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Our Solar System is an amazing place. From our star, the Sun, to planets, asteroids, and more, there's a lot to learn about our galactic neighborhood. Like this video if you enjoy READ-ALOUD videos!
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5:53121K views · 1y ago · 5:53
The Mayflower was the ship that brought Pilgrim settlers to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. They had originally been aiming for the mouth of the Hudson River, near modern-day New York City, but they were blown off course and decided to stay. The winter was harsh, the land was unfamiliar, and many of the Pilgrims died. Only help from Native Americans allowed them to find a way to survive in their new home.
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Snow is one of the coolest types of weather around--pun intended! Snow happens when ice crystals form in the upper atmosphere and grow heavy enough to fall. But is it really true that every snowflake is unique? Find out in this fun and educational video!
5:5495K views · 1y ago · 5:54
Polar bears are amazing Arctic predators, with white fur and some amazing swimming skills. But did you know that polar bears are the largest land predators on Earth? They can survive for months without food, and use their incredible sense of smell to hunt seals (their favorite food). Learn about that and more in this fun and educational video.
6:0874K views · 1y ago · 6:08
The Louisiana Purchase was the biggest addition of land to the United States in history. It was originally only intended to guarantee the young American government control of the port of New Orleans, but in the end, nearly doubled the size of the fledgling country.
5:32234K views · 2y ago · 5:32
Reindeer (or caribou, as they are known in North America) can be found in arctic and subarctic regions all around the world. They are a fascinating species of deer, with many useful adaptations to help them survive in the cold. Their special, double-layered fur coat and hooves that change with the seasons are just two examples. Reindeer are the only kind of deer in which both males and females grow antlers. They are also the only type of deer to be domesticated.
5:54128K views · 2y ago · 5:54
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous landmarks in the United States. So huge it can be seen from space, the Grand Canyon formed over millions of years (and now welcomes millions of visitors each year). The Grand Canyon is an important habitat for animals in several different ecosystems, and has a long human history with Native Americans and European explorers alike.
5:54143K views · 2y ago · 5:54
Penguins are some of the most adorable birds on earth! They're black and white, and they can't fly, but they are super swimmers with some amazing adaptations that help them thrive in their habitats. Did you know that penguins have special spiky mouths to help them catch fish? Or that they were named after a bird that is now extinct? Learn about that and more in this fun and educational video.
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Guest: COMPLETE Audiobook
Washington Irving's classic American ghost story comes to life in an abridged audiobook perfect for younger listeners! Sleepy Hollow has never been normal. There are ghost stories about almost every inch. Skittish schoolmaster Ichabod Crane is ready to swallow every tale. Will the legend of Sleepy Hollow be the end of him?
6:4344K views · 2y ago · 6:43
Lions are one of the most recognizable animals on Earth. These big cats are unique in the feline family because they live in complex social groups called prides. Let's learn more about lion prides! Like this video if you want to see more videos about ANIMALS!
7:14110K views · 2y ago · 7:14
Egyptian hieroglyphics are one of the most complicated writing systems in the world. For almost 1,500 years, the secret to decoding them was lost. When the Rosetta Stone was uncovered, it provided the key required to allow archeologists to read the history of Ancient Egypt again.
4:4556K views · 2y ago · 4:45
No matter how big or small, all living things have these 5 things in common. Learn the 5 characteristics of living organisms and some key vocabulary to talk about life! Living things need energy, they are made of cells, they respond and adapt to their environment, they grow and develop, and they reproduce.
3:109K views · 2y ago · 3:10
Zeus and the Olympians are popular characters in movies, books, and TV shows, but do you know where they came from? This video goes over the myth of how the Greek gods were created, from Gaia to Cronos to Zeus. Like this video if you want to see more videos about MYTHOLOGY!
12:4117K views · 2y ago · 12:41
Now available in paperback or ebook, the FreeSchool simplified classic version of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë makes reading the classics more accessible for anyone. Orphaned and mistreated, Jane Eyre has never known love. In the bleak landscape of 19th-century England, she struggles to find her purpose - and somewhere to belong. After years at boarding school, her path leads her to the mysterious Thornfield Hall, where she takes a position as a governess.
