This article features activity books and polar-themed children's literature for use in the elementary classroom.

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Alexander Julian from Chapel Hill is a fashion designer who is known for bringing color to men’s clothing. Date aired: 3/28/2023

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Ava Gardner from Grabtown, near Smithfield, was in 67 films and nominated for an Oscar for ‘Mogambo’. Date aired: 3/28/2023

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Bayard Wootten from New Bern created the original Pepsi logo and took over 600,000 photographs, including the first photo taken by a woman from an airplane. Date aired: 3/28/2023

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Doc Watson from Deep Gap, west of Boone, was a Grammy award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and singer whose voice and guitar has enriched and inspired generations. Date aired: 3/28/2023

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. John T. Biggers from Gastonia was a world famous painter, sculptor, and educator. Date aired: 3/28/2023

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Matt and Ross Duffer from Durham are brothers that created and produced the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. Date aired: 3/28/2023

The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a local public television program presented by PBS NC. This series was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Selma Burke from Mooresville was a renowned artist known for creating a bas relief portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, which was likely the model for his image on the dime. Date aired: 3/28/2023