A biography of the Afro-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success and who, throughout her life, devoted herself to many social and political causes.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underly the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Easter. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Valentine's Day. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Columbus Day honors the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus as well as the spirit of discovery. Learn about Columbus and his voyages, as well as the controversy surrounding his explorations. While he opened up the Americas to exploration and settlement from Europe, it was at a great cost to the native peoples already living there.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Arbor Day. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.