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Rich in culture and history, the pride of the African-American tradition comes alive in these award-winning stories. These stories includes Martin's Big Words, John Henry, and Seven Candles For Kwanzaa.

"The teacher from the Black Lagoon": On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monster", Mrs. Green. "What's under my bed?: Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds. "By the light of the Halloween moon": A spying cat, a watchful witch, a hobgoblin sprite, all are scary companions who plan to gobble up a young girl. "The three robbers": Three robbers terrify...

Examines the many theories about the end of the world and looks for the possible truths behind the myths. It also reveals the many modern day methods of destruction and disaster theories from very real (nuclear arsenals) to controversial (global warming) to futuristic (nanotechnology, cyborgs, and robots).

Perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year and learning about stories from the Asian tradition, Scholastic presents all new stories on one DVD! Stories include Stone Soup, The Five Chinese Brothers, Lon Po Po, and Stonecutter. Bonus Features include an interview with Stone Soup author/illustrator Jon J. Muth and the popular read-along function.

Looks at the historic WWII battle through the lenses of two photographers. Joe Rosenthal took the famous picture of six Marines raising the U.S. flag atop Mt. Suribachi. Included are interviews with Charles Lindberg, Joe Rosenthal and James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers.

From the speakeasy to the Strip, from the gutter to the Big House, BIOGRAPHY® presents the definitive portraits of these icons of Organized Crime: Siegel, Luciano and Capone, the heaviest of the heavy-hitters.

"Growing up isn't easy, but these stories prove it sure is fun!"

Their names are synonymous with some of English literature's most timeless and celebrated novels. The real life story of the famous Bronte sisters however; is steeped in even greater controversy and heartbreak than the lives of their tragic characters.

Explore the life and legend of the fabled 'Once and Future King' whose story has fueled imaginations for over a thousand years.

Dig for clues in the Holy Land alongside the world's foremost Biblical archaeologists, and learn the secrets of their unique discipline.