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The judgment of an untested president is all that stands between us and WWIII. As Soviet nuclear missiles move ever closer to Cuba, President John F. Kennedy must chart a course between conflicting counsel and unparalleled emotional stakes to prevent nuclear annihilation. The newly minted US president is put to the ultimate test in this riveting original commission from playwright David Rambo (Empire, CSI).

What is juicy, red and green with white stripes and pops up from the ground ready to eat—watermelon! Their seeds need plenty of water, lots of sun and nutrient rich soil. Follow along as a tiny, black seed bursts into a delicious fruit. Watermelons are ready to be picked when their yellow petals have all fallen. Find out what Bee-u-ti-ful insect helps the watermelon grow?

Could there be life forms on planetary moons such as Europa, Jupiter’s icy moon or Titian, one of Saturn’s largest moons? Although our moon is made of mostly rock, astronomers believe life may exist on other moons! Scientists know liquid water is needed to support life, and Europa has plenty of it. What other key ingredients are needed for life to exist in our solar system?

Luther heard about the legend of Big Claw, a giant lobster who wreaks havoc on anyone attempting to capture him. One summer, Big Claw is finally caught and taken to a restaurant to become a tourist attraction. Upset by this, Luther wants to help Big Claw escape back to the ocean. Will his plan work?

Connor is mad that he has to spend his summer vacation with his cousins. Instead of playing baseball, he has to hang out on a farm! After being dared to go into a grain silo, Connor finds a family of barn owls in trouble. Will Connor and his cousins be able to help these birds before it's too late?

Hector is leaving his old life to head Westward to be a prospector with his uncle in California. During his journey, his stagecoach is attacked by a robber! Hector and the other travelers must save themselves and their few worldly possessions.

Seth loves to walk through the woods by his home. When he comes across a lone wolf one day, he must make a tough decision—allow the animal to remain free in the wild or call animal control to trap it and take it away. How will Seth decide? Either way, can he feel good about his choice?

Who is the first to show up to a forest fire? It's not firefighters—it's the Charcoal beetles! Looking for a place to lay their eggs, they search for the hottest parts of the fire in order to use the burnt trees. Learn how these beetles can sense fires and why fires are their ideal breeding grounds. Find out why scientists want to study these unusual bugs in order to help society!

Alekos wants to be a mighty Greek soldier like Achilles! Despite being too small to fight, he stows away on a military ship. When an opportunity to ask his hero how to learn bravery and be a fierce warrior arises, will he be brave enough to take it?

Jacob overworks his guardian angel. Whether he is jumping off balconies or just being reckless, Jacob always needs saving! What happens when Jacob’s friend gets in trouble while his guardian angel is on vacation? Will he be able to save someone himself for a change?

One day, Thady O’Dowd finds the magical cloak of a mermaid. Knowing that the mermaid, Miranda, can only return to the sea with her cloak, he hides it away in the hope that she will marry him. After many years, Thady is forced to reveal the hidden cloak. Will Miranda be able to forgive him?

Jeff is afraid of the dark and the monsters that might be hiding in it. When he hears a strange noise under his bed one night, he worries that his fears are coming true! What will Jeff do? What would you do if you found a monster under YOUR bed?

Paddy Ahern travels through rural Ireland to find work. Despite being a hard worker, farmers will not hire him because they think he is boring. One night Paddy discovers a strange house and is taken by kidnappers! Will he survive to tell his story?

Do you know how the first pizza was made? Learn how ancient civilizations started to make the first pizza—baked flat bread! See how pizza ingredients like cheese and tomatoes were discovered throughout history. Find out how pizza has become a worldwide favorite food.

Jeff is sick of the monster that hides in his room at night. To get rid of the monster, he comes up with a plan—he is going to scare him away! Will Jeff be able to trick the monster into leaving? Why is the monster in his room in the first place?

Henry is a special boy—he only speaks in rhyme. After becoming friends with a cygnet left behind by its parents, Henry learns he can communicate with swans! How will this animal friendship help Henry's learning development to communicate better with his family and friends?

Can you name a real spy from history? Meet Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were communist spies for the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Learn about their work on the Manhattan Project to build an atomic bomb for the US, and their eventual trial for espionage. Do you think these historical spies were guilty for sharing secrets with the Soviets?

What does a light bulb require to burn bright? What happens when a light bulb burns out? Discover how filament, made of one of the heaviest metals, a mixture of two gases, a 60-watt light bulb, and electric currents make this bright idea more than just a bright light! The amazing science behind the light bulb awaits you!

When a young boy’s hunger gets the best of him, he must conquer the Hungry Monster before he eats all the food in the cafeteria! Will the boy be able to get his monstrous hunger under control before he eats his best friend, too?

Mustafa just moved from Turkey to the U.S. He is excited to make new friends and learn about his new home. On his first day of school, Mustafa is bullied by another student because of his differences. How will a game of soccer, or football, help him prove himself?