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Four diverse young Jewish people celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs in the same week.

Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author, retreating to a cabin in the woods to live simply and write.

Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books at Walden Pond; over his two-year stay, an expedition to Maine and an act of civil disobedience protesting slavery reshape his idea of freedom.

Thoreau returns to society, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and makes two more Maine trips; Thoreau writes with renewed energy as he faces a lifelong illness.

The private home of Louisa May Alcott and her family in Concord, Mass., provides the setting for her book, "Little Women.".

Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.

A zero impact, cardio workout features exercises that tone the abs and strengthen the hips, unlocking joints and improving circulation.

Using the Triangle and Half Moon poses to ground one's energy in order to create inner balance.

Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game; Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben.

Rosie, Jun and Grandpa Liu go to the Asian Market to buy more sweet potato buns; Rosie and Javi help Tia overcome her stage fright when she goes on a television cooking show.

Liana and Louisa compete to see who is more outdoorsy; the Loops are bored on their camping trip until Lyla suggests a scavenger hunt.

Alma spends a special day with Papi; Alma gives up her ticket, so Eddie can see his favorite singer in concert.

Qyah is having its first ever Ice Classic, a contest to predict when the ice on the river will break up; spring has sprung, and the whole village pitches in to clean up Qyah.

Daniel and his family explore nature, watching a red bird build a nest; Daniel, O the Owl and Uncle X take a nature walk through the forest.

Phoebe and Jay set a new record for the longest paper airplane fight; Phoebe and Jay learn how to build a stable pillow fort.

Donkey and Panda's Awesome, Extra Fun, Very Good Day does not go well; Donkey and Panda find a yodel bird egg and vow to protect it.

After trading old toys with his pals, Elmo learns there are lots of ways to play and pretend; Miley Cyrus helps the gang use their imaginations.

Qyah is having its first ever Ice Classic, a contest to predict when the ice on the river will break up; spring has sprung, and the whole village pitches in to clean up Qyah.

The Wombats are excited for "Show and Tell" but Super might be too busy to attend; Louisa decides the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events.

Alma spends a special day with Papi; Alma gives up her ticket, so Eddie can see his favorite singer in concert.

Daniel and his family explore nature, watching a red bird build a nest; Daniel, O the Owl and Uncle X take a nature walk through the forest.

Carl's favorite sour pickle scratch-n-sniff sticker loses its smell; Carl notices that his baby blanket, Knit-Knit, has a hole in it.

Olive wants to organize something special for her mom's birthday; Elinor, Ari and Olive make spiderweb decorations for Ms. Mole's classroom.

A foggy Halloween almost derails Corky and Lily's trick-or-treating.

A miniaturized Chris gets stuck to a bee.

Omni and Onom must track down a mysterious creature with a peculiar habit; Orli has to help new recruit Osric complete his training.

Siena, Italy's, Palio horse race; Scottish Highland Games; Carnevale in Venice, Italy; celebrating Easter in Greece.

Tracing the rise of Greek culture; the Acropolis, Parthenon and Golden Age temples.

Exploring Arizona's Route 66; the Petrified Forest; Jack Rabbit Trading Post; Winslow's historic La Posada; Kingman's Route 66 Museum.

Trip to Hartford to visit the Lewis and Clark Historic Site.

Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

A death onstage at a gala performance.

Jo hopes to fulfill newfound obligations while James's attempts to sabotage him intensify; June seeks solace with Philip; Soames promises Irene a move to Paris and support for her dancing.

After escaping prison and discovering Mercedes' marriage, Edmond flees to Italy where he sails to Monte Cristo, transforms himself into the Count and plots his revenge.

Cora is determined to get her hands on another case; an opportunity arises.

The missing last chapter of a book may hold the secret to a mystery author's death.