Mir Tamim Ansary

Introduces the history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs, clothing, food, and other elements of life of the Native American tribes of the Southwest.

Introduces the history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs, clothing, food, and other elements of life of the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest.

Introduces the geographic characteristics of California, including its many regions, natural resources and industries, climate, and natural attractions.

Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Introduces Veterans Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Ahmedi was born just as the war between the mujahideen and the Soviets reaches its peak in Afghanistan. The sounds of gunfire and fighter planes were as normal to her as the sounds of traffic or children playing are to a schoolgirl in America. When she stepped on a land mine on her way to school, she began to learn--slowly--that ordinary people, often strangers, have immense power to save lives and restore hope. She was taken from a childhood in Afghanistan,...