The author of "Aldo Applesauce" talks about her life and work, introduces viewers to her pet cat, and reads from the very first book she wrote as a little girl.
An animated exploration of George Washington's life and accomplishments, discussing his leadership in the Revolutionary War and service as America's first president.
The story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott which ignited the American Civil Rights movement is told through archival footage, maps and historical reenactments.
Chronicles the life of founding father Thomas Jefferson, covering his early years in colonial Virginia, his writing of the Declaration of Independence, and his presidency.
Describes the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez, who overcame the obstacles of poverty and prejudice to create the first successful union for American farm workers.
Chronicles the life of activist, humanitarian, and writer Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of American president Franklin Roosevelt, describing how she went from shyness and self-consciousness in her childhood to fame around the world for her work on the behalf of human rights.
Chronicles the life and times of Benjamin Franklin from his early years in Boston to the first years of the United States, discussing his accomplishments as a printer, writer, statesman, scientist, and humanitarian.
