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Title

Description

 

General

 

 

 

DVD 001.6 SCH

School House Rock

A series of shorts illustrating various songs that teaches multiplication tables, science, grammar, American history, and economics.

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CDR 000 ADV

Adventure Workshop: 1st-3rd Grade

Math games, artwork generation, reading comprehension, graphing and mapping, and vocabulary building are all part of this software program. Appropriate for 5-9 year olds.

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CDR 000 JUM

Jump Start Advanced 2nd Grade

This set, appropriate for ages 6-8, includes over 50 skills in reading, writing, math, music, art, thinking skills, social studies, and science.

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DVD 020 USI

Using the Internet

In Using the Internet, students will learn about the different ways they can find information online by using subject directories, subscription databases and specific search engines designed for kids.

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DVD 025.4 USI

Using The Dewey Decimal System

In Using the Dewey Decimal System, students will gain an understanding of the most widely used classification system for school and public libraries in the world.

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DVD 025.5 USI

Using the Library

In Using the Library, students will learn that there is much more to a library than the books on the shelves.

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Art

 

 

 

DVD 709 LET

Let’s Discover Art History

This program takes all that has been learned in the first six programs and applies them to art throughout history. Stunning photographs of important art pieces demonstrate the importance of discipline and observation in any student’s art studies. This ties the whole series together and launches the student toward further exploration on his or her own.

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DVD 731 GAR

Gargoyles: Guardians of the Gate

Pierces the shroud of mystery and superstition that surrounds gargoyles, the world’s most recognizable of cursed creatures.

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DVD 741.2 LET

Let’s Learn How to Use Pastels and Charcoal

This program expands on 'Let’s Learn How To Draw', demonstrating how students can fill in drawings with pastels and charcoal. Using the simplistic methods of pastel coloring, students will learn how to take the next step toward creating art they can be proud of.

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DVD 741.2 LET

Let’s Learn How to Draw

This program teaches how to hold a pencil, art board, how to sit and the basics on what to put down on paper, what you SEE and what you THINK you see. An essential beginning to this award-winning series.

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DVD 742 LET

Let’s Size it Up!

Most young artists have trouble with perspective, the art of seeing an object's dimensions as they resend toward the horizon. Once a student has worked with drawing and basic painting, this essential step is an important discipline that will carry their young art exploration to new heights.

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DVD 742 PER

Perspective Drawing

Teaches students the techniques involved in perspective drawing.

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DVD 743.4 LET

Let’s Draw People’s Bodies

Learn how to conquer drawing a realistic human body. By learning the discipline of proportions, students can apply these important techniques to all of their future work. Some simple yet elegant techniques are described in great detail that make this daunting task easy and fun.

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DVD 743.49 LET

Let’s Draw People’s Faces

The human face is the fundamental 'real-life' subject in art. This unique program shows step-by-step just how this is achieved. Students are carefully and patiently taken through the process of drawing the human face in a way that even the youngest of students can appreciate. The proportions of the face are mapped out, as well as some techniques from the finest art institutions in the world.

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DVD 749.7 LET

Let’s Frame Our Pictures

Framing a picture can make a big difference when displaying the work produced in this series, however the overwhelming cost of ready-made frames can discourage students from displaying their art. This program will allow you and your students to proudly display their art at school and at home. Practical and educational, save hundreds of dollars and get a lot of enjoyment while learning the step-by-step art of frame making.

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VT 751.4 CRE

Creating Abstract Art

30 minute video about abstract art and how it is designed and developed.

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DVD 751.422 LET

Let’s Explore Watercolors!

In this program, students are plunged into the world of color. They learn how to mix paints, how to blend and how to put together all of the concepts they learned in 'Let’s Learn How To Draw' and 'Let’s Learn How To Use Pastels and Charcoal!'

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DVD 759.972 ANC

Vol. 1

Ancient And Modern Traditions

This program traces the foundations of Mexican art from its roots in Indian masterworks such as the stone heads of the Olmecs, the jewelry of the Mixtecs and the ritual and sacred objects of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, through the influence of the Conquest and Christianity on indigenous art forms.

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DVD 759.972 PAI

Vol. 2

The Painters

Imbued with traces of ancient mysticism and combining both pagan and Christian beliefs, Mexican paintings are both visual and narrative in nature.

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DVD 813 CAR

Eric Carle: Picture Writer

The beloved artist-storyteller invites people into his own studio where he reads from The Very Busy Spider, The Very Quiet Cricket, and Draw Me A Star, and shows, step by step, how he prepares his colorful tissue papers and creates brilliant collage pictures.

 

DVD 921 CASSATT

The Artists Specials – Mary Cassatt:  American Impressionist

HBO Special about the artist

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DVD 921 DEGAS

The Artists Specials – Degas & the Dancer

The great artist is in crisis after the death of his father, he derives unexpected inspiration from a ballerina named Marie.  HBO Special about the artist

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DVD 921 ESCHER

The Fantastic World Of  M. C. Escher

This documentary reveals the man behind the intricate and mysterious designs. Includes interviews with his friends and with mathematicians, as well as computer-animated re-creations of Escher designs and a look at his sources of inspiration in Italy and Spain.

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DVD 921 GOYA

The Artists’ Specials – Goya:  Awakened in a Dream

HBO Special about the artist

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DVD 921 HOMER

The Artists Specials – Winslow Homer:  An American Original

HBO Special about the artist

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DVD 921 KAHLO

 

Frida Kahlo

This presents an in-depth look at Frida Kahlo, one of the greatest women artists of all time. Also features spectacular imagery and many rare historical photographs.

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DVD 921 LEONARDO

Leonardo da Vinci

This detailed program explores the artist as a painter, architect, engineer, mathematician, scientist, and philosopher and covers such remarkable works as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.

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DVD 921 MICHELANGELO

Michelangelo 1475-1564

The program explores the artist's life, times, and works and discusses his experiences working for the Medici family in Florence and the Pope in Rome.

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DVD 921 MONET

The Artists’ Specials – Monet:  Shadow & Light

HBO Special about the artist

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DVD 921 O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe

This presents an in-depth look at Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the greatest women artists of all time. Also features spectacular imagery and many rare historical photographs.

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DVD 921 PICASSO

Pablo Picasso

A definitive biography accompanied by spectacular images of the artist’s greatest work.

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DVD 921 WARHOL

Andy Warhol

A definitive biography accompanied by spectacular images of the artist’s greatest work

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DVD 921 REMBRANDT

The Artists’ Specials – Rembrandt:  Fathers & Sons

HBO Special about the artist

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Health

 

 

 

DVD 158.1 SEL

Self-Esteem Building Strength

30-minute episode features interviews with real-life teens who attended events from the 2002 Secret to Self-Esteem program.

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DVD 303.3 CON

Crisis Intervention

Students examine possible warning signs and methods for dealing with such dilemmas before they become a problem. Middle Grades

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DVD 303.3 CON

Harassment

Students are taught that they are good ways to deal with getting picked on through the use of two teenage scenarios. Middle Grades

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DVD 303.3 CON

Sexual Harassment

Students will develop a better understanding of ways to deal effectively with situations when one is being harassed because of one’s sex or sexual orientation. Middle Grades

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DVD 303.3 CON

Peer Conflict

Students examine ways to deal each other when conflicts arise through two vignettes.

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DVD 303.3 CON

Conflict with Authority

Students gain valuable insight as how best to deal with situations in which they find themselves butting heads with authority. Grades Middle Grades

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DVD 303.3 CON

Bullying

Students will develop a better understanding of ways to deal effectively with bullies through two detailed vignettes. Middle Grades

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DVD 303.3 CON

Student and Adult Conflict

Provides a look at ways to deal with conflict between adults and teens through the use of two vignettes.

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DVD 303.3 CON

Peer Pressure

Viewers will examine two scenarios to gain a better understanding of the potential problems to which peer pressure leads.

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DVD 303.3 DEC

Decision & Conflicts

Decisions & Conflicts familiarizes students with the steps involved in the decision-making process and how to achieve an outcome that is right for them.

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DVD 303.3 STO

Stop Bullying…Take a Stand

This program provides advice to victims, parents and bystanders. Her personal experience is interwoven with compelling personal stories of teens who have also been bullied but found help. Teachers Guides are online. Middle Grades

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DVD 307 DEA

Dealing With Feelings

Dealing With Feelings explores how the way you feel about yourself, your friends, your family and your school affects your whole life!

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DVD 613.2 FOO

MyPyramid for Kids

Join a group of campers as they discover the importance of eating right. Using the USDA MyPyramid food guidelines, they learn why some foods are better than others, see how exercise is an important part of any healthful eating plan, and what to do when a particular food makes them groan "yuck!"

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DVD 613.2 NEW

The New Food Pyramid – It’s All About You!

