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CATALOGUE
NUANCE BOURDON
English Catalogue 2012
Nuance-Bourdon Audiovisuel Inc.
English Catalogue
Welcome to Nuance-Bourdon Audiovisuel Inc., where we are happy to assist you with any of your audiovisual needs. You have probably met us in the past, and we are now extremely happy to offer you a
selection of English titles to compliment our extensive French catalogue (also available).
This year’s English catalogue is divided into two sections:
1) Preschool/Primary Schools, for ages 2 to10
2) Secondary Schools/College/University, for ages 11 to Adult
**Some Secondary titles, may be suitable for upper level Primary.
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& services in the near future. As always, all our titles come with PPR rights (Public Performance Rights),
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Table of Contents
Preschool-Primary Schools Section
Preschool-Primary Schools Section
Secondary Schools-College-University Section (click links below)
Amerindien/Inuit Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architecture
Art & Artists
Astronomy & Space Studies
Biology
Botany
Business
Child Development
Cinema
Culinary Arts
Design
Earth Sciences
Ecology/Environmental Sciences
Economics
Education
Geneology
Geography
- American Geography
- Canadian Geography
- World Geography
Health & Wellness
History
- American History
- Canadian History
- World History
How To
Journalism & Media
Justice & Law
Literature
Mathematics
Medicine
Military
Music
Mythology
Paleontology
Photography
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Real Estate
Religion/Ethics
Safety/Prevention
Sexuality
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Sociology
Spanish - Espanol
Sports/Entertainment
Technology
Television Series
Theater & Performing Arts
Toxicology
Woman’s Studies
Zoology/Animal Life
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PRESCHOOLPRIMARY
SCHOOLS
SECTION
the author, Sonia Manzano, who is
Maria on Sesame Street.
Includes A Conversation With the
Author.
American Library Association
Notable Children’s Video Award
Winner
Nutmeg, 2008
(Primary to General)
17 minutes
Purchase: DVD 69.95$
100th Day Worries
by Margery Cuyler
The 100th day of school is
approaching, and Jessica's teacher
wants each of the children to bring in
a collection of 100 things. Jessica
worries about everything, and now
she has something new to worry
about!
Spoken Arts, 2001
15 minutes
A Birthday Basket for Tìa
by Pat Mora
Illustrated by Cecily Lang
Today is Tìa’s birthday! Cecilia
wants to surprise her great-aunt, her
Tìa, with a very special present. But
what could it be?
Spoken Arts
Lincoln’s great wisdom and
compassion and comes to
understand the special place Lincoln
holds in the hearts of all Americans.
As the boy’s knowledge about
Abraham Lincoln grows, he begins to
appreciate the great possibilities in
his own future. When the boy’s
brother says, “Listen, nobody can be
another Abraham Lincoln,” the boy
readily agrees and says, “… nobody
can be another me,” either. The
engaging illustrations include dozens
of sketches of Lincoln at different
times in his life.
Nutmeg, 2005
14 minutes
A Day’s Work
by Eve Bunting
Illustrated by Ronald Himler
Francisco’s grandfather has just
arrived from Mexico, and the boy
serves as his guide and interpreter
when the older man seeks work as a
day laborer. They wait in a parking
lot with many other men and are
hired by a commercial gardener
named Ben. Francisco assures Ben
that his abuelo is an experienced
gardener even though this is not
true. At the end of the day Ben is
angry to discover that his two
workers have done the job all wrong.
When Grandfather realizes what has
happened, he refuses his wages and
insists on returning the next day to
fix the mistake. Ben respects
Grandfather’s decision, and
Francisco understands how much he
can learn from his abuelo.
Nutmeg, 2005
14 minutes
A Look Around
Endangered Animals
by Ed Perez
Illustrated by Jim Kersell
Discover the habits and habitats of
the manatee, the Siberian tiger, the
gray wolf and many others. Live
action footage is included with
information about helping
endangered species.
Spoken Arts
A Mama for Owen
A Box Full of Kittens
A. Lincoln and Me
by Sonia Manzano (Maria on
Sesame Street)
ill by Matt Phelan
Ruthie wants to be a superhero like
Superman and spends the day
racing through the neighborhood on
various errands for her Aunt Juanita
who is expecting a baby. But when
the crucial moment arrives, Ruthie is
busy playing with a box full of kittens.
This charming tale conveys the
loving warmth and humor within an
extended Puerto Rican family living
in the Bronx. Delightfully narrated by
by Louise Borden
illustrated by Ted Lewin
A gangling and awkward young boy
who is “skinny as a bean pole” and
has the same birthday as Abraham
Lincoln discovers that he has more
in common with the Great
Emancipator than he ever imagined.
The boy’s teacher explains that
people called young Abe Lincoln
names, laughed at his frontier ways
and made fun of his humble origins.
In the library the boy reads about
By Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrated by John Butler
This quietly moving story is based on
real events that occurred in Kenya
when a baby hippo was left
orphaned after the Indian Ocean
tsunami of 2004. The story begins
with Owen’s idyllic life with the hippo
herd before the rains came. Bauer’s
description of the rising Sabaki River
is realistic without being too
frightening. Owen’s loss of his
mother is treated carefully, and when
he finds his new mother, a turtle
named Mzee, the illustrations are
bathed in a sunny glow that affirms
the story’s happy ending. An
Author’s Note provides additional
information about this true story.
Movingly narrated by the author.
Author.
4
Winner
Nutmeg, 2008
9 minutes
A More Perfect Union: The
Story of Our Constitution
by Betsy & Giulio Maestro
A detailed look at the formatilon of
our nation’s most precious
document, the Constitution.
Spoken Arts
A Pirate’s Guide to First
Grade
By James Peller
Illustrated by Greg Ruth
Introduced by James Peller
ARR! It's the first day of first grade,
and it's all hands on deck for a young
pirate and crew. How much trouble
will they get into? And, most
important, what treasures await them
at the end of the day?
Spoken Arts, 2011
A Tale of Two Dogs
A Picnic in October
by Eve Bunting
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Every October 28th Tony and his
extended Italian-American family
take the ferry to Liberty Island and
have a picnic to celebrate the Statue
of Liberty’s birthday. Tony thinks this
yearly outing is dumb because the
Statue is not real, but his
grandmother responds, “She’s not
alive …. But she’s certainly real. And
so is what she stands for.” Tony
sees a family who has recently
emigrated and is moved by how
much the Statue means to them.
These new Americans help Tony
understand why his family has a
picnic in October every year, and for
the first time he joins enthusiastically
in their celebration. The illustrations
suggest a cold, blustery day in a
vibrant and culturally diverse New
York City.
Nutmeg, 2005
11 minutes
by Steven Kroll
Illustrated by Mike Reed
The Morrisons adopt a playful puppy
from the pound and soon discover
that he has some bad habits. He
grabs food from Dad’s plate, chews
Mom’s slippers and howls when he’s
put outside in his pen. Over the
protests of the children, Mom and
Dad return Morgan and bring home a
smaller dog named Peanut who is
very good but not much fun.
Coincidentally, Peanut’s former
owners have adopted Morgan from
the pound, and when they call
because Morgan is homesick, the
Morrisons ask them to visit. When
Morgan sees the Morrisons, and
Peanut sees his former owners, it’s
very clear where each dog really
wants to live. The families take back
their original pet, and each family
finally has the right dog!
Nutmeg, 2005
11 minutes
In school art class Nari's drawings of
dark images and scary faces is of
concern to her teacher who senses
what might be wrong. Nari goes on
to tell her teacher that the drawings
are about a little girl who has a
horrifying secret. Taking Nari's
hand, the teacher asks if the little girl
in the drawings is someone she
might know or someone who might
even be in their class? A sobbing
Nari admits that she is the little girl.
With the weight of her terrible secret
now shared, Nari realizes this was
not her fault. Now she can enjoy the
familiar feelings of a little girl once
again, a small girl with many friends,
who laughs and plays with the spirit
of a fluttering butterfly.
A Terrible Secret helps children
understand they should tell a trusted
adult about inappropriate situations.
It's also helpful to alert adults about
the signs of child abuse, the scared
feelings and ways to lift a terrible
secret from a troubled child.
Film Ideas, 2010
10 minutes
A Tiger Callled Thomas
by Charlotte Zolotow
Illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal
When young Thomas moves to a
new neighborhood, he is shy and
afraid that no one will like him.
Instead of venturing forth to make
new friends, the African-American
boy never leaves his front stoop.
Everything changes on Halloween
night when Thomas puts on his tiger
costume and summons the courage
to go out trick or treating. To his
surprise, his neighbors know who he
is and greet him with a friendly
welcome. They even ask him to
come back! Thomas returns home
feeling confident – and wonderful.
Zolotow’s classic, first published in
1963, has been reprinted with new
and evocative illustrations.
Nutmeg, 2005
10 minutes
A Terrible Secret
Young Nari has a terrible secret, a
secret she can't tell anyone. Nari is
withdrawn and unable to smile or
play with her friends.
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when one doesn’t know left from
right.
Abraham Lincoln Comes
Home
by Robert Burleigh
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
Introduced by Robert Burleigh
When Abraham Lincoln was shot in
Washington, D.C., in 1865, the
country was swept by shock. Upon
his death came a huge outpouring of
grief and sympathy for the
courageous president who had
guided the nation through the civil
war. Over the course of thirteen
somber days, people paid homage
as Lincoln’s funeral train made its
way from Washington, D.C., to
Springfield, Illinois. This book
captures the feelings and
experiences of a young boy and his
father as they make the journey to
see Lincoln’s funeral train. The
beautiful and realistic paintings help
capture this experience.
Spoken Arts
All About Directions
Parents’ Choice Approved
Recommended: Science Books &
Films, School Library Journal
A 4-part series for teaching young
children the difference between left,
right, north, south, east, west,
clockwise, counter clockwise and
receiving, giving and understanding
directions. Helpful hints are
interspersed as kids learn why
knowing directions will be important
to them for the rest of their lives.
-E-Guide available
Film Ideas, 2005
13 min x 4 = 52 mins
Purchase: DVD 119.95$ each, series
4 titles 399.95$
Go Left Right Here!
A wonderfully modern program for
helping youngsters determine their
left from their right. Interspersed
with examples from their school,
social, and community environments,
youngsters are exposed to visually
interesting and sometimes humorous
examples of the difficulties that occur
Clockwise – Counterclockwise
Knowing which direction is clockwise
or counterclockwise will help
youngsters continue on their journey
to understanding all about directions
and learning how to better explain
themselves. Using real life, fun
examples from games they play,
school and at home, children will
begin the process of combining
directional concepts into
understandable relationships. A
“wise guide” helps them to
remember which direction is
clockwise and which direction is
counterclockwise.
Learn West & You’ll Know The
Rest
Knowing where we are in relation to
other things is a sometimes difficult
concept to grasp for any individual.
