Scholastic presents animated adaptations of picture books about African American history.

Scholastic presents animated adaptations of picture books about African American history. Martin's Big Words includes quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches. John Henry retells a traditional man versus machine folk tale. Seven Candles for Kwanzaa describes the traditions of the holiday. Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, brief biographies of each musician are also included. Each story features simple animation using the original illustrations and musical accompaniment.