Understanding the new food pyramid guidelines instituted in 2005

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DVD 613.2 NUT

Nutrition

Nutrition explains how your body uses food for many purposes: to provide energy, to keep you from getting sick and to help you grow.

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DVD 613.2 NYE

Nutrition

In "Nutrition," Bill Nye demonstrates why you are what you eat! That's right everything from your eyeballs to your elbows is made of food! Bill Nye tells us what kinds of nutrients are in each bite of grub and what foods are best for healthy bodies.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 613.4 HEA

Health & the Human Body

In Health & the Human Body, observe the structure and function of these systems, and learn how they interact.

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DVD 613.4 PER

Personal Health & Hygiene

. Personal Health & Hygiene explores the importance of basic personal hygiene, including tooth brushing, bathing and proper skin care.

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DVD 613.6 SAF

Safety Awareness

Safety Awareness provides students with tips for basic safety practices in all kinds of situations.

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DVD 613.6 STA

Staying Safe: Strangers, Cyberspace & More

In Staying Safe: Strangers, Cyberspace & More, young viewers learn the rules to follow when dealing with other people in the neighborhood, at home and on the Internet.

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DVD 616.8 DRU

Drugs & Disease

Drugs & Diseases informs young viewers about germs like bacteria and viruses, and explains how to deal with the many common ailments they cause.

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Language Arts

 

 

 

DVD FIC BAU

Wizard of Oz

Dorothy Gale is whisked from Kansas to the magical kingdom of Oz, and with the help of Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, she sets off to find the illusive Wizard.

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DVD E COL

The Story of Ruby Bridges

For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960

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DVD FIC DIC

A Christmas Carol

The story of Ebenezer Scrooge

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DVD FIC DIC

Because of Winn Dixie

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.

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CD FIC FOX

Mem Fox Magic

Mem Fox reads from her own stories.

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DVD FIC HIN

The Outsiders

DVD version of the popular Middle School novel.

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DAB FIC PAO

Eldest

After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire. 23 hours

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DVD FIC ROD

The Five Chinese Brothers

The story read by John Lone

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DVD FIC RUC

Night of the Twisters

A fictional account of the night freakish and devastating tornadoes hit Grand Island, Nebraska, as experienced by a twelve-year-old, his family, and friends. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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DVD E REY

Curious George Comes to America

It teaches children and all of us the immeasurable value of friends and helps us see that our occasional thoughtlessness can cause us to inadvertently hurt those who love us most

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DVD E SEN

Morice Sendak Video Library

A collection of Sendak's best works.

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DVD SC CUR

Curious George Comes to America

This DVD tells recreates the stories Curious George Comes to America; Frog and Toad Together; and Frog and Toad Are Friends

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DVD 292 CON

Greek Mythology for Students – Constellation Myths

Recounts a few of the tales that the ancient Greeks and Romans composed around star formations as they searched for clues about life here on earth.

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DVD 292 DEF

Greek Mythology for Students – Defying the Gods

Students will see Arachne the boastful weaver and

Athena, Daedalus, and his foolhardy son Icaraus, Prometheus the Titan, and Pandora each in his own way illustrating the often fatal consequences of such behavior.

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DVD 292 GOD

Greek Mythology for Students – The Gods of Olympus

An overview of the major characters in Greek Mythology and sheds light on their relationships with each other and with humans.

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DVD 292 JAS

Greek Mythology for Students – Jason & the Golden Fleece

Tells how Jason uses his bravery and intelligence to get through a task.

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DVD 292 JOU

Greek Mythology for Students – The Journeys of Odysseus

Teaches how Odysseus overcomes adversity and his own weaknesses in his adventures with the dreaded Cyclops.

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DVD 292 LAB

Greek Mythology for Students – The Labors of Hercules

Shows some of the impossible tasks that Hercules gets through.

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DVD 292 NAT

Greek Mythology for Students – Nature Myths

Students Learn the mythical rationale behind the cycle of the seasons through the story of Persephone, who must return to the underworld each year, causing winter.

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DVD 292 PER

Greek Mythology for Students – Perseus & Medusa

Chronicles Perseus’s quest to pursue the head of a hideous Gorgon whose terrifying stare could turn men to stone!

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DVD 292  THE

Greek Mythology for Students – Theseus & the Minotaur

Charts the adventures of Theses, a heroic character from his rise out of obscurity to the throne of Athens.

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DVD 292 TRO

Greek Mythology for Students – The Trojan War

This tells about the squabble among goddesses judged by a shepherd named Paris, which resulted in the Trojan War.

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DVD 398 ANA

Anansi

The story read by Denzel Washington

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DVD 398 JOH

John Henry

Deep in the valleys of West Virginia, John tirelessly clears huge boulders -- often swinging two hammers at once so his coworkers can rest -- and lays hundreds of miles of railroad track with the help of his loyal friend, Willie.

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DVD 398.2 ALA

Aladdin & the Magic Lamp

The enchanted story read by John Hurt & Mickey Hart

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DVD 398.2 HAP

Fairy Tales for Every Child

Includes Mother Goose, The golden Goose, The Pied Piper, and Pinocchio. Contemporary updated versions.

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DVD 398.5 OLD

Old Stormalong

With quick thinking and seafaring savvy, Stormy single-handedly saves his crewmates from the clutches of a giant octopus, guides ships to safety in tumultuous weather and once, when in a jam, inadvertently creates the famed White Cliffs of Dover.

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DVD 398.5 PAU

Paul Bunyan

Meet Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack taller than the highest Minnesota pines, who is strong enough to fell ten trees with a single swing of his axe and has the ingenuity to conquer a swarm of beesquitoes.

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DVD 398.5 PEC

Pecos Bill

Whether riding a tornado, inventing the original cowboy song or conquering a gang of outlaw cowboys, Pecos Bill is a man of many talents.

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DVD 398.5 REG

Regional Tall Tales

Tall tale heroes hail from the four corners of the United States and are as all-American as apple pie on the Fourth of July!

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DVD 591.65 MON

Eyewitness - Monster

From Medusa to Dracula, all cultures have their monsters!

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DVD 808.06 EXP

Writing for Children – Expository Writing

Part of the Wordswork series. Grades K-4

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DVD 808.3 CRE

Creating A Tall Tale

In Creating a Tall Tale, these elements are woven together so that students see firsthand how a new tall tale based on a familiar character -- such as a schoolteacher -- unfolds and evolves.

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DVD 921 AVI

Good Conversation – A Talk with Avi

An interview with the author of “Crispin” & “Poppy”

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DVD 921 CHRISTOPHER

Good Conversation – A Talk with Matt Christopher

An interview with the author of “Baseball Pals” & “Football Fugitive”

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DVD 921 CLEMENTS

Good Conversation – A Talk with Andrew Clements

An interview with the author of “Frindle”

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DVD 921 CURTIS

Good Conversation – A Talk with Christopher Paul Curtis

An interview with the author of “Bud, Not Buddy”

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DVD 921 FOX

Reading Magic

Mem Fox tells why and how to read to children with a question and answer section for all those interested in this fantastic author.

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DVD 921 HESSE

Good Conversation – A Talk with Karen Hesse

An interview with the author of “Out of the Dust”

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DVD 921 HOWE

Good Conversation – A Talk with James Howe

An interview with the author of “Bunnicula”

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DVD 921 LEVINE

Good Conversation – A Talk with Gail Carson Levine

An interview with the author of “Ella Enchanted”

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DVD 921 RYAN

Good Conversation – A Talk with Pam Munoz Ryan

An interview with the author of “Esperanza Rising & “Hello, Ocean”

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DVD 921 SPINELLI

Good Conversation – A Talk with Jerry Spinelli

An interview with the author of “Maniac Magee”

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Math

 

 

 

DVD 510 ADD

Addition and Subtraction

This DVD has RAP songs which reinforce addition and subtraction through 18

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DVD 510 ESC

Stand and Deliver

Math teacher Jaime Escalante refuses to write off his inner-city students as loses as he pushes them to pass the National Advanced Placement Calculus Exam.

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DVD 510 MAT

Math Circus

This DVD spotlights numbers, counting, addition and subtraction through humorous songs and video.

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DVD 510 MIA

Mia’s Big Adventure Collection: Just in TIme

The single user copy, for ages 6-10, covers addition, subtraction, division, geometric shapes, and thinking skills.

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DVD 921 ESCHER

The Fantastic World Of  M. C. Escher

This documentary reveals the man behind the intricate and mysterious designs. Includes interviews with his friends and with mathematicians, as well as computer-animated re-creations of Escher designs and a look at his sources of inspiration in Italy and Spain.

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Music

 

 

 

CD 700 ELL

Ella Jenkins: Come Dance by the Ocean

Ella Jenkins sings various tunes applicable to small children.

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Physical Education

 

 

 

DVD FIC SPA

Space Jam

Michael Jordan slams, Bugs Bunny jams and a cavalcade of Looney Tunes and NBA stars hoop it up in the rim-rattlin', out-of-this-world, roundball romp: Space Jam.

