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The list of wonders is huge! #2542: Why do whales breach? Find out why and the answers to more wonders here.

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Have you ever tasted an Arab taco?

When was the Arab taco invented?

What is shawarma?

Find it out

How are currency exchange rates determined?

What was the gold standard?

Which type of currency exchange rate system does the U.S. use?

Find it out
Which of the following is usually NOT a factor in determining currency exchange rates?

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How can I use Wonderopolis?

What are the parts of a Wonder?

How do writers make a Wonder?

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Based on information from the Wonder, what was Lou Castro known for when he was alive?

Test your knowledge

What is an okapi?

Where do okapis live?

What do okapis eat?

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease

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1.  Garden
2.  Read
3.  Go to beach (hopefully!)
4.  Go to drive-in movies
5.  Go hiking
6.  Read some more
7.  Have s'mores
8.  Go on lots of walks
9.  Visit with family and friends
10.  Prepare for when we are back at school together!

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Cardinals, you have access to thousands of ebooks on all kinds of topics including sports, crafts, places, animals, etc. Click on the link below to get to the site. You will need to login using your PBES Office 365 logon (ex. smither35) including your password. Do not include the @pbes....part of your username.

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7 Winners of the Most Olympic Medals from The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner and Caroline Selmes

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7 Winners of the Most Olympic Medals from The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner and Caroline Selmes

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Is your favorite athlete or sport on the list?  If sports or biographies are your section in nonfiction, Mackin Via has lots of books for you.  The link to log in is in box 8.

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7 Unflattering Viking Names from The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner and Caroline Selmes

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7 Unflattering Viking Names from The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner and Caroline Selmes

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What would your Viking name be?

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Do you make lists?  I make lists for everything:  chores I have to do (ugh!), places I want to visit, things we need at the grocery store and books I want to read, just to name a few.  When I found this book at my local bookstore, I knew right away that it was meant for me. The activities this week are all about lists, lists and more lists.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour

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Meet geologist Michael Wise. He studies unusual rocks called pegmatites, which he considers to be "Nature's Giant Treasure Chests" because they often contain large and rare crystals. How would your life be different without these unique rocks? Aired Apr. 16, 2015.

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Smithsonian Science How - Mineral Dependence - Gemstones to Cellphones - FINAL

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Meet geologist Michael Wise. He studies unusual rocks called pegmatites, which he considers to be "Nature's Giant Treasure Chests" because they often contain large and rare crystals. How would your life be different without these unique rocks? Aired Apr. 16, 2015.

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Gemological Institute of America

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Do you like rocks and minerals as much as we do at my house? These are some rocks from my family's collection. Can you identify any of them?

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A few pages from If Rocks Could Sing by Leslie McGuirk

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DK Learning: Make every lesson your best yet

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DK’s uniquely visual approach engages students, enhancing their learning experience

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Did you know giraffes are some of the drooliest animals out there? The drool helps to protect their tongues from sharp pieces of leaves. Try drawing a giraffe using this video as a guide. Have fun!

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Did you know that star-nosed moles are one of the only mammals to smell underwater? Read more about this interesting animal using the MackinVia link the next box.

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What other animals use slime as a defense mechanism?  Find out in this book using MackinVia.  The link is in box 9.

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What are they saying?  Follow along with a behavioral ecologist in this short video on chipmunk conversations.

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Check out this video clip from the Vancouver Aquarium. Hagfish slime....cool and gross at the same time!

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Really Weird Animals from National Geographic Kids

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Watch videos of pangolins, camels, platypuses, and more!

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5/26  Gross as a Snot Otter by Jess Keating

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5/26  Gross as a Snot Otter by Jess Keating

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Here's a sneak peek of the newest book in the World of Weird Animals series by Jess Keating.

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Who knew food could be so much fun?  Enjoy these food related books and activities with your family.  You might be inspired to try out some new recipes...yum!

