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419. Action! Not Apathy
This program spotlights young people who are making a difference locally and on the national scene.

427. Gun Violence: Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun
This episode profiles teens who have carried a gun and speak frankly about their reasons for doing so, as well the devastating implications this can have. The episode also features programs where teens are taking positive action to get guns out of their communities.

429. Depression: On the Edge
Left untreated, depression can lead to and be the underlying cause of eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, headaches and may even result in suicide--which is now the second leading cause of adolescent death.

431. Teen Immigrants
"In the Mix" profiles five teen immigrants from different races and countries to gain a deeper understanding of their motivation in coming to America and their aspirations for the future.

435. Financial Literacy: On the Money!
This special takes an in-depth look at what teens need to know about money including credit cards, and checking and savings accounts. Fellow teens share advice on how to create a budget that works.

436. Cliques: Behind the Labels
In the Mix explores the various cliques that exist in schools like the "popular irls," "skaters," "goths" and "floaters." Through understanding the people behind the labels, viewers discover they are individuals with a lot in common.

438. Sex: Everyone's Doin' It--Not!
This special is aimed at raising awareness among teens that not "everyone" is having sex and that you don't have to be sexually active to be popular or be in a loving relationship.

441. Soccer…Kickin’ Butts
Hosted by members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer (Tiffeny Milbrett, Lorrie Fair, and Shannon MacMillan) this half-hour special encourages teens to pick up a soccer ball rather than a cigarette. Soccer stars from the Women’s and Men’s National teams, including Eddie Pope and Danielle Slaton talk about how their involvement with soccer helped them stand up to peer pressure to smoke. Experts explain how cigarettes, as well as second hand smoke, effect athletic performances.

446. Steroids
This program addresses the growing use of anabolic steroids by boys as well as girls, and reveals the dangers and misconceptions about steroids.

503.The New Normal: Dealing with Differences
Hosted by Jason Biggs (American Pie), this episode is a showcase of creative solutions devised by schools, groups and individuals to promote tolerance at a time when a growing number of Arab-Americans and Muslims find themselves victimized.

504. Self-Esteem: Building Strengths
This program helps teens develop self-esteem by focusing on physical, mental and emotional strengths.

703. Divorce and Stepfamilies: Breaking Apart/Coming Together
This unique program speaks to teenagers who have been impacted by divorce and teens in stepfamilies.

704. Self-Expression, Self-Esteem…Around the World
This program focuses on the importance of self-expression and mentoring as a way for teens to learn life skills, such as cooperation, communication, organization, time management, self-confidence and problem solving. Viewers see how teens in Canada, Turkey, China and Mexico express themselves in a variety of ways, including art, poetry, music and video. In Dallas, we follow students as they create Digital Stories on the topic of “Global Destiny” that they share on the Internet. The episode will encourage other young people to be creative and make a difference in their communities.

705. Fit for Life: Eat Smart and Exercise
In this program, teen reporters point out the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle and help viewers make smart choices.

706. Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Recognizing Dating Violence
Dating violence is a serious problem affecting 1 in every 5 girls. This program features a yearly county-wide symposium to raise awareness and educate both sexes. Attended by nearly 300 diverse teens, the highlight is a group of peer educators who perform vignettes and then answer in character to questions raised by audience members who also give advice. It opens discussion among boys and girls on this critical issue.

801. Stop Bullying…Take A Stand!
Hosted by Erika Harold, Miss America 2003, herself a victim of severe harassment, this solution oriented program presents a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that includes peer educators in middle and high schools, principals, bystanders and former bullies. It also raises awareness about the various forms of bullying and harassment (physical, verbal, sexual), and addresses how to deal with the new trend of cyberbullying.

802. Find Your Voice
A group of teens take part in a unique after school training program that helps them tackle common communication fears and difficulties. Working with an experienced coach, they learn to listen, read aloud and take risks speaking in public and performing their own plays on stage. They not only gain valuable life skills, but also confidence.

901. Native American Teens: Who We Are
What's it like to be a young Native American today? Teens from throughout the U.S. share their stories in this special co-hosted by rap star and film actor Litefoot. The program features a champion lacrosse player from New York, a Grammy-nominated flute player from Idaho, and films made by teens in Alaska and Washington State. Young leaders also weigh in on common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native Americans; how they balance traditional culture with contemporary concerns; and their hopes for the future.

104. Dr. Michael Bugeja: Interpersonal Divide [48:43]
ISU Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication Director Michael Bugeja speaks about his book Interpersonal Divide: The Search for Community in a Technological Age and how the digital era has impacted society and education specifically.

105. Dr. Louise Richardson: What Terrorists Want [46:10]
At a recent appearance at the University of Northern Iowa, Harvard professor Louise Richardson discussed terrorism in a lecture based upon her book What Terrorists Want. She concludes that the United States can't win a war on terrorism, any more than it could win a war against armed robbery or tornadoes. What it can do is contain the threat to the nation caused by a specific group of terrorists: Islamist radicals.

106. Peter Baker: Kremlin Rising [26:20]
On April 16, 2007, Washington Post White House correspondent Peter Baker spoke as part of the World Affairs Series and the First Amendment Day Celebration at ISU. He discussed his experiences in Russia as Moscow bureau chief and his book, Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin and Russian Counter-Revolution, which he co-authored with Susan Glasser.

107. Guy Kawasaki: The Art of Innovation [1:18:11]
Guy Kawasaki, managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and one of the marketing geniuses responsible for the success of the Macintosh computer, spoke at ISU’s Emerging Technologies Conference about the art of entrepreneurial thinking, referring to his book Art of the Start.

108. Sunni and Shi'ite Traditions Within Islam [1:08:10]
University of Iowa Assistant Professor of Islam, Ahmed Souaiaia, discusses the differences between Sunni and Shi’ite traditions in Islam. He teaches a variety of courses such as— Human Rights Law and Islam, Comparative Islamic Law, Modern Islamic Thought & Political Movements, Islamic Ethics and Moral Philosophy, and Women in Islam and the Middle East.

109. Former President Jimmy Carter [54:00]
Speaking to a crowd of 6,000 at University of Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena on April 18, 2007, former President Jimmy Carter spelled out his proposal for peace between Israel and Palestine as outlined in his provocative book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid.

110. Peter Larson: The Science and Politics Behind T Rex [1:06:25]
Paleontologist Peter Larson, speaking at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, recounted his experiences as the leader of the team that discovered and excavated "Sue," the most complete specimen of Tyrannosaurus rex to date.

111. International Pollination Symposium [57:11]
On June 27, 2007 at the International Pollination Symposium at Iowa State University, Marla Spivak from the University of Minnesota and Jeff Pettis from the USDA-ARS Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, spoke about Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder.

112. Live from Prairie Lights: James Autry [58:00]
On June 21, 2007, author James Autry discussed his book Looking Around for God on Iowa Public Radio's Live From Prairie Lights.

113. Know the Score: From Monks to Masters [1:24:58]
On August 24, 2007, at the University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa Public Radio's Know the Score featured speakers at the exhibition titled From Monks to Masters: The Medieval Manuscript and the Early Printed Book.

114. Live From Prairie Lights: Rilla Askew [55:24]
On June 28, 2007, in Iowa City author Rilla Askew discussed her book Harpsong on Iowa Public Radio's Live From Prairie Lights.

115. Live From Prairie Lights: John Thompson [58:00]
On July 24, 2007, in Iowa City poet John Thompson discussed his book 99 Voices, 99 Lives on Iowa Public Radio's Live From Prairie Lights.

116. CNN's Peter Bergen at NIACC [1:11:05]
On September 13, 2007, at North Iowa Area Community College CNN terrorism analyst, Peter Bergen, delivered a speech titled Six Years After 9/11: Are We Winning the War on Terrorism?

117. Richard Florida [1:13:23]
On September 19, 2007, at Iowa State University author Richard Florida discussed his book The Flight of the Creative Class, an examination of the global competition for creative talent.

118. American Chica: Marie Arana [28:17]
On September 20, 2007, at Iowa State University author Marie Arana spoke about her experiences growing up as a hybrid American.

119. UNI Entrepreneurship Symposium Keynote [54:38]
On September 26, 2007, at the University of Northern Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center UNI alumna, Linda Lundstrom Cook, spoke about the joys and challenges of starting a business.