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DVD 613.7 HIP

Hip Hop Animal Workout

This primary children's DVD includes exercise workouts and warm ups with fun loving animals.

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Science

 

 

 

DVD 152.14 NYE

Patterns

Every time you look at something, hear something, touch something, smell something, or taste something, your brain collects a little information about the world around you. In "Patterns," see how people deal with that information by finding patterns. Grades 4-8

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DVD 333.72 MAG

The Magic School Bus Holiday Special: All Dried Up; In the Rainforest

Talks about recycling, saving animals and plants of the desert, and discovering how cocoa pods, mud puddles and bugs all play a part in the web of life.

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DVD 363.25 FOR

 

Forensics

In "Forensics," Bill Nye explores the world of forensic science. Learn how detectives reconstruct events from the past using bloodhounds, fingerprints, and DNA.

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DVD 384 NYE

Communication

In "Communication," Bill Nye the Science Guy show how it's E Z 2 C the difference between human and animal communication. It's the signs and symbols that people use to pass information that sets them apart. Grades 4-8

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DVD 500 NYE

NTV Top 11 Count Down

Bill Nye hosts the NTV Top 11 Countdown, featuring the best of his music video parodies.

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DVD 500 USI

Using Light Energy

Using Light Energy explores the motion of the planets and stars, and takes students inside the human eye! Concepts from space science and life science are illustrated with amazing footage and graphics.

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DVD 520 NYE

Outer Space

In "Outer Space," Bill Nye talks about the planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe. He also visits the Mount Wilson Observatory in California to help illustrate how long it takes light to travel through the galaxy. Grades 4-8

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DVD 523.3 MAG

The Magic School Bus Space Adventures  Gets Lost in Space; Out of this World; Taking Flight

The magic school bus gets lost in space, diverts an asteroid and discover how wings and moving air cause flight.

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DVD 523.3 NYE

The Moon

In "The Moon," learning about the Earth's natural satellite is an out-of-this-world experience as loony Bill Nye illuminates the orbit and phases of the moon. Grades 4-8.

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DVD 523.4 PLA

Eyewitness – Planets

Viewers explore Earth’s neighbors & take a powerful journey to discover the birth of the solar system.

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DVD 523.6 NYE

Comets and Meteors

In "Comets & Meteors," Bill Nye shows how these high-speed space chunks carry information about the history of our universe. Earth's impact with them may have created the oceans, caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, or brought life to Earth. Grades 4-8

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DVD 523.4 NYE

The Planets

In "The Planets," Bill Nye gets up close and personal with each set of the solar system's planets and moons. Bill goes planet gazing and takes a serious look at Jupiter's features, Earth's elliptical orbit, and the distances between  planets. Grades 5-8

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DVD 523.7 NYE

The Sun

In "The Sun," Bill sheds light on solar flares, eclipses, sunspots, fusion, and solar energy, and visits an enormous solar energy farm outside Sacramento, California, to demonstrate how the sun is the source of energy for all living things. Grade 4-8

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DVD 524 MAC

Sound

3-6 students discover that sounds are caused by the movement of molecules -- what scientists refer to as vibrations.

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DVD 530 MAG

Magic School Bus: Super Sports Fun----Plays Ball, Works Out, Shows & Tells

From the ‘frictionless’ baseball game to an up close look at the muscles that make us move, friz and her students jump into action to solve the scientific mysteries of everyday life.

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DVD 530 NYE

Energy

This episode is sure to rev things up when it covers water, muscles, heat, light, and sound, and discusses types of energy that make things go, run, or happen. See how to transform potential energy into kinetic energy and use falling water to make energy. Grades 4-8

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DVD 530 ALL

Solids, Liquids, and Gases

K-4 students will be introduced to the three common forms of matter. They’ll learn that all things are made up of tiny particles called atoms and that the movement of these particles determines the form that matter takes.

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DVD 530 STA

States of Matter

 In States of Matter, lab footage demonstrates the concept of phase change and energy.

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DVD 530.4 ALL

All About Properties of Matter

K-4 students learn that all objects are made of matter and that all matter can be described with basic scientific properties -- mass, weight, volume and density. Each of these properties is described using fun, real-life examples.

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DVD 530.4 NYE

Phases of Matter

In "Phases of Matter," Bill Nye takes viewers on a tour of a steel mill to help demonstrate that matter exists in three phases-solids, liquids, and gases.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 531 ALL

All About Forces and Gravity

K-4 students learn about how forces are involved in everything we do and about the natural force that affects us every minute of every day. How does it help or hinder us in our everyday lives?

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DVD 531 ALL

All About Electricity

K-4 Children learn the basics of electrical current - how it flows and how it can make a circuit - and take a look at some of the ways it is created.

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DVD 531 ALL

All About Waves

K-4 students learn about the common characteristics of waves through real-life examples and clearly illustrated graphics.

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DVD 531 ALL

All About Motion and Balance

This program will reveal how unbalanced forces create motion, while balanced forces keep things still. Students also learn how concepts like velocity, acceleration and momentum fit into this puzzle.

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DVD 531 FOR

Forces in Action

Forces in Action investigates the pushes and pulls -- the forces -- that affect everything in the universe!

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DVD 531 MAC

Pressure

Grades 3-6 students find out what a straw, plunger, vacuum and jackhammer all have in common: They are all useful tools that operate by manipulating a force called pressure. Students discover the differences and similarities between devices that derive their power from changing air pressure (pneumatic machines) and from liquid pressure (hydraulic machines).

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DVD 531 NYE

Motion

Did you know that nothing can move or stop by itself? In "Motion," Bill Nye explains how everything needs a push or pull--a force--to make it move or stop. Sometimes an object might seem to be at rest, even when it is in motion. Confused? It's all relative. Relative motion, that is.

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DVD 531 NYE

Pressure

In "Pressure," Bill Nye visits Hoover Dam and takes to jackhammering concrete blocks to explore different types of pressure, while special equipment enables him to scuba dive and explain the effects of pressure underwater. Grades 4-8

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DVD 541.39 CHE

Chemical Reactions & Electricity

In Chemical Reactions & Electricity, viewers observe chemical reactions in nature and in the laboratory to uncover the difference between physical and chemical changes.

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DVD 531.34 NYE

Spinning Things

In "Spinning Things," Bill Nye the Science Guy tells us what the Earth, a big storm, and a rolling ball has in common. Discover why some things spin and others don't. Grades 4-8

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DVD 531.6 NYE

Momentum

Brace for the impact of this moving program! In "Momentum," Bill Nye shows how weight and speed affect momentum. The crash test dummies know a lot about momentum in a car and the importance of wearing a safety belt.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 531.2 NYE

Balance

In "Balance," Bill Nye is the center of attention when he talks about the center of gravity and its effect on balance. Grades 4-8

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DVD 532 MAC

Floating

Grade 3-6 students discover the principle of buoyancy. Every object exerts a downward force on the water, and the water pushes back with an upward force on the object. When the buoyant force is greater than an object’s weight, the object floats!

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DVD 532 NYE

Fluids

What do syrup, milkshakes, and air all have in common? In "Fluids," you'll discover that they're all fluids, or stuff that can bend, squish, flow, move, dodge, or mosey out of the way without breaking or separating Grades 4-8

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DVD 534 ALL

All About Light

K-4 students learn how light travels in waves as well as how those waves behave. Also, children discover the connection between light and color. With real-life demonstrations and a hands-on activity

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DVD 534 MAC

Sound

Grade 3-6 students discover the principles of sound.

 

DVD 534 MAC

Light

Grade 3-6 students discover that light behaves in different ways to change the way we see things. When light waves hit something, three things can happen: the light can bounce, it can pass through or it can be absorbed. The DVD examines a variety of devices, which use lenses to bend light and help us see images correctly, such as telescopes, periscopes and binoculars.

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DVD 534 ALL

All About Sound

K-4 students learn about the amazing journey of sound -- from the source that creates the sound to the mechanics of the ear that enable it to be heard. Children discover why sound needs a 'medium' to travel, why there is no sound in space and how certain animals are able to 'see' by using sound!

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DVD 535 NYE

Light and Color

Bill Nye goes somewhere over the rainbow for an enlightening show as he reflects upon light and color. Grades 5-8

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DVD 535.32 LIG

Light Optics

Bill Nye the Science Guy reflects, refracts bends, bounces, absorbs, and pulls light waves to show how things can be seen in different ways. Using lenses, mirrors, and water, Bill's optical illusions are sights to behold.

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DVD 536 MAC

Heat

3-6 students learn that heat is energy that comes from the movement of the atoms and molecules that make up everything around us. Heat can travel from place to place in three ways: conduction, convection and radiation.

