juvenile films

Looks at life in the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation and examines the events of 1787 when the founding fathers gathered in Philadelphia to draft the Constitution of the United States.

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.

Examines family life in Vietnam through a visit with Giang, a twelve-year-old girl living with her parents, brother, sister, and grandparents in the northern part of the country, providing insights into Vietnamese cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.

The first epsiode looks at domestic life, living standards, and the role of women in ancient Greek society. The second episode recreates a typical school day in ancient Greece. Also explores Greek contributions to language and science.

The first episode introduces the Greek gods and legends and explores the significance of ancient Greek culture today. The second episode shows how archaeology helps us learn about the past and illustrates ancient Greek contributions to our culture.

Presents a dramatized interview with thirteenth-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo in which he shares stories of his travels and adventures in Asia.

The first segment discusses the geography of Africa. The second segment shows the traditional way of life of a tribe of nomads of Kenya and of a rural tribe of Gabon. The third segment discusses the importance of the Nile River to people living in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt. The fourth segment shows how the documentary film, "The Leopard Son," which took place in Serengeti National Park, was made.

Tells the story of how Sarah Hale, a magazine editor and author, carried on a decades-long campaign to save Thanksgiving, finally persuading President Lincoln to make it a national holiday.

Explores the origins and historical background of Columbus Day, and offers details about how and why the occasion is remembered.

Presents an introduction to life in Renaissance Europe, showing the typical clothing, food, and homes, as well as discussing the impact of the economic upswing on people's lifestyles and showing how the roles work, religion, art and entertainment, and education changed in family life between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries.