Archival photographs, animation cells, historical references, and first-person accounts examine the lasting impact Mort Schindel and Weston Woods have had on both children's literature and animated films.
Ammon Shea provides an account of his experiences reading the entire "Oxford English Dictionary" over the course of one year, and shares a smidgeon of what he learned about words from the vast text.
Explores how folk singer and song writer Pete Seeger used his musical talents to improve conditions for those less fortunate and discusses how folk music has been used in protest movements throughout the twentieth century.
Presents eight classic French novels from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including, "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," "Les Mis?rables," "The Three Musketeers," and "The Count of Monte Cristo.".
Traces the history of stage musicals from ancient times to the present, highlighting the composers, performers, and traditions that have shaped musical theater and exploring the elements that have made it so popular.
Draws on eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, and other resources to present opposing viewpoints about the debate over reality television and its impact on American society.