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Can't get enough of Arnie and want to watch the video version? You are in the right place. Just for Kids Access Video has hundreds of picture book videos available for viewing.  All you need is your Prince William County Public Library card.

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Can you create food art inspired by book artist and illustrator Saxton Freymann?  Have fun!

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In Please Please the Bees, Benedict became a beekeeper. Check out this short video clip on bees from National Geographic Kids.

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We tried this recipe at my house.  The verdict?  An empty plate and full stomachs.  They were delicious!

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Recipes

Doughnuts

Baked doughnuts

Old-fashioned cake doughnuts were deep-fried in hot fat; NEW-fashioned cake doughnuts are baked in a hot oven! Use a doughnut pan and this tasty recipe to create your choice of doughnuts.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease two standard doughnut pans.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the butter, vegetable oil, and sugars until smooth.

Add the eggs, beating to combine.

Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla.

Perfect your technique

Stir the flour into the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour and making sure everything is thoroughly combined. The batter will be fairly thick; when you draw your spatula through the batter, it will leave a furrow.

Spoon the batter into the lightly greased doughnut pans, filling the wells to about 1/4" shy of the rim.

Bake the doughnuts for 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven, and wait 5 to 7 minutes before turning them out of the pans onto a rack.

For cinnamon doughnuts, shake warm doughnuts in a plastic bag with about 1/4 (50g) to 1/3 cup (68g) cinnamon sugar. For sugar-coated doughnuts, shake doughnuts in a plastic bag with about 1/2 cup (57g) non-melting topping sugar (for best results), or confectioners' sugar.

For frosted doughnuts, see our three easy doughnut glazes. Sprinkle the glazed doughnuts with toasted coconut or chopped nuts, if desired.

Tips from our Bakers

For chocolate chip doughnuts, stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips, mini chips preferred. If you make chocolate chip doughnuts, fill each well of the pan right to the rim with batter.

Why use non-melting white sugar instead of confectioners' sugar? Confectioners' sugar will melt and disappear; non-melting white sugar will keep the doughnuts nice and white.

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Recipes Doughnuts Baked doughnuts Old-fashioned cake doughnuts were deep-fried in hot fat; NEW-fashioned cake doughnuts are baked in a hot oven! Use a doughnut pan and this tasty recipe to create your choice of doughnuts. Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease two standard doughnut pans.

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Benedict loves his honey on everything.  What will he do when the bees go on strike?  Access Storyline Online to enjoy this book.  The link is in box number 3.

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Enjoy read alouds of Carla's Sandwich, Arnie the Doughnut and Please Please the Bees.  You and your family might recognize many of the storytellers.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Weird sandwiches?  Or just unique?  You won't believe what Carla brings for lunch every day.  Would you try any of her sandwiches?  Access Storyline Online to enjoy this book.  The link is in box number 3.

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We love Arnie the Doughnut at Piney Branch!  Sit back and enjoy this delicious read aloud using Storyline Online.  You can access it using the link in box number 3.

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How do mapmakers or cartographers make a flat map from our not so flat planet? Watch a short video from the National Geographic Resource Library to find out.

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Exploring the world through  virtual field trips has made me think about where I would like to travel once we are able to again.  I created my own travel map of places I have been and places I would like to go to in North America.  Have we been to any of the same places?  Do we have any of the same travel plans?  What would your North America travel map look like?

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Create your own North America travel map

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Create your own North America travel map

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Print the attached map.  How many states have you been to?  Which states (or other places in North America) would you like to visit?  Do you have family members or friends in other states?  Create a key to help your viewer read your map.  Challenge question:  can you name and locate all fifty states?

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We might not be able to travel just yet, but that doesn't mean we can't take a virtual tour of the world around us.   Where have you been and where would you like to go?  Here are some resources to help get you there, even if it is just from your couch or kitchen table....for now. Get out there (virtually) and learn about your world!