But the sooner we learn about the
cardinal directions, (north, south,
east, west) the sooner we learn
about getting from here to there.
Using contemporary examples
youngsters are provided with the
tools they will need to begin their
lifelong relationship with directions.
Directions: Take Some, Give
Some
Following and understanding any
type of directions is an important skill
that youngsters need to learn. Being
able to give directions is equally as
important as being able to follow
directions. By using guidelines and
mind scenes, youngster will
understand how to visualize the
process of moving from here to
there.
27 minutes
America Is…
Written by Louise Borden
Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
This book is a salute to America, our
great country, the land of freedom for
us and for people all over the world.
This book beautifully illustrates many
aspects of our nation----its
farmlands, its prairies, its cattle
country, its rivers, and the many
kinds of people who live and work
here. Mountains and deserts,
waterfalls and beaches---each of our
states has things to see and enjoy.
Wherever you go, you will see our
flag flying, with fifty stars for our
current fifty states and thirteen broad
stripes for our original thirteen
colonies.
Spoken Arts
11 minutes
And If the Moon Could Talk
by Kate Banks
Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben
A child getting into bed imagines
what might come out if the moon
could talk. He believes it could tell
about many night-time activities that
it sees from its vantage point.
Spoken Arts
Alphabet Fiesta
By Anne Miranda
Illustrated by Spanish Schoolchildren
In this delightful bilingual alphabet
story, all the animals are invited to a
surprise birthday party for Zelda the
zebra. Adding to the fun are the
vibrant illustrations drawn by
schoolchildren living in Spain. An
endearing introduction to the
alphabet in two languages, this video
is presented in three separate
versions – first in English, then in
Spanish, then in English and
Spanish together.
Nutmeg, 2004
And the Dish Ran Away
With the Spoon
by Janet Stevens & Susan Stevens
Crummel
Introduced by Janet Stevens &
Susan Stevens Crummel
Every night the rhyme gets read.
Every night Dish and Spoon run
away. And every night they return until tonight! Where can Dish and
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Spoon be? The rhyme can’t go on
without them, so Cat, Cow and Dog
set out to search for their missing
friends.
-Special Appearance
Spoken Arts, 2001
245 minutes
Amazing Planet
The earth is vibrant in color and
motion, startling in its variety of
shapes and textures, and aweinspiring in its grace and power. But,
many of the Earth's most spectacular
conjuring tricks unfold in a timeframe
that is imperceptible to mere
humans.
For Amazing Planet, National
Geographic has created a virtual
time machine of Earth's history,
making it possible to see in seconds
what took eons to create. Witness
the bumper-car antics of continents;
watch ice ages pulsing out of the
poles and back again; observe the
Himalayas surging upwards, view
the deepest ocean depths of the
Mariana Trench, and solve the
mystery of the singing sand dunes.
DVD Special Features
Bonus Program: Fire and Iceland
National Geographic, 2006
Widescreen, 150 mins
Purchase: 2 DVD-set 89.95$
Amazing Planet: Creatures
of the Deep
Join our alien team as they explore
one of the most amazing planets in
the universe – Earth! As Captain Rip
Rayon and crew send their space
ships deep into the ocean, they
encounter slimy sea slugs, spiky sea
urchins, and lots of super-sleek
sharks! Come along as they discover
that you should never rub a shark's
skin the wrong way; an octopus can
change its shape and color in the
blink of an eye; jellyfish can be as
long as a blue whale; and some
creatures glow in the dark to confuse
enemies! If you ever wondered
what's lurking beneath the seas,
come meet the Creatures of the
Deep.
55 mins
apple she had picked in her master’s
orchard. Later in life Harriet planted
many apple trees on her property to
celebrate her freedom and
independence. Vivid illustrations
enhance the concrete details and
convey the courage, triumph and
enduring contribution of this
remarkable American. Movingly
narrated by the author. Includes A
Conversation With the Author.
Nutmeg, 2008
12 minutes
Amazing Planet: Explosive
Earth
Take a new look at Earth through the
eyes of a zany band of intergalactic
adventurers. Zooming in to
investigate, Captain Rip Rayon and
his crew discover that there's a
whole lot of shaking going on! And
when you beam aboard on this
global fact-finding mission, you'll
witness...
-Volcanoes oozing 2,000-degree
lava! -Yellowstone's bubbling mud
pots & geysers!
-Deep sea vents, home to creepy
tube worms!
-California's earthquake "danger
zone!"
-Tsunamis, giant killer waves that
can rage as fast as a 500 mph jet
plane!
These fascinating discoveries and
more are right beneath your feet in
Explosive Earth – just one of the
Amazing Planet adventures from
National Geographic.
Standard version, 52 mins
An Apple for Harriet
Tubman
by Glennette Tilly Turner
Illustrated by Susan Keeter
Children learn about Harriet
Tubman’s life, beginning with the
harsh treatment she received as a
child slave and including her escape
to freedom, her legendary role as a
“conductor” on the Underground
Railroad and her life as a free
woman in upstate New York.
Drawing upon the recollections of a
Tubman relative, the author explains
how, as a seven-year-old slave,
Harriet was whipped for eating an
Animal Holiday (Special
Edition)
Do penguins live at the North Pole?
Where do polar bears go in the
winter? Curious children want to
know, so Santa calls on his furry
friends to help explain it all–in song!
Join in the fun as National
Geographic combines classic wildlife
footage with your favorite holiday
tunes. The whole family will want to
sing along as otters, reindeer and
pandas shake, waddle and roll to the
beat. Travel from the North Pole to
the South Pole and visit various
creatures in their snowy homes.
These hilarious and heartwarming
holiday "tails" will jingle your bells
and deck your halls for years to
come.
This Special Edition includes the
bonus disc, Wild Detectives: Penguin
Adventures.
Bonus disc, Wild Detectives:
Penguin Adventures (approx. 30
mins)
Guess Who? Game
Sound Off Game
Interactive Quiz
Sing-Along Songs
2-disc Special Edition
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Are You a Horse?
Animalia
April Foolishness
Welcome to the kingdom where
animals rule! Join 11 year-olds Zoe
and Alex on a thrilling, beautifully
animated adventure, as they are
swept from their local library into
Animalia - a unique world of
speaking animals!
But Zoe and Alex soon realize that
all is not right in the once peaceful
kingdom as their arrival has
coincided with unusual events that
are undermining the very fabric of
civilization and the heart of Animalia
- the Core.
Zoe and Alex and their new best
friends, G'Bubu the gorilla and Iggy
the iguana, use their wits and
imagination to help solve the
mysteries and bring order back to
the land.
Imavision
3 DVD Box-Set, 8h 30 min.
Purchase: Circulation DVD 281.95$,
Schools 112.95$
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrated by Nadine Bernard
Westcott
The grandchildren have picked just
the right day to visit Grandma and
Grandpa on the farm. They keep
rushing into the kitchen to tell
Grandpa that first the cows, then the
chickens, then the pigs, the goats
and the sheep are on the loose and
creating havoc, but he remains calm
and continues cooking his breakfast.
Grandpa knows it’s April Fools’ Day
and won’t be taken in by their tricks.
The story ends with a funny twist
when Grandma plays her own April
Fools’ trick and has the last laugh on
everyone. Narrated by the author!
Includes a Conversation With the
Author.
Nutmeg, 2006
10 minutes
Ape
by Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Vicky White
Meet four species of great apes –
the orangutan, chimp, bonobo and
gorilla. Each species is illustrated
with stunning visuals that show them
nurturing their young, eating,
fighting, snoozing and more. Martin
Jenkins is a conservation biologist
and author of the award-winning
non-fiction picture books The
Emperor’s Egg and Chameleons Are
Cool. In her debut as an illustrator,
former zookeeper Vicky White
creates breathtaking oil and pencil
drawings that bring the great apes to
life. A concluding section identifies
the fifth great ape – humans – and
discusses why some great apes are
facing extinction. A supplemental
“Did You Know?” section and world
map provide further details.
Nutmeg, 2009
10 minutes
by Andy Rash
Illustrated by the Author
Despite his cowboy boots and tengallon hat, Roy doesn’t know what a
horse is – or a saddle! But when he
gets a saddle for his birthday, it
comes with two instructions: 1) Find
a horse and 2) Enjoy the ride. Armed
with helpful hints, Roy sets out with a
simple question for everyone he
meets, “Are you a horse?” He asks a
rusty wagon, a snake, crab,
chameleon, owl, pig, sloth, lion and
zebra, and each helps Roy
determine the characteristics of a
horse. When he eventually comes
upon a horse, the story takes a
surprising and hilarious turn. This
zany adventure includes comic
illustrations and an important lesson
in deductive reasoning. A special
“Read-Along” section reprises the
story with the text. Includes A
Includes A Special Read-Along
Option
Nutmeg, 2010
12 minutes
Adventures in Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle’s Lost World
At the beginning of the 20th century,
an expedition leaves for the jungles
of South America, with the hope of
finding "The Lost World", hidden on a
remote plateau. There, the
Expedition finds itself trapped in a
world of breathtaking beauty,
inhabited by the Ayara, ancient
descendants of the Incas. Everyday,
the Expedition searches for a way to
get off the Plateau, as it struggles to
survive in a world inhabited by live
dinosaurs, prehistoric ape-men and
nature at its most powerful.
1) All Shook Up
2) Black Magic
3) Danger Zone
4) Key to the Forbidden City
5) A Friend in Need
Vivavision, 1999-2002
(Preschool to General)
26 titles, 30 min. each
Purchase: DVD 99$ each, series: on
demand.
Armadilly Chili
by Helen Ketteman
Illustrated by Will Terry
Miss Billie decides to make a pot of
her famous chili before a Texas “blue
norther” storm arrives. When she
asks her friends to help, Tex the
tarantula, Mackie the bluebird and
Taffy the horned toad are too busy
having fun to lend a hand so Miss
Billie gathers the beetles, hot
peppers and prickly pear cactus for
the chili and prepares it herself.
When it is bubbling on the stove, her
friends drop by to have a warming
bowl, but Miss Billie says, “No
workin’ with Billie, no sharin’ the
chili.” However, Miss Billie discovers
that the chili doesn’t taste quite right
when she eats it alone. She soon
realizes that her friends are the
missing ingredients, and when they
arrive – each with a gift for dinner –
all ends well. Modeled after The
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Little Red Hen, this lighthearted tale
has a dash of Texas flavor.
Narrated by the author! Includes
Sharing My Story, A Conversation
with the Author, Helen Ketteman
Nutmeg, 2006
10 minutes
Arthur Binky Goes Nuts
When Binky discovers that he's
allergic to peanuts, he has so many
questions: Will he be forced to live
without Chinese food? Will he ever
again be able to eat with his friends?
And most importantly, will his Mom
ever calm down? Binky learns that
the best way not to go nuts is to be
well informed and to understand his
allergy. Also includes Arthur Weighs
In, Breezy Listening Blues, and The
Law of the Jungle Gym.
