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The American Revolution prepares

2004
Presents two episodes of the 1950s historical reenactment program "You Are There," in which CBS news correspondents broadcast "live" from the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.

Ancient Greece

2004
Contains two episodes of the CBS News series "You Are There" which reconstructed significant historical events and presented them as on-the-scene news stories, looking in on Alexander the Great in 324 B.C. as he considers his response to the revolt of Macedonian troops; and listening to Socrates explain why he has decided to take his own life in 399 B.C.

American Revolution and George Washington

2004
Contains two episodes of the CBS News series "You Are. There" which looks at significant historical events as if they were being reported by modern media, covering George Washington's decision to launch a surprise attack on the British by crossing the Delaware in 1776, and Washington's farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War.

The dark crystal

2007
Jen, a Gelfling, sets out on a dangerous journey to find a powerful crystal's missing shard and take back his planet from the evil Skeksis. Includes making-of documentaries, character drawings, and deleted scenes.

Little creatures who run the world

2007
Goes inside an ant colony to examine ants' cooperative behaviors and discusses their reputation as the most successful creatures on earth.

Scientific advances in our homes

2007
Science educator Bill Nye details the history of development in home technology, discussing prefabricated houses, house paint, plumbing, air conditioning, dishwashers, washing machines, microwave ovens, cosmetics, razors, frozen food, and Tupperware. Includes introductions to George Washington Carver and a student inventor.

Materials

2007
Science educator Bill Nye details the history of various materials, including concrete, glass, steel, rubber, Kevlar, and carbon fiber, and discusses how they are made and used. Includes an introduction to a student inventor.

Math, business, & industry

2007
Science educator Bill Nye details the history of inventions and innovations related to business and industry, discussing the development of numbers and currency, the stock exchange, farm equipment, and the assembly line.

With hand and heart

a portrait of Southwestern Native American artists
2001
Profiles the traditional art forms of Southwest American artists, showcasing vases and bowls, Navajo blankets, and storyteller figures.

The sights & sounds of Puerto Rico

2004
Provides a geographic overview of Puerto Rico, looking at life in both rural and urban regions, and discussing the historical heritage, growth, and prosperity of the island.

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