American is a country of many different people who speak different languages, wear different clothes, and eat different foods. Students look at where these people came from and how they got here in this look at the history of immigration to America.
Describes the physical and behavioral adaptations of various animal species, covering such necessities for survival as oxygen, food, water, shelter, defense against predators, and reproduction.
Presents an introduction to the structure and function of the U.S. government, exploring the rules that affect citizens lives and the reasons behind them.
Presents an introduction to the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen in a democracy, including information on voting and explaining the factors to consider when electing leaders.
Examines the seven geographic regions of the U.S., describing their major bodies of water, topography, and natural resources and the impact of these geographical aspects on the U.S.'s history, economy, and transportation routes.
Explores the various places that communities are built and how the geography, natural resources, and climate affects the kind of food the people eat, the clothes they wear, and the houses they build.
Explores the power, diversity, and ecological influence of the world's oceans, featuring two episodes that introduce the blue whale, the largest creature ever to live on the planet, and visiting the habitats of the Arctic and Antarctic.