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Manhattan:  Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer Thermes

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Manhattan:  Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer Thermes

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Take a tour through history and the present in an amazing story told through maps.  You can access Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island on your Hoopla digital account through the Prince William County Public Library.

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This is "then" as illustrated by Jennifer Thermes.

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This is "now."

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Can't visit a national park in person? Take a virtual tour!

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Got a bit of downtime? Take a trip to a national park from wherever you are! Many national park sites across the country offer digital tours and experiences that you can access anytime, anywhere. From digitally diving under the sea to watching the cherry blossom trees bloom, there are countless ways to enjoy a park experience online.

Virtual Tours

Get up close and personal with parks through virtual tours. Learn more about the history of these legendary places and how their protection and preservation is essential in ensuring these sites are enjoyed for generations to come.

Clara Barton National Historic Site

A U.S. Patent Office clerk turned field nurse, Clara Barton was the founder and first president of the American Red Cross. Her life and legacy are celebrated at Clara Barton National Historic Site, the Glen Echo, Maryland house that was her home for the last 15 years of her life, as well as the national headquarters of the American Red Cross, a dormitory for staff, and a warehouse for relief supplies.

In a virtual tour, explore the house's many rooms and hallways, including twelve restored rooms. Hear the "voice of Clara Barton" provide descriptions in her own words and navigate the tour with your mouse to see 360-degree views. Younger virtual visitors can enjoy educational, interactive learning activities, and print out a personalized certificate upon completion.

Hot Springs National Park

The thermal waters of Hot Springs National Park have drawn visitors for centuries. Originally a site for American Indians to quarry novaculite, the area's hot springs soon became a favored destination for those seeking health treatments. Now nicknamed "the American Spa," the park preserves more than 20 miles of trails, 40 hot springs, and the historic Bathhouse Row - a stunning showcase of Gilded Age architecture.

Take a virtual tour of the park's historic Bathhouse Row district in an interactive map - presented by the Midwest Archeological Center, the National Park Service, and the Southeast Archeological Center. View 360-degree photographs of the bathhouse interiors and learn about the importance of these 20th century buildings.

Virgin Islands National Park

Two-thirds of the island of St. John in the Virgin Islands is a national park. Virgin Islands National Park features gorgeous sandy beaches and palms, as well as a rich marine life in underwater coral reefs. But the park boasts more than just beautiful beaches - ancient petroglyphs, carved by the Taino people, can be spotted along the Reef Bay Trail, and plantation ruins tell the stories of when the sugar industry dominated life on the island.

Discover this park on a virtual tour of its historic windmills and plantations. Or take a virtual 3-D tour of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, one of the finest remaining examples of the Danish Colonial Era industrial agriculture in the Virgin Islands.

Exploring this park, be it virtually or in-person, can be an exciting and educational experience. In 2015, NPF supported Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in transporting 4th and 5th grade students to the unique mangrove habitat in Coral Reef National Monument, maintained by Virgin Islands National Park. Students were albe to boat, kayak, snorkel, and explore the abundance of marine and coral life in this unique ecosystem.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

The final home of one of our nation's founding fathers, Hamilton Grange National Memorial tells the story of Alexander Hamilton - from his humble beginnings as an orphan in the Caribbean to acting as the country's first Secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton commissioned architect John McComb Jr. to design this home for an estate in upper Manhattan, and it was here that he lived the final years of his life.

Follow along with Jordan Fisher as he tours the house with Ranger Vlad in a video produced by the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service. Together they explore the rooms of Hamilton Grange, including the formal dining room Hamilton used to entertain guests and his personal study where he would read and write.

Crater Lake National Park

Formed by a volcanic eruption and collapse, Crater Lake National Park features the deepest lake in the U.S., and one of the top ten deepest lakes in the world. While people have inhabited the lake's shores for centuries, the park was founded in 1902 to protect its natural resources, including its fresh, clear water, and cultural resources.

