In the late 1950s Zaret turned his attention to writing educational songs and co-wrote a six-album series with Lou Singer called Ballads for the Age of Science.  These remarkable recordings covered different topics in each volume including space, energy and motion, experiments, weather, and nature. Zaret demonstrated the power and aid of music in childhood education with the likes of "Why Does the Sun Shine", "Gravity",  and "Stop A Fire", combinding fun and learning into one medium.

Throughout his carrer Hy Zaret covered many genres and addressed various topics through his lyrics. Today he is remembered for the power and cleverness of his lyrics that continue to evoke love, humour and teaching through their song.