High into the stormy sky, a kite with iron points bobs in the wind. Suddenly, lightning cuts through the sky and a spark emits from the key attached to the kite string. As Ben Franklin watched the lightning in Philadelphia’s night sky, he came up with a brilliant discovery—one that would change the world forever. Now, through this remarkable story, you can join this remarkable scientist, inventor and statesman as he rewrites human history because of his experiments with electricity.

5. Abraham Lincoln

Jan, 1993

30 minutes

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Abraham Lincoln

6. Thomas Edison

Jan, 1993

30 minutes

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Thomas Edison

7. Florence Nightingale

Jan, 1993

30 minutes

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Florence Nightingale

8. Pocahontas

Jan, 1993

30 minutes

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Except for the raw courage of Native American princess, Pocahontas, the English settlers at Jamestown in the early 17th century would have died from starvation and exposure. Her brave intervention saved the settlers’ lives and brought peace between two very different peoples. Recapture all the drama and suspense that filled the early days of America’s colonization. History comes alive as you meet an inquisitive girl who grows into a great ambassador for peace.