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DVD 536 NYE

Heat

Way Cool Scientist Bill Nye really radiates in this sizzling episode. Learn all about heat and its three forms: conduction, convection, and radiation. Grades 4-8

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DVD 536.2 MAC

Cooling

3-6 students learn about how refrigerators work and find out how to build some machines that are really cool

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DVD 537 MAC

Electricity

Grade 3-6 students discover the principles of electricity.

 

DVD 537.2 NYE

Static Electricity

Why do socks stick together when taken from the dryer? Learn the shocking truth in this program on static electricity. Grades 4-8

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DVD 538 ALL

All About Magnets

K- 4 Students learn about positive and negative forces, the North and South poles, and the basic concepts of why opposites attract. Children find out more about what magnets are used for and in which simple machines they are found. With a hands-on experiment and real-world examples,

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DVD 538 MAC

Magnets

3-6 students learn that opposites really do attract as they explore the many ways in which magnets can be used!

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DVD 539.7 NYE

Atoms

In "Atoms," Bill Nye explains how atoms combine to form molecules and that even though they're too small to see with our eyes, they are the building blocks of all matter. Grades 5-8

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DVD 541.3 NYE

Chemical Reactions

In "Chemical Reactions," you'll have a blast watching the explosive examples Bill Nye uses to explain that everything is made of chemicals.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 551 ALL

All About Earth's History

K-4 viewers will take a peek deep inside the Earth, examining its varied layers while discussing how scientists use fossils to help map out the complex time line of events that has changed Earth over millions of years.

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DVD 551 ALL

All About Soil

In All About Soil, K-4 children will learn what components are needed to make the best soils for growing plants while discovering the important role that the forces of erosion play in the creation of this valuable resource.

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DVD 551 NAT

Eyewitness – Natural Disasters

Volcanoes, earthquakes, tidal waves, floods & droughts are just a few of nature’s destructive forces explored in this exciting program.

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DVD 551 NYE

Earth’s Crust

In "Earth's Crust," Bill goes to the depths of the Earth (literally) to explain how the Earth's surface and its inner mantle differ.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.2 ALL

All About Volcanoes

In All About Volcanoes, K-4 children will learn the ins and outs of these lava-spewing mountains, examining their anatomy while learning about three major types: shield, cinder cone and composite volcanoes.

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DVD 551.2 NYE

Volcanoes

In "Volcanoes," Bill takes a look at the hot-hot-hot world of volcanoes: what they are, how they're formed, and their different types.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.2 VOL

Eyewitness Volcanoes

Journey to the most inhospitable regions of the earth, where rock melts - and all life trembles. Witness the destructive effects of volcanoes and earthquakes - and the life-giving results of their aftermath. Middle Grades

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DVD 551.3 ALL

All About Weathering and Erosion

In All About Weathering & Erosion, K-4 children will discover how these forces combine to form Earth's features. Examine the different forms of physical and chemical weathering that affect the Earth, while touching on both the problems and benefits that erosion has on the people who inhabit the land.

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DVD 551.3 NYE

Erosion

In "Erosion," Bill shows students how the process of erosion can make slow, almost invisible modifications or sudden drastic alterations to the landscape. Grades 4-8

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DVD 551.4 ALL

All About the Water Cycle

K-4 children discover the amazing process by which Earth's water supply has been recycled over millions of years, centering on three stages: evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Follow the trail that water takes after it falls from the sky, and learn what steps scientists are taking to protect Earth's water supply from the dangers of pollution.

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DVD 551.4 ALL

All About Land Formations

In All About Land Formations, K-4 children will examine these and other earthly structures while learning about the forces that created them.

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DVD 551.447 NYE

Caves

Join Bill as he explores the fascinating, spooky, bizarre world of caves! In "Caves," you never know what kind of living things you'll run into, either. Surviving in complete darkness requires an array of natural adaptations. Caves have their own unique forms of life.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.46 NYE

Ocean Exploration

In "Ocean Life," Bill goes underwater to talk about ocean ecosystems and the importance of small organisms such as coral, kelp, and plankton. Grades 4-8

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DVD 551.48 MAG

The Magic School Bus Catches a Wave: Wet All Over; Rocks and Rolls; Ups and Downs

Shows the journey of a boulder subject to water erosion; on a bubbly trip to the bottom of a lake; and shows the life cycle of a water drop.

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DVD 551.482 NYE

Lakes and Ponds

Bodies of water surrounded by land on all sides are called lakes if they're large and ponds if they're small. Where does all that water come from? Bill ponders this and many other questions in this exciting program. Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.5 ALL

All About Earthquakes

In All About Earthquakes, K-4 children will examine the forces at work that cause earthquakes and discover the instruments that scientists use to predict and measure these earthly tremors.

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DVD 551.5 NYE

Earthquakes

In "Earthquakes," find out what makes big pieces of the Earth's crust (the plates) move and what you should have on hand in case of a quake. Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.5 NYE

Atmosphere

There is something in the air as Bill Nye the Science Guy talks about atmosphere, its five different levels. And how it protects the Earth. Bill soars into the heavy topic of atmospheric air pressure and radio waves. Grades 4-8

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DVD 551.55

Storms

In "Storms," see what happens when huge masses of air collide. Disaster or not, storms benefit us. The tropical regions of the earth would be too hot to inhabit-and the sub polar regions too cold-if we didn't have hurricanes and typhoons to distribute the Earth's heat so efficiently. Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.59 ALL

All About Waves

3-6 students learn about the common characteristics of waves through real-life examples and clearly illustrated graphics.

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DVD 551.59 NYE

Waves

Catch a few waves with Bill Nye the Science Guy! In "Waves," Bill explores sound waves, light waves, seismic waves, energy waves, and even "the wave" that's so popular with stadium crowds. Grades 5-8

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DVD 551.6 NYE

Climates

In "Climates” Bill delivers hot sand from Saudi Arabia and bananas from humid Costa Rica, all to explain how different climates are created and how they affect our planet. Grades 4-8

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DVD 552 ALL

All About Rocks and Minerals

In All About Rocks & Minerals, K-4 children will discover the characteristics of minerals and see how different minerals make up different kinds of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.

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DVD 552 NYE

Rivers and Streams

Get wet with Bill Nye the Science Guy as he follows the flow of rivers and streams. Bill tracks the origins of these bodies of water and shows us what impact they have on our lives. Grades 4-8

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DVD 552 NYE

Rocks and Soil

In "Rocks & Soil," Bill unearths the hard facts on volcanoes, landslides, tectonic plates, rivers, weather, and their varied effects on the creation of rocks and soil. Check out how to unearth fossils in sedimentary rocks and soil and why there's a piece of quartz in watches.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 560 ALL

All About Fossils

K-4 students will examine the different ways in which fossils are formed, and see how paleontologists -- the scientists who study fossils -- figure out the age of these ancient creations. In a fun, hands-on activity, children will see how molds and casts are made, while a visit to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science showcases how fossils are restored in order to be displayed in museums.

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DVD 560 NYE

Fossils

Discover the relationship between dinosaurs and birds, and find out that rhinoceroses once lived in Nebraska. Bill also tracks down dinosaur footprints with paleontologist Grace Irby and travels to the La Brea Tar Pits to see what's underneath all that tar. Grades 4-8

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DVD 568 DIN

Eyewitness – Dinosaur

Journey into the Jurassic time to unearth the facts behind a lost world!

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DVD 568 NYE

Dinosaurs

Robin Leach ("Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous") and John Ratzenberger ("Cheers") drop by to help Bill Nye take a closer look at dinosaurs and what has been discovered about the lifestyles of the big and extinct. Grades 4-8

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DVD 571.6 NYE

Cells

In "Cells," Mad scientist Bill Nye Celebrates the basic unit that makes up all living organisms-the cell. This excellent program zooms in on DNA and creatures like amoebas and paramecia. Grades 5-8

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DVD 571.8 NYE

Life Cycles

In "Life Cycles," Bill Nye the Science Guy demonstrates how all living things grow, reproduce, and die in cycles. Bill explains life cycles and shows us why many different living things have similar life cycles. Grades 5-8

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DVD 572.8 NYE

 

Genes

In "Genes," Bill Nye explores the chromosomal world of DNA. Did you know that humans have 80,000 genes? And that genes determine everything from hair and eye color to whether or not you can roll your tongue? It's all in the genes you inherited from your mother and father. Grades 5-8

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DVD 577 ALL

All About Natural Resources

In All About Natural Resources, K-4 children will learn about these resources and more, discovering along the way what makes some natural resources renewable and others nonrenewable. See how wind turbines provide an alternative to fossil fuels as a means of providing energy, while a fun, hands-on demonstration shows children how they can build their own simple water treatment system.

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DVD 577 GAR

Garbage

In "Garbage," Bill Nye digs up the dirt on garbage in ever-expanding landfills from New York to Florida.