Go on a tour of the park with Dierks Bentley and park ranger Charlie in this 360-degree video produced by the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service. Catch the sunrise over Garfield Peak and cruise around Phantom Ship, a rock formation that predates the lake. Watch the video on a mobile device and move around to see the remarkable vistas of Crater Lake!

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

As the capital of the 19th century whaling industry and a safe haven along the Underground Railroad, as well as the home to legendary figures such as Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park preserves, protects, and interprets cultural resources within the "city that lit the world." Located in downtown New Bedford, the park spans over 13 blocks, and includes a whaling museum, a waterfront visitor center, a custom house, and more.

Take a video tour or interactive virtual tour of the Nathan and Polly Johnson House, not normally open to the public, provided by the National Park Service and the New Bedford Historical Society. Owned by Nathan and Mary "Polly" Johnson, the house welcomed and assisted those traveling along the Underground Railroad. The house was even the first residence of Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery in 1838.

In 2016, NPF's transportation grants program helped the park grow its partnership with New Bedford Public Schools, supporting the transportation of local 4th grade students to the park on educational visits. Students visiting the park were able to participate in student programs that explored the lives of people connected to the park's history, such as Nathan and Polly Johnson and Lewis Temple, the inventor of the toggle harpoon.

Live Webcams

Make your escape to a scenic vista in a national park with a live webcam. Search for wildlife or sit back and enjoy the beauty of our national parks and the landscapes they preserve.

National Mall and Memorial Parks

A tradition in our nation's capital for over 100 years, the annual blossoming of the cherry trees on the National Mall and Memorial Parks is a reminder of the beauty of spring. Plantings of cherry trees began in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. Equated with the evanescence of human life, the beauty of the pale blossoms epitomizes the transformation of Japanese culture throughout the ages.

This webcam from the Trust for the National Mall, EarthCam, the National Park Service, and The National Cherry Blossom Festival brings the cherished and beloved cherry trees to you, wherever you are. Each year, the Bloom Cam allows you to peer out at D.C.'s Tidal Basin, including the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Washington Monument. The live camera will change views every five minutes so you can enjoy these blooms from every angle.

NPF has supported many projects along the National Mall, including enhancing the monuments that serve as a backdrop for these iconic cherry blossoms every year. Since 2009, NPF has supported recycling efforts along the National Mall. In 2019, thanks to contributions to NPF from David Rubenstein and Musco Lighting, the Washington Monument installed updated lighting and a refurbished elevator system. In 2020, NPF announced a gift from David Rubenstein that will enable the creation of a state-of-the-art museum and enhanced visitor experience at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park

Established in 1792, Paterson, NJ was a planned industrial city from the minds of Alexander Hamilton and the "Society for Establishing Usefull Manufacturers." Humble mills along the Passaic River manufactured cotton, silk, steam locomotives, rolls of paper, and even airplane engines. The Great Falls at Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park are central to the park's story - their impressive power was the inspiration for Hamilton to establish the city in this spot.

Just as the falls inspired Hamilton, so too have they continued to inspire artists of all kinds, from visual arts to poetry and dance. NPF has supported cultural projects in the park, including Hamilton Partnership for Paterson's 2016 "Taste of Paterson" block party, celebrating Paterson's past, present, and future as a multicultural city of immigrants, a 2017 Native American Heritage festival, and a 2019 hip hop program.

Get a glimpse of the Great Falls with a live webcam presented by EarthCam, the National Park Service, and the City of Paterson. Revel in the majesty of these remarkable falls and the surrounding town that fostered the American Industrial Revolution, changing the face of America forever.

Channel Islands National Park

Dive into the rich marine life at Channel Islands National Park. Close to California's southern coast and encompassing of five different islands and their ocean environment, the park preserves and protects a variety of natural and cultural resources. The islands' remote location is home to unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth.

Go under the sea with the park's live ocean webcam, presented in partnership between the National Park Service, Explore.org, and the Ventura County Office of Education, set up in the landing cove on Anacapa Island. See how many different marine species you can spot - there are nearly one thousand documented so far!

