Watch Scholastic: Amazing America

Name: Scholastic: Amazing America
Genre: Animation & Cartoon, Kids & Family
Released: February 24, 2004

2004
1 Season

With a target audience of home school students, this program was intended as an alternative to PBS and its children's educational offerings. Available as streaming video from Amazon and other retailers, Amazing America's episodes tried through song, cooking, and other devices to interest elementary school children in uniquely American topics, largely covering history and politics. Video topics dealt with Johnny Appleseed, the World's Fair, the Civil Rights movement, American states and Presidents, and more. It was possible to get accompanying workbooks and lesson plans to accompany the videos from Scholastic. Amazing America lasted for only a handful of episodes and one season.

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Seasons

5. The Scrambled States of America

February 24, 2004

Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country.

4. So You Want to Be President?

February 9, 2010

Stockard Channing narrates this short documentary that celebrates with humor and flair the public and private lives of 42 United States presidents.

3. Martin's Big Words

December 26, 2005

The words of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. come to life in this powerful biography about beliefs, dreams and following one's heart.

2. Johnny Appleseed

John Chapman's (aka Johnny Appleseed) botanical achievements and stories are presented in their very best verse and art in this animated tale.

1. If You Made a Million

Marvelosissimo, the Mathematical Magician, teaches kids about money and how it can be used to buy things, pay off debt, and build interest.

Description

Video topics dealt with Johnny Appleseed, the World's Fair, the Civil Rights movement, American states and Presidents, and more. It was possible to get accompanying workbooks and lesson plans to accompany the videos from Scholastic.

Amazing America lasted for only a handful of episodes and one season.