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DVD 577.68

Wetlands

In "Wetlands," Bill Nye sloshes across American wetlands and gets a little bit muddy while he shows us how these swamps, bogs, and marshes help control floods, naturally filter water, and provide a good home to lots of living things, especially wildlife. Grades 4-8

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DVD 579 PRO

Protrists

Delves into the world of these mysterious organisms. Viewers learn the importance of the hard-shelled diatoms, the uses of the multi-celled kelp, and meet the most complex single-celled organism of all: the paramecium. A hands-on investigation turns students into science sleuths as they observe the plant-like and animal-like characteristics of euglena.

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DVD 551.2 VOL

Volcano

This Middle School Eyewitness DVD explodes the myths, describes the eruption, and illustrates the destructive effects of volcanoes.

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DVD 560 PRE

Eyewitness – Prehistoric Life

Delve into the past to investigate how life formed on Earth!

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DVD 571.6 ALL

All About Cells and Body Systems

K-4 children learn how cells make up the organs and how organs join forces to build the body systems. Students also find out how the circulatory, skeletal, respiratory, digestive and other body systems work!

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DVD 571.8 ADA

Adaptations & Life Cycles

In Adaptations and Life Cycles, viewers observe the patterns found in ecosystems all over Earth

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DVD 571.8 ALL

All About Plant Pollination: Fruit, Flower, Seeds

K-4 Students learn about the different parts of a flower through the use of microscopic photography and detailed diagrams. See how a flower becomes pollinated when pollen lands on the stigma of the same type of plant. Learn about the structure of seeds and how they develop inside fruit. Find out how seeds are dispersed and how the process starts all over again when a new plant begins to grow

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DVD 574.5 CNN

Planet in Peril: A CNN Worldwide Investigation

Pla Planet in Peril" examines the environmental conflicts between growing populations and natural resources. A worldwide investigation by Anderson Cooper and chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. et in Peril" examines the environmental conflicts between growing populations and natural resoures.

 

DVD 574.5 RAI

Eyewitness – Rainforest Jungle

Experience the sites and sounds of the jungle on a journey through the rainforests of the world!

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DVD 574.5 TOT

Totally Tropical Rainforest

Totally Tropical Rainforest," surveys the varied life of Central and South America's tropical woodlands, including jaguars and screeching howler monkeys. In "Amazing North America," gators prowl the Okefenokee Swamp, and white wolves and polar bears try to survive on frozen tundra.

 

DVD 575 ALL

All About Plant Structure and Growth

K-4 students uncover the secrets of roots, stems and leaves -- structures that are vital to a plant’s role as an energy producer.

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DVD 576.8 NYE

Evolution

Bill Nye compares primordial to present when he dabbles with Darwin and looks at his genes in this evolutionary episode. Explore the surprising similarities shared by all living things and ponder the possibility that birds evolved from dinosaurs. Grades 4-8

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DVD 577 ALL

All About the Water Cycle

K-4 students learn that Earth has the same water supply today as it did millions of years ago. Examine the amazing process by which water is continually recycled and transported from place to place through evaporation, condensation and precipitation.

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DVD 577.3 ALL

All About Forest Systems

K-4 students discover the three different types of forests found around the world (rainforests, deciduous forests and coniferous forests) and explore the plant and animal life found there. A fun, hands-on experiment illustrates why rainforest soil is so poor in nutrients, while a visit with a scientist examines one of the world's most famous predators -- the boa constrictor!

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DVD 577.3 NYE

Forests

Follow Bill Nye in "Forests," when he goes swinging through the trees in Washington, Florida, Texas, and California to bring viewers close to the tallest and possibly oldest living things in the world. Examine a real forest fire to see what it does to help a forest's ecosystem. Grades 4-8

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DVD 577.4 ALL

All About Deserts and Grasslands

K-4 students will discover the characteristics that make these regions unique, while exploring the plants and animals that make their homes in these environments. A visit with a scientist examines the world of the hummingbird, while a hands-on experiment demonstrates how different plants have adapted to survive in different ecosystems.

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DVD 577.5 ARC

Eyewitness – Arctic & Antarctic

Students will discover the exciting worlds of the Arctic & Antarctic

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DVD 577.6 ALL

All Abut Water Ecosystems

K-4 students will explore freshwater ecosystems such as ponds and rivers, as well as marine ecosystems like coral reefs and the open ocean. They will learn that the animal and plant life found in water ecosystems make up communities that are as complex as they are beautiful. A hands-on experiment demonstrates what happens when pollutants get into ponds and lakes, while a visit with a marine biologist examines the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay.

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DVD 578 WAY

Way Cool Science

Explore habitats of the world introduces the animals and plants that live in different habitats around the world.

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DVD 579.2 VIR

Viruses

Illustrates how viruses remain dormant until they are able to latch onto a host cell, explores the viruses known asbacteriophages, and explains how some viruses can be prevented with vaccines. A hands-on demonstration illustrates how viruses are able to spread through a population via casual contact.

 

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DVD 579.3 BAC

 

Bacteria

Explores the ancient origins of our planet's first life form and examines the unique characteristics of members of Kingdom Monera. Viewers learn that certain bacteria can be harmful while other bacteria are actually helpful. A hands-on experiment demonstrates how yogurt bacteria hinder the growth of other microorganisms.

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DVD 579.5 FUN

Fungi

Examines these simple organisms that share certain characteristics with both animals and plants. Viewers witness the unusual methods fungi employ to consume food and learn about their use of spores in reproduction. A hands-on investigation reveals the secret of how yeast makes bread dough rise.

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DVD 581 ALL

All About Caring for Plants

K-4 students investigate what plants need to grow from seedlings to healthy adult plants. Discover the basic necessities of a variety of plants, including sunlight, water, appropriate temperature and proper nutrients. Learn how to provide the proper amount of these elements to enhance a plant’s ability to grow strong and healthy. Kids also find out how changes in the environment can influence a plant’s growth in an exciting, hands-on activity.

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DVD 581.4 ALL

All About Plant Adaptation

K-4 students uncover some of the amazing ways that plants have adapted over millions of years, enabling them to survive almost anywhere on Earth.

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DVD 581.6 ALL

All About Animal and Plant Independency

K-4 students discover how plants and animals interrelate. Learn about the constant exchange of gases in the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle. Discover the amazing way plants provide energy to all of Earth’s inhabitants through the process of photosynthesis. Find out how animals play an important role in plant reproduction and how they are instrumental in dispersing plant seeds. In a hands-on experiment, kids learn how animals transport a seed to new locations.

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DVD 591.5 MAG

The Magic School Bus Creepy, Crawly Fun! Inside the haunted House; Going Batty; Spins a Web

Lessons include exploring the mysteries of sound, nocturnal creatures, and ingenious hunting skills of spiders.

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DVD 591 SUP

Super Sea Creatures and Awesome Ocean Adventures

This DVD spotlights dolphins, turtles, manatees and sea lions. It also focuses on how we all can keep our oceans clean.

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DVD 591.57 ANI

Animal Locomotion

In "Animal Locomotion," Bill Nye checks out a millipede that crawls by coordinating the movement of its 200 feet, and reveals other creatures that move around without a leg to stand on.

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DVD 592 NYE

Invertebrates

You may not believe it, but these "spineless wonders" far outnumber those of us animals with backbones. Bill shares invertebrates' unique characteristics and explains why we are dependent on them.

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DVD 595.44 NYE

Spiders

In "Spiders," The Science Guy demystifies the most misunderstood creature, the spider. He'll cure the most intense case of arachnophobia by showing how cool spiders really are, and how these eight-legged predators balance our ecosystem by preying on pesky insects. Grades 4-8

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DVD 595.7 MAG

The magic school bus: bugs, bugs, bugs! In a Beehive; Gets Ants in its Pants; Butterfly and the Bog Beast

With this trio, discover the fascinating world of insects as the class explores the home for a bee, the industrious life of an ant, and the identity of a caterpillar.

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DVD 595.7 NYE

Insects

In "Insects," Bill talks to special guest Queen Latifa, who's abuzz about her other favorite queens--bees. The lab kids go exploring at an insectorium and go digging for insect fossils. Grades 4-8

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DVD 597 NYE

Fish

In "Fish," Bill takes a dive underwater to study fish. Explore the depths with these submerged creatures and discover how they breathe, grow, and survive in their wet environment. Grades 4-8

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DVD 597.8 AMP

Amphibians

In "Amphibians," Bill Nye shows why being called "cold-blooded" is no insult to these creatures! The Science Guy explains how amphibians can live both on land and in water, and he demystifies the process of metamorphosis.

