The Wild Robot meets Sweet Tooth in the first book in a sweeping adventure series packed with robots, smugglers, battles, and a lonely boy trying to find where he fits in the world. Author Sean Ferrell discusses his book and sets the stage for his...Read More

Author Andrea Pinkney and illustrator Keith Henry Brown discuss their book "Because of You, John Lewis." Keith Henry Brown also discusses how he created the paintings for the book. Part of "The Big Picture With Andrea Davis Pinkney" series.

Join historical fiction author Kate Albus for a discussion about her new book. The book is set in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during World II. It centers around the story of three siblings that have to get by on their own while their dad is o...Read More

In this episode, author Jan Carr discusses her new series "Buddy and Bea." She shares a funny chapter from the first book in the series and talks about the funny, diverse characters she writes about. Part of the "What's Up?" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of Stephen Savage's "Supertruck," a blue gray snow plow smiling as it pushes a huge pile of white snow.

Author and illustrator Stephen Savage reads "Supertruck," the story of a Clark Kent-esque garbage truck who teaches children that heroes come in many shapes, sizes, and abilities. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a bee standing up on one foot, smiling at us. In the forest background, a blue bird leans forward and stands on one leg, and a white rabbit squats. Text reads, "Bee Calm the Buzz on Yoga. By Frank J. SIleo, illustrated by Claire Keay."

Bentley’s friends teach him several beginning yoga poses. Viewers will follow Bentley and try the poses themselves. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Artist holds up the book "Swap," whose cover depicts a pirate on a small boat trading folded cloth for steering wheels with a man on a dock.

On this episode, author and illustrator Steve Light demonstrates how to draw the little boy from his picture book "Swap." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Author Steve Light holds up his book titled "Swap!" whose cover depicts a burly man on a dock trading steering wheels for piles of fabric to a pirate on a small boat. The other pirate holds up a large yellow sail cloth that floats in the air.

Author and illustrator Steve Light reads his story about swapping items for other items. A pirate and his mate refurbish their vessel by swapping one item after another until they have a rejuvenated ship. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a round yellow bird wearing a checkered scarf spreading wide its black-tipped wings as it stretches, standing in a tree-lined park. Text reads, "Let's Go, Hugo!"

Angela Dominguez is here to teach viewers how to draw Hugo and Lulu from one of her favorite picture books. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist holds up "The Bunny Burrow Buyer's Book," whose cover illustration features a thick swooping black brush stroke resembling a hill, where two bunnies meet in the middle to shake hands among some trees.

On this episode, find out how to draw the bunny rabbits from "The Bunny Burrow Buyer's Book." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist uses markers to draw the red stripes of the barrel of a cement-mixing truck, whose body is boxy and blue.

Gather up three colored markers and get ready to draw. Stephan Savage demonstrates how to draw characters from "Mixed Up Truck." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Mike Curato holds a book titled "Little Elliot, Big City" by Mike Curato. Cover illustration depicts a small pink-spotted white elephant standing up on hind legs in front of the title text, which resembles an apartment building full of windows. A dense New York City skyline fills up the background.

Sometimes it’s tough being a little guy in a big city. Poor Elliot happens to be one of those guys. He has to go through a lot of trouble to do the things many take for granted because he’s so small. In this episode, author Mike Curato reads his b...Read More

Billy Aronson and Jennifer Oxley sit on stools as they look over at Rocco Staino while he speaks. Between the creators and the host, a small table holds two editions of the "Peg + Cat" books.

Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson are the team behind the award-winning PBS series "Peg + Cat." In this episode, Rocco Staino, Billy Aronson, and Jennifer Oxley discuss the creative vision for the series and several themes central to the series of ...Read More

Artist draws the clawed feet of a perched owl that has a serious expression on its face.

On this episode, Roxie Munro demonstrates how to draw a wise and strong owl from her book "Hatch." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a warm yellow hut surrounded by colorful tropical trees and plants, with a panda opening the door for us. Text reads, "Dinner at the Panda Palace. By Stephanie Calmenson, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott."