Statue of Liberty National Monument

A gift from the people of France to the U.S., Statue of Liberty National Monument is recognized globally as a symbol of freedom and democracy. A welcoming figure for the millions of immigrants who entered the United States through New York between 1886 and 1924, the Statue was immortalized in Emma Lazarus' poem "The New Colossus," later engraved on a bronze plaque affixed to the base of the statue. First illuminated in 1916, the National Park Service has been caring for this iconic landmark since 1933.

Check in with Lady Liberty on a live webcam from EarthCam, the National Park Service, and the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation. Enjoy a live look at the New York City skyline, as well as views of the Hudson River and ships in New York Harbor.

Yellowstone National Park

Watching Old Faithful Geyser erupt is one of Yellowstone National Park 's most treasured traditions. However, Old Faithful is just one of nearly 500 active geysers in the park, and one of six that park rangers currently predict. While the park is also famous for its scenery and wildlife, it's unique and dynamic geothermal features were what inspired its designation as the first established national park in the world.

Explore Yellowstone's nine webcams - one live-streaming and eight static - provided by Canon USA, Inc. through a grant to Yellowstone Forever. Take a closer look at a few of the park's geysers, including Lone Star, Old Faithful, and Castle Geysers, through an overview of the Geyser Basin and 3-D models.

NPF is a long-standing supporter of projects in Yellowstone National Park. From the reintroduction of wolves and restoration of native cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake to vital training for backcountry rangers, NPF programs have helped preserve the iconic park's landscape and the wildlife populations that call it home, as well as enhance the experience of the many visitors who take a trip to the park.

Katmai National Park & Preserve

Established in 1918 to preserve features associated with one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions ever recorded, Katmai National Park and Preserve protects thousands of years of human history. The park's millions of acres serve as an important protected habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears, which can be seen in high concentrations across the park.

Explore the park's three bear webcams, presented in partnership with Explore.org. Bear cams go live each summer when the park's bears are most active, but you can catch highlight reels from the bear cams year-round. Search for bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls and the Riffles, plus catch mothers and cubs on the Lower River cam. You may even catch a snorkeling bear from the River Watch cam, which provides a closer view of Brooks River.

Looking for more to explore? Check out the National Park Service's multimedia gallery of webcams to experience other parks live, or  earn an online Junior Ranger badge from a park. Discover other ways to enjoy parks at home, or even take a peek at our Parkcade for fun, educational park activities for the whole family. Keep in touch with the National Park Foundation on social media - follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter, and  Instagram  - as we share our favorite ways to make a virtual visit to national parks across the country.

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Have you been to Crater Lake National Park?  Did you know one of the deepest lakes in the world can be found in this park?  How do you think the lake was formed?

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Ever thought about visiting Crater Lake National Park? If this Oregonian gem isn't already on your bucket list, check out this 360-video created in partnership with multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley! This virtual experience - or Crater Lake 101 tour - will give you an introduction to the marvels you can experience while exploring this treasure of the National Park System.

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Looking for cool facts on geography...or anything? Log on to the DK Find Out! database using your office 365 logon information (minus the @pwcs part.)

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DK Find Out! | Fun Facts for Kids on Animals, Earth, History and more!

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Don't let the 2,160 mile trail scare you. Did you know you can hike parts of the trail with your family? You can even take your dog. It's called day-hiking and it can be as challenging or as easy as you want it to be.

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Ready to begin exploring the Appalachian Trail? Here's everything you need to know to plan your first day hike!

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Here is the Virginia/West Virginia portion of the Appalachian Trail illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. Do you recognize any natural landmarks on the map?

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Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes

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Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes

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How old do you think the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone was?  Find out in this beautifully written and illustrated book by author Jennifer Thermes.  Not only did Emma Gatewood complete the entire 2,160 mile trail on her own, she did it THREE times! You can access this book on your Hoopla digital library account.