120. Vicente Fox at Buena Vista University [1:02:31]
On October 26, 2007, former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, spoke at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Student panelists interviewed the former President in front of an audience of students and faculty.

121. Covering '08 - Sandy Johnson and Chuck Raasch [33:53]
On October 2, 2007, at Iowa State University Sandy Johnson, Washington Bureau Chief for the Associated Press, and Chuck Raasch, political editor for Gannett News Service, discussed the 2008 presidential campaign.

123. UNI Entrepreneurship Symposium Panel [52:31]
On September 26, 2007, at the University of Northern Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center a panel of speakers discussed their experiences as entrepreneurs.

124. More Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail [1:06:26]
On October 22, 2007, at Iowa State University professor of political science Steffen Schmidt spoke about the Iowa caucuses and the presidential candidate selection.

125. Former Congressman Jim Leach [1:02:18]
On October 16, 2007, at Drake University in Des Moines former Iowa congressman James A. Leach delivered a lecture on U.S. Relations with China.

126. High School Summit on Mathematics and Science [26:14]
On November 7, 2007, at the Price Lab School Field House in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Governor Chet Culver delivered the keynote speech for the High School Summit on Mathematics and Science.

127. Running on Ice: Stories from a Warming Arctic [27:09]
Iowa State University graduate Elizabeth Andre shares stories from her 1200-mile dogsled trek across Baffin Island with renowned polar explorer Will Steger and a team of Inuit hunters, explorers and educators. She also recounts Inuit stories of living in a rapidly warming climate and offers insights on meeting the challenge of global warming.

128. James Van Allen: The First Eight Billion Miles [39:00]
A new biography of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa native James Van Allen by Northwestern University Professor Abigail Foerstner is the subject of this special edition of Live From Prairie Lights. Recognized as Iowa's greatest scientist, Van Allen was among the principle scientific investigators for 24 space missions and has been called the father of space science.

129. Beyond the Autism Diagnosis: How Professionals Can Help Parents [49:15]
Professor Marion O'Brien of the University of North Carolina discusses her research findings on children and families, particularly parenting practices and parental attitudes and their influence on parent-child relationships and child development. Her book, Beyond the Autism Diagnosis, was published in 2006.

130. Robert Ray and Kenneth Quinn: Tai Dam Refugee Relocation [53:04]
On February 21st at Simpson College, former Governor Robert D. Ray and former Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, discussed their roles in aiding the relocation of Tai Dam refugees from southeast Asia to Iowa in the 1970s. They also described their efforts to help Southeast Asian refugees through the Iowa SHARES program.

131. The Ioway Nation in the New Millennium [43:09]
Lance Foster, a member of the Ioway Nation, is a traditional storyteller, artist, teacher, and scholar and is involved in the cultural preservation and management of the Ioway culture and language. His presentation touched upon the history and culture of the Ioway Indians--the first tribe that inhabited the state of Iowa and parts of surrounding states. Today, there are Ioway Reservations in Kansas and Oklahoma.

132. David Plowden’s Vanishing Point: Fifty Years of Photography [45:08]
World-famous photographer David Plowden celebrates his 75th birthday with his new book Vanishing Point which includes his phenomenal black and white photographs of the prairie landscape and quiet Midwestern scenes. Mr. Plowden provided commentary about his art and technique for KSUI’s Know the Score radio program.

133. Three Cups of Tea Author Gregory Mortenson [48:01]
Gregory Mortenson is the author of the best-selling book “Three Cups of Tea” which recounts his lifelong dedication to promote education and literacy, especially for girls, in remote, volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. As of 2007, Mortenson has established over 61 schools in these areas, which provide education to over 25,000 children, including 14,000 girls, where few education opportunities existed before.

134. Russia After the Presidential Elections: Is There Hope for Democracy? [50:19]
David Satter is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and a visiting scholar at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. A former Soviet correspondent for the London Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Satter is the author of Age of Delirium: The Decline and Fall of the Soviet Union and Darkness at Dawn: The Rise of the Russian Criminal State.

135. A Conversation About Race with James Autry & Clifton Taulbert [59:00]
James Autry and Clifton Taulbert are recognized forces in the contemporary literary world. Both award-winning authors grew up in racially torn Mississippi separated by fewer than 200 miles and the perceived chasm of skin color. After discovering each others’ works a decade ago, the writers met and made a commitment to use their words and lives to leave a legacy of how brotherhood should look.

136. Dreams to Reality: Astronaut Clayton Anderson [37:14]
Astronaut and Iowa State University alum Clayton Anderson chronicles his 152 days in space as part of the 15th and 16th expeditions to the International Space Station (ISS). Mr. Anderson launched to the ISS in 2007 aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. During his stint, he performed three spacewalks for a total of 18 hours of extravehicular activity. He holds a master of science degree in aerospace engineering from ISU (1983).

137. Censoring Freedom: How the Quest for Security is Trumping Your Constitutional Rights [35:27]
Mark Goodman is the Knight Professor of Scholastic Journalism at Kent State University and an expert on student free expression in the United States. Mr. Goodman appeared as a featured speaker at ISU’s First Amendment Day Celebration.

139. The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming [52:30]
Bjorn Lomborg, author of The Skeptical Environmentalist and Cool It, is the director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center and an adjunct professor at the Copenhagen Business School. In 2004 TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 globally most influential people, and the UK's Guardian newspaper recently named him one of the 50 people who could save the planet. An environmental conservative, Lomborg has questioned the priority given to solving global climate change, arguing that we should first focus our resources on more immediate concerns, such as fighting malaria and HIV/AIDS and assuring a safe, fresh water supply. Mr. Lomborg appears as a featured speaker at ISU’s World Affairs Series.

140. Kerry Emanuel--Is Global Warming Affecting Hurricanes? [53:28]
Kerry Emanuel is an MIT Professor of Atmospheric Science and the author of Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes.

142. Women in Politics: Madeleine Kunin [44:58]
Madeleine Kunin is a former three-term governor of Vermont and Ambassador to Switzerland. She also served as U.S. deputy secretary of education. Ms. Kunin is currently the Marsh Scholar Professor-at-Large at the University of Vermont, where she lectures on history and women's studies. She is the author of Living a Political Life, The Big Green Book, and, most recently, Pearls, Politics and Power, an insider's view of the role of women in politics.

143. Statecraft: And How to Restore America's Standing in the World [58:12]
Former U.S. Ambassador Dennis Ross gave a lecture at Drake University titled Statecraft: How to Restore America's Standing in the World. Ross is a counselor and the Ziegler distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute and has been active in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process for more than 12 years. He played a major role in both the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations and was instrumental in assisting Israelis and Palestinians to reach the 1995 Interim Agreement, successfully brokered the 1997 Hebron accord, facilitated the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty and intensively worked to bring Israel and Syria together.

144. Great Ape Trust Symposium: The Chimpanzee Mind [53:10]
A featured speaker at the 2008 Emergence of Mind Symposium sponsored by the Great Ape Trust of Iowa was Dr. Tetsuro Matsuzawa, a professor in the Language and Intelligence Section at the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University in Japan. Dr. Matsuzawa’s research has focused on chimpanzee intelligence and tool use, both in the wild and in laboratory settings.

145. Baboon Metaphysics: The Evolution of a Social Mind [44:43]
Dr. Robert Seyfarth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia was a featured speaker at the 2008 Emergence of Mind Symposium sponsored by the Great Ape Trust of Iowa. Dr. Seyfarth began his research with vervet monkeys in Kenya, and since 1992 has been involved in a study of communication, cognition and behavior among baboons in the Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

146. Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think [45:21]
This lecture, sponsored by the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy, features Dalia Mogahed, the co-author of a new publication Who Speaks for Islam?, the culmination of a multi-year polling effort in 35 countries that disproves Western myths about Muslims. Ms. Mogahed’s lecture is followed by reactions from a panel of four Des Moines professionals: Dr. Mark Finkelstein, Dir. Of Community Relations, Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines; Khalid Khan, architect, HLKB Architects; Kyle Munson, writer/editor, The Des Moines Register, and Donna Scarfe, director of interpreting services, Deaf Action Center.

147. The Future of Pakistan [24:32]
The Iowa Council for International Understanding presents Mr. Khalid Hasan, former press secretary for President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and currently a senior journalist for a Lahore-based newspaper, The Daily Times. Mr. Hasan discusses the present state of affairs in Pakistan and what the future holds for Pakistan especially as it relates to the U.S. foreign policy.

