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Tilly loves having company. One day, Tilly's mom says a family that has just arrived from Iraq will be staying with them for a while until they get settled in the community. "Just say 'welcome!'" her mom says. "Sometimes that's all it takes for strangers to become friends." A man from synagogue brings over clothes for the children and a neighbor brings a pot of stew that smells "just like home" to the new arrivals. The Iraqi boy, Youssef, teaches Tilly's brother soccer ball tricks. When an apartment becomes ready for the family, Tilly feels a little sad.

Why should you care about climate change? Weather affects your everyday life and climate change can have major impacts. Discover how scientists study climate change, what current research shows, and what you can do to reverse its effects.

Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Sounds can be loud. Sounds can be soft. We use our ears to hear all kinds of sounds. But how is sound made? Let’s investigate to find out about sound!

How do people earn money? They might start their own business or work for a company. Find out more about different kinds of careers.

Why do people donate money? People donate money to support a cause. Find out more about the different ways people can donate money.

Plants make pollen so more plants can grow. The pollen needs to get from plant to plant. How does this happen? Let’s investigate pollination!

Plants are living things. They need certain things to grow and live. What are they? Let’s investigate what plants need to survive!

From windswept deserts to rain-soaked forests, the world's climates experience weather unique to their place in the world. Discover how scientists study climates, the weather experienced in each one, and how climate impacts the people who live there.

What will the weather be like tomorrow? Meteorologists forecast the weather, but they have other jobs behind the scenes. Listeners will learn about how meteorologists study the weather, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.

Make the world a better place for kids! This book is full of ideas and projects listeners can put into action to help with racial justice and human rights.

Nurses help people stay healthy. Give listeners the inside scoop on what it's like to be a nurse. Listeners will learn about different types of nurses, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, rewarding job.

Do you hear that? It's a garbage truck! Learn all about being a garbage collector. Listeners will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines garbage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job.

Farmers are hard workers. They grow plants and raise animals for people around the world. Give listeners the inside scoop on what it's like to work as a farmer. Listeners will learn about different types of farmers, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting job.

Bon appetit! With the popularity of kids' cooking TV shows, more kids are wondering what it's really like to be a chef. Listeners will learn about different types of chefs, food prep and creation basics, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.

Make the world a better place for animals! This book is full of ideas and projects listeners can put into action to help animals.

Make the world a better place for people in need! This book is full of ideas and projects listeners can put into action to fight poverty.

Doctors treat people when they are sick and help people stay healthy. Give listeners the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a doctor. Listeners will learn about different types of doctors, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.

Make the world a cleaner, healthier place to live! This book is full of ideas and projects listeners can put into action to help the environment.

Librarians help people find the information they need. They work both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Give listeners the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a librarian. Listeners will learn about different types of librarians, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.