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Explains the purpose of the judicial branch of the U.S. government, describes the workings of the federal and state court systems, looks at how cases make their way to the Supreme Court, and reviews key Supreme Court decisions.

Describes the functions of the House of Representatives and Senate and shows how the American legislative process works by following the path that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 took through committees and subcommittees to become law.

Examines the process by which the U.S. government operates, discussing public policy, the party system, political campaigns, elections, and the right to vote.

Explains how a person becomes a U.S. citizen and discusses citizens' rights and responsibilities, covering such topics as voting, running for public office, protesting, and writing one's congressman or -woman.

Chronicles the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, discusses events leading up to the development of these documents, and includes comments from historians, as well as quotations from framers and others.

Presents an overview of U.S. federalism, explaining how the government is divided into separate spheres of power: the nation and the state.

Examines the role of the United States on the world stage, looks at important events in the history of U.

Contains two dramatized vignettes that provide students with examples on how to deal effectively with bullies, the first in which a group of young basketball players are menaced by some older kids, and the other in which an overweight student is harassed daily on the bus.

Presents a look at animal adaptation, examining changes that have occurred in various species throughout time, and discussing the influence of environment on animal adaptation.

Examines the relationships between living things, focusing on the interdependency of animals, with specific examples.

The story of a malevolent miser who discovers there is more to life than what can be tallied in a ledger book.

Uses rock music lyrics to introduce educational concepts including grammar, math, social studies and science.

A young teen tries to save a dog from an abusive neighbor and learns some hard lessons about honor and honesty.

Sara Crewe, a lively and imaginative child who has grown up with wealth, adjusts gracefully to her new circumstances after her beloved father dies, leaving her in poverty and at the mercy of a cruel headmistress in a New York boarding school.

A girl moves to a new school and finds that she must deal with bullies and learn to stand up for herself and her friends.