Book Resources from NHPBS

Resources to Help You Teach and Learn Wherever You Are!

TUNE IN TO READING

NHPBS is more than TV!  Below you will find a collection of resources that celebrate reading and books!

NH Authors
The New Hampshire Authors Series features writers who live, summer, teach, or were born in New Hampshire. Yankee writer and humorist Rebecca Rule invites poets, fiction and nonfiction writers, and journalists to share their insights into the art and craft of writing in one-on-one conversations before audiences at the University of New Hampshire's Dimond Library.

PBS Books
PBS Books is a multi-platform initiative celebrating the love of reading. PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning. Through social and digital engagement, as well as live coverage of important literary events across the country, PBS Books celebrates books, writers, and works to foster a passion for reading among public media viewers and listeners. PBS Books Online Videos

PBS Kids Read
This site from PBS Parents features tips, booklists, read-alongs, games, crafts, activities, and so much more, designed to help parents engender a love of reading in their children.

Reading Rainbow
Once a staple of PBS, Reading Rainbow may no longer be on the air, but much of the content is now available on the internet. But you don't have to take my word for it!

The Children's Bookshelf
You'll find video clips of children's and YA books here, giving you a taste of the full book.

Books & Co.
In this series of one-on-one conversations between the authors and host, Alberto Rios, the authors talk about their work as well as the craft of writing. Featured authors include David Serdaris, James Patterson, and Kristin Hannah.

Britain by the Book
Actor and comedian Mel Giedroyc (The Great British Baking Show) heads to Dorset for a U.K. travel adventure with a literary twist. Inspired by her passion for books, Mel explores the spectacular scenery and iconic locations made famous by some of Britain's favorite books and films.

Dinner & a Book
Dinner & A Book combines popular books, cooking enthusiasts, and delicious recipes.

North Carolina Bookwatch
The Tar Heel State's best & brightest Southern writers visit with host D.G. Martin to talk about their latest book, their inspirations, their lives, and the state's indelible imprint on their works.


More Learning Resources

Looking for some super cool crafts to do with your kids? Or maybe you need some expert parenting resources to help raise your child? You can find it all right here:

PBS KIDS CRAFTS & PBS PARENTING TIPS

PBS LearningMedia

PBS LearningMedia

NHPBS and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for educators. You can also create your own lessons and assignments to meet the needs of your students.

Annenberg

Annenberg Learner

Searchable online video courses and interactives across the curriculum and grade levels in areas like chemistry, literature, music, the visual arts, social studies, world languages storytelling, spelling and lots more.

Brainpop

Brainpop

Features over 1,000 animated shorts and quizzes for students in grades K-12 covering science, social studies, English, math, the arts, health, and technology.  The service is free to schools closed due to COVID-19.

Scholastic

Scholastic Learn At Home

Everyday Scholastic will feature four learning experiences, built around a story or video.

Storyline Online

StoryLine Online

A series of imaginatively produced videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books.


Local Learning Resources

The best of NH learning resources from around the state.

  • Cheshire County Historical Society

  • New Hampshire Public Radio:

    • Civics 101 -  Tons of great (and free!) audio, activities, resources, and lessons to help you stay engaged with civics.
    • Ask Sam - Ask Sam features Outside/In host Sam Evans-Brown answering listener questions about the mysteries and quirks of the natural world.
  • Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park

    • Learning Connection - Even though their doors are closed, we’re still here to connect you to the inspirational powers of nature and engage you in learning. 
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

  • Strawbery Banke Museum

    • Online Learning - Virtual Tours, the Virtual Classroom, artifacts of the week, featured items from the Collections, Horticulture Learning Center materials, and more.
  • Tiger Takes On

 


PBS KIDS!

PBS Kids for Teachers/Caregivers/Parents

  • PBS for Parents
    A guide of PBS resources targeted for parents teaching kids, features a great activity finder
  • PBS Education
    The greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential.
  • PBS Teachers' Lounge
    This site has great teaching tips, ideas, resources and support for teachers.
  • PBS KIDS Games app
    Offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere.