The personal story of a boy who stutters and a girl with articulation problems is accompanied by information about topics related to speech impairments.
An overview of immigration from Cuba to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to enter these countries.
An overview of immigration from Vietnam to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when United States troops entered the controversial Vietnamese Conflict and war refugees sought to escape perse
Chronicles the life of the French painter who gave up a career as a stockbroker to become an artist, and who traveled to the South Pacific to pursue his art, told as if recounted by his daughter, Alin
Describes how members of elite military forces are trained in self-defense and riot control techniques, including ways of avoiding conflict, and shows how they learn to manage their fears and to fight
Details the methods used by soldiers to remain undetected by the enemy and to spot enemy soldiers, such as infiltration, night vision, and moving techniques.
Profiles the finalist singers of the first seven seasons of American Idol, detailing their popularity on the program and their successes in the music industry after their respective seasons.
Presents the life and career of the pop singer Beyonce, from her childhood and early career with Destiny's Child to her solo career in music and motion pictures.
Describes using question-and-answer format the physiology and habits of reptiles and amphibians, including how they lay eggs, their defense mechanisms, and what they eat.
Presents information about the efforts that the Federal Bureau of Investigation makes to find the criminals that harm or exploit children, how they become involved in these cases, and the techniques t
Highlights the life and career of the country music singer, from his childhood in a small town in Tennessee to a successful career in which he has been named Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of
Recounts how Michelle Robinson, who came from a modest neighborhood in Chicago, became a Harvard-educated lawyer and the wife of Barack Obama, and describes her role in his rise to the presidency.
Wire, an emancipated teenager, is a computer hacker, but when he downloads a secret formula from an energy corporation and is threatened with violence, he turns to his father and his friends in the Cr
Lupe Arellano and the other members of the Crime Scene Club become involved in locating a lost, stolen treasure and encounter an armed descendent of the original robbers also seeking to find the gold.
Discusses the history of Irish immigration to the United States and covers their customs, traditions, and the impact that famous Irish immigrants have had on American culture.
Discusses the history of Mexican immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the impact they have had on American culture.
Discusses the history of Polish immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the impact they have had on American culture.
Discusses the history of Russian immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the areas in the country where they have currently settled.
Describes the life and career of Hilary Duff, from her early life and struggles in Hollywood to her popular television and movie roles and her success in the music industry.
Uses the experiences of average teens to look at what life is like growing up on a farm and includes stories about safety, farm animals, machinery, and wild animals.
Looks at drug and alcohol addiction among young people, including information about why teens abuse these substances, why certain substances lead to addiction, the effects of specific drugs on the bod
Examines tobacco and tobacco use, including its history, its place in popular culture, its detrimental nature to health, methods for quitting tobacco use, and the controversy regarding the regulation
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the skilled poker player who dropped out of high school to become the winner of the most major touraments but is still considered one of the nicest people in
Offers the story of a boy named Eathan to present information on HIV, including the symptoms, causes, effects on individuals and their family, treatment, and what life with it can be like.
Discusses the use of alternative therapies in the treatment of depression, covering the use of St. John's wort and other herbal supplements, cognitive therapies, and holistic treatments.
Offers a history of immigration in the United States, along with statistical charts of past and present attitudes about the issue and a discussion of various proposals to deal with illegal immigrants
Describes the westward expansion of Canada, including the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Klondike gold rush, and the effect the expansion had upon the native Maetis people.
Discusses Canada's relationship with the United States and the world, including the recent prime ministers of Canada and their policies and Canada's response to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 20
Examines the history of the civil rights movement among Hispanics in America, including efforts to improve civil rights at work, in communities, in education, and in politics.