Features
-Printable materials for educators,
web link
PBS, 2007
(Secondary to General)
52 mins, Closed Captioned
Arthur: Big Brother Binky
In this special Arthur episode,
Binky's family adopts a baby girl from
China. While Binky loves helping
prepare for her arrival and visiting
China, he worries about how his life
will change, and more importantly,
whether his new sister will even like
him! Also includes Phony Fern and
Brain's Shocking Secret.
Features
-Includes Printable Materials for
Educators
-Described video for the visually
impaired
PBS, 2008
Welcome to the Web, and The Ups
& Downs of Friendship.
PBS, 2007
Purchase: 2-DVD Boxset 99.95$
Arthur: D.W., Bossy Boots
Based on the best-selling children's
books by Marc Brown, Arthur
chronicles the adventures of the
world's most famous aardvark, eightyear-old Arthur Read, and his family
and friends. In episodes that never
moralize or talk down to kids, Arthur
and his friends encounter the joys
and difficulties that all kids
experience. From trouble sleeping to
table manners, Arthur manages to
handle each situation with
imagination, kindness, and humor.
Features
This DVD set includes
Unfinished - Arthur is completely
riveted by a book and can't wait to
see how it ends. But... oh no! The
last few pages are missing! Now
what?
D.W., Bossy Boots - For D.W.,
there's nothing better than getting
her own way--that is, until all her
friends stop playing with her.
Binky vs. Binky - With some
inspiration from champion bike rider
Vance Legstrong, Binky discovers
that the only competitor he really
needs to beat is...himself.
Operation: D.W.! - D.W. is having
trouble hearing and needs an ear
operation. Is it okay to be just a little
bit scared--.
Do You Speak George - Everyone at
school is suddenly speaking their
own made-up language. Whether it's
the girls' secret code "Oola" or the
boys' lingo "Arster-Buther," George
can't make sense of what anyone is
saying.
World Girls - It's the grand opening
of World Girl World, which sells dolls
from every country...and every girl in
Elwood City is thrilled!
What's Cooking - Celebrity chef Ming
Tsai is coming to judge Lakewood
Elementary's first ever cooking
contest! Arthur thinks he has a shot
at winning--if only he can get his dad
to stop telling him what to do.
Buster's Special Delivery - Buster
volunteers to deliver the school mail
and finds out that his new job is
actually hard work! Will Buster be
able to dig out of the pile of mail--and
mess--he's created?
Special Features Include Downloadable materials for parents
and teachers, including Arthur's
World Neighborhood guide for
building cultural awareness,
Arthur: Dancing Fools
Features
Baby Kate and the Imaginary
Mystery - Nadine, D.W.'s imaginary
friend is missing! Baby Kate, Pal,
Amigo, and Nemo are all on the case
and won't give up until this mystery is
solved--even if some fur gets ruffled
along the way!
Strangers on a Train - Sue Ellen
can't wait to travel on an oldfashioned train with her mom, just
like in those black and white movies!
But Sue Ellen soon discovers that
the train is not what she had hoped-until she finds a mysterious diary on
board.
The Making of Arthur - Matt Damon
guest-stars in animated form as the
host of a new series, "Postcards
from You." When the Oscar™winning star puts out a call for
homemade videos for his show,
Arthur and the gang rush to film their
lives.
Dancing Fools - Mrs. Molina is a
teaching a dance class for kids, and
it creates the opportunity for some
unlikely dance pairings--Muffy and
Binky, D.W. and the Tibbles, and,
the most unlikely of all, Francine and
George. Will anyone survive the
class?
Hic or Treat - D.W. gets a case of
the hiccups that just won't go away.
No matter how much advice she
gets, she just can't find the right
cure. Will D.W. ever get relief - or will
she have the hiccups for the rest of
her life?
Mr. Alwaysright - It seems that Brain
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is always right about everything and
it's starting to get on Buster's nerves.
But Buster is convinced that
someday Brain will make a mistake-and when he does, Buster will be
waiting.
Francine's Pilfered Paper Thanksgiving can be a time for
relaxing with family and friends. But
for Mr. Ratburn, it's a chance to
assign homework! Instead of
despairing, Francine finds the perfect
Web site for her research, which she
happily copies and pastes for her
entire report. There's nothing wrong
with that...is there?
Buster Gets Real - Everyone loves
the new "Top Supermarket" reality
series on TV, everyone except
Arthur. So when Buster stops
watching Bionic Bunny to watch this
popular new show, Arthur fears their
friendship is over.
PBS, 2008
Arthur: Germophobia
Features
Swept Away - It's summertime!
Arthur, D.W. and Buster are
spending a few days at the beach
where they discover the simple joys
of building sand castles. But can
they save their beloved creation from
the inevitable ocean tides?
Germophobia - Buster's friends have
had enough of his sloppy habits, so
they band together to educate him
on the realities of bacteria. But when
Buster goes way overboard to avoid
any kind of germs, his friends think
they may have gone too far.
Arthur Sells Out - To earn the money
he needs to buy a new video game,
Arthur decides to sell his old toys
through his school's Web site. At
first, sales are slow--until Muffy helps
Arthur discover how to sell the
"sizzle" and not the "steak."
Mind Your Manners - The Tibble
Twins want to take their grandmother
out to dinner to celebrate
Grandparents day, but she'd rather
stay home. Could their terrible table
manners have something to do with
Grandma turning down their
invitation?
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita
Molina has lost her favorite book - a
lovely South American tale of
friendship and courage in he
Amazon Jungle. No book means no
sleep for Vicita--or for any of the
Molinas.
Prunella Packs It In - Everyone
knows that elementary school is way
too early to start thinking about
college -except Prunella. Her older
sister's anxiety about college is so
contagious that Prunella piles on
extra-curricular activities to make her
more "appealing." Will she crack
under the heavy load?
Phony Fern - When Fern's parents
give her a cell phone for
"emergencies only," Fern is
uninterested--until Muffy introduces
her to the joys of personalized ring
tones, texting, and incessant
chatting! But she soon realizes that
although technology is great,
sometimes it's better to communicate
the old-fashioned way, in person.
Brain's Shocking Secret - Brain is the
smartest kid in his class. Everyone
knows that! What they don't know is
that he was kept back in
Kindergarten--and that's a fact Brain
would like to keep secret. Will Binky
spill the beans?
PBS, 2008
Arthur: Hooray for Health
books by Marc Brown, join the
and friends on these great
adventures!
Arthur's Chicken Pox - The circus is
in town! The whole family's excited-Father gets tickets, Mother gets film
for the camera, and Arthur gets...
CHICKEN POX! (Yuck.) Will he
recover in time? Or will D.W. get to
torment him forever?
Sick as a Dog - Arthur's worst fears
come true when poor, sick Pal has to
sleep overnight at the Vet's. It's
D.W.'s fault, he's sure. Or could it
have something to do with the hot
dogs and Halloween candy Arthur's
been feeding him?
Arthur's Tooth - It's bad enough to
wear glasses all the time. But does
Arthur have to be the last person in
his class to lose his baby teeth? And
will Francine ever quit teasing him
about it?
D.W., the Picky Eater - It's wrong to
call D.W. a picky eater. Just wrong.
The only things she won't eat are
vegetables, fish, fruit, and meat. So
it's not her fault when she has a
tantrum in a restaurant--I mean,
someone tried to slip her some
spinach! Is this the end of D.W.'s
nights on the town? Will she miss
Grandma Thora's birthday bash?
Just Desserts - Arthur has a hard
time resisting sweets, and one
evening his overindulgence wins him
an upset stomach and a series of
rather 'Grimm' dreams... starring Mr.
Ratburn as a child-eating witch, the
Tibbles as seven dwarves, and a
fearsome giant made entirely of
food!
Also includes: D.W. Gets Lost,
Buster and the Daredevils, and The
Big Dig
Special DVD features include
printable coloring pages, and
Arthur's Guide to Health
-This DVD features subtitles in
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
100 minutes
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Arthur: Season 10
Kids love Arthur! Based on the
popular books by Marc Brown and
featuring the beloved aardvark, his
family, and his many friends, this
series helps young kids foster an
interest in reading and writing and
encourages positive social skills. In
this collection, Arthur and his friends
learn about nutrition, get baseball
fever, freak out over a scary movie,
and more. Includes all 10 episodes
from Arthur's tenth season.
Features
This DVD set includes:
- Happy Anniversary
- The Squirrels & Fern and
Persimmony Glitchet
- Desert Island Dish & The Secret
About Secrets
- Feeling Flush & Family Fortune
- D.W. Aims High & Flaw and Order
- The Curse of the Grebes & Arthur
Changes Gears
- Unfinished & D.W., Bossy Boots
- Binky Vs. Binky & Operation: D.W.!
- Do You Speak George? & World
Girls
- What's Cooking? & Buster's Special
Delivery
-Printable teaching materials,
including the Let's Read! activity
booklet for families (in English and in
Spanish), the Arthur at the Library
interactive activity guide for
children's librarians, and story starter
and picture cards (in English and in
Spanish)
impaired.
PBS, 2008
Arthur: Season 11
and friends. Arthur and his friend
encounter the joys and difficulties
that all kids experience. From trouble
sleeping to table manners to
stretching the truth, Arthur and his
friends manage to handle every
situation with imagination, kindness,
and humor.
Features
Includes all 10 Episodes of Season
11:
- Swept Away & Germophobia
- Arthur Sells Out & Mind Your
Manners
- Buenas Noches, Vicita & Prunella
Packs It In
- Phony Fern & Brain's Shocking
Secret
- Baby Kate and the Imaginary
Mystery & Strangers on a Train
- The Making of Arthur & Dancing
Fools
- Hic or Treat & Mr. Alwaysright
- Francine's Pilfered Paper & Buster
Gets Real
- D.W. on Ice & Spoiled Rotten
- Big Brother Binky
-Arthur's World Neighborhood
printable guide for building cultural
awareness
-Welcome to the Web and The Ups
& Downs of Friendship printable
PDFs in English and Spanish
impaired.
PBS, 2008
way too nice to actually ride. What if
it gets wet? Or dirty--! It takes the
whole gang -- plus a special visit by
the Ghost of Bikes Never Ridden -to convince Arthur that his treasured
possession is better off being
enjoyed than kept on display.
Room to Ride - Lance Armstrong
makes a special trip to Elwood City
in this episode about bicycling and
good citizenship. Wanting more
room to ride, Binky and his friends
take to the streets to convince
residents to vote for new bike safety
lanes. When all hope seems lost,
Lance gives Binky support and
encouragement never to give up his
cause.
The Good Sport - When the Athlete
of the Year Award doesn't go to
Francine, she makes no effort to
hide her hurt feelings from Jenna,
the recipient. Michelle Kwan, world
champion figure skater and graduate
of Lakewood Elementary (who knew-), guest stars to teach Francine
about good sports(wo)manship.
