American Learning Library Overview

Billings A drive through Billings, the largest city in Montana. Explains the foundations of this city in 1882 as a railroad town named for a president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Playing time: 6 min
Bull Boat Learn what a bull boat, or buffalo boat, is. Playing time: 2 min
Great Falls Visit the Great Fallls and see where Lewis and Clark had to spend months getting their canoes across. Playing time: 5 min
Pirogue A look at pirogues, a type of canoe that was made and used in Montana. Playing time: 1 min
Pompeys Pillar Explore Pompey's Pillar, part of the Lewis and Clark trail, and the only physical evidence of their journey. Playing time: 2 min
Helena Explore Helena and its role in the gold rush. Playing time: 5 min
Morning Glory The Morning Glory pool is a hot spring (which occasionally also erupts into a geyser) in Yellowstone National Park. Playing time: 2 min
Castle Geyser Castle geyser has the tallest cone of any geyser in Yellowstone National Park. Playing time: 3 min
Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Shows Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and explains how it works. Playing time: 5 min
Buffalo herd Shows buffalo in Yellowstone National Park. Playing time: 5 min
Elk Shows elk at Yellowstone National Park. Playing time: 4 min
The history of America An introductory video about the history of America, from Native American peoples to the present day, through early settlers, colonial times, revolution and independence, Civil War, the Gilded Age, Immigration, the Great Depression, and more. Designed to support our 'History of America' book. Playing time: 15 min