Describes the earthquake and subsequent fire that devastated San Francisco in 1906, including the events leading up to it, the damage it caused, and how the city was rebuilt after the disaster.
Presents the history of the French and Indian War, including the conflicts between Britain, France, and Native Americans that led to the war, the events of the war, the conquest of Quebec, and the res
Looks at how some media projects unrealistic standards of beauty and the effects of these depictions on young audiences, while also examining how advertising campaigns and programs have aimed to help
Discusses the causes of volcanoes, how scientist predict eruptions and study them, and some of history's deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruptions.
Details the origins and history of Sparta, notable battles waged by the Greek city-state, and what the life of a Spartan soldier was like on and off the battlefield.
Presents information on the cause of the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill; the effect on workers, animals, and the environment; and what is being done to help the Gulf Coast recover.
Looks at the history of graphic novels and comic books, exploring how graphic novels evolved from comics, how themes and content have changed over time, and the use of educational graphic novels in sc
Discusses the history of reality television programs, the five basic genres of programming, and positive and negative perceptions of reality television.
Discusses how magnets work, shares examples of how they are used around the house, in transportation, and in medicine, and provides a brief history of the study of magnetism.
Examines the life of poet Langston Hughes, one of the central figures in the Harlem Renaissance, and presents a selection of his poems that reflect African American culture and experience.
Presents the history of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, including the role of Captain John Smith, the ups and downs of relations with the Powhatan Indians, and the
Looks at the causes of, reactions to, and consequences of the 1986 nuclear reactor explosion in Chernobyl, and discusses steps that have been taken to ensure a similar disaster does not occur again.
Explores the life of the author famous for such works as "Little Women" and "Little Men," describing her childhood, early career as a writer, time as a nurse during the Civil War, and literary success
