juvenile films

Three of the world's greatest scientists--Benjamin Franklin, Marie Curie, and George Washington Carver--show two young students trapped in their science classroom how the process of scientific inquiry can help them escape, covering such topics as observation, questioning, investigation, and critical thinking.

The history of the Chinook Indians comes to life, showing traditional life, first contacts with settlers, the impact of white civilization on the people, and current attempts to preserve the culture.

Looks at life in the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation and examines the events of 1787 when the founding fathers gathered in Philadelphia to draft the Constitution of the United States.

An overview of light and the nature of light. Covers topics such as why light shines through (or reflects off of) some things but not others, how light travels and behaves, and concepts such as wavelength, amplitude and frequency.

Several of the world's greatest scientists show a frustrated student how the process of scientific inquiry works, explaining how observation, ideas, questions, investigation, and critical thinking combine in the quest for discovery.

Provides insights into the explorations of the American frontier through a dramatized interview with Kit Carson in which he discusses his own accomplishments, as well as the activities of such frontiersmen as Daniel Boone, Zebulon Pike, Jedediah Smith, and James Beckwourth.

Presents a hip hop exercise program for children, featuring a warm-up and stretch routine, and workouts in several levels. Includes a dance music CD.

Presents the Caledcott Medal-winning story, "The Snowy Day," in which a little boy who lives in the city spends an exciting day playing in the new-fallen snow; and includes three additional Caldecott Honor books.

Examines family life in Vietnam through a visit with Giang, a twelve-year-old girl living with her parents, brother, sister, and grandparents in the northern part of the country, providing insights into Vietnamese cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.

The first epsiode looks at domestic life, living standards, and the role of women in ancient Greek society. The second episode recreates a typical school day in ancient Greece. Also explores Greek contributions to language and science.