Arthur Makes the Team - Arthur's
playing baseball on a team with
Binky, Buster, Francine and The
Brain. Can Coach Frensky work with
a team where everyone is fighting
about who gets to be pitcher and no
one wants to practice?
Also includes: The Frensky Family
Fiasco, Crushed, and D.W. Rides
Again
Special DVD features include
printable coloring pages and
activities.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
100 minutes
Arthur: The Good Sport
adventures!
The Curse of the Grebes - The
Elwood City Grebes haven't won the
Baseball Championship since 1918.
But with the addition of three players
-- voiced by real-life Red Sox players
Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, and
Edgar Renteria! -- the title is finally
within reach. There's one problem:
Whenever Buster is at the game, the
Grebes lose! Is Buster the team's
curse--! Or can the players convince
Buster that his loyalty as a fan is
more valuable to them than winning?
Arthur Changes Gears - Arthur finally
saves enough money to buy the bike
of his dreams! But...this new bike is
Arthur’s Travel Adventures
adventures!
Episodes include:
D.W. Goes to Washington - D.W.'s
on her way to Washington.
(Someone should have called ahead
and warned the government). She's
bored, bored, BORED by it all until
she gets lost during a tour of the
White House. A kind employee
reunites her with her family and
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invites them all in for pizza. (Come to
think of it, the guy sure has a nice
office. And doesn't he look a
little...familiar--)
Arthur Goes To Camp
Arthur and his friends go to summer
camp, where it's strictly boys vs.
girls.
Arthur's Family Vacation What's got
moldy bathrooms, lumpy beds and
lots of rain? Arthur's family vacation.
(And for this, he missed camp!) But
as Arthur discovers, there are fun
things to do in the rain. Like visiting
alligators, eating fudge and watching
happy people on sun-drenched
beaches get eaten by sharks (at the
movies, that is!).
Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm
Arthur and D.W. go to visit their
grandfather who lives on a farm. But
the visit doesn't turn out as expected,
because Grandpa Dave isn't your
usual kind of grandfather. What's
more, he's finding it harder and
harder to keep up with things. Will
Grandpa Dave have to give up his
farm?
The Shore Thing
Arthur and D.W. beg Dad to take
them to Aqualand--the coolest water
park ever! But he says that he knows
an even better place...'Ocean Zone.'
The kids explore the old-fashioned
ocean, and find all kinds of cool sea
stuff by the sea shore.
Also includes:
Arthur's Mystery Envelope
Buster Makes the Grade, and
It's a No-Brainer
Special DVD features include:
- Printable coloring pages and
activities.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2012
100 minutes
Aunt Chip and the Great
Triple Creek Dam Affair
by Patricia Polacco
Introduced by Patricia Polacco
The citizens of Triple Creek watched
so much TV that they forgot how to
read. Books prop up doors, and plug
up the dam. This is all about change
if Aunt Chip has her way.
Spoken Arts
22 minutes
Bats at the Beach
Barkus, Sly and the Golden
Egg
by Angela McAllister
Illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert
Barkus and Sly, two thieving foxy
cousins, sneak into the hen house
and steal three chickens for their
supper. But the clever chickens
hatch a plan to escape the cooking
pot by convincing the greedy pair
that they can lay golden eggs. Then
they turn the thieves against each
other and escape in the confusion –
but not before they find a way to
return all the stolen loot to its rightful
owners. This satisfying tale
demonstrates how the weak can
outwit the strong and how good can
triumph over evil. First published in
England under the title, The Baddies’
Goodies.
Nutmeg, 2010
10 minutes
Written and Illustrated by Brian Lies
In this delightful rhyming story about
a typical family outing at the beach,
the beachgoers are bats, and the
outing takes place under a full moon
at midnight! Appealing and realistic
bats engage in all manner of fun –
wading in the water, basking in the
moonlight, burying companions in
the sand, sharing picnics, toasting
“bug-mallows” and much more. The
rhymes are inventive and humorous.
The beautiful and detailed
illustrations have great appeal for
young audiences. Delightfully
narrated by the author! Includes A
-ALA 2009 Notable Children’s Video
Award
Nutmeg, 2008
10 minutes
Bats at the Library
Bats at the Ballgame
by Brian Lies
Brian Lies, the author and illustrator
of Bats at the Beach and Bats at the
Library, introduces a new bat fantasy
that transforms a day at the ballpark
into a topsy-turvy nocturnal
adventure that includes flying
vendors selling mothdogs and
Cricket Jack; a stirring bat version of
Take Me Out to the Ballgame and a
home team winning play in the last
inning. A great American pastime is
celebrated from a completely
different and breathtaking
perspective.
Delightfully narrated by the author!
Includes a Conversation With the
Author.
Nutmeg, 2011
13 minutes
Written and Illustrated by Brian Lies
A group of bats fly into the library
through an open window and have
all kinds of after-hours fun. The little
ones play at the water fountain and
copier machine before they settle
(upside) down for a magical story
hour that includes the comic
“batification” of many children’s
classics. Beyond the charming
rhymes and captivating illustrations,
this beguiling story celebrates books
and the joy of reading. Bats at the
Library, like it’s forerunner, Bats at
the Beach, incorporates rhyming text
and richly detailed illustrations to
create its own memorable reading
experience. Narrated by the author.
Author.
Nutmeg, 2010
11 minutes
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Beast Feast
by Douglas Florian
Introduced by Douglas Florian
In this collection of twenty-one
original poems and paintings, the
animals are out in all their finned,
furry, and feathered glory. There’s a
beast for everyone to love.
Spoken Arts
12 minutes
Beatrice’s Goat
by Page McBrier
Illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter
Introduced by Page McBrier
More than anything, Beatrice wants
to be a schoolgirl. But in her small
African village, only children who can
afford uniforms and books can go to
school. Beatrice knows that with six
children, her family is much too poor
to pay for these things. Beatrice
receives a wonderful gift from people
far away. This gift of a goat will help
Beatrice's dream come true.
Beatrice's goat, Mugisa, will help
other families fulfill their dreams also.
Spoken Arts, 2005
10 minutes
details. Delightfully narrated by the
author!
Includes A Conversation with the
Author.
Nutmeg, 2008
15 minutes
Because Your Daddy Loves
You
by Andrew Clements
illustrated by R. W. Alley
A young girl and her Daddy spend
the day together, going to the beach,
getting ice cream, having dinner and
getting ready for bed. When things
go wrong – from lost shoes to sticky
fingers and bad dreams – Daddy
could be impatient or scolding, but
instead responds with love and
acceptance. Young children will be
reassured by this tale of a father’s
unconditional love and patience –
even if their own daddies don’t
always live up to the ideal. A rare
tribute to the father-child relationship
that will inspire Dads everywhere.
Narrated by the author! Includes a
Winner
Nutmeg, 2006
9 minutes
Bees, Snails, & Peacock
Tails and Birdsongs
by Betsy Franco
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
The poetry and prose of Betsy
Franco and the distinctive art of
Caldecott Honor winner Steve
Jenkins celebrate the natural world
in this two-part program. Narrated by
the Author. Includes A Conversation
With the Author.
Bees, Snails & Peacock Tails
Discover the hidden patterns and
shapes in nature! Children explore
the hexagonal cells of a beehive, the
lacy lines of a spider’s web, the
intricate design of a spiral shell and
much more. Includes New Angles on
the Animals that provides additional
information.
Birdsongs
Get to know your birds and numbers!
This exploration of birdsongs and
bird behavior is also a backwardscounting book. Hear the authentic
calls of gulls, chickadees, robins and
many others. Includes feathery facts
that provides additional information.
Nutmeg, 2010
26 minutes
Before You Were Mine
Bebé: Bebé Goes Shopping
& Bebé Goes to the Beach
by Susan Middleton Elya
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
In these warm and engaging
bilingual rhyming stories, a very
young child accompanies his mother
to the supermarket and the beach.
Spanish words are introduced in
context so youngsters can
understand them without a formal
definition. Each story concludes with
a glossary of the Spanish words and
their definitions for review and
language skills development. The
vibrant and humorous illustrations
bring Bebé’s world to life with colorful
Beep Beep
by Anne Miranda
Illustrated by David Murphy
A boy spends his day pretending
he’s all sorts of vehicles, taking his
cat on each journey by car, truck,
boat plane, train and rocket. The
sound effects he uses add to the fun,
and the vivid illustrations provide
clever clues about the true identity of
each vehicle he pretends to be.
Nutmeg, 2005
6 minutes
by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated by David Walker
Before you were mine, did you have
a boy who saved you the last bite of
his cookie and raced with you at the
park?" The author of this book,
Maribeth Boelts, asks this question
that many who have adopted dogs
have probably asked their pets. The
little boy in Before You Were Mine
wonders what his dog's life was like
before he was adopted from the
shelter. Did he have a name like Gus
or Miles? Did he once have a family
who loved him? How long had he
been alone? Maybe it doesn't matter
what happened before, because now
he has a good home. He's getting all
of the love every dog should have
and giving it right back, too! This
story will show you how adopting a
pet can bring happiness to the pet as
well as the new owner.
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Spoken Arts, 2007
7 minutes
8 minutes
Big Brown Bear Stories
Beneath the Ghost Moon
by Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Laurel Molk
Introduced by Jane Yolen
While the mice are planning their
Halloween costume ball, the Creepy
Crawlers have their plans to spoil the
party!
Spoken Arts
10 minutes
Benny: An Adventure Story
by Bob Graham
Benny is a dog with many talents. He
works as a magician’s assistant until,
one day, he is kicked out because he
is becoming more popular than his
boss!
Spoken Arts, 2007
7 minutes
Beverly Billingsly Borrows
a Book
by Alexander Stadler
One very special Tuesday, Beverly
Billingsly becomes the proud new
bearer of Piedmont Public Library
card. She chooses her first book with
care. Days pass and Beverly spends
every waking moment absorbed in
Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period.
In fact, she enjoys the book so much
that she forgets to return it by its due
date. What will the consequences
be? Will Beverly go to jail? Will she
be fined a thousand dollars? Will
Mrs. Del Rubio, the librarian, ever let
Beverly borrow a book again? Find
out just how Beverly's problem is
solved!
Spoken Arts, 2003
Beware of the Frog
by William Bee
In this quirky modern fairy tale, a
greedy goblin, a smelly troll and a
hungry ogre arrive at the cottage of a
very worried looking Mrs.
Collywobbles. Fortunately, the sweet
old lady has a pet frog with
extraordinary digestive powers, and
each villain is dispatched in one
gulp. When Mrs. Collywobbles must
reward her special frog with a kiss,
the surprise ending provides an
ironic twist on the traditional frog
prince fairy tale.
Author!
Nutmeg, 2011
12 minutes
Big Bad Wolves at School
By Stephen Krensky
Illustrated by Brad Sneed
Introduced by Miriam Cohen
Rufus does not like school at first.
