Discusses Olympic swimming and diving competitions, describing the four basic swimming strokes and the three basic diving positions.

Discusses the borders, climate, water, plant and animal life, and ecological aspects of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Looks at national parks in the United States discussing their history and geographic features.

Describes the origin and popularity of Valentine's Day and its traditions and symbols, and discusses how the holiday is celebrated today.

Examines the properties of water and gives instructions for experiments using simple materials.

An overview of the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and different varieties of zebras.

Account of the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Maya.

Introduces various winged creatures that lived in the time of the dinosaurs.

Attempts to answer important questions about tyrannosaurus rex, like where it lived, when it lived, how it lived, and why it disappeared.