George Washington is the quintessential American historical figure. The canonized stories of this great Americans life are embedded in our hearts and minds at an early age: from cherry tree moral anecdotes, to revolutionary struggles, to premier political leadership. But these powerful historical events only comprise the beginnings of learning about this unparalleled American hero. This Historic George Washington DVD is a must for not only educators and scholars, but for anyone interested in honoring the greatest of Americans

Helen Keller was not just famous in America ... she was World famous. The deaf and blind lecturer, author and activist was especially well-liked in Japan, and Keller made numerous visits to Japan in her travels around the globe. This DVD is a rare glimpse of first-hand film footage of Keller during one of her lectures in Japan

The life and times of John Glenn are documented in this wonderfully patriotic film. The movie begins with an elegant minute long introduction by President John F. Kennedy in which he explains the importance of the NASA space program and its greatest star, John Glenn. Interviews with people from John Glenns childhood, such as neighbors and teachers, are dispersed throughout the film

Many developing countries face daunting water resources challenges as the needs for water supply, irrigation, and hydroelectricity grow; as water becomes more scarce, quality declines, and environmental and social concerns increase; and as the threats posed by goods and droughts are exacerbated by climate change. As a consequence, there is a high and increasing demand for World Bank engagement

Here are the films these will show history of America and aspects of the Works Project Administration. Work Pays America (1937) - This film shows all the helpful aspects of the Works Project Administration. / We Work Again (1930s) - This WPA (Works Project Administration) film tries to convey that the New Deal is beneficial for African-Americans. / Better Housing News Flash (1935) - A great government propaganda piece about the benefits of The National Housing Act. / National Recovery Administration Promo (1933) - This is an interesting promo for the NRA made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. / Man Against the River (1937) - Terrific footage of the WPA (Works Project Administration) dealing with the Ohio River flood of 1937

Zip Codes weren't always in standard use with the US Post Office. In fact, it took a bit of persuasion and exposition to show people that including the codes with their mail ensures that the mail will travel faster and provide more accurate delivery to all. The film explains the importance of the zip code system using a fantastic selection of songs by a fictional band

Simon finds a magic hippopotamus in the garden. It shrinks if someone says a word meaning "small" and grows again if the word "hippopotamus" is said. Simon loves his new pet but finds out that it isn't the easiest kind of animal to keep

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of America's fastest-growing religions and, relative to its size, one of the richest. Church membership, now at over 12 million and growing, sweeps the globe. But from the moment of its founding in 1830, the church has been controversial. Within a month, it had 40 converts and almost as many enemies. In the early years, Mormons were hated, ridiculed, persecuted and feared. Yet in the past several decades, the Mormon church has transformed itself from a fringe sect into a thriving religion that embraces mainstream American values; its members include prominent and powerful politicians, university presidents and corporate leaders

The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade

A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family