juvenile films

Discusses the theories of evolution and natural selection and the controversies they have sparked; examines the anatomical changes of elephants as an example of evolution; describes Charles Darwin's life and his work on the Galapagos Islands; and presents vocabulary words, "fun" facts, activities, and multiple-choice and discussion questions throughout the program.

Documents the life of African-American poet Langston Hughes, discussing his contributions to society, the events and beliefs that shaped his life and work, and his literary accomplishments.

A profile of Napoleon, using dramatizations, commentary, and research findings to explore the truth behind the legends, and investigating the real cause of his death in exile.

Examines the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, describing his work to dismantle business monopolies, conserve America's forests and natural wonders, expand the president's powers, and increase the prestige of the country around the world.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood in Kentucky through his election as president of the United States during the Civil War.

Tim Podell leads a panel of middle school students in a discussion of the characters, themes, and impact of Lois Lowry's "The Giver," in which twelve-year-old Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the truth about the utopian society in which he lives.

Introduces James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, the fifth and sixth presidents of the United States, and examines some of the most significant events of their administrations, including the Missouri Compromise, the Monroe Doctrine, the Tariff of Abomination, and the Adams-Onis Treaty.

Examines the works of three artists who spurred the Renaissance movement in early fifteenth-century Italy, including architect Filippo Brunelleschi, sculptor Donatello, and Masaccio, a painter.

A biography of the life of Jamaican publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, Marcus Garvey, with commentary on his contributions to society.

Examines the life of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century author, educator, and political activist W. E. B. DuBois, whose work led to the formation of the NAACP.