Countries: US

Students witness colonial life in a new land as Annabel Lee Sloan, with the help of her diary, reminisces about the wonderful homecomings she had with her father when he would return from his many travels and reveal to her the fascinating tales of a new and ever-growing nation. We travel from the ports of New England to the lush fields of the South-and everywhere in between-so that we may witness the politics, economy, and culture of a new people and a new land. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

With the help of Lester Conrad, a pioneer scout, students learn who the pioneers were, experience life as a pioneer, and travel along with pioneers as they leave the crowded cities in the East through the frontier to a better life in the West. Relive the journey through the hardships, sacrifices, accomplishments and glory of the pioneers. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

Revisit America’s history of immigration via the correspondence between young Mai in China, and her Grandfather who lives halfway around the world. Follow the trail of letters as grandfather allays Mai’s fear of the unknown. He answers her many questions about America?s history of immigration. The stories of hardships endured by the immigrants are tempered with the rewards of living free and the impact they made on the greatest cultural ‘melting pot’ in the world. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

Experience the rich history of the Native Americans through the eyes of young Suzy Redhawk as she recounts the stories told to her by her wise grandmother. From the rocky northwest coastline through the desert mesas, across the Great Plains to the eastern woodlands, Suzy visits each magnificent tribal culture as they commune with nature and provide valuable lessons in life. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.