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Lessons from history

a celebration in blackness
1987
Surveys the history and civilization of Africa and the culture and contributions of blacks both there and in America.

The Irish

1970

Big Bird in Japan

2004
In Japan, Big Bird and Barkley become separated from their tour group and are befriended by a mysterious woman who might be the Bamboo Princess. While learning about their new friend, they also learn about Japanese culture.

Temple cat

2001
A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.

The time travelers

2006
Sixteen-year-old Devonny travels through time to break free from the oppression of women during the nineteenth century and Annie Lockwood asks to travel to the year 1899 to see her beloved Strat in Cairo, but is sent back to ancient Egypt.

Sweden, the culture

2004
Text and photos show how Swedes celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, and dance.

Khmer Empire

2002
Presents a brief introduction to the history and culture of the Khmer Empire.

Pharaohs & pyramids

1997
Introduces the aspects of everyday life of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and shows how the pyramids were built.

Twelfth night

2010
Provides a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night;" and includes information on the history and culture of Elizabethan England.

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