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8:12344K views · 3y ago · 8:12
Who wants to learn about sea lions? In this educational video, we'll explore the fascinating world of these highly social marine mammals. You'll learn about the unique adaptations that make sea lions excellent swimmers, their behavior in colonies, and their hunting and feeding habits. We'll even learn how to tell the difference between a sea lion and a seal! So join us as we dive into the world of sea lions and discover the wonders of these playful pinnipeds!
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3:2248K views · 3y ago · 3:22
FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at hoverfly mimicry! These common insects are frequently mistaken for bees, wasps, or other stinging thing. It's no accident: hoverflies benefit from looking and acting like more dangerous insects. Come learn more about animal mimicry and the way that hover flies benefit from this case of mistaken identity in this brief educational video.
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Join us on an exciting adventure as we uncover the amazing world of bees! Discover their unique physical characteristics, intricate social structures, and crucial role in pollination. Explore the process of collecting nectar, the creation of honey, and the fascinating hierarchy within a bee colony. Learn about the different bee species and the history of humans and honeybees. Get a glimpse into the challenges faced by honeybees and the efforts to conserve them.
12:0267K views · 3y ago · 12:02
Guest: Cosmic Clouds
A nebula may just be an interstellar cloud of dust and gas, but it is also one of the most spectacular sights to be seen through a telescope! Nebulae (pronounced: NEB-you-lee) pepper the galaxy with beautiful colors, shapes, and lights. Learn more about this celestial phenomena, including the four major types of nebulae and see images of some of the most famous and noteworthy nebulae on record in this peaceful and educational video.
2:1231K views · 3y ago · 2:12
Want to know a little bit more about Illinois but only have two minutes? Take our two minute tour of the Prairie State, the twenty-first state in the United States of America. Learn about some of its important history, as well as some famous products of the state and state symbols (state tree, state bird, state motto, state flag, state flower, etc.). FreeSchool is great for kids!
8:37209K views · 3y ago · 8:37
The city of Petra, located in Jordan, was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in the 1800s. Famous for its buildings and monuments carved out of red sandstone cliffs, Petra was an artificial oasis in the middle of the desert, strategically located at the crossroads of trading routes. Today it is a World Heritage Site, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the world.
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Guest: Cosmic Clouds
A nebula may just be an interstellar cloud of dust and gas, but it is also one of the most spectacular sights to be seen through a telescope! Nebulae (pronounced: NEB-you-lee) pepper the galaxy with beautiful colors, shapes, and lights. Learn more about this celestial phenomena, including the four major types of nebulae and see images of some of the most famous and noteworthy nebulae on record in this peaceful and educational video.
3:44214K views · 3y ago · 3:44
There are more than 350 species of hummingbirds in the world! They are native to North, Central, and South America, but only a handful of hummingbird species live in the United States. Hummingbirds have unique flying abilities including the ability to hover, and are well adapted to consuming their favorite food: nectar from flowers! Hummingbirds build tiny nests and usually lay just two eggs.
3:4310K views · 3y ago · 3:43
Friday the 13th happens every year - sometimes more than once - so why is it such a big deal? Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day. Why is that? Turns out, there's some mythology, history, and superstition behind it.
7:5724K views · 3y ago · 7:57
FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at komodo dragons. Komodo dragons are one of .1% of vertebrate species that are able to reproduce via parthenogenesis. This peculiar adaptation may allow komodos to spread to isolated habitats they would otherwise be unable to populate. Komodo dragons are also unjustly accused of having mouths so dirty that their bites will cause the victim to die of infection.
10:14857K views · 3y ago · 10:14
There are more than 6,000 species of lizards on earth! These usually cold-blooded reptiles can range in length from the size of your thumb to more than 10 feet longs, and can be found on every continent except for Antarctica. Along with general lizard facts, we're going to take a look at what makes some specific lizards so special, including the iguana, komodo dragon, and chameleon. Learn really cool facts and trivia about lizards in this brief, child-friendly documentary!
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FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at arctic penguins. Penguins are not native to the Arctic, despite the fact that they seem so perfectly suited for life there that people have tried to introduce them multiple times. It's a question that needs an answer. Why have penguins never spread to the arctic when they seem ideally suited to it and have it within their power to swim on up?
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NEW from FreeSchool - more dramatic, documentary style videos. This time we're following penguins and learning about their swimming, nesting habits, and courtship, as well as taking a trip to South Georgia Island, where a massive colony of king penguins resides.
