Examines the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his youth in Kentucky to his service as president of the United States, discussing his leadership during the Civil War, and his resolve to put an end to slavery.
Students learn about colonial America by connecting the people, places, and stories from the past with the stories, art, and culture of the modern world through live action, animation, and interviews.
An animated program that presents the tales of several characters in Greek mythology who defy the gods, including Arachne, Daedalus and Icarus, Prometheus, and Pandora; and discusses themes from their stories that shed light on ancient Greek life and beliefs.
Working on a research project for school, Greg is zapped into the Internet and plopped down at the historic site of Jamestown, where colonial interpreters teach him about the settlers' early struggles to survive, the start of the tobacco trade, and the way of life of the Powhatan Native Americans.
Describes the English, Spanish, French, and Dutch settlers' motivations for coming to the New World, the daily lives of each group, and their contributions to the development of American society.
A dramatization that describes the voyages of fifteenth-century explorer, Christopher Columbus, including his determination to receive funding in order to find a westward route to Asia and his accidental discovery of a new world.
Chronicles the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, discusses events leading up to the development of these documents, and includes comments from historians.
Provides insights into the explorations of the American frontier through a dramatized interview with Kit Carson in which he discusses his own accomplishments, as well as the activities of such frontiersmen as Daniel Boone, Zebulon Pike, Jedediah Smith, and James Beckwourth.
Explores the planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe and how long it takes to travel across the galaxy; and contains interactive glossaries and quizzes and Spanish translation.
