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Examines the lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the two men picked by President Thomas Jefferson to lead an expedition into the unexplored lands west of the Mississippi River in search of a waterway through North America, discusses how the men prepared for the journey, and considers the historical importance of their efforts.

Introduces folk hero Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, relating some of the tall tales told about them throughout the country, exploring whether Bunyan might have been based on a real person, and revealing his legacy.

Examines the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, describes their responsibilities, discusses how they were treated, and explores their legacy.

Offers a brief overview of the life and experiences of Helen Keller, who at a very young age became both deaf and blind.

Tells the life story of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, describing her arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, the resulting Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott, and her later years.

Tells Davy Crockett's life story, describing his experiences as a frontiersman, as a congressman, and as a soldier fighting for Texas's independence at the Alamo.

Profiles the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus, discussing his childhood, trips to the Indies, and discovery of the New World.

Profiles the life and achievements of Michelle Obama, discussing her childhood, family, education, relationship with Barack Obama, and role as First Lady.

Profiles the life and achievements of Barack Obama, discussing his childhood, family, education, relationship with Michelle Obama, political career, and Nobel Peace Prize.

A brief biography of abolitionist, women's rights activist, and the first female doctor in the United States, Elizabeth Blackwell, that chronicles her life and achievements.