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DVD 597.9 NYE

Reptiles

In "Reptiles," join Bill Nye for adventure, thrills, and scaly encounters that would make Indiana Jones squeamish when he explores reptiles. Witness reptilian epicurean delights when a snake eats a mouse, and ponder the possible link between dinosaurs, reptiles, and birds. Grades 4-8

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DVD 598.2 NYE

Birds

In "Birds," fly the coop with Bill Nye the Science Guy as he explores his fascination with birds. Bill shows us how these feathery friends stay airborne, where they live, and what they eat. Grades 4-8

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DVD 599 NYE

Mammals

They're (sometimes) big, they're hairy, and they're warm-blooded. From human being to moose and from cats to rats, Bill Nye the Science Guy explains in "Mammals" what it takes to be in the mammal family.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 599.5 NYE

Marine Animals

Marine Mammals may look like big fish, but in "Marine Mammals," Bill explains how they're really more like humans. Listen closely to hear mammals communicate underwater and find out how our "relatives at sea" have found ways to live in oceans around the world. Grades 5-8

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DVD 611 CEL

Human Body in Action – Cells

Colorful, detailed graphics give viewers a complete rundown of the various parts of a cell. Inside the cell, they'll see various organelles -- the individual parts that work together to keep the cell functioning. Cell specialization and the process of cellular reproduction known as mitosis are also covered. Suitable for grades 5-8

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DVD 611.81 ALL

All About the Brain

Introduces kids to the human nervous system, which is comprised of the brain, the spinal cord and a vast network of nerves.

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DVD 611.81 NYE

The Brain

In this thought-provoking episode some very tricky optical illusions show that the brain doesn't always correctly interpret what it sees. Check out Bill Nye from a whole new angle when he gets an M.R.I. of his brain Grades 4-8

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DVD 612 ALL

All About the Senses

Uses real-life examples -- like a trip to an amusement park -- to teach young students about the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. Viewers will learn that we receive information from the outside world through our sense organs: our eyes, ears, nose, skin and tongue

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DVD 612 ALL

All About the Human Life Cycle

Students will discover that there are stages that all of us pass through as we grow: birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

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DVD 612.1 ALL

All About Blood and the Heart

This fascinating program takes a close-up look at the components of this vital body system: the heart, blood vessels and blood.

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DVD 612.3 NYE

Digestion

In "Digestion," Bill Nye explains how the body's digestive system is like a fine-tuned machine that turns food into energy. Bill demonstrates the process with a steam engine that runs on corn flakes.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 612 HUM

Eyewitness – Human Machine Body zone

Understand what the body requires for survival & learn about its intricate systems.

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DVD 612 MAG

Magic School bus: human body----For lunch, Inside Ralphie & Flexes its muscles

As Mrs. Frizle leads the way, the class takes an action packed journey through Arnolds digestive system(for lunch), a pulsating excursion through Ralphies bloodstream, and an exciting  exploration through the the robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles (flexes his stomach).

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DVD 612.1 NYE

Blood and Circulation

In "Blood & Circulation," Bill Nye becomes a real heartthrob when he talks about the not-so-wimpy organ, the heart. Valves, blood cells and the circulatory system work together to pump it up-- the heart that is. Grades 4-8

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DVD 612.17 NYE

Heart

In "Heart," Bill Nye checks out this important muscular pump's function in the body, by pulling nine "Gs" with the United States Navy's Blue Angels and chatting with Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez. Grades 4-8

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DVD 612.2 NYE

Respiration

In "Respiration," Bill Nye the Science Guy gets aerobic about the importance of respiration when he jogs, bikes, swims, and scuba dives. Discover how to measure how much air each breath contains and make a model lung in a nifty home experiment. Grades 4-8

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DVD 612.7 ALL

All About Bones and Muscles

K-4 students a close-up look at these two key systems of the human body. First, they'll learn that bones and muscles are alive! Then, they will discover that bones give our bodies shape, structure and protection, while also performing the important job of making our blood! Muscles attached to bones are what give us the ability to move in so many ways, as a young gymnast demonstrates.

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DVD 612.7 NYE

Bones and Muscles

In "Bones & Muscles," Bill muscles in to give more than just the bare bones about x-rays, the healing of broken bones, bone marrow, and the body's joints. Grades 4-8

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DVD 612.84 NYE

Eyeball

In "Eyeball," Bill Nye focuses his attention on the body's window to the world--the eyeball. Bill also interviews a Seeing Eye dog trainer and a virtual reality designer, and demonstrates how a 3-D movie works.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 613 ALL

All About Health and Hygiene

K-4 students will explore how and why people get sick, and what they can do to help keep themselves strong and healthy.

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DVD 613.2 ALL

All About Nutrition and Exercise

K-4 students learn about the food pyramid as well as the types and amounts of foods needed by the body each day to stay healthy. Children find out how calories burn and how exercise keeps the body in shape! Students also take a look at how an unbalanced diet, overeating and lack of exercise can wear the body down and affect well-being.

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DVD 616.8 DRU

Drugs & Disease

Drugs & Diseases informs young viewers about germs like bacteria and viruses, and explains how to deal with the many common ailments they cause.

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DVD 616.9 ENV

Environmental Health

Environmental Health provides terrific tips for kids, families and communities to put those three Rs in action!

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DVD 616.9 NYE

Germs

In "Germs," Bill uses foam models to illustrate the various types of germs and how they function. The recurring character, "Mamma Crust," motivates kids to brush their teeth, wash their hands, and cut way back on picking their noses. Grades 4-8

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DVD 621.1 MAC

Steam Power

3- 6 students see how a steam engine is a device that converts heat energy to mechanical energy.

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DVD 621.36 MAC

Sensors

3-6 students learn that sensors are devices that respond to heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism or motion and that sensors can detect the presence of something, such as smoke detectors, automatic doors and security alarms.

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DVD 621.38 MAC

Telecommunications

3-6 students learn that the telephone -- a device that uses electricity, light and radio waves to transmit sound messages. They discover that fiber-optic systems make communicating over long distances even easier than phone lines. They learn how fax machines work and how cell phones make it possible to talk to anyone almost anywhere in the world!

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DVD 621.4 MAC

Engines

3-6 students discover how different engines work -- from simple rockets to turbofan jet engines to gasoline engines. Comparing the advantages and drawbacks of these internal combustion engines

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DVD 621.6 MAC

Pumps

3-6 students learn how different kinds of pumps work.

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DVD 621.8 ALL

All About Simple Machines

All About Simple Machines introduces K-4 students to the concepts of forces, work and how machines are used to make work easier. Six simple machines are presented using fun, real-life demonstrations and clear, colorful graphics: the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the inclined plane, the screw and the wedge.

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DVD 621.8 NYE

Simple Machines

In "Simple Machines," Bill careens around on a roller coaster and furiously pedals his bike on the "Tour de Science" to show that simple machines doing complicated things can be found everywhere. Grades 4-8

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Belts and Gears

3-6 students learn that while belts and gears don't increase the amount of force applied, they can transfer the force to change direction or speed

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Wheels and Axles

3-6 students learn the wheel and axle is a simple machine that makes work easier by changing the effort that force needs to move an object.

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Screws

3-6 graders learn the importance of screws to building.

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Springs

3-6 students learn that springs come in two shapes: There are coil springs, and there are bending bars -- called "leaf springs." When a spring is bent, the molecules on one side are pushed together while the molecules on the other side are pulled apart. So once the bending force is removed, the molecules rapidly "spring" back into their natural places. Springs store potential energy when they are stretched or compressed. This stored energy is transferred to the energy of motion

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Inclined Planes

3-6 graders learn that rolling the boulders up a ramp instead of hauling them up the tower takes less effort to roll the boulders up an inclined plane.

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Levers

3-6 students explore the properties of the three classes of levers and discover that scissors nail clippers and tweezers are just a few examples of useful inventions based on the principle of the lever!

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DVD 621.89 MAC

Friction

3-6 grade students learn how important the force of friction when applying brakes.

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DVD 621.89 NYE

Friction

In "Friction," Bill illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from traction in trains to the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles. Then there's the hovercraft, which moves by eliminating friction. Grades 4-8

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DVD 621.8 MAC

Pulleys

3-6 grade students learn that a pulley is a wheel that carries a rope, chain or cable on its rim and can be used to lift a heavy load. And when multiple pulleys work together, they lessen the effort it takes to do work.

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DVD 623.82 MAC

Sinking

Characters in this series design a vehicle called a submersible that allows them to sink to the ocean floor and then rise back to the surface. Grades 3-6

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DVD 629.1 MAC

Flight

3-6 grade students learn about flight.

 

DVD 629.13 ALL

All About Flight

K-4 students learn about the basic concepts that make flight possible. With clear demonstrations and a hands-on project, students will be able to understand more easily the basic concepts behind various types of flight.

