Presents a live theater production which dramatizes the history of the American colonies and the Revolutionary War, covering a period that ranges from 1606 to 1781.
An animated adaptation depicting Ralph Waldo Emerson's telling of Paul Revere's fateful horseback ride from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British Army's movements, and also depicts the famed "shot heard 'round the world" which began the American war for independence.
Examines the events that precipitated the American Revolution, describing British laws such as the Stamp Act and the Coercive Acts and the actions of such figures as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry, and discussing the reasons why the country went to war despite the majority's desire for compromise. Includes discussion questions and activities.
Presents an introduction to Puerto Rico, as it follows a day in the lives of two young children, nine-year-old Jose and eight-year-old Laura and their families.
Explores the lives of knights in the Middle Ages, focuses on the role they played in society, and examines the weaponry they used, the reasons behind their participation in tournaments and the history of the Crusades.
Tells the stories of significant people and events in American history, focusing on the early colonial period, discussing the Pilgrims and the voyage of the "Mayflower" to Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower Compact, Squanto and the first Thanksgiving, and life in colonial Williamsburg.
Examines family life in Brazil through a visit with Lilian, a four-year-old girl who lives with her parents, aunts, and grandparents in a small house, providing insights into Brazilian cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.
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.
