Kulish, Mykola

Chronicles the history of the periodic table, discussing the development of the concept of an "element," introducing some of the scientists who recognized patterns in the behavior of chemicals, and considering the contributions of Dmitri Mendeleyev to the creation of the first periodic table.

A child narrator explains the history and significance of America's symbols, including the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, the Bald Eagle, Washington D.C. and its monuments, and documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.