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Presents a short biography of George Washington written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his leadership during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War as well as his appointment as the first President of the new United States.

Knights in shining armor, tales of valor and bravery, magnificent castles rising out of the mist--they're all here in this four-part video that looks at some aspects of life in the Middle Ages. Learn about the feudal society, the armor that protected knights and soldiers, the castles that guarded a lord and his people against attack. Then study the legend that epitomizes the spirit of medieval times--the tale of King Arthur.

Information on Greek warfare and weaponry; life in Athens and Sparta; Greek philosophy; mythology; success of Alexander the Great.

Presents a comic book version of the story of Harriet Tubman, a woman born into slavery who escaped and then risked her freedom to help others along the Underground Railroad.