148. T. Boone Pickens' Energy Plan [50:21]
On August 14, 2008, T. Boone Pickens discussed his plan for dealing with America’s energy issues at a town hall meeting in Le Mars, Iowa.

149. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts [31:10]
Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. delivered the 11th Opperman Lecture in Constitutional Law at Drake University on October 2, 2008.

150. America's Role in the World: Foreign Policy Choices for the Next President [01:01:01]
Ambassador Thomas Pickering was the featured speaker at Drake's Knapp Center on October 5, 2008, in the Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship series.

151. The Global Agricultural Crisis of the 21st Century [01:00:52]
Agricultural ecologist Sir Gordon Conway delivered the 2008 Norman Borlaug Lecture from Iowa State University.

152. International Space Station Commander Peggy Whitson [01:08:33]
On September 2, 2008, NASA astronaut and Iowa native Peggy Whitson addressed a standing-room-only audience at Simpson College in Indianola. Commander Whitson recounted her recent experiences in space as the first female commander of the International Space Station.

153. How the Financial Markets Are Driving Globalism [01:02:56]
On September 10, 2008, Iowa State University presented a lecture by James Bernard, Jr., general manager of MarketWatch.com, part of the Wall Street Journal Digital Network, as part of their Technology, Globalization and Culture series.

154. 2008 Iowa Student Stem Symposium [37:49]
On November 5, 2008, former science teacher of the year and international speaker Shannon C'de Baca addressed teenagers from across the state at the 2008 Iowa Student STEM Symposium on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls.

155. Globalization and Trade [01:21:51]
On October 21, 2008, Iowa State University hosted Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch as part of their Technology, Globalization and Culture series. Ms. Wallach, an internationally recognized expert on globalization and trade, has been dubbed the "Trade Debate's Guerilla Warrior."

156. Putin's Petrostate: Power, Patronage and the New Russia [01:09:08]
On November 3, 2008, as part of their World Affairs Series, Iowa State University hosted Dr. Marshall Goldman, noted authority on Russian economics and politics and author of "Putin's Petrostate: Power, Patronage and the New Russia."

157. The Future of Journalism? [01:11:38]
On October 29, 2008, Drake University and the National Press Club co-hosted a panel on the future of journalism featuring key industry leaders -- Laura Hollingsworth, Des Moines Register; Steve Buttry, Cedar Rapids Gazette; Michael Gartner, Former President NBC News & Des Moines Register; David Busiek, KCCI, and Gil Klein, National Press Club. The event was part of the NPC's Centennial Forum project, "The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press and the Future of Journalism."

158. Understanding the Economic Meltdown [31:00]
On September 10, 2008, Iowa State University presented a lecture by James Bernard, Jr., general manager of MarketWatch.com, part of the Wall Street Journal Digital Network. Mr. Bernard sheds light on the current financial crisis by explaining in layman's terms how a series of events led to an economic meltdown.

159. Giants: The Parallel Lives Of Frederick Douglass And Abraham Lincoln [49:58]
On the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, Iowa native Dr. John Stauffer of Harvard University, discusses comments on his most recent book,"Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln" at the Des Moines Public Library.

160. American Gothic: A Life of America's Most Famous Painting [1:18:24]
Author Steven Biell and Filmmaker Sasha Waters Freyer team up to present a fascinating glimpse at Grant Wood's most famous work -- American Gothic.

162. The Adversity Paradox: Achieving Uncommon Success [49:56]
Des Moines business executives J. Barry Griswell and Bob Jennings discuss their new book “The Adversity Paradox,” a guide for achieving personal and business success. The book explores the paradox of how many people from difficult and unstable backgrounds leverage adversity into success. Much of the book examines how readers can turn adversity into an asset instead of a liability.

163. U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan [41:20]
On April 24, 2009, newly-appointed US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed a near-capacity crowd at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Secretary Duncan outlined his education goals and the measures already in place to reach them.

164. Thomas Friedman: Grinnell College Commencement Address [24:23]
Three-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Thomas Friedman challenged graduates to embrace their liberal arts education to "rejuvenate, renew, and refresh America" at Grinnell College in May 2009.

165. Producer Dayton Duncan Previews "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" [58:14]
Award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker Dayton Duncan addressed a capacity crowd in May 2009 at Lekberg Hall on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

166. Master of Mystery Lawrence Block [54:24]
Lawrence Block, one of the most widely recognized names in mystery, appeared at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines in May 2009 to discuss his latest book, "Step by Step."

168. An Evening with Cloris Leachman [34:09]
Celebrated actress and Des Moines native Cloris Leachman regaled fans with anecdotes from her illustrious career at the Des Moines Public Library on May 8, 2009.

102. The Des Moines River: Part 2
The Pennsylvanian Age, a time when Iowa was much closer to the equator, is discussed with a look at shale deposits near Ottumwa which formed during that time. The shale is one of several resources now used in modern civilization. A look is taken at studies conducted in the 1860s by the Iowa Geological Survey. The biology of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is also explored.

103. The Nishnabotna River: Part 1
The unique Loess Hills are examined along with evidence of habitation by Paleo-Indians of the Cenozoic Era. Agricultural developments through the years are traced.

104. The Nishnabotna River: Part 2
The Glenwood archaeological site is visited as well as the Riverton Preserve Wetland area where a variety of migrating waterfowl stop to rest. A survey is also taken of plant and animal species of the past and present.

105. The Little Sioux River: Part 1
A trip is taken to the alluvial plains where fossil material from the Pleistocene Period is recovered from the Turin Gravel Pit, and the Mill Creek Culture of northwest Iowa is studied.

106. The Little Sioux River: Part 2
The glacial features of Hanging Valley near Cherokee, Freda-Hafner Kettle Hole State Preserve and the Ocheydan Mounds are studied. The various fish species endemic to the Little Sioux headwaters are also examined.

107. The Upper Iowa River: Part 1
This program surveys the Iowa Surface and the Paleozoic Plateau, also called the Driftless Region and the caves and swallow holes that make up karst topography. The development of springs, aquifers and other water sources is studied as well as rock and land formations and plant life that surround them.

202. The Woodlands:
It's What You Think: Part 2
The theories of preservation and conservation as approaches to maintaining Iowa's woodlands are introduced. Proponents of each theory state their cases.

203. A Prairie Conversation: Part 1
The remaining acres of black fertile soil of the tallgrass prairies are insignificant compared to those of the inferior hill prairies of northeastern Iowa and the dry prairies near the Loess Hills along the Missouri River. In light of this, viewers are asked the question, "Is there a point below which it is not worth preserving Iowa's prairies?"

204. A Prairie Conversation: Part 2
Once considered inexhaustible wasteland, prairies are now known to be rife with plant and animal species. Students learn that since prairie plants grow up new from the roots every year, those root systems may be as old as some of the stately oaks and other trees cherished by humans.

205. The Wetlands: Enclosed in Change
Biologists and other experts discuss the drainage of Iowa's wetlands and how they were formed by glacial activity millions of years ago. An exploration of the cyclical change within marshes is undertaken, and the roles plants, animals and birds play are examined.

(E)=Explicit Words (I)-Implicit Words

201. Martha's Chair/T.D. the Pack Rat
Martha's Chair
Martha's family has a birthday surprise - a new dog bed! After a few sleepless nights, the family realizes that Martha misses her stinky old chair. But Mrs. Demson bought it and has plans of her own for the chair after she sees one just like it on Antiques Roadshow.
Vocabulary:
(E) antique, donate, upholstery, profit, valuable
(I) furniture, worth, worthless, rich, cost, clean

T.D. the Pack Rat
T.D. has too much junk! T.D.'s mom makes him an offer: He can keep everything he has, as long as he doesn't bring anything else home. Does T.D. have the willpower?
Vocabulary:
(E) worthless, rubbish, clutter, salvage, priceless, perspective
(I) garbage, junk, collect, keep, sell

202. Painting for Peanuts/Martha's No Dummy
Painting for Peanuts
The zoo is in danger of closing! Helen and T.D. volunteer for an animal painting class to try and save it. But it turns out animal painting isn't exactly what they thought.
Vocabulary:
(E) realistic, easel, participate, abstract, portrait
(I) painting, artwork, brushes, course, sculpture, pose

