21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.

21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.

21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.

Advertisements are all around us. They are on television, on bilboards, in magazines, and online. Many advertisements are designed to appeal to children. Read about some of the techniques that advertisers use to try to convince you to buy their products.

The students are making a poster for art class. What do they need to make it? Will the teacher like it? Read and find out!

If you lost a hand, you would probably wish for a new one. If you went blind, you would probably wish for a device that could help you see again. For many people, these wishes are becoming a reality through the use of amazing bionic parts.

Elephants in Africa are in trouble. Some lose their land to people. Some lose their families to hunters. But there is a special place in Kenya where people take care of orphan elephants. Read to learn more about the elephants and their caretakers at this special place.

City Mouse invites his cousin Country Mouse for a visit. Together, the mice visit some of City Mouse's favourite places. Country Mouse likes the city. But will he want to stay?

On Saturday, Rabbit sees Coyote having a picnic. On Sunday, Rabbit sees Coyote cooking fish. Can Rabbit trick Coyote to get his food?

Hare is scared! There is a monster in his house. Can Monkey and Elephant help him? Read and find out!

Colour and light play an important part in holiday celebrations around the world. Read about the different ways that colours and light are used in holiday costumes, parades, and decorations around the world.

Long ago, only the gods had chocolate. Chocolate made them wise and strong. The gods kept the chocolate for themselves and did not share it with the people. But when one generous god decides to bring chocolate to the people, it makes the other gods very angry. Will they take chocolate away from the people?