Step up to the plate! * In this episode, Mrs. Nelson introduces baseball and shows how to find the main idea and supporting details in a nonfiction text. Learn about the field, the rules, and some of the game's greatest players.

What will roads look like tomorrow? In this final episode of the Carpool Classroom Traffic and Roadways series, Mrs. Nelson takes listeners on a ride into the future. Discover who is inventing new road technology, what changes might be coming, where they're being tested, when they could arrive, why they matter, and how they'll be built. From self-driving cars to glow-in-the-dark paint, this episode wraps up the series with a look ahead-and a review of everything we've learned about asking who, what, where, when, why, and how questions to understand nonfiction.

Why are some road lines white and some yellow? Why are some solid and others dashed? In this episode of Carpool Classroom, Mrs. Nelson helps young listeners discover the hidden language of lane markings and road paint. Learn who decides where the lines go, how workers paint them, what the different colors and shapes mean, and how they keep drivers safe every single day. With fun think-alouds and clear explanations, kids will practice asking who, what, where, when, why, and how questions while exploring the painted rules that guide our roads.

Ever wondered how cars, buses, and trucks cross rivers, valleys, or even mountains? In this episode of Carpool Classroom, Mrs. Nelson takes young listeners on an exciting journey into the world of bridges and tunnels. Learn who designs and builds them, what materials and machines are used, where famous bridges and tunnels can be found, and how engineers solve tricky problems to keep everyone safe.

Packed with fascinating facts, think-alouds, and clear explanations, this episode helps kids practice asking who, what, where, when, why, and how questions while exploring these amazing feats of engineering.

Stop! Yield! Speed limit 25! Have you ever wondered what all those signs and signals on the road really mean? In this episode of Carpool Classroom, Mrs. Nelson guides young listeners through the colorful world of road signs, traffic lights, and signals. Discover who decides where signs go, how speed limits are determined, and why some intersections use roundabouts instead of stoplights. With fun examples, think-alouds, and engaging explanations, kids will learn to ask who, what, where, when, why, and how questions while exploring the rules that keep our roads safe.

Ever hit a pothole on the way to school or the park and wondered how it got there or how it gets fixed? In this episode of Carpool Classroom, Mrs. Nelson takes young listeners on a journey to uncover the secrets behind our roads! Learn who decides where roads go, who builds them, what materials are used, and why potholes happen. You'll even discover the step-by-step process crews use to repair them. Packed with fascinating facts, fun think-alouds, and real-world connections, this episode helps kids practice asking who, what, where, when, why, and how questions while exploring the bumpy world of potholes.

Chances are you’ve heard about an axolotl-but what actually is it?! Where does it come from?! Learn everything there is to know about an axolotl while practicing informational text strategies for learning Who, What, Where, When, Why and How