juvenile films

Recounts the story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans in the 1960s.

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in the ancient African civilizations of the Swahili and Great Zimbabwe, discussing the people and cultures of the East African empires.

An animated program that presents the tales of several characters in Greek mythology who defy the gods, including Arachne, Daedalus and Icarus, Prometheus, and Pandora; and discusses themes from their stories that shed light on ancient Greek life and beliefs.

Examines various aspects of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, discussing the agricultural practices and technology that led to the rise of civilization in the region, the establishment of city-states, and the development of written language, folktales, trade routes, and trade practices by the Sumerians, who are believed to be Mesopotamia's first group of people.

Examines the causes of the American Civil War, introduces some of the major political and military leaders of the conflict, and looks at the strategies, resources, and technologies used by Union and Confederate forces.

Examines the nature of Earth's four main physical systems, the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, explaining how the systems are linked and how they impact life on Earth.

Teaches children about the United States as a nation, with a flag, capital, and anthem, and as 50 seperate states, each with its own flag, capital, bird and flower. Also looks at natural and man-made landmarks in America.

Takes a look at the life and times of Rosa Parks, from her childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama to her act of defiance that was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

Uses reenactments, dramatic readings, and interviews with historians to examine significant events in the history of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, discussing the actions of President Lyndon Johnson, the Tet Offensive, the anti-war movement, the "domino theory," and other topics.

Explores the lives of people from the Middle Ages, using historical reenactments and dramatic footage to look at the homes, personal effects, food, careers, entertainments, and legacy of the nobles--the wealthiest class.