Astro The Alien Visits Ocean Animals
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Siblings Ben and Eva are back from a vacation to the ocean, and their friend Astro the Alien wants to learn more. The friends use Astro's space pod visit the ocean and learn about ocean animals, including animals that live near coral reefs, in the deep ocean, and in tide pools. Includes reading activities and a word list.
Astro The Alien Visits Desert Animals
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva go camping in the desert. On their hike, they learn about many desert animals, including lizards, birds, and spiders. Includes reading activities and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits Farm Animals
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien sees his friends Ben and Eva playing with toy farm animals, and he wants to learn more. They visit the farm of Ben and Eva's grandparents and learn about farm animals, including cows, sheep, chickens, and goats. Includes reading activities and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits Polar Animals
Part of the Astro the Alien series
When Astro the Alien sees his friend Eva's stuffed polar bear, he wants to learn all about polar animals. Astro, Eva, and her brother Ben use Astro's space pod to visit the Arctic and learn about polar animals, including walruses, polar bears, and whales. Includes reading activities and a word list.
Astro The Alien Visits The White House
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva tour the White House. The friends visit the West Wing, the president's residence, and the East Wing, all while learning about the important duties of the president. This introduction to civics includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits Forest Animals
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are playing hide and seek. But Astro thinks it would be more fun to play in the forest! As the friends search for each other, they learn about forest animals, including deer, raccoons, and squirrels. Includes reading activities and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits Pond Animals
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva find a frog in their back yard. They follow the frog to its pond, where they visit and learn about pond animals, including frogs, toads, and birds. Includes reading activities and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Friendship
Part of the Astro the Alien series
It's the first day of school and Astro the Alien is worried he won't make friends. Siblings Ben and Eva teach Astro ways to be a good friend, and Astro practices his new skills all day long to make many friends. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits City Hall
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva see that some trees have been torn down at the park. Astro hopes the city will plant more, so the friends head to city hall. They attend a city council meeting and learn about their local government. This introduction to civics includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Sharing
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien is baking chocolate chip cookies, but he wasn't planning to share with his friends Ben and Eva. They teach him about sharing and taking turns so everyone gets a cookie and a turn playing. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Voting
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva participate in a school election. Ben and Eva teach Astro about the importance of voting and how to cast a ballot. This introduction to civics includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About the Tasmanian Tiger
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien sees his friends Ben and Eva playing with toy marsupials. They go to the zoo to learn more and encounter an exhibit about the Tasmanian tiger, an extinct meat-eating marsupial. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Public Holidays
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva travel through time to celebrate and learn about five important public holidays. This introduction to civics includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Teamwork
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien is going canoeing and camping with his friends Ben and Eva. Astro doesn't realize he needs to help paddle and set up the tent until they teach him about teamwork. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro The Alien Learns About The Golden Toad
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are watching toads in a pond. Ben wants to teach them about golden toads, so the friends use Astro's space pod to travel to Costa Rica. There they learn more about the extinct amphibians. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About the Passenger Pigeon
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are at an outdoor party celebrating Earth Day when a flock of common rock pigeons land. The three friends decide to learn more about the birds' extinct cousins, passenger pigeons. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits the Supreme Court
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva tour the US Supreme Court building. The friends talk about the importance and the role of the US Supreme Court. This introduction to civics includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Honesty
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien has to help clean up so he and his friends Ben and Eva can go to the zoo. When Ben and Eva catch Astro lying about picking up and breaking a toy, they teach the alien about honesty. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About the Dodo
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are at a museum learning about the dodo. The friends travel back in time in Astro's space pod so they can see the extinct bird before it disappeared. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Visits the Capitol
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva tour the US Capitol. The friends see the House of Representatives and Senate chambers and get insight into how bills are passed. This introduction to civics includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About Patience
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva can't wait to ride on a real roller coaster. Ben and Eva teach Astro about patience as they wait for the bus and wait in line at the amusement park. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About the Woolly Mammoth
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are watching elephants at the zoo. They find an exhibit about elephant relatives and go inside. There they learn about the extinct woolly mammoths and how they compare with modern elephants. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns How to Calm Down
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien is having a bad day. It is raining. The dog chewed his book. His balloon popped. And his friends Ben and Eva are busy and won't play with him. When Astro gets upset, Ben and Eva teach him ways to calm down. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.
Astro the Alien Learns About T-rex
Part of the Astro the Alien series
Astro the Alien is at the museum with his friends Ben and Eva admiring a T-Rex skeleton. The friends go outside to an exhibit where they learn how to dig up fossils and learn more about the extinct dinosaur. This introduction to extinct animals includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.