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1. VOA Podcast: People in America: Crazy Horse

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3

   From Voice of America Podcasts in Special English. Learn about Crazy Horse, a legendary Native American in America. Download the MP3 or listen online.

2. Smithsonian Student Science and Nature Page

   Format(s): Website

   September 22nd is World Rhino Day. Visit the Smithsonian Student Science and Nature page to learn more about animals and nature.

3. Whole New "Word" Game

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This piece introduces American sayings and idioms related to the world of sports.

4. Earthquake Legends and "Wordologies"

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This resource shares earthquake legends from around the world as well as related English idioms.

5. Lilac

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, Lilac talks about her part-time job, being on the swim team, and buying a car.

6. Love of Life

   In: To Build a Fire and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   In this story from To Build a Fire and Other Stories, a man who was abandoned by his teammate struggles to survive in the wilderness and stave off hunger.

7. To Build a Fire

   Format(s): Text

   In this quintessential "man vs. nature" story, a traveller is grossly unaware of how cold it can get on the Yukon trail. He struggles to survive by persistent attempts to build a fire.

8. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Asian Pacific American Heritage Month originated with a congressional bill.

9. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a famous African-American spiritual.

10. Oh! Susanna

    In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

    This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a popular American tune about a man traveling to meet his true love.

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