It depicts the life and careers of trailblazing men, from the worlds of politics, arts, music, literature, sports, and sciences. Highlighting their accomplishments, dedication, and achievements, this program focuses on their place in American history, what their lives were like what they accomplished, and the obstacles they faced. Their common thread of determination, courage, and commitment is consistent as a universal theme in each of their lives....

Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of African American and/or black heritage. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others.

Once upon a time, science fiction was only in the future. It was the stuff of drive-ins and cheap double-bills. Then, with the ever-increasing rush of new, society-altering technologies, science fiction pushed its way to the present, and it busted out of the genre ghetto of science fiction and barged its way into the mainstream. What used to be mere fantasy (Trips to the moon? Wristwatch radios? Supercomputers capable of learning?) are now everyday...

Animal groups, beginning classification: Mammals, Birds, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects. Simple explanations and vivid footage provide an excellent lesson in classifying animals. Discover that animals can be classified into groups by characteristics they have in common. Learn about the traits that help distinguish each group of animals, and see how these traits help them survive. Bluebirds: One man's dedication has helped bring back bluebirds,...