In The Go Jetters Join the Carnival Parade, the Go Jetters crew goes dancing in Brazil for the Rio Carnival, a big celebration that has been happening every year for over 250 years! The Carnival is filled with music, dancing, and colorful floats that are made by samba schools. People come from all over the world to join the fun and see the amazing parade! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Think You’re a Thanksgiving Expert? Let’s Find Out!
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, feast with family and friends, and kick off the holiday season with all the trimmings. But how much do you really know about this classic American holiday, celebrated every year on the last Thursday in November?
From the First Thanksgiving feast to fun turkey trivia (yes, some of them actually blush!), this quiz is stuffed with fascinating facts and a few surprises. Only the most knowledgeable holiday historians and gravy gurus will make it to the top of the leaderboard.
The article "Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and Why Everything Turns Green" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins of St. Patrick's Day and how it grew from a religious feast to a global celebration. It traces the life of Saint Patrick, the changing symbolism of green, the rise of parades, and the food traditions that Irish immigrants brought to places like the U.S.
Kyan conquered his fear of the dragons to help his friends! Pretend you are in a parade and do your best dragon dance. Color the lanterns to complete the pattern.
In Paradise's Battle Against Wildfire, host Simon Reeve visits Paradise, California, a town ravaged by one of the deadliest wildfires in history. He meets Lori who shares her heartbreaking experience of fleeing her home with just two minutes to spare. Simon reveals how California’s droughts, rising temperatures, and dead trees are creating the perfect storm for wildfires, leaving communities like Paradise in ruins. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Rains Turn a Desert Into Paradise, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how water that has traveled a thousand miles arrives in the Okavango region of the Kalahari Desert. The water transforms the parched desert into a lush paradise teeming with life. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Tropics Cause Abundant Life and Broken Hearts, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how constant direct sunlight allows plant and animal life to flourish. A male bird of paradise takes elaborate steps to attract a mate but is ultimately rejected. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Burmese Python Invasion in the Everglades, Burmese pythons have become a real threat to the Everglades’ natural wildlife. Paid contractors patrol the wetlands and trap adult pythons to reduce their devastating impact on the natural wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Freeing Up the Flow of Water on Highway 41, engineers did not realize how a permanent structure would affect the constant movement of the Everglades waters. Fortunately, there are solutions to keep the wetlands freely flowing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In How Controlled Burns Can Prevent Fire, conservationists use prescribed fires to prevent the spread of wildfires and to maintain a healthy forest. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Regenerating Florida's Coral Reef, biologists find new ways to regenerate Florida’s fragile coral reef. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Alligator Hatchlings Learn to Hunt, the summer wet season rejuvenates Florida landscapes and provides the ideal habitat for baby alligators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In The Go Jetters Join the Carnival Parade, the Go Jetters crew goes dancing in Brazil for the Rio Carnival, a big celebration that has been happening every year for over 250 years! The Carnival is filled with music, dancing, and colorful floats that are made by samba schools. People come from all over the world to join the fun and see the amazing parade! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Think You’re a Thanksgiving Expert? Let’s Find Out!
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, feast with family and friends, and kick off the holiday season with all the trimmings. But how much do you really know about this classic American holiday, celebrated every year on the last Thursday in November?
From the First Thanksgiving feast to fun turkey trivia (yes, some of them actually blush!), this quiz is stuffed with fascinating facts and a few surprises. Only the most knowledgeable holiday historians and gravy gurus will make it to the top of the leaderboard.
The article "Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and Why Everything Turns Green" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins of St. Patrick's Day and how it grew from a religious feast to a global celebration. It traces the life of Saint Patrick, the changing symbolism of green, the rise of parades, and the food traditions that Irish immigrants brought to places like the U.S.
Kyan conquered his fear of the dragons to help his friends! Pretend you are in a parade and do your best dragon dance. Color the lanterns to complete the pattern.
In Paradise's Battle Against Wildfire, host Simon Reeve visits Paradise, California, a town ravaged by one of the deadliest wildfires in history. He meets Lori who shares her heartbreaking experience of fleeing her home with just two minutes to spare. Simon reveals how California’s droughts, rising temperatures, and dead trees are creating the perfect storm for wildfires, leaving communities like Paradise in ruins. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Rains Turn a Desert Into Paradise, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how water that has traveled a thousand miles arrives in the Okavango region of the Kalahari Desert. The water transforms the parched desert into a lush paradise teeming with life. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Tropics Cause Abundant Life and Broken Hearts, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how constant direct sunlight allows plant and animal life to flourish. A male bird of paradise takes elaborate steps to attract a mate but is ultimately rejected. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Burmese Python Invasion in the Everglades, Burmese pythons have become a real threat to the Everglades’ natural wildlife. Paid contractors patrol the wetlands and trap adult pythons to reduce their devastating impact on the natural wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Freeing Up the Flow of Water on Highway 41, engineers did not realize how a permanent structure would affect the constant movement of the Everglades waters. Fortunately, there are solutions to keep the wetlands freely flowing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In How Controlled Burns Can Prevent Fire, conservationists use prescribed fires to prevent the spread of wildfires and to maintain a healthy forest. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Regenerating Florida's Coral Reef, biologists find new ways to regenerate Florida’s fragile coral reef. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Alligator Hatchlings Learn to Hunt, the summer wet season rejuvenates Florida landscapes and provides the ideal habitat for baby alligators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.