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1) Jupiter
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Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.
2) Mars
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Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mars.
5) World War I
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Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War I.
6) The Sioux
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Describes the history, customs, religion, and day-to-day life of the Sioux (also known as Dakota) Indians of the Great Plains.
7) The Chippewa
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Discusses the traditional and modern way of life of the Chippewa, examining their culture, religion, and politics.
10) Vincent van Gogh
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Follows the life and artistic development of the painter who moved from Belgium and Holland to France, was influenced by Impressionism, and eventually created his own unique style.
12) Abraham Lincoln
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Follows the life of America's sixteenth president, with an emphasis on his personal life and early career as lawyer, lawmaker, and abolitionist.
17) Anne Frank
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Traces the life of a Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.
18) Volcanoes
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A study of how volcanoes develop and the effects of their eruptions on Earth. Also discusses famous volcanic eruptions.
19) Snowboarding
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Traces the history of this recreational activity, describes the required equipment and basic techniques, concludes with a discussion of safety issues and competitive aspects of the sport.
20) Samuel Morse
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Describes Samuel Morse's career as a painter and inventor, and how his development of the Morse's code laid the groundwork for modern telecommunications.
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