Martha's No Dummy
Granny Flo is hosting a variety show. Helen and Carolina team up to perform a pantomime, Alice practices her tap routine, and Truman perfects his water glass symphony, but T.D. and Martha struggle to come up with an act. Will they ever find their voice?
Vocabulary:
(E) pantomime, routine, rehearse, ventriloquist, entertain
(I) host, show, old-fashioned, star, act

203. Martha Puts Out the Lights (Pts. 1 & 2)
Martha Puts Out the Lights, Part 1
For Martha and the other dogs, Saturday night fireworks are the worst part of summer, and Mrs. Demson couldn't agree more. In fact, she's trying to get people to sign a petition to ban fireworks. Can Martha get enough signatures to make summer less scary for dogs?
Vocabulary:
(E) petition, illegal, cause, picket, goal, ban, protest
(I) sign, ask, on strike

Martha Puts Out the Lights, Part 2
Helen and her friends are devastated about the fireworks ban. Martha realizes that she helped Mrs. Demson ruin their fun, but can she find a way to reverse the ban and still protect her sensitive ears?
Vocabulary:
(E) purpose, signature, unite, majority, prohibit
(I) fireworks, summer, write, support

204. The Penguin Always Rings Twice/The Martha Code
The Penguin Always Rings Twice
Someone keeps stealing the zoo's peanut supply. All clues point to Jeffy the elephant, but Martha and Skits are determined to prove his innocence. Can their crack crime-fighting team - a lemur, a bat, a penguin, a baby tiger, and Jeffy - help them outwit the thieves?
Vocabulary:
(E) mystery, clue, culprit, hunch, motive
(I) first, second, next, last, after

The Martha Code
After Martha accidentally eats a secret code, it's really, really hard to understand what she's saying. Now Martha's lost and she's leaving Helen coded phone messages. Can Helen break the code and find out where she is?
Vocabulary:
(E) code, decipher, message, gibberish, arbitrary
(I) break, unbreakable, crack, secret, key, figure out

205. Martha in the Hold/Get Along, Little Doggies
Martha in the Hold
Martha's family is going out West on vacation and Martha doesn't want to be left behind. But that cargo hold where dogs have to travel sounds scary. Can Martha find her ticket to ride?
Vocabulary:
(E) cargo, passenger, turbulence, arrive, depart
(I) travel, suitcase, flight, trip, take off

Get Along, Little Dogies!
Martha is excited to go on a cattle drive. Cookie the cowhand isn't so sure that Martha is fit for the trip and he might be right. Can Martha show Cookie that she has what it takes to be at home on the range?
Vocabulary:
(E) vacation, stampede, lodging, sightseeing, cattle drive, scenery
(I) wagon, cowboy, camp, outdoors, tour

206. Martha in the White House, Part 1 & 2
Martha in the White House, Part 1
The new president is looking for a dog to live in the White House. Martha knows the perfect dog for the job! What better way to recommend some of her neighborhood pals than to put in a few calls to the White House herself?
Vocabulary:
(E) neighborhood, national, volunteer, recommend, community, nominate
(I) president, white house, leader, country

Martha in the White House, Part 2
The president is calling! One of his aides heard about Martha's speaking ability and he needs her to report to the White House immediately. But why does the president want Martha? Is there a top-secret cat conspiracy?
Vocabulary:
(E) mission, function, appoint, advise, representative, cabinet
(I) aide, serve, official, secretary

207. The Jakey Express/Martha, Sled Dog
The Jakey Express
Stuck in a traffic jam, Helen's dad tells the story of the day Jake was born, and how Martha was able to drum up an inventive means of transportation to get mom to the hospital on time.
Vocabulary:
(E) schedule, delivery, funicular, delay, transportation
(I) flag down, lift, early, late, traffic, on time

Martha, Sled Dog
Truman tells Martha the story of Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog. Now Martha wants to become a sled dog, too! Weaselgraft and Pablum overhear her desire to mush. Will Malto deliver herself right into their hands?
Vocabulary:
(E) serum, sled, vehicle, transform, accelerate
(I) glide, hitch, steer, haul, brake

208. Paws and Effect/The Trouble with Teddy
Paws and Effect
When Martha gets a piece of glass in her paw, everyone realizes that littering hurts more than the environment. But what can they do about it? As Alice, Helen, and T.D. know, protecting the environment (and paws) is important, but it is easier said than done.
Vocabulary:
(E) discard, litter, thoughtless, debris, recycle
(I) careless, trash, important, broke, injured

The Trouble with Teddy
Teddy, a neighborhood dog, is sick, and the vet doesn't know why. When Martha is called in to consult, even she can't diagnose the patient. Enlisting the help of the dog pack, they scour the yard for hazardous materials - when the cause of the problem could be right under their noses.
Vocabulary:
(E) hazardous, ingest, environment, poisonous, pesticide
(I) rotten, spoil, safe, dangerous, gross

209. Que Pasa, Martha/T.D. Is Talking Dog
Que Pasa, Martha
Senor Craig expects everyone to present an oral report in Spanish, and Alice is a nervous wreck! With the help of Martha and some Mexican alphabet soup, she aces her presentation, but did she actually deserve her grade?
Vocabulary:
(E) recite, memorize, bilingual, pronounce, articulate
(I) speech, oral, aloud, voice, remember

T.D. Is Talking Dog
Inspired by an old Tarzan-style movie, T.D. decides to learn animal languages and become an animal linguist. Under Martha's tutelage, he begins his lessons.
Vocabulary:
(E) enunciate, language, linguist, vocabulary, accent
(I) tone, again, repeat, animal, phrase

210. Dogs In Space/Dogs From Space
Dogs in Space
Mrs. Clusky asks the class to present projects on the solar system, but T.D. finds himself distracted by comic books. Can he save the Planet of the Dogs from evil space cats and still get his homework in on time?
Vocabulary:
(E) planet, star, solar system, constellation, orbit
(I) sun, moon, earth, space, spaceship

Dogs from Space
Inspired by T.D.'s comic about the Planet of the Dogs, Martha has a dream about what life would be like as an alien space dog.
Vocabulary:
(E) universe, extraterrestrial, astronomy, astronaut, asteroid, invasion, humane
(I)alien, world, creature

211. Martha's Life In Crime, Part 1 & 2
Martha's Life in Crime, Part 1
Martha tells the story of her puppy days in the animal shelter and her excitement of finding a family. But it turns out that Helen wasn't the first person who adopted Martha.
Vocabulary:
(E) autobiography, possible, yearn, promise, narrate, flashback
(I) tell, back then, now, recall, before

Martha's Life in Crime, Part 2
Puppy Martha's new owner turns out to have unsavory plans for her. Can Martha turn the tables on the bumbling crooks and still find a family?
Vocabulary:
(E) reminiscing, background, aspire, sequence
(I) time, past, wish, happened, when

212. Martha Plays Favorites/Martha and the Doggie Love
Martha Plays Favorites
Truman is worried that his mom doesn't think he's special anymore. She's too busy taking care of the babies at her daycare. Martha knows just how he feels. She felt the same way when the family got that cute puppy Skits.
Vocabulary:
(E) include, exclude, notice, snub, replace
(I) favorite, special, touchy, cute, cuddly

Martha and the Doggie Lover
T.D.'s little cousin C.D. really likes dogs. Really, really likes dogs. C.D. loves dogs so much he squeezes them too hard. Can Martha teach C.D. how to be gentle with dogs?
Vocabulary:
(E) sensitive, aggressive, delicate, aggravate, out of control
(I) shy, gentle, choke), careful, tame

213. Skits On Ice/Martha's Steamed!
Skits on Ice
Skits is afraid of hockey pucks, but why? Helen tells the story of how puppy Skits chased a puck onto thin ice, and how quick thinking by Martha saved the day.
Vocabulary:
(E) risky, thaw, solid, freeze, frozen, defrost
(I) ice, cold, melt, puck, hockey, thin

Martha's Steamed!
When Helen and Martha discover a dog locked in a hot car on a sweltering summer's day, they snap into action. While they try to track down the owner, it becomes almost impossible for them to keep their cool.
Vocabulary:
(E) emergency, scorching, parched, sizzling, broiling
(I) panting, sweat, heat, thirsty, page

214. Martha and the One Thousand Fleas/Nice and Crabby
Martha and the One Thousand Fleas
Helen is shocked to find that someone has eaten the cookies she was supposed to sell for the school fundraiser. Feeling stuffed and guilty, Martha knows just the thing to raise the money: a dog circus! Vocabulary:
(E) charity, contribute, fundraiser, salesman, benefit
(I) funds, grand finale, money, owe, raise

