Provides information about what stars are, the source of their light, the constellations, Polaris, why stars appear to move, the characteristics of the sun, the greenhouse effect, and photosynthesis.
an African folktale of the Limba people of Sierra Leone
Coffey, Tim
2006
Contains an adaptation of "Mabela the Clever," by Margaret Read MacDonald, an African folktale about a mouse who pays close attention to its surroundings and avoids being tricked by the cat.
Follows a day in the lives of two children and their families in Australia, providing insights into the lifestyles, family interactions, foods, celebrations, schools, and other aspects of Australian culture.
the true story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War double agent
Cooper, Floyd
2017
The story of James Armistead Lafayette, an American slave and spy whose information helped end the American Revolutionary War. After the war, he fought the Virginia General Assembly to gain his freedom.
Teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick is an up-and-coming surfer who is about to enter his first pro competition. Followed by a documentary crew to film his experiences, Cody leaves Antarctica for the warmer climes in order to surf in the Big Z Memorial Surf Championship covered by the SPEN network. His hero, champion surfer Big Z, has been gone for ten years, and Cody wants to win the championship in his memory. On his journey he encounters surfer-dude Chicken Joe who is also on his way to the surf-off. The two arrive to discover that the reigning champ, Tank Evans is currently looking to win this Memorial again.
