The life of a ten-year old boy expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death. From his sorrow he learns the meaning of friendship.

Without warning, a 16 year-old Native American orphan is uprooted from his latest foster home and returned to the reservation of his birth. He slowly begins to adjust to his new life with his grandfather, but someone who knows the awful secret surrounding his mother's death is determined to destroy his newfound happiness. For the two adversaries, an annual horse race culminates in a life-and-death struggle that could finish them both.

Explore the vast ruins of this ancient city from the Pantheon to the Forum, through the Mausoleums of Augustus and Hadrian, and into the public buildings of papal Rome. Travel south to Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Visit many wonders of Australia such as Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and more.

Public performance rights. Takes viewers to only remaining primeval forest in Europe and explores towering stands of ancient trees that are home to exotic creatures. Go the the forest of Bialowieza near Poland. Journey to Messel Pit in Germany, where viewers catch a glimpse of the life found on Earth 50 million years ago. Then appreciate the power of Aletsch, the mightiest glacier in the Swiss Alps.

Visit many of the wonders of the United States such as the Yosemite Valley, Florida Everglades, Grand Canyon and more.

"Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's visionary pharaohs, engineers, and architects who created some of the finest monuments the world has ever seen. On-location footage and computer modeling recreate architectural landmarks that continue to enthrall and inspire"--Publisher's website.

"Students will discover the ancient markets of Africa by exploring Zanzibar, the ancient Swahili commercial hub off the coast of Tanzania that helped feed the West's demand for ivory and spices, and investigating the bustling port town of Lamu, an island off the Kenyan coast. Then it's off to Djenné in the heart of Mali, where, in this historic center of business, politics and art, merchants and their customers continue to exchange goods and opinions"--Container....

"The historic Islamic city of Cario fires the imagination, bringing to mind Tales of a Thousand and One Nights, and it is considered one of the ancient wonders of the world. In addition to the famed Egyptian capital, students will also visit Fez, the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco, and Kairouan, considered by Sunni Muslims to be the fourth holiest city in Islam. The legacy of Christianity in Africa can be seen while visiting the fanastic...