Peter Spier
1) People
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Emphasizes the differences among the four billion people on earth.
3) Noah's ark
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Retells in pictures how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah's ark and thereby survived the Flood.
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On September 11, 1814, the British Fleet arrived at the mouth of the Patapsco River. Thus began the Battle of Baltimore, which inspired Francis Scott Key to pen "The Star-Spangled Banner." Featuring Aretha Franklin's soulful, heartfelt voice, our flag's broad stripes and bright stars will shine through in all our children's voices as they sing along in celebration of America's unity and strength.
9) Dreams
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Two children watch cloud formations and interpret them for themselves.
10) The Erie Canal
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The folk song describing the journey from Albany to Buffalo on the Erie Canal in the 1850's. Includes musical notation.
13) Tin Lizzie
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Details the history of the growth of the American automobile by chronicling the experiences of a Model T Ford with a series of owners from 1909 to the present day. Detailed diagrams of the car's mechanics are included on the back endpapers.