presidents

Presents the life of Barack Obama, including his childhood in the United States and abroad, careers as a community organizer and lawyer, and his election as the forty-fourth president in 2009.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president.

"Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all South Africans. Before he became a symbol of peace and justice around the world, Nelson was a thoughtful kid who loved to play outside and learn new things. Throughout his life, he used his voice to fight against apartheid and didn't back down even after spending twenty-seven years in prison. Explore how Nelson went from being a young boy to a civil rights hero."--Provided by publisher.

A wide-ranging look at the presidency of the United States and the men who have served in that capacity.

Live-action, animation and colorful graphics explain the entire election process. Students learn about political "platforms" and "party ticket," as well as interesting factors about former presidents. They come to understand the qualifications of a presidential candidate, the differences in political parties, how presidential caucuses and primaries work, the role of national conventions and the voting process itself.

Program details the process for electing U.S. Presidents. Topics include the importance of state caucuses and primaries, how the Electoral College works, and the role of political parties and the Two Party system.

Celebrate American history and learn about the public and private lives of our Presidents; Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill; A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President; The true story of Esther Morris, who started out life believing she could do anything, and then proved it. Suports early reading; leadership; history knowledge.

Examines the physical, economic, social, and emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over the course of 2020 on seven New Yorkers of different ages, races, backgrounds, economic statuses, and politics. Explores how these ordinary people coped with the virus against a backdrop of the presidential election, misinformation, distrust, and civil protests.

Highlights the life and achievements of the sixteenth president of the United States.

Discusses the life of James Madison, one of our Founding Fathers.