Product Description

Rich in culture and history, the pride of the African-American tradition comes alive in these award-winning stories. MARTIN'S BIG WORDS (By Doreen Rappaport, Illustrated by Bryan Collier, Narrated by Michael Clarke Duncan) Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in this prfound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one’s heart. JOHN HENRY (By Julius Lester, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson) Based on the famous African-American folk ballad, this story tells of the legendary contest between a spirited man with a hammer and a steam drill to build a tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. SEVEN CANDLES FOR KWANZAA (By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Illustrated by Brian Pinkney, Narrated by Alfre Woodard) This unique African-American holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life’s bounties. DVD Features: 2 Extra Bonus Stories Exclusive to DVD: "Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa" and "Duke Ellington" by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney; Read Along; Interactive Menus; Story Selection; Auto-Play

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63529 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-12-26
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 72 minutes