This videos explore the diverse climate zones of North America. In this video, we delve into the unique characteristics of three distinct climate zones: the moist continental climate, the dry desert climate, and the moist subtropical...

Learn about why thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other weather phenomena typically form during the summer.

This program describes the major topographical features of Earth including mountains, plains, and plateaus. Footage from throughout North America takes students to the Rocky Mountains, the plains of Iowa, and the Colorado Plateau to...

This video is about elephants. It covers various topics including the size and physical characteristics of elephants, their evolution, anatomy and physiology, their social structure and behavior, and the conservation efforts being made...

The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is described as the most bio intense area on the planet. It is also the home of entomologist Jim Cordoba Alfaro and his BioSur Foundation. We join Jim and his team as they take young students from the Osa...

Bagels are a popular type of bread made in a ring shape. The first bagels are believed to have been made in Krakow, Poland in the year 1610. Learn how bagels are made and how they became popular across Europe and North America.

A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.

They’re diseases that affect people living in a single country or region – but what impact have historic epidemics had on US society?

It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?

What did the British do when they took over what is now New York City? How did wall street get its name?<br/>
Maps That Made America, Part 3

North America's geology and topography is a fascinating and beautiful story. This video captures footage from throughout the continent to tell this captivating story. Major geological events such as the formation of the Appalachian and...

This week, we're going to celebrate the Canadian Province Quebec's birthday by doing a quick history of the strange place.

Thanks to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ambitious New Deal plan, American artists were able to keep working during the Great Depression. The work they produced remains a key part of the American landscape.

The camera changed how many Americans saw the Civil War – and exposed millions to the horrors of conflict for the very first time.

The first dedicated National Park anywhere in the world, Yellowstone attracts 318 million visitors every year. It was saved for posterity by the work of two pioneering artists.

North America's geology and topography is a fascinating and beautiful story. This video captures footage from throughout the continent to tell this captivating story. Major geological events such as the formation of the Appalachian and...

The next total solar eclipse will occur over parts of North America on Monday, April 8, 2024.<br/>

This video is a quiz over the Earth's Rotation and Revolution series. In this series, we explore the fascinating concepts of Earth's rotation and revolution. We learn how Earth revolves around the sun in an orbit, taking 365.25 days for...

Join us on a virtual tour of San Francisco, the vibrant city and county that serves as the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. In this video, we'll delve into the unique characteristics and attractions that...

In the space of just 40 years, the majority of Americans packed their bags for a new life in the city. So what brought on this seismic shift from rural to urban dwelling? And what was the fallout?

The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides. This is the story of Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.

Maple syrup is a popular sweetener in North America that can be traced back to indigenous North American traditions. Learn where maple syrup comes from and one way to make the substance if you don't have a nearby maple tree to tap.

They called her the Limping Lady. The Allied spy who topped the Nazis’ most wanted list. This is the story of Virginia Hall – one of the most decorated special agents of the Second World War.

What do you know about Canada? In this video lesson, Mr. P. will talk about the most important facts about this wonderful country. He will delve into its facts, symbols, map, cities, money, popular sports, and animals found in...