He loves being a wolf and doing wolf
stuff- like howling at the moon and
running through the woods. But
Rufus, like all wolves, must go to
school to learn real wolf "work", like
wearing clever disguises and
speaking sheep. While Rufus learns,
he also teaches: Sometimes you
have to cut loose and learn to be
yourself!
Spoken Arts, 2008
Big Brown Bear’s Up and Down Day
Big Brown Bear Goes To Town
Big Brown Bear’s Birthday Surprise
by David McPhail
Illustrations by the author
Big Brown Bear and his friend Rat
enjoy many adventures in this threepart program based on David
McPhail’s popular books. In Big
Brown Bear’s Up and Down Day we
discover how the two first become
friends. In Big Brown Bear Goes To
Town, Big Brown Bear finds a clever
solution to keep Rat’s car dry when it
rains. In Big Brown Bear’s Birthday
Surprise Rat prepares a birthday
picnic, and an adventure on the
water ensues. Gentle humor and
breathtaking illustrations
demonstrate the value of friendship
and cooperation. These cozy tales
have special appeal for young
audiences. Narrated by the author.
Author.
Winner
Nutmeg, 2007
24 minutes
Bigmama’s
by Donald Crews
Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the
sights and sounds of a memorable
summer he spent as a child at
Bigmama’s house in rural Florida.
Spoken Arts
Biographies of Famous
People
A 5-part humanities series featuring
uniquely famous individuals from
divergent walks of life and regional
areas of North America who have
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made a recognized and significant
contribution to the history and spirit
of America.
- E-Guide available
Film Ideas, 2002 to 2004
(Primary/Secondary to General)
20 min x 5 = 100 mins
Closed Captioned
of 5 titles 849.95$
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart amazed the world
with her aviating prowess during a
time in America when the Stock
Market crashed, the Great
Depression erupted, and women
were painfully restricted. Nicknamed
“Lady Lindy”, Amelia’s adventurous
spirit led her to become the first
woman to fly alone over the Atlantic
Ocean. However, on her flight
around the world, Earhart and her
navigator, Fred Noonan, left Miami,
Florida, and with 7,000 miles left on
a 29,000-mile flight they were never
heard from again. Today the theories
abound and the mystery remains…
Sitting Bull
Chief Sitting Bull naturally defended
his people and their promised land.
His mystical visions proved true both
in victory at Little Big Horn and in his
death at Standing Rock. Witness the
courageous life of this famous yet
unfamiliar man who was a loving
father, a composer of songs, an
artist, and a loyal friend.
Cezar Chavez
A migrant farm worker who, during
the 1950’s, became a labor
organizer for agricultural workers.
Later Chavez became the founder of
the National Farm workers
Association that valiantly fought to
improve wages and working
conditions for its members. In 1966,
Chavez successfully negotiated the
first collective bargaining agreement
for farm workers and established the
first comprehensive union health
benefits for farm workers and their
families.
Davey Crockett
A celebrated hero, warrior and
backwoods statesman, Crockett
symbolized the adventurous spirit of
the American frontier. He was
elected to the Tennessee state
legislature in 1821 and later to the
U.S. Congress in 1826. He died a
hero’s death at the Alamo while
helping Texas win independence
from Mexico.
Barbara Jordan
As a Texas politician, lawyer, and
educator Jordan became the first
African American woman from a
southern state to serve in the U.S.
Congress. Jordan’s rise to
prominence had taken her from
Houston’s impoverished inner city
neighborhoods to the enshrined halls
of Washington’s U.S. Capitol
Building. An inspiration to us all,
Jordan’s courage and fortitude
enabled her to successfully manage
her notable career and multiple
sclerosis, a disease from which she
had suffered for years.
Black Cat
by Christopher Myers
Introduced by Christopher Myers
Through pulsating city streets, black
cat dances to the banging beats and
ultimately shows readers what it
means to find a place of their own.
Spoken Arts
Boomer’s Great
Adventures
Boomer Goes To School
Boomer’s Big Day
Boomer’s Big Surprise
written by Constance W. McGeorge
illustrated by Mary Whyte
Everyone’s favorite golden retriever
has many adventures and learns
important life lessons in these
popular stories for young children. In
Boomer Goes To School children
learn what to expect at school when
Boomer’s owner takes him to class
for a special show and tell. In
Boomer’s Big Day youngsters
discover that although moving can
be upsetting, all ends well when you
find your favorite things in the new
house. In Boomer’s Big Surprise
children explore feelings of sibling
rivalry as Boomer copes with the
arrival of a new puppy.
Nutmeg, 2006
14 minutes
Blockhead: The Life of
Fibonacci
Written and introduced by Joseph
D’Agnese
Illustrated by John O’Brien
As a young boy in medieval Italy,
Leonardo Fibonacci thought about
numbers day and night. He was such
a daydreamer that people called him
a blockhead. When Leonardo grew
up and traveled the world, he was
inspired by the numbers used in
different countries. Then he realized
that many things in nature, from the
number of petals on a flower to the
spiral of a nautilus shell, seem to
follow a certain pattern. The boy who
was once teased for being a
blockhead had discovered what
came to be known as the Fibonacci
Sequence!
Spoken Arts, 2011
Boxes for Katje
by Candice Fleming
Illustrated by Stacey Dressen
McQueen
Introduced by Candace Flemming
After World War II, there is little left
in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her
family, like most Dutch families, must
go without soap and milk, and must
patch and repair their old, worn
clothing. Then one spring morning,
when the tulips bloom thick and
bright, Postman Kleinhoonte pedals
his bicycle down Katje's cobbled
street to deliver a mysterious box
from the 'land of plenty' ; America!
The box has been sent by Rosie, a
girl from Mayfield, Indiana. The
package is part of a goodwill effort to
help the people of Europe. What's
inside Rosie's package so delights
Katje that she immediately sends off
a letter of thanks, beginning an
exchange that swells with so many
surprises that the girls, as well as the
townspeople of Olst and Mayfield,
will never be the same.
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Spoken Arts, 2004
18 minutes
& How to Stop a Monster
Migration
Vivavision
26 titles, 2 titles per DVD, 24 min.
each
Purchase: DVD 79$ each, series: 13
DVD 929$
Brady’s Beats, Volume 2
Brady’s Beasts, Volume 1
Twelve-year-old Brady has a unique
way of communicating with
monsters. A real “Doctor Ghoulittle”,
Brady tirelessly purses his dream in
which men and monster will one day
live together in harmony. However,
integrating monsters into quiet
suburban life with their lack of social
skills is not easy. Naturally the adults
are terrified, but the kids grow to love
them and monsters become the new
pets! However Brady never gives up
searching for his own pet monster,
last seen making a run for it… Based
on the published children’s book,
“How to Care for Your Monster”, by
Norman Bridwell, creator and writer
of the popular Clifford, The Big Red
Dog. 2 episodes per DVD:
DVD 1: How the Monsters Came to
Ravenville & How to Get Rid of an
Undesirable Monster
DVD 2: How to Handle a Part-Time
Monster & How to Soothe Ruffled
Feathers
DVD 3: How to Find Your Missing
Monster & How to Haunt a House
DVD 4: How to Use Your Monster
for Home Protection & How to
Sneak Your Monster on Vacation
With You
DVD 5: How to Build Your Own
Monster & How to Throw a
Monster Party
DVD 6: How to Keep a Sea
Monster From Eating Your Town &
How to Groom Your Monsters for
Success
DVD 7: How to Impress a Girl With
Your Mummy & How to Bond With
a Banshee
DVD 8: How to Your Monster Into
a Latin Lover & How to Date a
Werewolf
DVD 9: How to Be a Good Monster
Sitter & How to Make Your
Monster Happy
DVD 10: How to Grow Your Own
Horror & How to Celebrate
Christmas With Your Monster
DVD 11: How to Put Together a
Skeleton & How to Give Your
Monster Courage
DVD 12: How to Sabotage a
Gargoyle & How to Housebreak
the Monster Under Your Bed
DVD 13: How to Collect Monsters
Twelve-year-old Brady has a unique
way of communicating with
monsters. A real “Doctor Ghoulittle”,
Brady tirelessly purses his dream in
which men and monster will one day
live together in harmony. However,
integrating monsters into quiet
suburban life with their lack of social
skills is not easy. Naturally the adults
are terrified, but the kids grow to love
them and monsters become the new
pets! However Brady never gives up
searching for his own pet monster,
last seen making a run for it… Based
on the published children’s book,
“How to Care for Your Monster”, by
Norman Bridwell, creator and writer
of the popular Clifford, The Big Red
Dog. 2 episodes per DVD:
DVD 1: How to Unplug a Sparker &
How to Catch Your Missing
Shadow
DVD 2: How to Plug the Loch Ness
Leak & How to Steal a Monster’s
Treasure
DVD 3: How to Put Out a Fiery
Dragon & How to Dodge the
Quicksand
DVD 4: How to Break Up a
Berserker & How to Raise a
Hatchling
DVD 5: How to Remind Your
Monster Who He Is & How to Turn
Your Pet Into a Monster
DVD 6: How to Hook Up a Missing
Link & How to Heal a Howler’s
Heart
DVD 7: How to Make a Monster
Cry & How to Recognize a
Wishing Un-Well
DVD 8: How a Monster Runs for
Mayor & How to Make a Medussa
Blink
DVD 9: How to Distract an
Attractor & How to Read a Ghost
Story
DVD 10: How to Stop a Stink &
How to Paint a Pigment
DVD 11: How to Catch a Spring
Fever & How to Save a Sapphire
DVD 12: How to Peg a Pooka &
How to Mystify a Meanie
DVD 13: How to Vex a Virus & How
to Goodbye a Goblin
Vivavision
each
DVD 929$
Bridget’s Beret
By Tom Lichtenheld
Introduced by Tom Lichtenheld
Bridget loves to draw, and she wears
a beret for inspiration. But when it
blows away, she can't seem to draw.
Other hats just won't do. How will
she overcome her artist's block?
Spoken Arts, 2011
Brown Honey in
Broomwheat Tea
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
In this joyous and unusually moving
collection of poems, AfricanAmerican identity is explored through
delicately interwoven images.
Spoken Arts
Bullies Never Win
Written by Margery Cuyler
Illustrated by Arthur Howard
Introduced by Margery Cuyler
Jessica's back and as worried as
ever. She worries about everything,
from her socks matching to doing
well in school. But in Mr. Martin's
class she has her biggest worry:
Brenda Bailey. Brenda is a bully and
she won't leave Jessica alone.
Brenda teases Jessica about her
homework and her skinny legs. It
worries Jessica so much, she can't
even sleep! Can Jessica stop
worrying and stand up to Brenda?