Nice and Crabby
Crabby Mrs. Demson is suddenly friendly, cheerful, and fun. What could be wrong with her? Martha sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Vocabulary:
(E) complain, disposition, cruel, personality, amiable
(I) grumpy, crabby, lovable, cranky, cheerful

215. Martha: Secret Agent Dog, Part 1 & 2
Martha: Secret Agent Dog, Part 1
Martha is on a super secret mission to find out who's trying to steal the formula for Granny's soup. Can Martha stop the crooks before they put Granny Flo - and Martha's speaking voice - out of commission?
Vocabulary:
(E) secret agent, service, formula, surveillance, defeat
(I) safe, steal, spy, chief, warn

Martha: Secret Agent Dog, Part 2
The life of a secret agent dog turns out to be trickier than Martha expected. Undaunted, Martha uses disguises and gadgets to hound the evil soup thieves.
Vocabulary:
(E) trespass, self-destruct, invisible, scheme, mastermind
(I) disguise, combination, crook, hideout

101. Martha Speaks/Martha Gives Advice
Martha Speaks
When Martha eats alphabet soup, the letters go to her brain and she develops the ability to talk. And boy, does she talk. After her family complains that she talks too much, she clams up and stops eating her soup. Then a cat burglar breaks into her house, and Martha finds herself speechless. Can she get help in time?
Vocabulary:
(E) express, discuss, mumble, exclaim, shout
(I) speak, jabber, talk, whisper, communicate

Martha Gives Advice
Helen's cousin Carolina is a little bit older but a lot more fashion–conscious. Helen tries to take her advice, even though she's pretty happy with how she looks already. Then Martha becomes the new host of a radio advice show, and people start doing some pretty strange things. Will Helen learn whose opinion really matters?
Vocabulary:
(E) persuade, defend, encourage, groan, advice
(I) disagree, agree, suggest, offer, plead, sigh, opinion

102. Martha and Skits/Martha Plays a Part
Martha and Skits A new puppy joins Martha's household, bursting with puppy energy and the desire to chew everything. Unlike Martha, when Skits eats alphabet soup, nothing comes out except "Woof." Feeling like he's let the family down, Skits runs away. But soon Skits discovers that everybody is special in their own way.
Vocabulary:
(E) exceptional, stupendous, unique, specialize, extraordinary
(I) one of a kind, excellent, perfect, super

Martha Plays a Part
Helen is miserable after Martha volunteers her for a part in the school play. With practice—and a little help from Martha—Helen finds she can do anything she wants, if she puts her mind to it.
Vocabulary:
(E) talent, expert, knack, gift, outstanding
(I) superb, terrific, fantastic, practice, perform, cue, play

103. Martha Takes the Cake/Codename: Martha
Martha Takes the Cake
It's Alice's birthday and everybody's invited, including Martha. The only problem is that Nelson (Martha's cat nemesis) will be there too. When somebody—or some animal—ruins the birthday cake, Alice's brother Ronald thinks Martha's responsible. Martha proclaims her innocence . . . but why was she surrounded by cake crumbs?
Vocabulary:
(E) innocent, guilty, biased, witness, evidence
(I) judge, jury, trial, prove, true, truth

Codename: Martha
Martha, Helen, and T.D. uncover a plot to rob the jewelry store, or so they think until their two suspects turn out to be police detectives on a stakeout. Now that everybody has gone home in disgrace, how will Martha catch the real criminals?
Vocabulary:
(E) suspicious, accomplice, plotting, proof, expression
(I) fishy, partner, planning, positive

104. Martha to the Rescue/Martha Camps Out
Martha to the Rescue
Martha is inspired by her favorite show, "Courageous Collie Carlo." Unfortunately, her attempts to become a doggie hero don't quite work out the way she plans. In the end, both Martha and Helen discover they can be courageous when it really matters.
Vocabulary:
(E) rescue, courageous, danger, protect, hero
(I) save, strong, harm, escape, trouble

Martha Camps Out
Ronald finds out that Helen and Alice plan to go camping and warns them about Big Minnie, a mythical monster who lives in the woods. Undeterred, the campers set off. After all, everybody knows Big Minnie's imaginary. Or is she?
Vocabulary:
(E) honorary, brave, earn, merit badge, frightened, helpful
(I) guard, scared, afraid

105. Down on the Farm/Martha Runs Away
Down on the Farm
Helen, Martha, and T.D. visit T.D.'s grandpa CK on his farm. When Martha tries to help with chores, things get a little out of hand. She doesn't think she's cut out to be a farm dog, until she raises the alarm, just in the nick of time.
Vocabulary:
(E) chores, herd, pasture, responsibility, task, toil
(I) job, tired, rise

Martha Runs Away
When Helen gets mad, Martha feels unappreciated and decides to run away. She finds the perfect job to match her abilities—as a telemarketer—and enjoys career success. But she realizes that no amount of success is a substitute for a loving family.
Vocabulary:
(E) success, appreciate, opportunity, promote, employ
(I) manage, hire, work, boss

106. Martha Blah Blah/Skits Behaves
Martha Blah Blah
Granny Flo decides to cut costs at the soup factory. Who would notice if each bowl of soup had only half the letters of the alphabet anyway? Martha would, that's who. As the letters are subtracted from the soup, they're also subtracted from her speech, and Martha loses her ability to communicate. Has Martha ordered her last burger?
Vocabulary:
(E) limit, add, subtract, reduce, diminish
(I) few, greater, higher, more, less

Skits Behaves
Now that Skits is full grown, his rambunctious behavior has really gotten out of hand. Mom and Dad tell Helen she has to train Skits or he will have to be an outside dog. Helen tries all the latest training techniques with no success, until she realizes there's only one sure–fire training method: practice, lots of practice.
Vocabulary:
(E) improve, progress, expand, behave, develop
(I) better, misbehave, grow, manners, learn

107. Martha and the Canine Caper/Perfectly Martha
Martha and the Canine Caper
Martha inadvertently helps some stray dogs rob Karl the butcher. Worried that she'll get blamed for the crime, she conceals the evidence and pretends nothing happened. When the canine criminals recruit her for another heist, she's torn between the truth and a really big salami.
Vocabulary:
(E) distressed, blame, confess, conceal, shame
(I) rob, crime, punish, suspect, honest, hurt

Perfectly Martha
Martha thinks there's something fishy about the Perfect Pup Institute. Why are all these dogs behaving so, well, perfectly? Martha is determined to uncover the secret, before any more dogs lose their essential dogginess. Will she succeed or will she become a perfect pup too?
Vocabulary:
(E) train, imperfect, obedient, disobedient, misbehave
(I) wild, good, bad, sneaky, secret

108. Firedog Martha/Martha's Pickle
Firedog Martha
Martha wants to be a firehouse dog, just like her favorite book, Firehouse Freddie. But somehow all the things Freddie makes look so easy—climbing ladders, carrying hoses—aren't as easy for a real dog to do. Will Martha give up on her dream?
Vocabulary:
(E) reality, fantasy, fiction, imagine, tale, dispatcher
(I) story, real, fact, pretend, actually

Martha's Pickle
Have giant alien pickles invaded Wagstaff City? Truman saw something just like it in a movie, but he never saw the ending. Now they're racing the clock to figure out how to defeat the aliens, before they're really in a pickle!
Vocabulary:
(E) bizarre, odd, normal, farfetched, rumor, unusual
(I) weird, wacky, ordinary, strange, report

109. The Dog Who Came to Dinner/Martha Calling
The Dog Who Came to Dinner
Helen agrees to take care of Mrs. Clusky's dog for a few days, and Martha can't wait to welcome their houseguest. To Martha's chagrin, François turns out to be a demanding and manipulative guest who knows just how to charm the humans. When Martha gets blamed for the teacup poodle's bad behavior, something has to be done, but what?
Vocabulary:
(E) jealous, visitor, privileges, envy, demanding
(I) houseguest, welcome, rude, polite, manners

Martha Calling
When Martha wins a trip to the Come–On–Inn from a radio call–in show, there's only one problem: No dogs allowed. Helen and Martha put their heads together to come up with a solution. Enter Granny Martha. But when a "mad dog" eats Granny Martha, pandemonium ensues. Where's Martha and why is everybody running for the exits?
Vocabulary:
(E) allow, forbid, permit, restrict, problem
(I) guest, rules, invite, vacation

