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Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"From military scout, to colonial farmer, to General, to President of the United States, George Washington set the standard for what it means to be an American. In George Washington, kids will examine the life of the man whose leadership helped transform 13 colonies into a brilliant new country. From leading the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War to helping to shape the young nation, kids will get an up-close look at the man whom many refer...
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"The Revolutionary War created many heroes, including the men who would go down in history as the Founding Fathers of a new country. Yet, there were many other men, women and children whose names you might not know, but whose acts of courage helped win the war against the British. Revolutionary War Heroes focuses on the daring acts of patriotism from people such as Nathan Hale and Sybil Ludington and the brave military feats of Colonel Francis Marion,...
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Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
See the water cycle in action! From evaporation to condensation to precipitation, water changes form as it circulates. Discover the role of groundwater in the water cycle by going on location to the Peak District, one of the wettest places in the United Kingdom. Then, visit the Ladybower Dam in the United Kingdom and the Hoover Dam in the United States to see how dams are built across rivers to form reservoirs -- an important water souce for many...
4) Civil rights
Series
United States history origins to 2000 volume 22
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Examines the civil rights movement of the 1960's through archival footage and interviews.
Series
Pioneer life for children volume 2
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn how pioneer families made their decision to move westward and prepared for the long journey. See everyday life on a wagon train on the Oregon Trail crossing hazardous rivers, encountering severe weather and majestic landmarks. Features reenactments, journal entries, and historic imagery.
Series
Pioneer life for children volume 3
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn about events and historical figures relevant to the westward expansion. Find out how the Louisiana Purchase and the Gold Rush encouraged the exploration and settlement of the U.S. frontier and the relationship between settlers and the Native American population. Features reenactments, journal entries, and historic imagery.
Series
Pioneer life for children volume 1
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn about daily life in the pioneer communities like trading posts and sodhouses that sprang up in the western territories of the United States during the 1800s. Also see how geography affected the economy and settlement patterns. Features reenactments, journal entries, and historic imagery.
11) The Middle East
Series
United States history origins to 2000 volume 24
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Examines the Middle East conflict over the past 50 years, highlighting major figures and events. Discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict, Cold War tensions, and oil reserves as reasons for U.S. involvement.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Hosted by Eleanor Mondale, Internet Searching Skills is a comprehensive video guide to searching the World Wide Web. In logical, step-by-step strategies, Eleanor and her virtual friend Jane explain how to access, research, evaluate and communicate vast Internet resources into results anyone can use-in school, daily life or in the working world.
