Balcziak, Bill

Presents the life story of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend of tall tales and left a legacy still enjoyed today.

A brief history of television with a discussion of future possibilities.

Traces the history of motion pictures, explains how a film is financed, cast, shot, edited, released, and promoted, and describes the work of producers, directors, and other personnel involved in the making of a film.

A history of the musical sound recording industry, from Edison to the present.

Traces the history of radio and examines its impact on our lives. Describes jobs at a radio station and future trends for this form of communication.

Discusses newspapers as a means of communication, tracing their history and describing how they are put together.

Presents the life story of the enormous lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, who along with his blue ox Babe, is said to have made the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota with his footsteps.

Presents the story of the baby Pecos Bill being raised by coyotes and his eventual marriage to Slue-Foot Sue, another legend from the American Southwest.

Presents the life story of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend of tall tales and left a legacy still enjoyed today.

Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man.".