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DVD 629.13 NYE

Flight

In "Flight," Bill demonstrates how airplanes, birds, and helicopters create differences in air pressure to develop lift for flying. Grades 4-8

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DVD 629.4

Space Exploration

In "Space Exploration," Bill Nye explores the "final frontier" and shows the tools humans create to explore space. Did you know it takes 100 tons of fuel for a rocket to orbit the earth? Meet Dr. Linda Horn, a NASA scientist who's helping to develop the Cassini spacecraft. Grades 4-8

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DVD 630 GRO

Growing Our Food

Takes viewers to a strawberry farm and an almond orchard to show how these foods are grown and harvested. Discusses the different places crops can be grown trees, fields, underground, and in water.

 

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DVD 630 NYE

Farming

In "Farming," Bill Nye discovers why farmers really dig their soil, and Chris Ballew, of the rock group Presidents of the United States of America, sings a special version of the band's hit "Peaches." Grades 4-8

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DVD 630 WHA

What is Agriculture?

Visits a dairy farm to see the traditional ways of milking cows and gathering eggs, and then shows how farmers often use machines for these tasks. Describes how cotton is grown and spun into yarn and how timber becomes lumber for houses.

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DVD 631 WHE

Where Food is Grown

Explains that weather and climate are the biggest factors in determining where food can be grown. Teaches students that foods are often imported and exported between the U.S. and other countries.

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DVD 635 FRO

From Farm to Table

Shows oranges being checked for quality and packaged, tomatoes being made into soup, and more. Discusses how planes, trains, ships, and trucks bring food to stores.

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DVD 635.62 LEV

Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden

The producers  capture life in the pumpkin garden with time-lapse photography of seeds sprouting, flowers opening, bees buzzing, pumpkins growing, and jack-o-lanterns glowing.

 

DVD 641.8 LEV

Bread Comes to Life: A Garden of Wheat and a Loaf to Eat.

Helpful time-lapse footage and some imaginative animation enhance the plant growing, dough rising, bread-baking sequences.

 

DVD 771 MAC

Photography

3- students learn how light, lenses and chemicals can be used to produce a photograph

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DVD 781 MAC

Musical Instruments

Sound waves of different frequencies result in different pitches, and instruments of those different pitches are combined to produce music. 3-6 students learn the principles behind various wind, string, brass and percussion instruments and the various sounds they produce.

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DVD 781 NYE

The Science of Music

Each musical note and every tone of each instrument is, in fact, a unique sound wave. Getting the exact sound waves in the pattern you want -- now that's way cool science! Grades 4-8

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DVD 797.5 MAC

Ballooning

Characters in this series build a hot-air balloon and show students how ballooning works.

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DVD 791 RIP

Rip Roaring Roller Coasters

Jay and Elisha strap in and hold on tight while whizzing along on the world's fastest rollercoasters! You'll go all around and upside-down on monster G-form loops, stomach-wobbling drops and the coolest cruising coasters around.

 

 

 

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DVD 027.4 LIB

My Community – Library

This show teaches viewers that at the library they can find all different types of information, from books and magazines to maps and movies!

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DVD 297 WHA

What is Christianity?

Teaches students about the Christian sacrament of Communion and follows a family as they celebrate Christmas.

 

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DVD 297 WHA

What is Religion?

Provides an overview of various religions around the world and focuses on common practices, beliefs, holidays, and holy writings.

 

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DVD 297 WHA

What is Judaism?

Explores traditional Jewish rituals, including Passover and Bar Mitzvah ceremonies.

 

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DVD 297 WHA

What is Hinduism?

Acquaints youngsters with such Hindu traditions as Diwali, a festive celebration of lights, and puja, a prayer ritual.

 

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DVD 297 WHA

What is Buddhism?

Examines the traditions, beliefs, and history of Buddhism

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DVD 297 WHA

What is Islam?

Uncovers the rich history of Islam through visits to a mosque and the home of a family celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

 

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DVD 307 CHO

Choices, Choices, Choices

Explains the necessity of making choices and differentiates goods and services. Familiarizes students with the concept of limited resources and illustrates how communities provide goods and services, how people in communities meet their wants and needs, and how choices apply to making decisions and following directions.

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DVD 307 COM

Comparing Communities

Illustrates the ways communities are similar and different by discussing basic human needs, climatic features, and environmental and cultural factors. Compares the communities and lifestyles of Caleb, from central Indiana, and Shankar, from Nepal, and uses the Venn diagram to demonstrate making comparisons.

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DVD 307 WHA

My Community – What is a Community?

What Is a Community? Introduces viewers to the places that make up most communities, including local businesses, schools, city hall, the library and more! They will discover that while all communities have many things in common, they differ from each other in many ways as well.

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DVD 320.8 LOC

My Community – Local Government

Local Government introduces young viewers to the services that the local government provides, like educating children, keeping the community clean and making laws. We'll explore the different offices that are often located in city hall, see how laws are passed, experience what a typical day is like for city council workers and even meet the mayor!

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DVD 338.7 LOC

My Community – Local Businesses

Local Businesses highlights the different types of businesses that you'll find in your community.

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DVD 362.11 HOS

My Community – Hospital

Hospital explores the physical features of this important place and describes the jobs of the people who work there to keep the community healthy.

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DVD 363.2 POL

My Community – Police Station

Police Station explores how police officers serve to keep the public safe. Young viewers will get a feel for the different types of jobs police officers do, the busy place where they work and the uniforms and gear that they wear.

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DVD 372.12 SCH

My Community – School

School introduces young viewers to what a typical day at school might be like and the people that you'd find there, such as students, teachers and the principal.

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DVD 383 POS

My Community – Post Office

Post Office introduces young viewers to this important place in the community. From helping people mail a letter to delivering packages to one's door, the post office enables people to communicate with others in their own community and beyond.

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DVD 385 TRA

My Community – Transportation

From cars to bicycles to trains and beyond, Transportation highlights the different ways people move about their community. This engaging show explores how transportation can be similar yet different across all communities.

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DVD 394.2 GRO

Groundhog Day

In Groundhog Day students meet Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as they learn about the history of this popular legend

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DVD 394.2 HAL

Halloween

This program explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain the origin of traditional Halloween symbols, costumes, the custom of trick-or-treating and why Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones past.

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DVD 394.2 MAR

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, join the kids from the community center as they honor the memory of this amazing man by volunteering their time to serve others.

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DVD 394.2 MEM

Memorial Day/Veterans Day

A short description of these holidays.

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DVD 394.2 PRE

Presidents' Day

Explains why George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are given special recognition on Presidents' Day. Taped on location at many places of historical significance.

 

DVD 394.2 RAM

Ramadan

They discover the religious significance of song and prayer, and the principles and traditions that mark the holiest of the Islamic holidays.

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DVD 394.2 THA

Thanksgiving

Children learn the story behind the first Thanksgiving celebration, traditionally the American harvest holiday, and they visit Plimoth Plantation.

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DVD 394.2 VAL

Valentine's Day

A short description of this holiday.

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DVD 398.5 DAV

Davy Crockett

Presented by Shelly Duvall, the story follows Crockett as he earns a reputation for bravery and courage along the wild frontier.

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DVD 308.5 JOH

John Henry

Meets the African American hero born with a hammer in his hand and follows him from cotton country to the wilderness, where he becomes king of the railroad camps.

 

DVD 628.9 FIR

My Community – Fire Station

Young viewers will get a feel for what a local fire station looks like as well as the trucks, uniforms, protective gear and equipment that is found there.

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DVD 940.1 AHI

A History Of The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages is commonly referred to as the period between the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe and the Renaissance, and in this lively program, students will delve into a comprehensive overview of the people, places and events that defined this period.

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DVD 940.1 DOC

The Doctor

The Doctor, students will get the lowdown on the life of a doctor practicing during the Middle Ages.

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VT 940.1 KNI

The Knight

In The Knight, students will get the lowdown on the lives of these armor-clad warriors of the Middle Ages, focusing on the role they played in the society of the time.

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DVD 940.1 MER

The Merchant

The Merchant, students will explore the lives of these well-traveled entrepreneurs, whose trade in life generated the need for building medieval towns.

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DVD 940.1 MON

The Monk

In The Monk, students will learn about monastic life in the Middle Ages, exploring the simple lives led by monks, often devoid of many luxuries of the period.

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DVD 940.1 NOB

The Noble

The Noble, students will delve into the nobility of the Middle Ages, exploring the castles that served as both fortification and living space for the noble family, while taking in the personal effects and food that demonstrated a noble’s affluence.

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DVD 940.1 SER

The Serf

In The Serf, students will delve into the daily life of those who were bound to their lords’ lands and whose days were filled with difficult manual labor.

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DVD 940.1 SOC

Social Structure in the Middle Ages

In Social Structure in the Middle Ages, students will explore the complex relationships between a lord, his vassals and their serfs -- an intertwining of the wealthy and poor that ensured everyone in these medieval societies depended on each other.

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DVD 912 HIS

Map Skills for Children - A History of Maps 

Traces the history of maps and examines political, topographical, land use and resource, weather, and population maps

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DVD 912 MAP

Map Skills for Children – Maps & Globes

Identifies the different parts of maps and globes by comparing and contrasting them.

