Christmas Around the WorldShows the customs, foods, songs, and stories with which people around the world celebrate Christmas.
George Washington"From military scout, to colonial farmer, to General, to President of the United States, George Washington set the standard for what it means to be an American. In George Washington, kids will examine the life of the man whose leadership helped transform 13 colonies into a brilliant new country. From leading the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War to helping to shape the young nation, kids will get an up-close look at the man whom many refer to as the 'Father of Our Country'"--Container
Hanukkah/PassoverTwo Jewish celebrations--Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, and Passover, a holiday celebrating freedom and renewal--are presented to children through illustrated stories, puppets, and songs. At a Hanukkah celebration, youngsters learn about the miracle of the Menorah as they light candles, play games, and sing songs to commemorate the holiday. As part of an introduction to Passover and the traditional Seder meal, a group of children visit a matzo bakery where they mix, squish, roll and flatten dough to create their own matzo.
Heroes of Freedom: The Stores of Harriet Tubman and Rosa ParksA look at the life and times of two remarkable women, and how their childhood experiences helped shape their strong feelings to fight inequality and discrimination. Go back to 1830 and the cotton fields of a southern plantation. Experience what life was like for an enslaved person. Then go to 1955 and a bus stop in Montgomery, Alabama where the unfairness of segregation led to the beginning of reform.
The Hunger GamesSet in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.
March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World...and more stories about African American HistoryChildren will learn and celebrate African-American history through this animated collection of stories based on popular children's books. In the lead story written by Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister, Christine King Farris, she recalls the day she heard him deliver his "I have a dream" speech. Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport introduces the ideas and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. using some of his own words. Rosa, by Nikki Giovanni, recalls Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Henry's Freedom Box: a True Story From the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine tells of a slave who mailed himself to freedom.
"Kids will take an in-depth look at the life of this civil rights leader and learn about his commitment to nonviolence in the pursuit of social change. From his days as a minister in Alabama to his role in the battle for equal rights, discover how Americans responded to the actions and words of the most influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement." --Container
The Night Before Christmas...and More Classic Holiday TalesA compilation of seven stories that celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa: The Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, - In the month of Kislev by Nina Jaffe, -- Seven Candles for Kwanzaa by Andrea Davis Pinkney, -- Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, -- Max's Christmas by Rosemary Wells -- Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells -- The Little Drummer Boy by Katherine Davis, Henry Oronati and Harry Simeone.
The Polar ExpressWhen a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Presidents DayStudents find out how Presidents Day is celebrated today and learn about the history of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through stories, songs and crafts, students learn more about how the president is elected, his or her responsibilities, and the nation's most famous home, the White House.
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Harvard professor Robert Coles recounts the story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans in the 1960s.
Tale of DespereauxOnce upon a time in the far away kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
The Wright Brothers
Animated biography of the Wright brothers, two men who ignored all those who said it couldn't be done and became the first to manage powered flight.
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