110. Oh, Noooo!/Bye, Martha
Oh, Noooo!
Granny Flo's Alphabet Soup is taking a licking from the competition, Oodles of Os. If Granny Flo goes out of business, how will Martha communicate? To increase sales, Helen, Martha, and T.D. set out to convince Granny Flo to advertise on the popular TV show, International Icon. Who will Granny Flo choose as a spokesperson?
Vocabulary:
(E) deceive, honest, dishonest, mislead, popular
(I) trust, believe, fooling, right, wrong, advertise

Bye, Martha
Nefarious con artist Weaselgraft hatches a scheme to kidnap Martha by pretending to be Martha's long–lost owner . . . from Poland. The family sniffs something suspicious, but why has Martha suddenly begun speaking Polish? Will they really have to say pozegnalny to Martha?
Vocabulary:
(E) deny, admit, claim, false, translate
(I) switch, mistake, trick, fraud

111. Martha Walks the Dog/Martha's Got Talent
Martha Walks the Dog
There's a new dog in town and, boy, is he mean! He barks so much that nobody can sleep. Helen and Martha decide they have to do something. They try steak, squeaky toys, soothing music, but nothing calms the beast within. Then unexpectedly Ronald's parrot reveals the power of a few well–chosen words.
Vocabulary:
(E) annoy, beware, insult, pleasant, unpleasant
(I) bully, mean, loud, tough, naughty

Martha's Got Talent
Weaselgraft just can't get Martha off his mind. He must have her. Maybe he can tempt her into his clutches with some well–placed praise and a lifetime supply of bones. He invites her to a talent show, and Martha tells the gang. TD, Truman, and Carolina are game, but they aren't the kind of game Weaselgraft was hoping to catch.
Vocabulary:
(E) coax, compliment, flatter, tempt, praise
(I) tongue twister, care, friendly, practice, treat

112. Martha the Hero Maker/Starstruck Martha
Martha the Hero Maker
Martha has an idea for a thrilling adventure story, so Truman, T.D., and Helen decide to draw it for her. Much to Martha's dismay, they all add their own special touches, including peanut butter, a ground squirrel, and the Incredible Exo–Skeleton–of–Wow. But when life imitates art, things get a little too exciting!
Vocabulary:
(E) thrilling, hero, villain, astonish, humongous
(I) boring, exciting, adventure, incredible, amazing, dull

Starstruck Martha
Martha is thrilled when she hears Courageous Collie Carlo is coming to town. But when Martha unexpectedly reveals how uncourageous Carlo really is, she has to help him save his reputation or Carlo's TV career could be history.
Vocabulary:
(E) ecstatic, embarrass, enthusiastic, eager, reputation
(I) fear, excited, glad, upset, fan

113. Truman and the Deep Blue Sea/Martha in Charge
Truman and the Deep Blue Sea
Truman can't believe his luck when Alice invites the gang to go whale watching . . . . until he realizes that he has to actually get on a boat. Which means he'll get seasick. But Truman's desire to see Balaenoptera musculus drives him to overcome his fear, with a little help from someone who knows the true meaning of perseverance!
Vocabulary:
(E) dread, nauseous, overcome, persevere, seasick
(I) ill, quit, queasy, sick, shaky

Martha in Charge
Helen comes down with laryngitis, and she's sent to bed to recuperate. Martha decides to use her powers of speech to take care of the patient and find a cure. So why are a police car, fire engine, pizza delivery van, and chimney sweep truck all blocking the road in front of Helen's house?
Vocabulary:
(E) remedy, recover, recuperate, cure, medicine
(I) hoarse, rest, well, sick

114. Escape from Flea Island/No Dogs Allowed
Escape from Flea Island
Carolina is determined to outdo Tiffany Blatsky on the science project. She organizes an expedition with TD, Truman, and Martha to gather "exotic" plants. When the canoe capsizes, a storm blows up, and the sun starts to go down, they worry they may never get off Flea Island.
Vocabulary:
(E) cooperate, consensus, government, law, supervise
(I) agree, lead, in charge, rule, team

No Dogs Allowed
Tiffany wants to make Helen's treehouse into a girls' clubhouse. But who should be president? When the girls hold an election (Carolina vs. Tiffany, of course), both candidates aggressively court Helen's vote.
Vocabulary:
(E) campaign, debate, elect, influence, issue
(I) choose, decide, lose, vote, win, club

115. Ain't Nothin' but a Pound Dog, Part 1 and 2
Ain't Nothin' but a Pound Dog, Part 1
Martha loses her collar and winds up in the animal shelter. She leads an escape attempt, only to find that freedom isn't much without a family.
Vocabulary:
(E) abandon, deserted, neglected, overlooked, fortunate
(I) alone, forgot, harsh, lonely, tough, rough

Ain't Nothin' but a Pound Dog, Part 2
When Martha's family comes to take her home, she decides she can't leave her shelter friends behind. Adopting that many dogs is out of the question, so Martha, Helen, and TD cook up a plan to find families for the pound pooches.
Vocabulary:
(E) adopt, affection, devoted, embrace, loyal
(I) adore, belong, care, dream, hope

116. Raiders of the Lost Art/Martha Says It with Flowers
Raiders of the Lost Art
After TD passes in the wrong drawing in art class (a caricature of his art teacher instead of a perfectly good drawing of the back of Chuck Smith's head), he panics. With Truman and Martha keeping an eye out for the janitor, Helen and TD sneak into the school after hours to switch the drawings. But will they get caught, or worse still, eaten by a desert mountain snow wolf?
Vocabulary:
(E) apologize, dilemma, forgive, miserable, regret
(I) mistake, solve, sorry, swap, unhappy

Martha Says It with Flowers
Martha always seems to do the wrong thing around Grandma Lucille. To prove that she's really considerate, she decides to do something really special for Grandma's birthday. But finding the perfect present for a human is a lot harder than it looks.
Vocabulary:
(E) considerate, delightful, thoughtful, sincere, considerate
(I) kind, lovely, nice, sweet

117. Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey!/Martha and Truman Get Lost
Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey!
Professor Monkey is coming to town to promote his craft books with co–author Beppo. But his directions to the bookstore end up under Bob the dog's fiercely guarded porch. Can Martha help Professor Monkey find the bookstore before Beppo turns in her banana suit?
Vocabulary:
(E) directions, retrieves, instructions, follow, lead
(I) inside, behind, under, on top, in front, find

Martha and Truman Get Lost
Truman needs Martha to help him find something he lost at Dog Head Lake. The only problem is he won't tell Martha what they're looking for because he's too embarrassed. After getting lost deep in the forest and coming face–to–face with his fears, Truman learns a valuable lesson about himself and his . . . whatsit.
Vocabulary:
(E) track, trail, misplace, locate, search
(I) lost, found, missing, near, far, around

118. Best in Show/Truman on the Ball
Best in Show
Carolina decides to enter François in the dog show, and Helen just can't help herself. She has to enter Martha, too, so she can show Carolina who the true champion really is. A little competition between cousins isn't a bad thing, or is it?
Vocabulary:
(E) competition, contest, champion, rival, victory
(I) beat, enter, lose, prize, win

Truman on the Ball
Why does Truman want to become a hobo and/or join the circus? Is he actually trying to run away? Maybe it has something to do with tomorrow's softball game, and the fact that Truman can't actually catch the ball. Can Martha and Alice help?
Vocabulary:
(E) achievement, attempt, concentrate, effort, patient
(I) throw, catch, toss, lesson

119. Martha Gets Spooked/Martha Changes Her Luck
Martha Gets Spooked
Is someone fixing up the haunted house? If not, who ordered those flowers? Was it the ghost of Mrs. Parkington's Great–Aunt Martha? Whoever or whatever it was, Martha has to go in there to protect Helen, before it's too late!
Vocabulary:
(E) eerie, explain, gullible, logical, impossible
(I) creepy, ghost, haunted, unlikely, spook

Martha Changes Her Luck
Uh–oh. Martha walked under a ladder—and broke a mirror—so now she thinks she's jinxed. And she's worried her bad luck is rubbing off on everybody else. Helen tries to explain that all the accidents are just coincidence, but things just keep getting worse.
Vocabulary:
(E) jinx, superstitious, curse, coincidence, reason
(I) luck, chance, accident, fluke, doomed

