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Contents:
Nelson Mandela. (approximately 17 min.) -- Important dates. Abe (approximately 6 min.) -- Helen's big world. The life of Helen Keller (approximately 18 min.) -- Important dates. Helen (approximately 6 min.) -- ASL alphabet (approximately 3 min.) -- Star stuff. Carl Sagan and the mysteries of the cosmos (approximately 10 min.) -- Papa is a poet. The story about Robert Frost (approximately 15 min.) -- The pot that Juan built (approximately 17 min.) -- A conversation with Patrick McDonnell and Jane Goodall -- Me ... Jane -- Meet the author Kadir Nelson -- Nelson Mandela.
Summary:
Abe's honest words: The life of Abraham Lincoln From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president. Important dates - Abe Important Dates from Abe's Honest Words. Helen's big world: The life of Helen Keller This biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for youngsters to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. Helen Keller's poignant narrative is beautifully captured in this unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever. Important dates - Helen Important Dates from Helen's Big World. ASL alphabet The ASL Alphabet from Helen's Big World. Star stuff: Carl Sagan and the mysteries of the cosmos For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan. When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World's Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it better. Papa is a poet: The story about Robert Frost When Robert Frost was a child, his family thought he would grow up to be a baseball player. Instead, he became a poet. His life on a farm in New Hampshire inspired him to write "poetry that talked," and today he is famous for his vivid descriptions of the rural life he loved so much. There was a time when Frost had to struggle to get his poetry published. Told from the point of view of Lesley, Robert Frost's oldest daughter, this is the story of how a lover of language found his voice. The pot that Juan built Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists community. Children will learn about his life and work through glowing artwork and poetic language. A conversation with Patrick McDonnell and Jane Goodall A conversation with Patrick McDonnell and Jane Goodall from Donnell and Jane Goodall from Me ... Jane. Me ... Jane Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true. Meet the author Kadir Nelson Meet the Author Kadir Nelson from Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela This is the story of a young boy who grew up to become president of South Africa. His lifelong quest was to establish equality for people of all colors.
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