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When a young dwarf and his father are exploring a new cave to mine, they come across a strange cave painting made of a rare mineral. The picture shows a large hydra, an ancient nine-headed monster. While trying to mine the mineral, a real hydra breaks through the wall!

Is magic real? Fairy tales are stories that teach us moral issues, often with the use of magic. But what would happen to those stories if they were set in the real world? See how science and technology can create the "magic" you see in your favorite fairy tales.

What would you do if an alien spaceship crash landed by your house? Kyle and Trent get to find out when that very thing happens to them. They also find out what sort of fuel alien spaceships use to run, and it might not be what you expect!

Little Turtle is going to fly a kite! As he makes his way to the meadow, his friends decide to join him. Together, they make the kite fly high in the sky! When Little Rabbit notices that Little Beetle has gone missing, will they be able to find him?

Mr. Spuffington and his cat, Pablo, are trying to fix the sticky bathroom door when Mr. Spuffington drops his hammer and breaks the sink. Maybe home improvement just isn’t for him! After trying to do the repairs himself, he realizes he needs some help. Can a helpful handyman save the day?

A young prince named Siddhartha must decide between the two destinies he can take. Will he become a sage and devote his life to his people? Or will he become king? Learn the legend of the "Enlightened One," the Buddha.

Lila the cockroach has been robbed! A pan of lasagna she was making for her son has been stolen. Sergeant Salamander and Officer Iguana are on the case! Will they be able to catch the thief?

Today, there are lots of different facial hair styles that people can have, but a long time ago, beards were illegal! Thanks to a beard-sporting man named Joseph Palmer, we can all wear proudly wear beards. Palmer faced years of prejudice and persecution for his beard until he was able to change laws—and eventually, history!

Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon? As one of the world’s seven wonders, millions of people have visited this landmark. Have you ever wondered how it was formed? Learn how the 3 "R"s- Rock, Rivers, & Erosion, have led to the formation of the Grand Canyon and the changes it undergoes in present day.

Did you know hot air balloons were dreamed up by a French boy in the 1700s? Joseph Montgolfier devoted his life to experiments that he hoped would allow him to fly. With the help of his little brother, his invention allowed humans to fly for the first time in history!

In Muslim storytelling, the wise fool is a popular figure that appears as different people in different stories. In these two funny stories, see if you can tell who the wise fool is and who is not. In one story, a father shows his son how it is impossible to please everyone. In the other, a court jester shows that he is more than just a common fool.

If you think your family is weird, try having a rock for a brother! Richard might be a rock, but he’s a young boy’s best friend. They do all sorts of things together, like playing and going on adventures! What adventures would you go on if your brother was a rock?

Back in the days of the first oil wells, the oilmen passed the time by spinning tall tales. One of their favorite storytellers was Gib Morgan, whose adventures became legend! Find out about the man behind his tales and hear a tale or two from the oil fields.

In Colonial America, many people owned two books: a bible and Poor Richard's Almanack, one of Ben Franklin's many inventions. Franklin included calendars, tidal charts, and riddles in his famous publication.

Inside every seed waits a tiny plant, ready to grow. Watch the process of a pumpkin plant from tiny seed to full-size fruit! You'll also see other plant seeds, which come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Some can be as big as your head, but poppy seeds are so little you can hold hundreds in one hand!

A young boy takes a plane ride with his mother to visit the African country of Ghana, where his parents are from. This will be his first time seeing his grandparents. He learns about traditional Ghanaian clothing, foods, and the city market in Accra, Ghana's capital.

It’s Big Bear’s birthday! His best friend, Skinny Rabbit, helps him celebrate and even gives him a present—a new hammock! Big Bear makes a lot of requests, though. Will Skinny Rabbit be able to enjoy the day, too?

Learn about how the body processes food by following Joe's pizza lunch—from the plate to his mouth to his stomach and beyond. The nutrients from food are absorbed in the small intestine, which are delivered to rest of the body.

Union Colonel Thomas E. Rose was captured in a Civil War battle and thrown in the brutal and secure Libby Prison. He quickly realizes that tunneling out is the only way to escape and joins forces with Major A. G. Hamilton to begin digging to freedom.

In a planned conspiracy to burn down major buildings in New York City during the Civil War, eight men of the Confederacy committed acts of terrorism. They attempted to destroy the city and claim it for the South by building a "Greek fire," which is stronger than regular fire because it is caused by chemical reactions.