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Want to know a little bit more about Mississippi but only have two minutes? Take our two minute tour of the Magnolia State, the twentieth state in the United States of America. Learn about some of its important history, as well as some famous products of the state and state symbols (state tree, state bird, state motto, state flag, state flower, etc.). FreeSchool is great for kids!
3:58168K views · 3y ago · 3:58
Friction is a force that appears almost everywhere! It is produced when surfaces rub against each other. We rely on friction in our everyday lives. Friction between the bottom of your shoe and the floor allows you to walk. Friction between your hand and the doorknob is what allows you to turn it. Friction between the brake and the wheel is what stops a bike. Friction can be helpful or harmful, and too much or too little can cause serious problems.
3:5135K views · 4y ago · 3:51
FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at black hole sounds. You probably know that black holes are massive dark bodies in space with such powerful gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape from them. But did you know that scientists have discovered that they make sounds?
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Black holes are mysterious and difficult to observe. The first one was only identified in 1971, and black holes were not photographed until 2019! Black holes are not empty space: a black hole represents the greatest concentration of mass anywhere in the universe. So, if black holes are so hard to observe, how do we know about them at all? Black holes have a large impact on space and astronomical objects around them.
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Guest: Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls has been called by some the eighth wonder of the world and is a popular tourist attraction, drawing millions of people each year. Located on the border of the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls is actually made up of three separate waterfalls - American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. Niagara Falls is popular with daredevils as well; many people have performed stunts there over the centuries, with mixed success.
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Guest: Pentapedal Locomotion
FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at pentapedal locomotion. Most mammals get around on two legs, four legs, or no legs, but kangaroos have a peculiar method of locomotion when grazing: pentapedal locomotion. It was formerly thought that the kangaroo's tail was only employed as a crutch while grazing, but recent research has revealed its full role in forward motion.
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They can only be found in Australia, and they are the largest marsupials in the world - kangaroos! Marsupials are a special kind of mammals that are known for the pouches they carry their babies in. Kangaroos are famous for how far they can JUMP! Do you want to learn more about kangaroos? Take a peek at this fun and educational video!
5:0727K views · 4y ago · 5:07
Guest: Parasitic Plants
FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at parasitic plants. Did you know there are some plants that do not perform photosynthesis at all? We are not talking about carnivorous plants, which supplement photosynthesis with nutrients from their prey, but rather plants that directly or indirectly steal their food from other plants. Parasitic plants are more common than you may think, making up about 1% of all flowering plant species, and can be found all around the world.
4:50266K views · 4y ago · 4:50
Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert energy from the sun, water, and carbon dioxide into sugars and oxygen. It is crucial for life on earth - without photosynthesis plants and animals could not live! Come learn about how photosynthesis works in this fun and educational video.
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Galileo Galilei has been called the father of modern astronomy, modern physics, modern science and the scientific method. He was an astronomer, inventor, a physicist, and an engineer. Most famous for his improvements to the telescope and his defense of his claim that the Earth travels around the Sun, Galileo accomplished so much in his life that he continues to impact science today.
4:41195K views · 4y ago · 4:41
Gravity is one of the four fundamental forces of the universe - and it's the weakest one. What does gravity do besides make you fall down? So much! It holds the earth together, keeps the earth's atmosphere intact, gives us weight, and even holds the galaxy in place.
3:02477K views · 4y ago · 3:02
New from FreeSchool! FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at giraffe sounds. Do you know what sound a giraffe makes? It's not surprising if you don't. For a long time people thought giraffes didn't make any sounds at all. It turns out that they make noises infrequently, and more often at night, which is why their call was so rarely heard. New research published in 2015 claimed that giraffes "hum" at night and provided some fascinating recordings of this phenomenon.
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At up to 18 feet tall, giraffes are bigger than a double decker bus. They are the tallest land animals on earth and are native to Africa. Have you ever seen a giraffe's tongue? It is about 18 inches long and BLACK! Why do they have such weird tongues? To pluck leaves off of trees in between very sharp thorns. Have you ever wondered how a giraffe takes a drink? Or how they fight? All this and more in this fun and educational video!
5:41336K views · 4y ago · 5:41
The Great Sphinx of Giza is located on the Giza plateau in Egypt, just by the great pyramids. Although it is one of the oldest, largest, and most famous sculptures in the world, very little is known for certain about its construction and history. Carved from the bedrock of the plateau, the Sphinx has spent most of its history buried up to its neck in sand. Is there more to this colossal sculpture than meets the eye?
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