Caroline Starr Rose reads her nonfiction picture book: A Race Around the World: The True Story of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland. Ms. Rose introduces life-changing new technologies of 1889 as she reads her new beautifully illustrated book. Which traveler will you root for?Nellie Bly or Elizabeth Bisland, each brave woman was a journalist who desperately wanted to win this great race. At the end of the story the author gives some writing prompts and lesson ideas. Recommended for grades 2-4

Author Kate Messner shares a read-aloud of THE BRILLIANT DEEP: REBUILDING THE WORLD’S CORAL REEFS illustrated by Matt Forsythe. After the read-aloud, check out the Coral Restoration Foundation website. Learn more about the threats coral reefs are facing from NASA’s Climate Kids page, and check out this page about how kids can help our oceans. Challenge: Make a poster or drawing to teach people about how we can all help coral and other sea creatures!

Have you been seeing rainbows everywhere lately? I have! Check out these two AWESOME rainbow videos! First, the Exploding Rainbow Milk Spiral - a science experiment you could try at home with an adult! Next, 1,374 rainbow drones dancing in the sky over Xi'an, China. Can't get enough rainbows? I can't either! You can participate in the #518rainbowhunt. Make a rainbow at home - be creative! - and display it in your window or yard for all to see. Then, "hunt" for rainbows as you drive or walk around your neighborhood.

Stay at Home Story Time with Oliver Jeffers: Staying Safe Together (but Apart) Author/Illustrator/Artist, Oliver Jeffers, shares his children's stories each day at 2:00pm EST. No need to worry if you can't watch live, because he has archived the recordings on his site. Be certain to check out his collaboration with Eoin Colfer, Imaginary Fred, or a popular favorite, The Hueys in the New Jumper (aka "Sweater" in North America).

Wishing you could create your own beats? Wondering what paint splatters could sound like? Have fun with harmonics and build rhythmic patterns with experiments in the Chrome Music Sound lab. Bright graphics and playful sounds will feel like sunshine on a rainy day! Works in any browser.

https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/

So, have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend school at an aquarium but your pesky parents keep sending you to REAL school? Well, now's your chance to learn from aquarium experts. The Aquarium of the Pacific does web classes everyday. You can either join a live class or take previous classes that were recorded. There are classes for all age levels from PreK-adult. Try a class. I'm guessing you won't regret it. http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/aquariumacademy/

Kwame Alexander reads his award winning book, The Undefeated. This book is a powerful poem. See more poetry and writing activities from Kwame Alexander on his website.

Need a new activity to start the week? Love Pete the Cat? Why not write a letter to Pete the Cat!?! Visit the PeteTheCatBooks.com for more fun ideas! Have a great week!

Visit The Harry Potter At Home hub to find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied - including nifty magical craft videos, fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more. They’re casting a Banishing Charm on boredom!

Go to Sora (hover over Read! above) to checkout Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone as an audiobook or ebook through the end of April. There are unlimited licenses and versions in lots of languages, too!