Offers a revealing look at the turbulent short life of reggae musician Bob Marley and his generations-long musical legacy that would become pivotal to the promotion of reggae music to the forefront of popular music.
The life and times of one of the world's greatest navigators. Join Columbus on his famous voyage as he struggles against muddled maps, mutiny, his sailors' fear of sea monsters, and the common belief that the world was flat and that he and his crew were going to "sail over the edge".
Chronicles the life of the celebrated writer and social reformer who overcame the limitations of being both deaf and blind with the aid and encouragement of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
Chronicles the life of the celebrated writer and social reformer who overcame the limitations of being both deaf and blind with the aid and encouragement of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
Introduces the state of Minnesota, including what animals live there, what people do for a living there, and what its major cities and attractions are.
Discusses Jordan's pride and recounts his boyhood, his college years, his Olympic experiences, his outstanding career as a professional basketball player and his unexpected retirement from basketball
Describes some of the more notorious cults, such as the People's Temple and Aum Shinrikyo, and discusses types of cults, methods of thought control, and the recruiting and exit processes.
Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Polish, factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America
Examines the life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994
Introduces the state of Minnesota, including what animals live there, what people do for a living there, and what its major cities and attractions are.