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2) 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.
3) Jupiter
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Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.
4) Mars
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Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mars.
7) 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.
9) World War I
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Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War I.
10) 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.
11) Volcanoes
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A study of how volcanoes develop and the effects of their eruptions on Earth. Also discusses famous volcanic eruptions.
12) 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.
15) 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.
16) World War II
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Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War II.
17) Sweden
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An introduction to Sweden which touches briefly on its history, geography, folkways, industry, and contributions to the arts.
18) Poisonous snakes
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Discusses the best known of the poisonous snakes, which use poison mainly for killing or paralyzing their prey, as an aid to digestion, and for protection.
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