Scholastic Seasons and Nature Series
| Series Information |
Curricular Areas:
Language Arts/Literature and Science |
| Length: 6/6-13-Minute
Programs |
| Grade Levels:K-2 |
| Teacher's Guide see below
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Scholastic
ETV Consortium |
This literature series produced by Scholastic Inc. encourages students
to read with a greater appreciation for literature. These timeless classics
are based upon renowned award-winning books.
Episode Descriptions
1 Brave Irene Irene summons up all her courage in the face
of a fierce snowstorm when her mother falls ill and Irene must deliver
a ball gown to the duchess. (12:51) Study
Guide
2 The Caterpillar and the Polliwog Impressed by the proud
caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows
up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and
turn into a butterfly too. (7:12) Study Guide coming
soon...
3 Goose A baby goose, adopted at birth by a family of woodchucks,
feels like an outcast in everything she does until she discovers all by
herself that she can fly. Narrated by Laura Dern. (6:29)
Study Guide coming soon...
4 Henry Hikes to Fitchburg It isn't how fast you get someplace,
but what you do along the way: that's the philosophy behind this story
about two friends who agree to meet 30 miles away in Fitchburg. In this
story inspired by Thoreau's Walden, Henry elects to take a very
long nature walk, while his friend chooses to work to earn his train fare.
A step-lively narration by James Naughton and music to hike to make this
journey fun and thought-provoking too. (11:25) Study
Guide coming soon...
5 Owl Moon A young child and her father search the moonlit
woods for the Great Horned Owl. (7:46) Study
Guide
6 The Snowy Day A small boy's enchantment with a city's
snowfall has him making snow angels and snowballs, sliding down snow mountains
- and looking forward to going outside again. (5:55) Study
Guide
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