Spoken Arts, 2010
16
2 hours
Schools 71.95$
Buster
by Denise Fleming
Introduced by Denise Fleming
Buster was a happy dog. He had
everything he could ever want -- a
happy home ... a bowl with his name
on it ... a basketful of toys ... and so
much more. Then one day his
owner, Brown Shoes, brought home
the BIG BOX. Inside the BIG BOX
was something Buster did not want.
And that 'something' was named
Betty!
Spoken Arts, 2007
Buttons
by Brock Cole
Once there was an old man who ate
so much his britches burst and his
buttons popped into the fire. The
man’s three daughters are enlisted
to try to replace his buttons, and they
find themselves richer as a result of
their adventures.
Spoken Arts
Chameleons Are Cool
by Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Sue Shields
This humorous and engaging nonfiction study is filled with all kinds of
cool facts about many different kinds
of chameleons – including their
unusual characteristics, behaviors
and habitats. The appealing
illustrations present these colorchanging, bad-tempered, swiveleyed, snail-paced, long-tongued
sharpshooters as endearing reptiles
almost anyone could love. A special
“Did You Know?” section at the end
includes more cool chameleons
facts.
Nutmeg, 2007
9 minutes
Chaotic, Volume 1
Magic, suspense and adventure
abound in this exciting action series,
filled with fantastic creatures in the
multi-dimensional world of Chaotic.
The cast of characters and fastpaced stories, highlighted with
conflict, comedy and lots of heart,
give this series all the hallmarks of a
kids' classic. This animated series,
produced in HD, creatively draws
upon a dynamic trading card game
that elevates kids' interactivity and
engagement to a level never before
seen in an entertainment property.
The popular series for 8 to 14 year
olds!
5 Episodes:
Welcome to Chaotic– Part 1 /
Welcome to Chaotic– Part 2 /
Unexpected / Over Under Rent
Asunder / Crash Course
Imavision
(General)
2 hours
Schools 71.95$
Chaotic, Volume 3
6 Episodes:
Lord of Treachery / Battledrome of
the Sexes / Battle Lesson / Birth of
Borth Majar / Shifting Sands / Fallen
Hero
Imavision
(General)
2 hrs. 30 min.
Schools 71.95$
Chaotic, Volume 2
Chaotic, Volume 4
The popular series for 8 to 14 year
olds!
5 Episodes:
The Thing About Bodal / Buggin' Out
/ Everything's In Flux Castle Bodhran
or Bust - Part 1 / Castle Bodhran or
Bust - Part 2
Imavision
(General)
filled with fantastic Creatures in the
kids' classic.
This animated series, produced in
HD, creatively draws upon a
dynamic trading card game that
elevates kids' interactivity and
The popular series for 8- to 14-yearolds!
Imavision
(General)
2 hrs. 30 min.
Schools 71.95$
17
Spoken Arts, 1997
17 minutes
Cook-A-Doodle-Doo
Chicken Sunday
by Patricia Polacco
A beautiful Easter bonnet for a
special friend is at the root of this
story about three children mistakenly
accused of throwing eggs at a shop
window.
Spoken Arts, 1997
13 minutes
Coming to America: The
Story of Immigration
by Betsy Maestro
Illustrated by Susannah Ryan
Explores the evolving history of
immigration to the United States. A
fascinating story that explains the
richness and diversity of the
American period.
Spoken Arts
Christmas Tapestry
by Patricia Polacco
When a bad leak ruins the sacristy
wall in his father's church, Jonathan
Jefferson Weeks thinks his family's
first Christmas Eve service in Detroit
will also be ruined Luckily, he and his
father find a beautiful tapestry for
sale in a secondhand shop ; just the
thing to cover the damaged wall and
give the church a festive look! But
there is more to the tapestry, as they
discover when an old Jewish
woman, visiting the church,
recognizes the lovely old cloth. It is
her discovery that leads to a real
miracle on this unforgettable
Christmas Eve.
-Special Appearance
Spoken Arts, 2004
27 minutes
Cinder-Elly
by Frances Miters
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
When today's Cinderella wants to
find her Prince Charming, she may
need the help of a trash can, a copy
machine, or even a glass slipper. G.
Brian Karas has illustrated this
rhyming, urban fairy tale with
pictures that capture the hipness and
movement of New York City.
Introduced by Janet Stevens and
Narrated by Frances Sternhagen
Big Brown Rooster along with his
friends, Turtle, Iguana, and
Potbellied Pig set out to make the
most magnificent strawberry
shortcake. A variation on the story
of the Little Red Hen.
Spoken Arts, 1999
21 minutes
Cooking? Child’s Play!
Common Ground
by Molly Bang
Introduced by Molly Bang
A beautifully painted and thoughtful
environmental message about the
natural resources we all share and
our urgent need to preserve them.
Spoken Arts
13 minutes
Company’s Coming
by Arthur Yorinks
On the day Shirley had invited all of
her relatives to dinner and Moe, her
husband, was pleasantly tinkering in
the yard, a flying saucer quietly
landed next to their toolshed.
Spoken Arts
9 minutes
Cooking? Child's Play! is a fun and
educational experience for children
from 4 to 10 years old.
This outstanding animated series
brings the world's favourite recipes
within everyone's reach. In each
episode, the chef prepares a new,
delicious recipe with the help of
aspiring young chefs Bob and Prune.
As they share their tricks and tips,
we learn that the secret of a good
recipe is sometimes the wave of a
magic wand!
Anyone for accordion tomatoes,
fresh pasta or marble cake? The
animated series Cooking? Child's
Play! is based on the series of bestselling kids cookbooks by famous
French chef Michel Oliver.
39 fun, mouth-watering recipes
featuring top tips:
- 13 starters (Sunshine Flan,
Scandinavian Salad, etc.)
- 13 main courses (Fresh Pasta with
Eggs, Surprise Roast Veal, etc.)
- 13 desserts (Caramel Custard,
Chocolate Truffles, etc.)
Imavision
(Pre-School to General)
2 DVD Box-Set, 5 hours
Schools 89.95$
18
Counting Crocodiles &
Monster Math
Counting Crocodiles
by Judy Sierra
illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Monster Math
by Anne Miranda
illustrated by Polly Powell
Two delightful tales introduce basic
math concepts to young learners.
Counting Crocodiles follows a clever
monkey on her quest for the
bananas growing on a faraway
island in the Sillabobble Sea.
Wondering how many crocodiles
might be lurking in the water, the wily
monkey manages to count them all –
and get her bananas as well. In
Monster Math an endearing little
monster invites 49 monster friends to
her birthday party. Chaos ensues
when her many guests arrive. The
illustrations in both stories include
many humorous details. Word play
and rhyming add to the counting fun.
Nutmeg, 2009
14 minutes
Cranberry Halloween
by Wende and Harry Devlin
On Halloween night the people of
Cranberryport almost lose all the
money they have raised to build a
new dock.
Spoken Arts
length to solve everyday algebraic
problems.
- A Change of Art: Interpreting
Change in Line Graphs
- A Broom of One's Own: Time
- Distance
- Speed
- Ecohaven
- CSE: Body Math
- A Crinkle in Time: Gears
PBS, 2009
Cyberchase: Geometry
Cranberry Thanksgiving
Grandmother almost loses her secret
recipe for cranberry bread to one of
her Thanksgiving guests.
Spoken Arts
Power up math lessons
exponentially with this exciting
Cyberchase compilation. Four
programs that feature new, neverbefore-offered episodes that make
learning geometry fascinating and
fun. Investigate the concepts and
properties of geometric shapes and
how they get used in the real world.
PBS, 2009
120 min, Closed Captioned
Cranberry Valentine
Cranberry Christmas
Mr. Whiskers faces a gloomy
Christmas until Maggie and her
grandmother help him straighten out
his house and find the deed to the
nearby pond.
Spoken Arts
Maggie, her grandmother, and the
sewing circle make Cranberryport a
brighter place for Mr. Whiskers when
they send him secret valentines.
Spoken Arts
Cyberchase: Algebra
Cranberry Easter
Easter is coming to Cranberryport
but when Mr. Whiskers reminds his
friend Seth about the annual Easter
Egg hunt, he gets a terrible shock.
Spoken Arts
Power up math lessons
exponentially with this exciting
Cyberchase compilation. Four
programs that feature new, neverbefore-offered episodes that make
learning algebra fascinating and fun.
Use these episodes to teach kids
how to picture change, figure out
speed and distance, and predict
Dear Deer (A Book of
Homophones)
by Gene Barretta
Introduced by Gene Barretta
Clever Aunt Ant has just moved to
the zoo. Speaking in homophones,
she describers the quirky animal
behavior she sees. There's the
moose who loves mousse and ate
eight bowls ... and a whale that was
allowed to wail aloud, and that's just
for starters!
Gene Baretta's playful story
introduces children to homophones
... and a cast of characters to boot!
Spoken Arts, 2007
7 minutes
19
Dinosaur King, Volume 1
Join the D-Team, Max, Rex and Zoe,
as they race around the world to
beat the nefarious Alpha Gang to the
secrets that bring dinosaurs back to
life. Set in the present time, our three
heroes are able to transport
anywhere in the world to hunt down
dinosaur cards that have been lost
by the time-traveling Dr. Z and his
bumbling team of bad guys. Watch
as real dinosaurs are brought back
to the present for incredible, heartstopping CGI battles!
Outrageous comedy collides with
non-stop action – it's prehistory in
the making! Sega and 4Kids team up
on the newest multi-media marketing
and merchandising phenomenon.
Imavision
2 DVD Box-Set, 4hr. 30 min.
Schools DVD 89.95$
Dinosaur King, Volume 2
Dinosaurs are back, and they're
bigger, badder and better than ever!
Join the D-Team: Max, Rex and Zoe,
as they race around the world to
beat the nefarious Alpha Gang to the
secrets that bring dinosaurs back to
life. Set in the present time, our three
heroes are able to transport to
anywhere in the world to hunt down
dinosaur cards that have been lost
by the time- travelling Dr. Z and his
bumbling team of bad guys. Watch
as real dinosaurs are brought back
to life in the present for incredible,
heart-stopping CGI battles!
Outrageous comedy collides with
non-stop action – it's prehistory in
the making! Sega and 4Kids team up
on the newest multi-media marketing
and merchandising phenomenon.
Imavision
2 DVD Box-Set, 4hrs. 30 min.
Schools 89.95$
Dinosaur Train: DinoMighty Music
Dinosaur Train embraces and
celebrates the fascination that
preschoolers have with both
dinosaurs and trains while sparking
an interest in life science, natural
history and paleontology.
Dinosaur Train: Dino-Mighty Music
episodes include:
Valley of the Stygimolochs (All
Aboard) - Buddy wonders if he'll
grow horns when he gets older, so
Mrs. Pteranodon takes him to visit
some dinosaurs called Stygimoloch,
who have really impressive horns.
I'm a T. rex! (I'm A T. rex!) - Buddy
travels to Rexville on the Dinosaur
Train and meets Delores
Tyrannosaurus and her daughter
Annie. When he sees that he shares
all the same features, Buddy learns
that he is a Tyrannosaurus rex!
