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1) Mars
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Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mars.
3) Jupiter
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English
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Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.
6) The Sioux
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English
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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.
9) Anne Frank
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English
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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.
10) 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.
11) World War I
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Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War I.
12) Volcanoes
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English
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A study of how volcanoes develop and the effects of their eruptions on Earth. Also discusses famous volcanic eruptions.
14) Sweden
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An introduction to Sweden which touches briefly on its history, geography, folkways, industry, and contributions to the arts.
16) Tornadoes
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Describes the causes, different parts, and movements of tornadoes, discusses how they are tracked and studied by scientists, and suggests science projects and related activities.
17) Snowboarding
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English
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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.
19) Cleopatra
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Presents the life of the Egyptian queen whose dream of controlling most of the known world was never fulfilled even though she was allied to a powerful Roman.