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1. Into the Garden

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   This song is an example of folk and Americana music, which has a broad range of musical influences - from folk, country and blues to rock & roll and bluegrass.

2. The Time is Now

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Travis Haddix’s song 'The Time is Now' is another soul-searching examples of blues music. Download this song or listen online.

3. Champion

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   In this song, Hawaiian singer and pastor David “Kawika” Kahiapo plays the slack key guitar (ki ho’alu). Download the song or listen online.

4. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): Text

   Jazz musician Kermit Ruffins performs along with a talented group of children in Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Download the song and classroom activities.

5. We Dig Worms

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   In this folk song, singer Zach Ladin reminds listeners young and old of the importance of all creatures in nature. Download the song or listen online!

6. Poems About Love and Relationships

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   In the spirit of Valentine’s Day on February 14th, this month’s poems by English language learners are about love and relationships. Download them or read them online.

7. The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   Format(s): Text

   The Autobiography of Mark Twain is an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

8. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

   Format(s): Text

   An adaptation of the timeless novel by Mark Twain. Part of the Ladder Series, this volume has approximately 2000 headwords and is appropriate for intermediate to advanced learners.

9. Poems About Places

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Learn about places – cities, provinces, villages, countries – that are special to the students who wrote poems about them. Read the poems or download the PDFs.

10. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Kids’ Pages

    Format(s): Video, Website

    This website is a resource for teachers who want to teach about environmental health. You can find lesson plans, activities, videos, and more!

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