juvenile films

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus, who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

Recounts the story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans in the 1960s.

Examines various aspects of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, discussing the agricultural practices and technology that led to the rise of civilization in the region, the establishment of city-states, and the development of written language, folktales, trade routes, and trade practices by the Sumerians, who are believed to be Mesopotamia's first group of people.

Examines the causes of the American Civil War, introduces some of the major political and military leaders of the conflict, and looks at the strategies, resources, and technologies used by Union and Confederate forces.

Examines the nature of Earth's four main physical systems, the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, explaining how the systems are linked and how they impact life on Earth.

Teaches children about the United States as a nation, with a flag, capital, and anthem, and as 50 seperate states, each with its own flag, capital, bird and flower. Also looks at natural and man-made landmarks in America.

Explores the lives of people from the Middle Ages, using historical reenactments and dramatic footage to look at the homes, personal effects, food, careers, entertainments, and legacy of the nobles--the wealthiest class.

Explores the lives of people from the Middle Ages, using historical re-enactments and dramatic footage to look at day-to-day life inside monasteries, discussing the various religious orders of the Middle Ages, and considering the participation of monks in the Crusades.

Explores the lives of people from the Middle Ages, using historical re-enactments and dramatic footage to look at the merchant class, with discussion of guilds, and the role of merchants in the building of towns and cathedrals.

Looks at various aspects of medicine as it was practiced in the Middle Ages, and includes discussion of the Black Death.