120. Martha Runs the Store, Part 1 and 2
Martha Runs the Store, Part 1
Skits and Martha are feeling desperate while they wait in the broiling sun for Helen to finish shopping. Fed up, Skits decides to follow the cool air into the store, and Martha has to follow to get him out. What are they going to do now that they're stuck in the bathroom and the store is about to close?!
Vocabulary:
(E) escape, entrance, flee, stuck, trapped
(I) hurry, closed, inside, open, outside

Martha Runs the Store, Part 2
Helen can't find Martha and Skits anywhere. Little does she know, they're trapped inside the darkened department store, trying to find the exit . . . when they aren't distracted by the comfy beds, overflowing garbage cans, and automatic tennis–ball shooter. Will they find their way out before it's time to blow out Mom's birthday candles?
Vocabulary:
(E) avoid, capture, distract, exit, intruder
(I) catch, door, get away, guard, hide

121. Itchy Martha/Martha and the Thief of Hearts
Itchy Martha
Martha can't keep her paws away from her itchy ear mites. Until they're gone, she has to wear a cone on her head to keep her from scratching. Martha hates the cone; it gets in the way and makes everything sound weird. Worse than that, it terrifies Jake. Will Martha have to live in the cellar until she gets better?
Vocabulary:
(E) device, contraption, devise, invent, variation
(I) helmet, gadget, machine, idea, cone

Martha and the Thief of Hearts
The gang decides to make homemade valentines for each other. But when everybody's art supplies begin disappearing, their affectionate mood begins to fade. Can Martha solve the mystery of the stolen supplies?
Vocabulary:
(E) craft, personalized, design, exquisite, original
(I) draw, create, supplies, materials, decorate

122. There Goes the Neighborhood/Ice Scream
There Goes the Neighborhood
Martha can't believe that Helen and Alice are making such a fuss about a kitten. Everyone knows kittens are not to be tolerated. But could this kitten be different?
Vocabulary:
(E) discriminate, prejudice, territory, tolerate, socialize, sociable
(I) buddy, pal, greet, ignore

Ice Scream
Alice is shocked to discover that Truman has never actually tried ice cream. Alice thinks deciding you won't like ice cream without trying it is, well, prejudiced! Can Helen and TD find a compromise that satisfies Alice but doesn't force Truman to give in to peer pressure?
Vocabulary:
(E) aversion, disgust, peer pressure, prefer, narrow–minded
(I) against, choice, dislike, flavor, like

123. Nurse Martha/TD Gets the Scoop
Nurse Martha
Being able to translate animal speech sure comes in handy when Martha gets a job as the vet's assistant. But when Mrs. Clusky's niece brings her puppy to the vet — and he speaks nothing but incomprehensible puppy talk — Martha's going to need more than her linguistic skills to figure out what's wrong.
Vocabulary:
(E) examine, observe, research, symptom, vaccine
(I) test, treat, checkup, veterinarian, healthy

TD Gets the Scoop
Carolina is starting a newspaper, the Carolina Town Crier, and she needs some crack reporters to track down the news. TD turns investigative reporter, until he becomes the headline himself. Martha thinks she's uncovered a real scoop, but Carolina disagrees, no bones about it.
Vocabulary:
(E) inspect, information, investigate, scoop, uncover
(I) news, story, headline, cover, print

124. Alice Twinkle Toes/Martha Fails the Course
Alice Twinkle Toes
Alice is a talented athlete, but grace is not her middle name. After she sees a performance of the ballet, she secretly wishes she could take ballet lessons. But how can she ever admit she's interested when she knows her brother Ronald will tease her mercilessly?
Vocabulary:
(E) awkward, balance, clumsy, graceful, coordinated
(I) athlete, dancer, klutz, stumble, beautiful

Martha Fails the Course
After she sees a dog agility course on TV, Martha decides being an agility dog is just the thing for her. But when she tries out a course that Mrs. Clusky built for François, her agility dream becomes a nightmare. Now Martha won't even walk in public. How can Helen and Alice get Martha back on her feet?
Vocabulary:
(E) agility, flexible, nimble, challenge, course
(I) speed, smooth, quick, move, fall

125. Martha Sings/TD Makes the Band
Martha Sings
Martha wakes up singing and not just because she's happy. She can't stop! Helen and Martha visit the vet, some musicians, and an opera singer, trying to discover the source of her musical malady to no avail. Will Martha ever be able to talk without a tempo again?
Vocabulary:
(E) instrument, musician, vocalist, recording, tempo, melody
(I) sing, song, music, hear, sound

TD Makes the Band
Everybody's singing about Shecky the Sea Lion and it's driving TD nuts! He could write a better song than that, and that's just what he's going to do! He recruits the gang to join his band and then sets out to write a hit song. . . . about Belgium? Inspiration strikes, but what will they do for an encore?
Vocabulary:
(E) lyrics, audience, rhythm, inspiration, encore
(I) band, beat, hit, concert, catchy

126. Skits under the Weather/Martha the Weather Dog
Skits under the Weather
Martha and Skits hate the sound of thunder. One day Skits gets fed up and tries to outrun the storm, but soon discovers that all roads somehow lead back home.
Vocabulary:
(E) storm, thunder, lightning, shower, precipitation, hail
(I) wet, downpour, rainfall, drizzle

Martha the Weather Dog
Windy McCloud, Wagstaff City's meteorologist, wants Martha to be her weather dog. Martha's thrilled that she'll be able to change the weather to suit Helen and her friends, until she finds out she's not going to make the weather, she's going to predict it. But all her predictions are way off. What should she tell Windy?
Vocabulary:
(E) forecast, temperature, meteorologist, predict, weather
(I) sunny, shower, snow, rain, cloudy, lightning

127. Martha in the Doghouse/Martha Models
Martha in the Doghouse
Martha just wants a nice quiet place to take a nap. All she needs is for everybody to be quiet for, oh, 16 hours a day. Is that too much to ask? Helen and the gang try to help by designing a doghouse for Martha.
Vocabulary:
(E) architect, blueprint, construction, shelter, model
(I) build, building, tools, sketch, porch

Martha Models
Carolina is over the moon when she finds out that Mindy Munchhausen, host of "Operation Catwalk," will be judging Wagstaff City's dog costume parade. She teams up with Helen to design outfits for Martha and Skits, sure that this will be her big break. Is Carolina on her way to Fashion Avenue?
Vocabulary:
(E) apparel, measurement, outfit, pattern, style
(I) sew, fit, hem, model, fashion

128. TD and the Steak Tree/TD and Martha Gopher Broke
TD and the Steak Tree
TD gets hoodwinked by Weaselgraft and Pablum into buying a steak tree. He's sure if he takes good care of it, soon he'll be harvesting freshly blossomed steaks. But when the buds open to reveal flowers instead of sirloins, TD has to think fast before he's humiliated in front of his friends.
Vocabulary:
(E) bloom, blossom, harvest, sprout, trend
(I) branch, bud, grow, plant, pick

TD and Martha Gopher Broke
Martha, TD, and TD's dad spend the weekend at CK's farm, trying to keep a gopher from eating all the crops. After many failed schemes to catch the gluttonous gopher, they realize the best way to keep him from eating the crops is by offering him a better meal elsewhere!
Vocabulary:
(E) agriculture, burrow, crop, pest, produce
(I) farm, gnaw, plants, trap, underground

129. Martha vs. Robot/Virtually Martha
Martha vs. Robot
Alice's family gets a robotic pet called Dynamo who can do everything a real dog can do and help you with your math homework. Martha decides to show that she's even more perfect than the perfect pet, so Helen won't replace her with a mechanical mutt. If that fails, can she work with Nelson to get rid of Dynamo?
Vocabulary:
(E) command, function, manual, mechanical, program
(I) robot, charge, fetch, alive, button

Virtually Martha
While playing with Alice's laptop computer, Martha accidentally hits the wrong button and gets zapped inside! Will Helen figure out a way to get her out of there before those marauding video monsters gobble her up?
Vocabulary:
(E) deleted, attach, email, folder, file
(I) computer, send, desktop, laptop, icon

130. Martha's Dirty Habit/Helen's All Thumbs
Martha's Dirty Habit
Every spring, Martha gets an urge to dig that she just can't control. When Martha's habit gets her in trouble with the whole neighborhood, the family decides they need to put her desire to dig to good use.
Vocabulary:
(E) habit, weakness, urge, crave, drive
(I) want, stop, desire, need, irresistible

