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George Washington

2003
Examines the life and achievements of George Washington, the first president of the United States, discussing his careers as a surveyor, soldier, and the first leader of the newly-formed nation.

Abraham Lincoln

2003
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.

Christopher Columbus

1991
Animated biography of Christopher Columbus, who discovered America while sailing west to find China.

Pocahontas

1995
Profiles the young Native American woman who intervened with her people to save the Jamestown colony from starvation and exposure.

The Renaissance

2001
Explores Europe's cultural rebirth, showing how a return to classical Greek and Roman ideals and the invention of the Gutenberg printing press spawned the achievements of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare.

All about the Earth

1999
Gives children a close-up look at what makes the third planet from the Sun so special. Explains why there is life on Earth, what our planet is made of, and how it fits into the rest of the universe.

All about the Sun

1999
Gives children a broad understanding of the Sun, the near-by star that is the center of our solar system and why it's so important to us on Earth.

The way cool game of science

2007
An interactive science challenge game designed to test students' knowledge of the solar system and space, with clips from original Bill Nye the Science Guy shows.

Rock 'n learn

2008
Marko the Pencil makes understanding science easy and fun! Join Marko the Pencil as he takes students on a fascinating journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Designed for students in 5th grade, but learners at all levels will find the information fun and informative.

The pyramids and the cities of the pharaohs

2001
Uses commentary, film footage, and reconstructions to explore the pyramids and cities of Egypt in the time of the pharoahs, looking at the Nile, the pyramids of Giza and Sakkara, mummies, the Sphinx, Memphis, the Temple of Luxor, Ammon at Karnak, and the Left Bank, and discusses aspects of ancient Egyptian society and culture.

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