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DVD 912.014 MAK

Map Skills for Children – Making & Reading Maps

Highlights the entire map-making process and teaches the concepts of scale, absolute and relative location, personal directions, distance, direction, and others.

 

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DVD 921 CHAPMAN

Johnny Appleseed

Johnny's gentle spirit, love of all living things and sheer perseverance wins him respect and admiration everywhere he travels -- especially among an Indian tribe, after Johnny saves the life of an injured Indian with his knowledge of herbal medicine.

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DVD 921 CHAVEZ

Cesar Chavez

In this fascinating portrait, kids will examine the life of this dedicated labor leader, whose determination to help others gave thousands a voice and the power to change things for the better in this country.

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DVD 921 FRANK

Diary of Ann Frank

In Nazi-occupied Holland, Otto Frank and his family have decided to go into hiding, because of the increasing persecutions against Jews. The businessman Kraler and his assistant Miep prepare a hiding place in the rooms above their place of business, and arrange for the Franks and another family, the Van Daans, to stay there. Later on, they are joined by the dentist Dussel. Together, they try to avoid detection while hoping for Holland to be liberated by the Allies, but even meeting basic needs can become a challenge, and even minor incidents could present a grave risk.

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DVD 921 FRANKLIN

Benjamin Franklin

In Benjamin Franklin, kids will get an up-close look at the life and times of this prolific Founding Father

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DVD 921 HUMPHREYS

Mose Humphreys

Meet Mose Humphreys, the toughest firefighter in the nation's toughest neighborhood -- the Bowery in New York City. As a boy, Mose's great size, speed and strength makes him one of the best fire company runners of all time, but he longs for the day when he can become a full-fledged firefighter.

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DVD 921 KING

Martin Luther King, Jr.

In Martin Luther King, Jr., kids will take an in-depth look at the life of this civil rights leader and learn about his commitment to nonviolence in the pursuit of social change

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DVD 921 Oakley

Annie Oakley

Jamie Lee Curtis stars as Annie Oakley in this biography of the legendary female sharpshooter who gained fame with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

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DVD 921 PENN

William Penn & Pennsylvania

Believing in the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace and equality, Penn would apply those ideals to his new settlement, where people of all nationalities lived alongside the Lenni Lenape Indians.

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DVD 921 Sacagawea

Sacagawea

Kids will discover that throughout this famed expedition, the tremendous courage and bravery that she demonstrated was second to none, and that without her help, one of the greatest adventures in American history might have ended in failure.

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DVD 921 WASHINGTON

George Washington

The biography of George Washington.

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DVD 921 WILLIAMS

Roger Williams & Rhode Island

This program looks at the influence of the Narragansett Indians in the region and the Puritan traditions observed by the settlers

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DVD 930.1 NYE

Archaeology

In "Archaeology," Bill digs into the fascinating science of archaeology, the study of those who lived before us. "Home Improvement's" Richard Karn drops by to check out some ancient "Tool Time-Style" artifacts.  Grades 5-8

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DVD 937 ANC

Ancient Rome

Children will learn about the expansion of the empire, its leaders, developing systems of government, art, architecture and trade.

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DVD 972 ANC

Ancient Aztec Empire

In this riveting program, viewers travel from present-day Mexico City to over 500 years into the past to learn about the amazing Aztec Empire

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DVD 972 ANC

Ancient Aztec The Fall Of The Empire

In this program, students learn about the causes of the Aztec Empire’s fall, explore the culture clash that ensued when two very different societies merged and witness the crumbling of the Aztec culture -- from the destruction of its prized architecture to the decline of its population due to enslavement and disease.

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DVD 973.2 SET

Settling The New World

Young viewers will learn about the motivations behind early European exploration and settlement by the English, Spanish, French and Dutch

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DVD 973.2 SPA

The Spanish & Colonial Santa Fe

In search of cities of gold, the Spanish expanded northward from Mexico, but instead found the Pueblo Indians, whom they converted to Catholicism and made Spanish citizens.

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DVD 973.21 FRE

The French & Colonial Quebec

Explore the daily life of the early French Canadians and trace the development of this unique colony.

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DVD 974.7 DUT

The Dutch & New Amsterdam

Learn the tumultuous history of this ragtag settlement, one that was made up of a remarkable multitude of nationalities and religions, much like its future incarnation -- New York City.

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DVD 975.9 STA

St. Augustine

During a tour of the Spanish Quarter, Tracy learns about the daily life and customs of the Spanish settlers as well as the lives of slaves in the colony and the history of the local Timucuan Indians.

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DVD 978 DAI

Daily Pioneer Life

Discusses how pioneers cooked inside a log cabin, tended animals in a cattle drive, flocked to boom towns, and much more.

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DVD 978.02 PIO

The Pioneer Journey Westward

Journeys along with a pioneer family enduring the trials and tribulations of the Oregon Trail.

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DVD 978 WES

Westward Expansion in the U.S.

Informs viewers about the Louisiana Purchase, the Gold Rush, Daniel Boone, and Native Americans.

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DVD 979.4 GRE

US Geography for Children – Greetings from California

Suitable for grades K-4

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DVD 974.4 PLI

Plimoth Plantation

The program describes the Pilgrims' arrival at Plimoth, the various hardships they encountered in the New World, their relationship with Native Americans and the details of their daily lives, including their food, clothing and system of government.

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DVD 975.5 JAM

James Town

Jamestown settlement in Virginia, Greg gets zapped into the Internet and finds himself at the historic site itself! Colonial interpreters at Jamestown help answer his questions about the early days of the English colony and the struggles for food, water and shelter.

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CAS FIC GRO

Growing Up Cuban

In her collection of 12 short stories, originally heard on National Public Radio, storyteller and author Carmen Agra Deedy shares memories of growing up after her family emigrated from Havana.

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DVD 394.2 DAY

Day of the Dead in Janitzio

20 minute DVD which stresses how the Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico.

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DVD 394.266 ELD

El Dia de los Muertas

Filmed entirely in Oaxaca, Mexico, this great new video explains the preparations, celebrations and meaning of the Day of the Dead holiday.

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DVD 398.2 HAP

Robinita Hood

Contemporary updated telling of the story of Robin Hood…in Spanish and in English.

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DVD 759.972 ANC

Vol. 1

Ancient And Modern Traditions

This program traces the foundations of Mexican art from its roots in Indian masterworks such as the stone heads of the Olmecs, the jewelry of the Mixtecs and the ritual and sacred objects of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, through the influence of the Conquest and Christianity on indigenous art forms.

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DVD 759.972 PAI

Vol. 2

The Painters

Imbued with traces of ancient mysticism and combining both pagan and Christian beliefs, Mexican paintings are both visual and narrative in nature.

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DVD 921 GOYA

The Artists’ Specials – Goya:  Awakened in a Dream

HBO Special about the artist

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DVD 921 KAHLO

 

Frida Kahlo

This presents an in-depth look at Frida Kahlo, one of the greatest women artists of all time. Also features spectacular imagery and many rare historical photographs.

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For Fun

 

 

 

DVD FIC ADV

Adventures in Babysitting

An entertaining video about a teenage girl who gets into all kinds of trouble while trying to help a friend while babysitting some kids.

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DVD FIC AGE

Agent Cody Banks

To his family and friends, Cody Banks is a typical teen--he loves to skateboard, hates math, and feels like a complete idiot around girls. But Cody's got a secret--he's actually part of a secret teen CIA program.

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DVD FIC AKE

Akeelah and the Bee

Tutored by many and opposed by some, Akeelah unwittingly unites a neighborhood in her daring quest to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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DVD FIC JUS

Just For Kicks

Just For Kicks is the first film of its kind to present the underlying drivers and players that fueled the global sneakers revolution and its $26 Billion global market. Just For Kicks offers a fun and colorful insider's history of Hip-Hop's most treasured fashion item.

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DVD FIC KAR

Karate Kid

A teenage boy is taught karate and gains as wisdom as he does karate expertise.

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DVD FIC LAS

The Last Winter

 

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DVD FIC LER

The Road to El Dorado

Upon landing on the shores of El Dorado, Tulio and Miguel are mistaken for gods and are lavished with riches beyond their wildest dreams.

 

DVD FIC SOC

Soccer Dog

Kids in the 6-10 range will enjoy the comeuppances received by a kid bully, maniacal dogcatcher, drill sergeant coach, and buffoon coach, even as adults may wince at the stereotypes.

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DVD FIC SPA

Space Jam

In order to win their freedom from their alien captors, the Nerdlucks, Bugs and rest of the Looney Tunes gang challenge the aliens to a basketball game.

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DVD FIC SPY

Spy Kids 2

Carmen and Juni Cortez team up with two other spy kids, Gary and Gerti Giggles, and together they must save the world from the hands of an evil scientist named Romero

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