Helen's All Thumbs
Ronald gives Helen his old gamekid, and pretty soon she's hooked! She forgets to walk Martha, neglects her homework, and becomes completely preoccupied. When Helen forgets to feed Martha and Skits again, and misses the fieldtrip because she forgot her permission slip, she turns to Martha for help. Can Helen break the habit?
Vocabulary:
(E) addict, obsessed, preoccupied, monitor, restraint
(I) hooked, quit, level, rid, break

131. Martha Bakes/Martha Makes Scents
Martha Bakes
Helen is sad when her drawing doesn't win the art competition, so Mom decides to bake her a cake to cheer her up. But when a last–minute order comes in at the flower shop, Martha and Skits decide to take over. Do two dogs with no thumbs (and a cookbook) have what it takes to bake?
Vocabulary:
(E) recipe, ingredients, from scratch, blend, beat
(I) mix, pour, bake, oven, stir

Martha Makes Scents
Always on the lookout for a way to avoid bathing, Martha decides TD's dad OG should invent a perfume that will cover up her doggy scent. After a few tries, he concocts the perfect pooch perfume. So why is Martha begging for a bath?
Vocabulary:
(E) combine, concoct, dissolve, separate, extract
(I) spritz, drop, spray, fragrance, perfume, strong

132. Martha the Witness/Martha Takes a Stand
Martha the Witness
Mrs. Demson hates dogs and blames them for everything, which is a problem since she lives right down the street from Martha. But she changes her tune after Martha witnesses an accident that destroys Mrs. Demson's lawn furniture. Now Mrs. Demson will do anything to get Martha to appear as her witness in court.
Vocabulary:
(E) accuse, testify, defendant, plaintiff, objection
(I) describe, answer, question, explain, accident

Martha Takes a Stand
Something smells bad and it's Martha. Faced with yet another bath, Martha makes a stand for her right to, well, stink. But if Martha is going to stand up for her rights, Dad says she can do it outside. Will Martha be an outside dog forever?
Vocabulary:
(E) right, compromise, principle, resolve, option
(I) fair, unfair, give in, freedom, civilized, demand

133. Martha Goes to School/TD and the Light Bulb of Doom
Martha Goes to School
TD thinks it would be funny to put Martha's name on the list for substitute teachers. What started out as a joke, turns into a nightmare for Helen, Alice, and TD, when Martha gets the job and takes it very seriously.
Vocabulary:
(E) attendance, substitute, attention, behavior, report
(I) teacher, lesson, student, school, homework

TD and the Light Bulb of Doom
TD swears he'll start working on his report just as soon as he watches the "Harry Blotter, Boy Wizard" movie marathon, all nine parts! As Helen predicted, TD winds up in a panic until he has a moment of inspiration. Can he pull off his project in time?
Vocabulary:
(E) assignment, inventor, discover, biography, subject
(I) chapter, study, project, class, grade

134. Martha Treads the Boards/Martha's Pack
Martha Treads the Boards
Helen's mom and dad are starring in the community theater production, and Helen's the stage manager. Even Martha gets a part... as a bull. When the big night finally comes, Mom and Dad get trapped in their dressing room. The play must go on, but now the bull is the bullfighter and the bullfighter is... her sister? What will they do for an encore?
Vocabulary:
(E) tradition, custom, culture, generation, annual
(I) family, different, community, theater, marry

Martha's Pack
When Helen leaves Martha off her family tree, Martha decides to make her own pack. However, the call of the wild becomes the call of the can opener for her pack mates, and soon Martha is left alone at Doghead Lake, hunting for dinner. But can she really eat that poor wounded duck?
Vocabulary:
(E) family tree, ancestors, descendant, pack, relatives
(I) wolf, sister, brother, cousin, daughter

135. Martha Smells/Martha Hears
Martha Smells
Martha is secretly trapped inside Pablum and Weaselgraft's hideout. She manages to call Helen and tell her how to get there by smell. Can Helen and TD follow her scent map and uncover Weaselgraft and Pablum's lair?
Vocabulary:
(E) aroma, fragrance, scent, stench, reek
(I) smell, stink, whiff, odor

Martha Hears
For the same story from a different sensory perspective, Martha once again finds herself trapped in Weaselgraft and Pablum's lair, but this time she leads Helen and TD to their hideout by describing what she hears. It sounded like a good idea. . . .
Vocabulary:
(E) blaring, clanging, creak, rumble, audio
(I) noise, listen, siren, bell, ears

136. Martha's Worst Best Day/Truman's Brother
Martha's Worst Best Day
Why is Martha so grumpy? She's offended just about everybody with her insults. Truman figures out that she's saying the exact reverse of what she means to say. But can they figure out the cure before she ruins Grandpa Bernie's birthday party?
Vocabulary:
(E) exactly, correct, offend, reverse, contrary
(I) opposite, meant, top, backwards, bottom

Truman's Brother
Truman and TD both wish they had a brother. If Skits and Martha can be sort of siblings, why can't the two of them? Helen and Alice bet the boys that they can't keep the brother thing up for a week, because they don't exactly have a lot in common.
Vocabulary:
(E) sibling, common, similar, contrast, identical
(I) together, alike, twins, both, only

137. Here's Martha!/Dog Fight
Here's Martha!
Martha hosts a TV show where she helps people understand their animals better by explaining what they're saying. Unfortunately, the only viewers are Martha and her friends, so the producers try a new format, Crime Scene Doggie.
Vocabulary:
(E) interview, conversation, understand, interpret, comprehend
(I) chat, thoughts, think, mind, know

Dog Fight
Martha and Skits don't want to share their newest, coolest dog toy. Their bickering is driving Helen nuts, and now TD and Alice have taken sides. Can't they all just get along?
Vocabulary:
(E) quarrel, bicker, negotiate, barter, truce
(I) selfish, fight, share, take a turn, trade

138. Therapy Dog/Martha's Duck Trouble
Therapy Dog
Martha becomes a hospital therapy dog, spreading cheer among the patients. But trouble brews when Mrs. Demson, who claims a horrible allergy to dogs, is admitted for an invisible rash. Can Martha sneak in to help the other patients without Mrs. Demson knowing?
Vocabulary:
(E) therapy, patient, cheer, relief, treatment
(I) hospital, rash, pain, doctor, nurse

Martha's Duck Trouble
Ralph, the wounded duck from the lake, has settled in at Martha's house to convalesce. Pretty soon, it feels like the duck is taking over. How long does it take for a duck's wing to heal anyway? Is it possible that Ralph has gotten a little too comfortable?
Vocabulary:
(E) mend, heal, fake, mood, spirits
(I) feel, worse, glum, down, low

139. Truman's Secret/Skits Monkeys Around
Truman's Secret
Where has Truman been and why is he acting so weird? He's hiding in the garage, lurking in the shadows. He finally agrees to tell the whole gruesome story, but will it be too horrible for them to bear?
Vocabulary:
(E) appearance, self–conscious, mortified, flaw, vain
(I) picture, horrible, barber, photo, haircut

Skits Monkeys Around
Skits loves to watch Malcolm, the blue monkey on TV. In fact, he loves Malcolm so much he wants to be Malcolm, and he starts wearing a polka dot bowtie. Martha is mortified to be seen with him in public. How long is this phase going to last—or could it be permanent?
Vocabulary:
(E) phase, temporary, outgrow, imitate, mature
(I) copy, same, babyish, younger

140. What's Bothering Bob?/Martha Spins a Tale
What's Bothering Bob?
What's gotten into Bob? He's off his chain and he's chasing Truman all over town. Soon Truman, Helen, Alice, TD, Kazuo the dog officer, the pizza guy, and Bob's owner are all up a tree, imprisoned by a barking Bob. Can Martha figure out what's bothering Bob?
Vocabulary:
(E) anxious, serene, provoke, disturb, bother
(I) calm, settle down, relax, awful, quiet

Martha Spins a Tale
It's sweltering hot and everybody is miserable. To distract Jake from the heat, Martha tells him about Goldi–Martha and the Skits Hatter and Little Red Riding Helen and their adventures among giants, queens, and a very familiar fire–breathing cat.
Vocabulary:
(E) irritating, soothing, comfortable, cozy, sweltering
(I) scratchy, cool, lumpy, bumpy, hot