juvenile films

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in ancient China, discussing rulers and dynasties, the construction of the Great Wall, the Silk Road, innovations such as silk, calligraphy, and the yo-yo, and other topics.

Introduces students to the history, geography, culture, political system, climate, language, and landmarks of France.

A realistic look at the everyday life of the early American colonists.

Examines the history of immigration in the United States through the correspondence between a grandfather who has moved to the U.S. and his young granddaughter Mai who has remained in China.

Describes daily life in early America, covering colonies in New England and the South.

Describes the daily lives of early American pioneers, discussing their travels, their hardships, and the landscape of the frontier.

Presents an "interview" with Christopher Columbus, in which the explorer describes the goals of his four voyages to the New World and discusses their successes and failures, covering such topics as his avoidance of mutiny on his first voyage and his encounters with the Taino, a native people of the Caribbean.

Uses songs, stories, and crafts to explore the meaning behind the celebration of Independence Day.

Students in grades two through five learn about the history, cultural traditions, climate, politics, and various places of interest around Venezuela.

Uses puppets, songs, and live performance to explain various aspects of the American Civil War era.