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"Children will learn how stars are formed, why they seem to move across our sky and how we have used their patterns to form the constellations ... This program is based on the concepts outlined in the 'National Science Education Content Standards' for earth science."--Container.

Students explore the settlement of Pennsylvania through realistic reenactments filmed at actual historic locations.

"The Revolutionary War created many heroes, including the men who would go down in history as the Founding Fathers of a new country. Yet, there were many other men, women and children whose names you might not know, but whose acts of courage helped win the war against the British. Revolutionary War Heroes focuses on the daring acts of patriotism from people such as Nathan Hale and Sybil Ludington and the brave military feats of Colonel Francis Marion,...

Looks at the life of George Washington, a man whose leadership helped transform the thirteen colonies into a new nation.

The Mammoth Islanders are looking for an alternative to using mammoths to deliver their pizzas so they experiment with different internal combustion engines, from rockets to turbofan jet engines to gasoline engines. By comparing the advantages and drawbacks of these engines, they determine which one will serve their business best and ensure that the pizzas are delivered on time.

Features many popular traditions that celebrate St. Patrick in Ireland, the United States and Canada. A brief historical biography of St. Patrick is provided as well as an overview of Irish immigration to North America.

Children are taken to the home of a Polish-American family, where they discover some of the festivities and traditions associated with the Easter Sunday celebration.

A young Mammoth Islander observes some children playing on a see-saw and is inspired to try a simple machine called a lever to get her job done.

Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico's military victory over the French in 1862. This video investigates the holiday's history and observes preparations being made to make the occasion festive, highlighted by the spirited sounds of a traditional Mexican mariachi band.