Science for Kids
Science Kids: Animal Videos: Lion Encounter Video
Video showing a reporter interviewing a lion keeper as they both enter a lions' compound. The keeper discusses a lion's predatory features, and describes how to interpret a lion's body language. (Length: 4 min. 2 sec.)
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Bbc Newsround: The Little Iguana in Special Training
Brief video reports on the value of special training for an iguana living in the San Diego zoo.
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Bbc Earth: Hunting for Dinosaurs How to Build a Dinosaur
Luis Chiappe and his team of paleontologists excavate a dinosaur. Working out what species the dinosaur is won't be possible until the bones are back in the lab in Los Angeles. [3:03]
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Bbc: Earth Unplugged: Lion vs. Zebra Deadliest Showdowns
A pride of lions take down a zebra with incredible teamwork - a risky business as zebras are much bigger and can kill lions with a kick of their hooves. Steve Backshall analyzes the hunt, breaking down the action with forensic precision....
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Bbc: Earth Unplugged: Top 10 Vicious Animal Venoms
Maddie Moate reveals her top-ten most venomous animals. There are some highly dangerous creatures out there, but these are truly frightening. [3:28]
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Bbc Explore: Us Troops Enter World War One Body Hunters the Unknown Soldiers
In this collection of archive footage and interviews, the introduction and training of United States soldiers to the Allied cause in the First World War is discussed.
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Bbc: Earth Unplugged: Top 10 Smart Animals
There are some outstanding animal behaviors in the natural world, and this film celebrates the most amazing examples on Earth. Elephants have shown remarkable levels of intelligence by cooperating with each other to solve a puzzle. [4:26]
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Bbc News: Bangladeshi Workers Pay Price for West's Cheap Clothes
This article discusses child labor and other disturbing methods that allow clothing to be made cheaply in Bangladesh to serve the Western market. Includes video discussing the April 2013 factory collapse that killed 1,034 adult and child...
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Bbc Interviews: Benjamin Britten
A series of audio clips containing interview excerpts with 20th century British composer, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976 CE). The site also has a detailed biography as well.
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Bbc Radio World Music Guide: The Music of Haiti
Although not actively updated since 2005, this source provides a great resource about music from around the world. Listen as British world music radio host Andy Kershaw gives background on the Haiti, its history, and its music, and then...
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Bbc: Skillswise: Calculations: Multiples and Factors
Use this BBC Skillswise math site to learn about multiples and factors using the different activities. Factsheets and worksheets available.
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Bbc Poetry Out Loud: Talking Turkeys! By Benjamin Zephaniah
The perfect piece of poetry to study during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Watch as Zephaniah recites his poem on behalf of turkeys everywhere.
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Bbc Poetry Out Loud: John Hegley
Listen to British poet John Hegley read several of his poems. All the words are included so you can follow along.
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Bbc: John Hegley at the Royal College of Art
British Poet John Hegley in collaboration with the animators at The Royal College of Art created this ABC poem with fun moving pictures.
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Bbc Mundo: Entre Dos Mundos Ninos Y Migracion
Based on a special BBC series that explored the lives of young Latin American immigrants to the United States. Listen to eight short segments that touch on a range of themes: hopes and fears, bilingual education, the effect migration has...
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath
Contains a copy of Sylvia Plath's poem "Lady Lazarus" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics by Auden
Contains a copy of W.H.Auden's poem "After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud You and Me and p.b. Shelley by Ogden Nash
Contains a copy of Ogden Nash's poem "You and Me and P.B. Shelley" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud a March Calf by Ted Hughes
Contains a copy of Ted Hughes's poem "A March Calf" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
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Bbc: The Charge of the Light Brigade by Lord Tennyson
Contains a copy of Lord Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player. Original 1890 recording.
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Bbc: Siege at Leningrad
A five minute interview of a woman who lived through the Battle of Leningrad. Click on Speaker Icon under "Siege of Leningrad." Real Audio Plugin required. Archived.
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Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street: Music of Turkey
A full-featured site for learning about the music of Turkey, although not actively updated since 2005. Easy-to-read spotlights on instruments and musicians communicate the essential qualities of Turkish music, both traditional and...
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Bbc World Service: Learning English Pronunciation Tips
This section of the BBC Learning English site focuses on pronunciation. There are five lessons on confusing vowel sounds, and a phonemic chart that allows the user to hear pronunciations of all 44 sounds used in English.
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Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Richard Rogers
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1988 radio broadcast featuring Richard Rogers, the British architect. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the BBC network.