One Smart Dinosaur (Dinosaurs A to
Z) - Mrs. Pteranodon takes Buddy
and Tiny to visit a Microraptor named
Mikey. Microraptors were one of the
smallest dinosaurs ever. Tiny is
annoyed that Mikey is even smaller
than she is, but Mikey looks up to
Tiny as a role model.
Surprise Party (I Love Trains) Shiny, Tiny and Don throw a surprise
party for Buddy on the Dinosaur
Train and invite a whole caboose full
of his friends!
PBS, 2010
Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur
Big City
history, and paleontology.
Dinosaur Big City - Join Buddy, the
Pteranodon family, and all their
Theropod friends in a four-part
adventure as they travel on the
Dinosaur Train to Laramidia, the
"Dinosaur Big City" for the Theropod
Convention.
At the convention, the kids reunite
with Annie Tyrannosaurus and her
parents Dolores and Boris; they all
meet the multi-horned mayor, Mayor
Kosmoceratops; and then Buddy and
Tiny help King Cryolophosaurus
overcome his fear of performing in
front of his biggest audience ever!
Dinosaur Train also includes
Troodon Train Day, King
Cryolophosaurus, The Theropod
Club, and Laura the Gigantosaurus.
Learning Elements Harnessing
children's enthusiasm for and
curiosity about dinosaurs, Dinosaur
Train sparks 3-6 year old children's
interest in life science and natural
history. The show encourages
children to compare the
characteristics of ancient animals
with those that are alive today. As
they explore a variety of interesting
animals past and present, children
develop the inquiry skills and core
knowledge needed to help them
think, talk, and act like scientists.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
100 minutes
Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs
in the Snow
Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the
Snow episodes include:
Dinosaurs in the Snow - Buddy and
his Pteranodon family ride the
Dinosaur Train to the North Pole where it's cooler, and the skies are
dark all winter long!;
Night Train - Dad, Buddy and Tiny
take a special ride on the Dinosaur
Train at night, learning about animals
that are active after dark, culminating
at the Big Pond for a nature walk
under the full moon;
Fossil Fred - Buddy, Tiny and Don
play "detective" and search around
the Big Pond for fossils. The kids
end up finding an entire skeleton of a
Jurassic dinosaur;
King Cryolophosaurus - Buddy, Tiny,
Don and Mom meet a reclusive,
20
singing dinosaur named King who
has a big swooping crest on his head
and a voice that sounds an awful lot
like Elvis Presley;
Dinosaur Block Party - The
Pteranodon family hosts a block
party to introduce their new
neighbors, the Lambeosaurus family,
to all the other neighborhood
creatures;
Buddy's Surprise Birthday Party Shiny, Tiny and Don throw a surprise
party for Buddy on the Dinosaur
Train and invite a whole caboose full
of his friends!;
Mom's Day - The kids go to the Big
Pond to look for flowers to give to
Mom on her special Mothers Day;
and
Cretaceous Conifers - The whole
Pteranodon family have fun
celebrating Mom's favorite holiday,
Winter Solstice.
Harnessing children's enthusiasm for
and curiosity about dinosaurs,
Dinosaur Train sparks 3-6 year old
children's interest in life science and
natural history. The show
encourages children to compare the
think, talk and act like scientists.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
120 minutes
Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs
Under the Sea
-Segments include:
#136A - Elmer Elasmosaurus
#137A - Carla Cretoxyrhina
#138A - The Amazing
Michelinoceras Brothers;
#139A - Paulie Pliosaurus
#139B - Elmer Visits the Desert;
#118B - Shiny's Sea Shells;
#122B - Jess Hesperornis; and
#115A - The Old Spinosaurus and
the Sea.
Extras include:
For Kids
Coloring Pages
Spinosaurus
Dinosaur Family
Dinosaur Family & Train Cars
For Parents
About the Program
Meet the Characters
Activities
"A Colorful Hypothesis"
"Even Bigger Than T Rex"
Color reference sheet "Dinosaurs AZ"
Interactive Game
How Big Are You?
PBS, 2010
Dinosaur Train:
Eggstravaganza
Dinosaur Train, Eggstravaganza
includes:
The Egg Stealer
Buddy and Don stumble upon a
mystery when they find unhatched
eggs on their beach. The mystery
grows when some of the eggs are
stolen. Don and Buddy become
detectives and suspect that maybe
Tiny, Shiny, or other friends may be
stealing the eggs. They're not. Soon,
all the kids join in to solve the
mystery, as they figure out that the
eggs belong to an over-protective,
caring mom named Olivia Oviraptor
who is just trying to keep her eggs
safe.
Hatching Party - Buddy, Tiny and
Mrs. Pteranodon ride the Dinosaur
Train to attend an egg hatching
party, where they meet their friend
Cory Corythosaurus, who introduces
them to her new brothers and
sisters.
Tank's Baby Brother
Tank Triceratops has a new baby
brother that everyone dotes on,
making Tank feel left out. Buddy,
Tiny, and Tank play with some older
kid Triceratops, and Tank learns the
perks of being a big brother.
Diamond Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon decide to
surprise each other with gifts on their
anniversary. Despite some close
calls, the kids help each of them to
keep their gifts a secret until the
perfect moment when the whole
family can celebrate.
Nursery Car
When the family rides the Dinosaur
Train, they learn that a new car has
been added - a Nursery Car, with
dozens of eggs in little, padded
nests, attended by their expectant
moms and dads. The kids watch the
eggs hatch, and try to guess which
hatchling goes with which dinosaur
parent.
All Kinds of Families
When Buddy expresses his feelings
about being adopted to Tiny and
Mrs. Pteranodon, they tell him that
he will always be a part of the
Pteranodon family. Mom takes
Buddy and Tiny to meet another
adopted dinosaur kid named Sonny
Sauroposeidon, a huge tall creature,
now a part of tiny Mikey
Microraptor's family. Buddy and
Sonny bond over being adopted and
knowing that they are both in
adoptive families that are different
species but still love and appreciate
them.
A Sea Turtle Tale
Our Pteranodon family is on the
beach watching small eggs hatch
and baby Archelon turtles emerge,
and start to swim away. Our family
and Mr. Conductor get into the
Dinosaur Train Submarine and follow
the baby Archelons who discover
their own facts of nature - that their
mother doesn't stay with them after
they're born, and that they will grow
up to be giant-sized sea turtles.
The Good Mom
"Mom's" the word when Mrs.
Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie
Maiasaura, who is a little too overprotective of her kids. The two moms
compare mothering methods in a
play date at the Big Pond.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
100 minutes
Dinosaur Train:
Pteranodon Family World
Tour Adventure
Dinosaur Train: Pteranodon Family
21
World Tour episodes include:
Pteranodon Family World Tour - The
entire Pteranodon family embarks on
a roaring, exploring, World Tour
adventure! They meet the
Conductor's nephew, Gilbert, and
Martin Amargasaurus, a spinespangled quadruped with an
intimidating sail.
Gilbert the Junior Conductor - The
kids play with Gilbert during their first
full day on the train.
Confuciusornis Says - The next stop
on the World Tour takes the
Pteranodon family to Confuciusornis
Gardens, where they meet a very
wise old dinosaur.
Tiny's Tiny Doll - During a stop on
the tour, Tiny accidentally leaves her
beloved Tiny Doll behind in
Velociraptor Valley. Valerie and
Velma Velociraptor enlist the help of
a wide-winged Pterosaur named
Ziggy to fly Tiny's doll back to the
train.
Iggy Iguanodon - The Pteranodon
family meets Iggy Iguanodon, a
large, four-legged chap who shows
them his unique way of walking while
leading them to some famous white
cliffs.
Shiny Can't Sleep - Shiny gets
homesick while the Pteranodon
family continues on their World Tour.
She tries to fall asleep in their
Sleeping Car, but can't, so Dad takes
her for a walk around the Dinosaur
Train, where they observe the night
activities of nocturnal creatures.
Kenny Kentrosaurus - As the
Pteranodon family's World Tour
continues, they travel to Africa to
meet a Stegosaur named Kenny
Kentrosaurus.
Don and the Troodons - The
Pteranodon family oversleeps and
has to hurry to make another guided
walk on their World Tour!
Harnessing children's enthusiasm for
and curiosity about dinosaurs,
Dinosaur Train sparks 3-6 year old
children's interest in life science and
natural history. The show
encourages children to compare the
think, talk and act like scientists.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
100 minutes
Dinosaur Train: T. rex Tales
Includes...
I'm a T-Rex! - Buddy travels to
Rexville on the Dinosaur Train and
meets Delores Tyrannosaurus and
her daughter Annie. When he sees
that he shares all the same features,
Buddy learns that he is a
Tyrannosaurus rex!
Armored Like an Ankylosaurus - The
kids travel on the Dinosaur Train with
Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero,
Hank Ankylosaurus, play a game of
Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get
to play with Hank and learn what it's
like to be a dinosaur that is covered
with armored plates and has a
mighty club for a tail.
T-Rex Teeth - When Buddy loses a
tooth, Mom takes him to Rexville to
ask his Tyrannosaurus friends all
about T-Rex teeth. They explain that
he'll grow new teeth to replace the
old ones.
Buddy Explores the Tyrannosaurs Buddy, an adopted T. rex, wishes he
knew more about his T. rex
ancestors. So, Dad takes him and
Tiny on the Dinosaur Train back to
the early Cretaceous, to visit an
ancestor: an earlier version of
Tyrannosaurus rex called Raptorex.
T-Rex Migration - Buddy and Tiny go
to visit their friend Annie
Tyrannosaurus and discover she
isn't home, so they follow clues and
find her on a migration with her
family.
Play Date with Annie - Buddy is
excited that his friend Annie
Tyrannosaurus is coming to the
Pteranodon nest to visit and play.
After Tiny feels left out, Buddy and
Annie show her that they can all be
friends!
A Spiky Tail Tale - Buddy and Tiny
help settle an argument between
Morris Stegosaurus and Alvin
Allosaurus, two very big dinosaurs one with a very spiky tail, the other
with a mouthful of sharp teeth.
Big Stomping Feet - Tiny is very
worried after she loses Shiny's
favorite shiny shell, and enlists Dad
and Buddy to help find a new one.
As Tiny becomes more frantic, she
begins stomping with frustration.
Then the kids meet Daphne, a
Daspletosaurus kid who shows them
how to make stomping a fun dance
instead of a temper tantrum.
Don's Winter Wish - When the
Pteranodon family travels back to the
North Pole, Don declares that it's his
"winter wish" to see snow fall again.
