| The Republic of Albania is located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, northeast of Greece, bordering the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. This program is an opportunity for children to learn of a country long isolated from the rest of the world. Here they meet Albanian Gypsy children, Mandi, 8, and Akili, 7, who love to play chess and ride horses. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| Children will love visiting the island continent of Australia. First, they journey into the outback country and meet real Aborigines, as well as wildlife, such as kangaroos and koala bears. Next they visit the homes of Bradley, 12, and Grant, 10, see how they live and learn of their favorite snack, Vegemite. Finally, in Sydney, they see how Aboriginal children adjust to city life. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| Just east of Russia, Estonia is a Baltic Republic that has experienced difficult times, but whose people are working hard to improve their way of life. Here we meet Tanel, 12, and Mikael, 11, who love to sing, draw cartoons, act, fish, and drive a tractor. Then we travel to the mysterious ancient capital of Tallinn, a preserved medieval city with narrow winding streets, cobbled pavement and towering ramparts. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
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Travel to the South Pacific and to learn of the tropical
island-nation of Fiji, a country of 300 islands filled with giant mountains
and tiny atolls. In a Fijian village we meet children helping their parents
plant, harvest and cook cassava, preparing for the traditional Meke dance;
also, with Ellen, 14, and James, 12, we learn of other Fijian traditions,
such as fire walking, and discover what Fijian schools are like. 07DR PIJ
30 min. Associated Program: Adventure in Fiji |
| Here we discover what life in a Scandinavian country is really like. First, Tiia, 10, helps us discover an authentic Finnish sauna and explores country life on a farm with all its animals; next and twins, Kira and Kristian, 7, visit an exciting amusement park; then go ice skating, play hockey and visit a popular water park. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
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Hong Kong, is an island-city and since 1997 a special region
of China. It is one of Asia's most important and busy cities. In this
program children are introduced to Yvonne, 14, who shows them how to write
Chinese characters and to sing and dance the traditional Chinese way. Also
children get an up close look at the Lion Dance as part of Kung Fu. 07DR
PIJ 30 min. Associated Programs: Adventure in Hong Kong and China: Hong Kong |
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"Recommended. This is a pleasant visit to an interesting
country, clearly showing that kids are the same all over the world. It would
lead easily into "compare and contrast" activities. Viewers first see Italy
on a map of Europe, then travel to some of its cultural and historical
centers, as well as showing Italians going about their daily routines, which
is nicely balanced by the view of a child's life through the eyes of two
Italian youths." -School Library Journal Italy is a country that has something for everyone. Children will appreciate the beauty of Venice, Milan, Rome, and love to see the cathedrals, Roman ruins, gondolas and the famous leaning Tower of Pisa. Here they meet Gabrielle, who directs a play he has written; also they learn how to make authentic Italian pizza and discover how Italian children play hopscotch. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| Children will love this visit to America's neighbor to the south, Mexico. Here they meet Victor, 9, and Rebecca, 8, and see what their life is like in a small coastal town; also they get to experience a Mexican Mardi Gras. Then it's off to an Indian village, where Epifanio, 14, helps his family create arts and crafts. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| A Scandinavian treat; first, in Bergen, we meet Sigbjorn, 11, who shows us how to grow potatoes; then, in Lillehammer, Bjarte, 12, and Kristin, 11, visit Family Park, where Norwegian trolls are frozen into stone; next, we visit an open-air museum featuring farm life, travel to see Norway's magnificent fjords, and learn of the children's past-times. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| A visit to the Caribbean and in Puerto Rico we are introduced to girls in school who are taught basic electricity and woodworking skills. Next, Vilma, 14, shows us traditional folk dance steps, Gustavo, 12, shows off his skills with computers; also we learn of the deep culture of Old San Juan. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |
| Children in America are into a variety of things. Morgan is only 7, but already a Tae Kwon Do master for his age group. Vanessa, 5, is in kindergarten and is learning how to change a baby's diapers; also, children will love the visits to Universal Studios and their exciting attraction, Waterworld; then they get a rare chance to view the beauty of the famous Rose Parade. 07DR PIJ 30 min. |