Provides a look at the private side of Abraham Lincoln and at the circumstances surrounding his short, but memorable speech at the dedication of the cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield. Includes text of the speech.

China Homecoming is the incredible true story of award-winning author Jean Fritz's childhood in China. Speaking Chinese, Jean felt welcome when she revisited China. Memories of her childhood washed over her as she visited her old home and the British School she had attended. Both had changed just as history had changed her hometown of Wuhan, but listeners will be moved at what it meant to Jean when she was declared an honorary citizen.

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

Fritz, a well-known author of books for young people, describes her daily life and the way she writes.

A young Pennsylvania boy takes part in the pre-Civil War anti-slavery activities.

Bunny Hopwell has only known winter, and when everyone tells him that spring is coming, he does not know what they mean and goes looking for the answer.