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Susan B. Anthony

2005
Examines the life of nineteenth-century abolitionist and suffragist Susan B. Anthony, using historical photographs and re-enactments to examine her struggle to win voting rights for women.

Johnny Appleseed

2006
Introduces children to the life of John Chapman, who became known as the American icon Johnny Appleseed, describing his gentle spirit, perseverance, respect among Native Americans, and link with the natural world.

Langston Hughes

poet
2007
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.

Barack Obama

the story of our 44th president
2009
Follows the events, people, and places who influenced President Barack Obama's life from his childhood in Hawaii to the Presidency of the United States.

Harriet Tubman

antislavery activist
2007
Chronicles the life of former slave and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, discussing her life as a slave in Maryland, her role as a conductor for the Underground Railroad, her service as a nurse and a spy, and other related topics.

A talk with Patricia Reilly Giff

1996
Presents an interview with Patricia Reilly Giff, author of the popular Polk Street series.

A talk with Robert Munsch

2003
Presents a visit with Robert Munsch, author of "Love You Forever" and other children's books, in which he discusses his life, writing, and inspirations.

A talk with Jane Yolen

1998
An interview with Caldecott Award-winning author of "Owl Moon" and book publisher, Jane Yolen, at her home in Scotland.

Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement

2004
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.

Christopher Columbus

2000
Presents an "interview" with Christopher Columbus, in which the explorer describes the goals of his four voyages to the New World and discusses their successes and failures, covering such topics as his avoidance of mutiny on his first voyage and his encounters with the Taino, a native people of the Caribbean.

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