Right whales make their home in the Atlantic Ocean. After hundreds of years of hunting, these ocean giants nearly became extinct. Laws were passed to ban hunting, but right whales continue to be threatened today because of several new dangers posed by humans.
Tony and Kai walk by a garbage-filled empty lot in their neighborhood. They decide to clean it up. Friends and families all pitch in to help clean up the park. After the cleanup, everyone decides to turn the lot into a "fun park" where they will hold a fair every summer.
The Tuskegee Airmen who served in World War II as pilots were African American men held to higher standards than their white counterparts. Their flight records were outstanding, and they have since been honored. The actions of these brave men helped all African Americans win respect and equal rights.
The people in Warren, Vermont, celebrate every Fourth of July by having a big parade. In one part of Warren, Prickly Mountain, the people create floats every year that have included a giant American flag, a giant bald eagle, a flooded Mad River, and a big ship.
Inspired by the kindness of her father, Jane Addams spent her life working to improve the lives of others. Among her many accomplishments was opening and running the Hull-House, a settlement house that provided assistance to the poor in the city of Chicago.
Various ways of dealing with trash are explored. Ways kids can recycle, reuse, and reduce trash in order to make less trash for landfills are discussed.
On the last day of school, Ms. Miller's class helps her pack up things in her classroom. As they pack, they talk about what they did during the year, often recalling something that went wrong. At the end, Ms. Miller makes a list of the students' suggestions for next year's class.
Highlights presents Curious Jordan written by Meish Goldish. Jordan sees people going into the old, empty building across the street. He is really curious when his parents and an elderly man join the group. His father explains that the building used to be a courthouse and that the elderly man used to be a judge. He says that the city gave the building to their neighborhood to fix up and use. While helping repair the building, Jordan learns more about his neighbors.
Amy is not happy about getting her older sister Tina's hand-me-downs. When her friend Maria proudly models a 'new' jacket that was her sister's, Amy is surprised and questions Maria. Then Tina offers Amy her 'old' jacket. This time Amy is proud to wear it.