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Join in on exploring our world with National Geographic Kids.

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BrainPOP Jr. - Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology

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Join some of the best paper engineers in the world in this amazing adventure from A to Z. Watch for Courtney McCarthy, creator of the book ABC Pop-Up highlighted in another entry.

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This amazing paper engineer and pop-up book creator will inspire you to create your own art.

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Read about pop-up book creator Robert Sabuda and watch two of his pop-ups come to life.

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Robert Sabuda is one of the most innovative and inventive children's book creators and is known worldwide for his amazing pop-up paper engineering. His books include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Twelve Days of Christmas, The Night Before Christmas, The Winter's Tale, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, to name but afew, have garnered numerous awards and have made the New York Times bestseller lists on many occasions. He lives in New York City.

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Robert Sabuda is one of the most innovative and inventive children's book creators and is known worldwide for his amazing pop-up paper engineering. His books include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Twelve Days of Christmas, The Night Before Christmas, The Winter's Tale, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, to name but afew, have garnered numerous awards and have made the New York Times bestseller lists on many occasions.

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Take a tour of New York with Candlewick Press.

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Join in on a pop-up tour of London with the publisher, Walker Books.

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Here is a sneak peek of several pop-up letters in ABC Pop-Up.  A is for?  How about C and D?

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May the 4th be with you! Sorry...I had to do it.

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Templates If you're good at following directions, you'll be a pop-up wizard after you've used these simple pop-up templates. Start making pop-ups yourself! Download the pdf, print the templates, cut out the pieces, glue them together and amaze everyone!

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Use templates from pop-up book makers and paper engineers to design and create your own pop-up books or pop-up images. Have fun!

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Do you want to create a pop-up but are you not sure what to make or where to start? Then you should definitely take a look at the following websites where you can find many templates to make your own pop-ups. From well-known Paper Engineers to crafting aunties, they are all on this page. There's a big variety of nice pop-up designs that will ensure you hours of paper crafting pleasure. Also, most of these pop-up templates are print-ready and can be downloaded in PDF format. So let's get started. Pick a nice pop-up design, turn your printer on and get started right away!

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How to make a pop-up: Print-ready PDF pop-up templates

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Do you want to create a pop-up but are you not sure what to make or where to start? Then you should definitely take a look at the following websites where you can find many templates to make your own pop-ups. From well-known Paper Engineers to crafting aunties, they are all on this page.

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Enjoy Mo Willems as he gives you a tasty cooking demonstration on slop. Yum?

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Once on the ABDO page, use the search box and type Alexander Graham Bell.

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Take a look at some historical phones.  How would you use each phone to talk to someone?  Which would be the easiest to use?  The most difficult?  Ask the adults in your family if they have seen or used a phone like one of these.
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Looking for more information about the famous inventor? You can find this book on the ABDO Digital Bookshelf, too.
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Can you make your own communication tool?  Watch this video to find out how to make a string phone.  With adult permission, give the experiment a try.

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Join Annie and Moby in learning about Alexander Graham Bell.  In the search box, type Alexander Graham Bell.  After you view the video, look for related activities.

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Sign up for Hoopla here....PWCPL Digital Library Card Link

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Sign up for Hoopla here....PWCPL Digital Library Card Link

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If you don't have a public library card, use this link to sign up for a digital card with your family.  You will have access to thousands of digital books and sources of information.

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Mac Barnett is one of my favorite authors. This is such a fun book.  Have you ever played a game of telephone before?  If you haven't, I bet the adults in your house have.  Read this book on your Hoopla account and then try your own game of telephone.
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Think of an invention that changed the way we communicate.  If you said telephone,  this is the man we have to thank.  Read about Alexander Graham Bell in this ebook using the ABDO Digital Library.  Click on the link in box 3.
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Alexander Graham Bell Answers the Call  by Mary Ann Fraser

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Alexander Graham Bell Answers the Call  by Mary Ann Fraser

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If you have a Hoopla account from the Prince William County Library, you can read this great book about Alexander Graham Bell.  If you don't have a Hoopla account, it's easy to open a digital account.  Click on the link in box 10 to go to the PWCPL digital page.
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Creepy Underwear fans, check out Mr. Reynolds' web site.  Who were some of his influences early on in life....like that person in 5th grade?  What are two more things he would like to do someday? What has he already crossed off of his to do list?

