Great Americans for Children DVD Series

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Who was the most daring aviator of her time? What sparked an impassioned minister to share his vision for equality? How did a Kentucky farm boy become a president of the United States? In Great Americans for Children, kids will delve into the lives of some of America's most remarkable individuals, examining both their successes and struggles in shaping our nation's history. This brilliant video series introduces these famous Americans before they became established statesmen, inventors, explorers and humanitarians, and chronicles their accomplishments and contributions to our country! Students will join our host, her friends and an ace reporter to learn about these historical figures through a lively mix of vivid reenactments and archival footage. Teacher's Guides are included for several titles, and they are available online for all titles.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"The videos will both inform and entertain youngsters…All the videos offer information that will provide for lively and interesting discussion…These excellent productions will be useful for individual or group viewing and will circulate well in school and public libraries."- School Library Journal (April 2003)