Ronald Himler
4) The Wall
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A boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.
5) A day's work
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When Francisco, a young Mexican American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work, he discovers that even though the old man cannot speak English, he has something even more valuable to teach Francisco.
18) Katie's trunk
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Katie, whose family is not sympathetic to the rebel soldiers during the American Revolution, hides under the clothes in her mother's wedding trunk when they invade her home.
19) The Cherokees
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Discusses the history, culture, and present situation of the Cherokees.
20) Dakota dugout
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A woman describes her experiences living with her husband in a sod house on the Dakota prairie.