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Amazing Author and Illustrator Jess Keating!

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Amazing Author and Illustrator Jess Keating!

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To all my scientists and artists out there, this web site is for you.  Jess Keating is unbelievably talented, smart and super cool!  Not only is she the author of Shark Lady, she has written many other books on fascinating subjects...like a blobfish.  We have lots of her books in our library at PBES but for now, look for them on Hoopla or Overdrive.  Check out Ms. Keating's web site for facts, fun and a new way to look at the world around us.

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If you don't have a public library card, use this link to sign up for a digital card with your family. You will have access to thousands of great books and sources of information.

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Here is quick book trailer for the book Shark Lady by Jess Keating.  You can access this book and more of Aaron Reynolds' books on your Hoopla account.  Remember, if you have a public library card, you have access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks for free.

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What kind of skills do you think successful surfers need?  Do they get back up and try again if pounded by a wave? How much strength does it take to paddle out over and over again? What kind of balance is needed to stay on top of the board? Do you have a balance board at home? If not, can you try making one? Here is an example of a simple balance board with materials you might have at home.

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I have used a body board before but I have never surfed with a surfboard.  Have you?  After I designed and colored my surfboard I folded it two times and am now using it as a bookmark.  What will you do with your surfboard?

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If you could design a surfboard, what would it look like? Would you include your favorite colors or do a beach theme? Now is your chance to give it a try.

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Follow this awesome how to draw lesson to make your own dude! Remember, use what you have at home already. If you don't have the same art tools, find something similar.

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Try making your own wave machine.  If you don't have the same exact supplies in the video, what are similar things around your house that you could use instead?

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What was the last main character in Dude! by Aaron Reynolds????

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What was the last main character in Dude! by Aaron Reynolds????

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This animal is a strong swimmer that can be found in North America, Asia and Europe. Can you find more facts about this mystery animal using World Book Kids?

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Why would a platypus also be called a duckbill? What makes a platypus such a unique mammal? True or false? Adult platypuses don't have teeth. Find the answers to these questions and more using World Book Kids.

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the world book web site offers an encyclopedia

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and curriculum guides. world book is publisher of the world book encyclopedia.

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The World Book web site offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides. World Book is publisher of the World Book Encyclopedia.

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Use the World Book Kids link to find out more information on sharks. Do sharks only live in oceans? What is the worlds biggest shark? How small is the worlds smallest shark? What was dried sharkskin once used for? What are the greatest threats to sharks?

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a comprehensive suite of e-learning resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles

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A comprehensive suite of e-learning resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles, videos, educator tools, eBooks, research guides and more.

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Which animals were the main characters in the book Dude! by Aaron Reynolds? I spied a platypus, a shark and a.....? What kind of animal was it?

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One of our favorite authors at Piney Branch is Aaron Reynolds.  He is the author of Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, Nerdy Birdy, Carnivores and so many more great books.  Mr. Reynolds has created a "stay at home" show to share ideas, dance moves and read aloud his books.  With your adult, start the video at 12:22 to go straight to the read aloud of Dude!  Who knew one word could be so hilarious!?!

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Poems come in all shapes and sizes.  Here are some of my favorite poems.  Some are silly, some are about my favorite things and others celebrate the wonder of our world.   Often, poems make me think, wonder and even laugh out loud.   Look for the posts marked "activities."  You can try them with your family if you are inspired by any of the poems.

