Parrot missing for years returns speaking Spanish
Source: Smithsonian
A pet parrot goes missing for four long years. When he is reunited with his owner, you won’t believe what is different about him!
Look and Listen
Texting and You!
Source: PBS Learning Media
Watch as Ruff Ruffman explores the good, the bad, and the just plain silly sides of communicating by text.
Lifestyles of Beluga Whales
Source: National Geographic Kids
Beluga whales are very social,“chatty” mammals. Find out what sounds they make and what their lives are like!
Sign Design
Source: PBS Learning Media
Discover how people communicate using sign language. You can even learn how to sign your own name!
You’ve Got Braille
Source: PBS Learning Media
Some people who are blind use Braille, a system of tiny bumps, to read. Explore how Braille works, and try typing out a message on your own!