juvenile films

This entertaining and educational animated collection of award-winning stories celebrates African-American History.

Presents a reenactment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific and back again as experienced by Sacagawea, a Native American teenager and expectant mother who was vital to the success of the venture.

Chronicles the life and times of Benjamin Franklin from his early years in Boston to the first years of the United States, discussing his accomplishments as a printer, writer, statesman, scientist, and humanitarian.

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.

Provides an introduction to Sacagawea, a young Native American woman who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition as a translator and guide, and played an important role in the mission's success.

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.

A biography of American inventor Henry Ford that chronicles his life and the events leading to his creation of the Model-T.

By exploring archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will learn of Thomas Edison and his inventions of electric lighting, phonograph, and movie camera, but also establishing the first true research lab, an invention factory!.

By exploring archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will learn of Eli Whitney and how invention of the cotton gin had an enormous economic impact on young America and slavery.

By exploring archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will learn of James Watt, his early life and his invention of the first practical steam engine, which resulted in a new way of manufacturing goods.