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Here is my poem inspired by several letters in the alphabet (and by Bleezer's Ice Cream by Jack Prelutsky. You can read the poem on the 3-5 Library activities page.)  Which letters did I use?  Which flavors would you choose?  Hey, that rhymed.

Ice Cream by Mrs. T.

Blackberry, Lemon
Coconut, too
Oreo yes
Vanilla yes
Strawberry yes
Absolutely
Rum Raisin no
Peach maybe
Falafel
Definitely
not in my ice cream.

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Check out Brain Pop, Jr for great information on forms of poetry and interactive ideas. Type "poem" in the search box.

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I'm still working on my list of likes and dislikes. I finally thought of a dislike for the letter A....ants.

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This is a pattern poem.  It's an "I Like" poem about your likes and dislikes. Can you complete it from A to Z?

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Here are my notes for my poem. What will my poem be about?  Can you guess which flavors I would never eat as a cold treat?

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Can you make a poem inspired by the alphabet?  Choose a topic to write about.  Use the template to list your topic ideas using all of the letters of the alphabet.  What will your poem be about?  I plan on writing a short poem about one of my favorite treats. My notes and poem are posted.

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Cat

BY MARILYN SINGER

I prefer

warm fur,

a perfect fire

to lie beside,

a cozy lap

where I can nap,

an empty chair

when she's not there.

I want heat

on my feet

on my nose

on my hide.

No cat I remember

dislikes December

inside.

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Fish

BY MARY ANN HOBERMAN

Look at them flit

Lickety-split

Wiggling

Swiggling

Swerving

Curving

Hurrying

Scurrying

Chasing

Racing

Whizzing

Whisking

Flying

Frisking

Tearing around

With a leap and a bound

But none of them making the tiniest

tiniest

tiniest

tiniest

tiniest

sound

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The Boa

BY DOUGLAS FLORIAN

Just when you think you know the boa,

There’s moa and moa and moa and moa.

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Zoophabet: Ants to Zorillas

BY AVIS HARLEY

Ants use antennae to seek out their tracks,

Beavers gnaw trees for their lodge,

Camels store food in the humps on their backs,

Dragonflies dazzle and dodge,

Elephant trunks furnish watery flings,

Flamingoes eat shrimp to keep pink;

Grasshoppers' ears appear under their wings,

Hummingbirds hover to drink,

Inchworms advance with a rear-ended loop,

Jellyfish sometimes can sting,

Kestrels catch lunch with a lightning-like swoop,

Larks love to warble and sing,

Moles tunnel intricate malls underground,

Newts thrive in ponds filled with weed,

Owls like to swivel their heads right around,

People can learn how to read,

Quetzals are gorgeous in feathery dress,

Rats have acquired a bad label,

Seahorse appears like a figure in chess,

Tortoise found fame in a fable,

Umber-birds thrive in the African wild,

Vipers can poison their prey,

Worms turn the soil when the climate is mild,

Xylophage chews wood all day,

Yaks grow in horns that are gracefully curled,

Zorillas are striped black and white;

each zooabet creature is part of this world:

unique, with its own copyright!

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The Letter A

BY DARREN SARDELLI

The letter A is awesome!

It simply is the best.

Without an A, you could not get

an A+ on a test.

You’d never see an acrobat

or eat an apple pie.

You couldn’t be an astronaut

or kiss your aunt goodbye.

An antelope would not exist.

An ape would be unknown.

You’d never hear a person

say “Afraid” or “All Alone”.

The A’s in avocado

would completely disappear

and certain words would be forgot

like “ankle”, “arm”, and “ear”.

Without the A, you couldn’t aim

an arrow in the air.

You wouldn’t ask for apricots

or almonds at a fair.

Aruba and Australia

would be missing from a map.

You’d never use an ATM,

an apron, or an app.

The arctic fox and aardvark

would be absent from the zoo,

and vowels, as you know them,

would be E, I, O, and U.

There wouldn’t be an A chord

on the instruments you play.

Let’s appreciate, admire,

and applaud the letter A!

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