On this episode, author Stephanie Calmenson reads "Dinner at the Panda Palace." Can Panda make room for one more guest? Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Artist draws simple shapes, including a square, oval, circle, and triangle on one half of a piece of paper.

Illustrator Tim Miller shows viewers how to draw characters from "Snappsy the Alligator" and "Moo Moo in a Tutu" while using only basic shapes. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Person holds up a book titled "The Nutcracker in Harlem," whose cover illustration shows a girl wearing a pink dress, serenely holding a blue nutcracker, as she stands in front of a snowy cityscape, where people in white dresses and nutcracker costumes are dancing around.

"The Nutcracker in Harlem," written by T.E. McMorrow and illustrated by James Ransome, tells the story of a young girl who goes on an adventure with a magical toy. Will she find her voice as a musician? Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Artist holds up a pad of paper to show us his simple purple line drawing of a flying bird.

Aaron Becker returns to teach viewers how to create the big red balloon and purple bird from the "Journey" trilogy. Aaron makes art accessible by demonstrating how basic shapes are used to create more complex objects. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!"...Read More

Artist's table is set up with colored pencils, markers, and other drawing tools as they show us the cover of the book "The ABCs of What I Can Be," which depicts people wearing the clothing of an astronaut, a beekeeper, and a scientist.

There are a lot of occupations for children to explore. The children's book "The ABCs of What I Can Be" encourages children to research various occupations. On this episode, viewers will learn how to draw the cat and hamster found in the book. Par...Read More

Artist draws the outline of the head of a cartoonish dog from the book Bubblegum Princess.

Illustrator Lori Hanson teaches viewers how to draw one of the corgis from "Bubblegum Princess." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Person holds up a book called "Freddy the Frogcaster and the Huge Hurricane." The cover shows a green frog looking out at us and waving, standing in front of a map showing an enormous yellow and orange hurricane spiral.

Meteorologist and children's book author Janice Dean created the "Freddy the Frogcaster" series to explain the science behind weather. Join her as she reads one of her books on this episode. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a girl riding a bicycle through a tree-lined neighborhood over large green hill. Text reads, "Born to Ride, a Story About Bicycle Face."

Learn to draw Louise Belinda Bellflower and her bike from the children's book "Born to Ride." Gather up all the needed supplies and get ready to draw. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Book cover of Dan Yaccarino's "Doug Unplugged" appears on top of a purple background with a circuit board pattern on it. The book cover depicts a yellow boy-like figure with an antenna on his head, smiling as he looks down at the cord he is holding.

Award-winning author and illustrator Dan Yaccarino returns to teach viewers how to draw Doug from "Doug Unplugged." Doug is an inquisitive little robot boy who sets off to see the world beyond his home. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Book cover shows a painting of Venus and Serena Williams as they gaze toward the middle at each other. Text reads, "Game Changers. The Story of Venus and Serena Williams. Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome. Illustrated by James E Ransome."

Author Lesa Cline-Ransome reads her book "Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams" on this episode. Venus and Serena are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Some say they’re two of the greatest athletes of all time. Befor...Read More

Artist holds a small cup of ink while drawing a light brown bear, whose arms are raised as it appears to be taking a big step forward.

Learn how to draw the bear from the children's book "Honey." Gather up the needed supplies and get ready to draw. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Dan Yaccarino's book titled "Unlovable" stands propped up on a table. The cover features a round pug with big dark eyes looking up, surrounded by a colorful border of flowers, butterflies, and bees.

Dan Yaccarino is an author of picture books and books for middle school students. In this episode, Yaccarino teaches viewers how to draw Alfred, the pug from his picture book, "Unlovable." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist points to a drawing of a turtle on a pad of paper while also holding a book with a similar-looking turtle illustration in it.

Learn how to draw a tortuga (turtle) and a llama. Gather up the needed supplies and get ready to draw. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

On top of a pad of paper on a tabletop, the artist positions her book "I Am a Cat," whose cover illustration features a gray house cat who appears extra small compared to the tiger, panther, and leopard sitting behind it.

Author and illustrator Galia Bernstein reveals her secret of how to draw big cats. Whether it's a tiger, a lion, a puma, or a panther, the first step is to start with the shape of a flower vase. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

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