When a big blizzard comes, and
even the Dinosaur Train gets
snowed in, Don worries that his wish
brought the blizzard.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
115 minutes
Don’t Be Silly, Mrs. Millie!
by Judy Cox
Illustrated by Joe Mathieu
Mrs. Millie enjoys teasing her
kindergarten class by telling them to,
“Please hang up your goats,” and
“Don’t forget your lunch bunny.” Her
young students enjoy correcting their
teacher and call out, “Don’t be silly,
Mrs. Millie!” They supply the correct
rhyming word and show how well
they understand what their teacher
means. This reassuring story shows
young children that school is a happy
place where exciting things can
happen. The humorous wordplay
and appealing visuals illustrating
Mrs. Millie’s “mistakes” will prompt
audiences of all ages to join in the
fun and shout, “Don’t be silly, Mrs.
Millie.”
Nutmeg, 2006
9 minutes
Eat Healthy, Be Healthy
Victor and young Sophia colorfully
introduce preschoolers and primary
aged learners to vitamins, minerals,
and each food group of the USDA’s
My Pyramid For Kids. Good nutrition,
the benefits of healthy eating, as well
as the importance of exercise are all
presented in engaging ageappropriate vignettes.
Recommended daily allowances are
also included. The time to learn is
now.
Film Ideas, 2009
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10 min each
of 10 titles 949.95$
Also available in Spanish
Titles:
Fruit
berries, citrus, dried, melon, vine,
hanging
Milk
yogurt, cheese
Grains
whole, refined
Oils
solid, liquid, fats
Vegetables
starchy, green, orange, soya,
mushrooms
Protein- Meat & Beans
meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, peas
Vitamins
A, B to D, K (2 DVD’s)
Minerals
Calcium, Fluoride to Sodium, Zinc (3
DVD’s)
Ella, the Elegant Elephant
Ella is the littlest elephant in Little
Village. She has moved to a new
neighborhood and will soon be
starting at a brand new school. She
takes her grandma's lucky hat along
for good luck, but Belinda Blue, one
of the girls in the new class, does not
like Ella or her hat. Belinda changes
her mind when Ella's hat takes both
of them on a special adventure!
Spoken Arts, 2005
10 minutes
Emma’s Poem: The Voice
of the Statue of the Liberty
Written and introduced by Linda
Glaser
Illustrated by Claire A Nivola
In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply
moved by an influx of immigrants
from Eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet
that was to give voice to the Statue
of Liberty. Originally a gift from
France to celebrate our shared
national struggles for liberty, the
Statue, thanks to Emma’s poem,
slowly came to shape our hearts,
defining us as a nation that
welcomes and gives refuge to those
who come to our shores.
Spoken Arts, 2011
Famous Explorers
Designed to enhance the social
studies curriculum for the
intermediate aged student on up.
The Famous Explorers Series
features adventurers who have left
their legacy on the history of the
North American continent.
- EGuide available
Film Ideas, 2002
20 min each, Closed Captioned
of 5 titles 849.95$
Sir Francis Drake
English explorer and privateer, was
the most famous of the Renaissance
Era seafarers. He circled the globe
from 1577-1580, explored the coast
of California and was the first to sail
into San Francisco Bay.
Hernando de Soto
Spanish explorer who sailed up the
west coast of Florida to Tampa Bay,
then inland and north to Alabama
and the southeast region. He
became the first European to
discover the Mississippi River.
Marquette and Joliet
These two men of French and
Canadian ancestry sailed down the
Mississippi River from Minnesota
past the Arkansas River and then
headed back north where they
explored the Great Lakes Region of
the United States.
Francisco Coronado
Spanish general who explored
Mexico and the southwest region in
a desperate search for splendor and
fortune . In his attempt to conquer
the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola, he
instead discovered the riches of
Native American cultures.
Henry Hudson
An Englishman whose four ocean
voyages put his name on several
places along the global map. He set
sail in search of the Northwest
Passage to the Orient and while
sailing for the Dutch East India
Company, explored New England's
Cape Cod and Chesapeake Bay. He
later discovered waters which today
bear his name.
Felix Feels Better & Felix
the Worrier
by Rosemary Wells
Illustrated by the author
In two companion stories by
Rosemary Wells, Felix the guinea
pig deals with the common anxieties
of early childhood. Young children
identify with Felix’s plight after he
eats too many chocolate blimpies or
worries that the big boys will pull his
pants off and throw them in a tree.
When Felix frets about going to the
doctor, having a birthday party or
going to bed, children will
understand his concerns. Appealing
illustrations create a comforting
world in which these everyday
anxieties are put in realistic
perspective. Felix Feels Better and
its sequel, Felix and the Worrier
assure children that everything really
does turn out all right.
Nutmeg, 2005
12 minutes
Finding Daddy: A Story of
the Great Depression
Jo & Josephine Harper
Illustrated by Ron Mazellan
Bonnie is too shy to sing in front of
the class at school but loves singing
to the tunes her father plays on his
fiddle after dinner. When Bonnie’s
father loses his job, even the fiddle
must be sold. Set in the 1930s, the
Great Depression has taken hold in
the rural Southwest, and the family
faces hard times. To relieve their
financial burdens, Bonnie’s father
leaves home to search for work
miles away. A lonely and distraught
Bonnie sets out to find him,
overcomes her shyness and
discovers the strength and courage
that will bring her daddy home and
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restore her family. Movingly narrated
by Jo Harper!
(DVD includes English and Spanish
language versions.)
Winner
Nutmeg, 2007
17 minutes
Finding Lincoln
by Ann Malaspina
Illustrated by Colin Bootman
It is 1951 in Alabama, and young
Louis cannot sit at the “whites only”
drugstore lunch counter or use the
“whites only” public library. When his
teacher asks Louis to write an essay
about young Abe Lincoln, he
summons the courage to look for a
book in the public library. Although
he is scolded and told to leave, one
kind librarian whispers that he should
come back after closing hours. In the
dark and quiet library, she helps
Louis find Carl Sandburg’s Abe
Lincoln Grows Up. Lincoln’s courage
and integrity inspires Louis to pursue
justice and fair treatment in his own
life. An author’s note provides a brief
description of Lincoln’s life.
Includes Conversations with the
Author and Illustrator.
Nutmeg, 2010
21 minutes
First Grade Takes a Test
First Day Jitters/Last Day
Blues
by Julie Danneberg
Illustrated by Judy Love
This two part program includes First
Day Jitters and Last Day Blues, two
favorite stories by Julie Danneberg.
In First Day Jitters Sara Jane
Hartwell is apprehensive about her
first day in a new school despite Mr.
Hartwell’s gentle reassurance. Sara
remains partially hidden in each
illustration until the end of the story
when we discover that she is the
new teacher!
In Last Day Blues, the children
imagine how sad Mrs. Hartwell and
the other teachers must be at the
end of the school year. In the final
illustration we discover how the
teachers really feel about their
summer vacation. These humorous
stories show children that they are
not alone in their feelings about
school and other new situations- and
that grown-ups often share the same
feelings.
Author!
Nutmeg, 2008
19 minutes
First Grade Stinks!
Fireboat: The Heroic
Adventures of the John J.
Harvey
Introduced by Maira Kalman
A feisty fireboat first launched in
1931 comes out of retirement when
help is needed on September 11th,
2001.
Spoken Arts
14 minutes
Written and Illustrated by Mary Ann
Rodman
Illustrated by Beth Spiegel
Haley and her friends are excited
with the start of school, but first
grade is not what she expected. Why
does her new teacher stop reading in
the middle if the story? And what's
wrong with painting an orange sky?
This story will certainly ring true with
any child facing the challenges of a
new experience.
- Special Appearance
Spoken Arts, 2008
When the first grade class is given a
test, they are troubled - for their
proffered answers are not exactly
right. Fortunately, their teacher
knows the things that are really
important can't be graded. This is a
great story to remind people that
being smartest on a test is not the
only thing that matters in a
classroom.
Spoken Arts, 2008
Fizzy's Lunch Lab: Fresh
Food 101
Join the hilarious animated
adventures of Professor Fizzy and
friends in Fizzy’s Lunch Lab as they
prepare tasty snacks, investigate the
difference between good and bad
food, and learn what happens once
the food you eat goes into your body.
The immersive, comprehensive
Fizzy’s Lunch Lab experience
features funny characters in a variety
of short video segments and is
designed to bring kids and parents
together to help plan meals, make
snacks, and team up to make
healthier eating choices for the entire
family.
The Lunch Lab experience
encourages families to make smarter
food choices while having fun. Each
topic includes three segments Webisode, Freezer Burn Music
Video, and a Lunch Lab Live!, all
related to the Fizzy’s Lunch Lab
online animated series.
Fresh Foods 101 explores 10
nutritional topics including...
Whole Grains
Balanced Meals and Diet
Veggies
Good Fat and Bad Fat
Hydration
Family Meal Time
Fruits
Protein
Exercise
Carbs and Sugar
-This DVD will also include
associated activities and recipes
(PDFs).
24
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Spoken Arts, 2001
15 minutes
Galimoto
Flat!, Volume 1
One stormy day, 14-year-old Vincent
is literally sucked into the video
magazine he is reading.
Instantaneously he's as flat as a
pancake - just like the characters in
the magazine! Vincent's mission is
now to try to find his way back to
"reality". With this in mind he teams
up with a 12-year-old spunky
magazine model, Kyu, who also
craves getting out. However being
stuck in the pages of magazines
does have its advantages. Vincent
can now meet the people and visit
the places he has always dreamed
of. Whether it is inside the pages of
Martial Arts, The Paranormal, or
Space, Vincent is having the thrill of
a lifetime! 2 episodes per DVD.
Vivavision
each
DVD 929$
Flat!, Volume 2
One stormy day, 14-year-old Vincent
is literally sucked into the video
magazine he is reading.
Instantaneously he's as flat as a
pancake - just like the characters in
the magazine! Vincent's mission is
now to try to find his way back to
"reality". With this in mind he teams
up with a 12-year-old spunky
magazine model, Kyu, who also
craves getting out. However being
stuck in the pages of magazines
does have its advantages. Vincent
can now meet the people and visit
the places he has always dreamed
of. Whether it is inside the pages of
Martial Arts, The Paranormal, or
Space, Vincent is having the thrill of
a lifetime! 2 episodes per DVD.
Vivavision
each
DVD 929$
by Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Catherine Stock
Kondi is a young African boy
searching for scraps of wire to build
a “galimoto”, a toy vehicle. This is a
fine lesson: that dreams fuelled by
steadfastness make success
attainable.
Spoken Arts
George Washington’s
Teeth
Written by Deborah Chandra &
Madeleine Comora
Illustrated by Brock Cole
From battling toothaches while
fighting the British to having rotten
teeth removed by his dentists, the
Father of His Country suffered all his
life with tooth problems. Yet contrary
to popular belief, George
Washington never had a set of
wooden teeth. Starting at the age of
twenty-four, he lost on average a
tooth a year. And, by the time he
was elected President, he had only
two left!
In this reverentially funny tale based
on Washington’s letters, diaries, and
other historical records, readers will
find out what really happened as
they follow the trail of lost teeth to
complete tooflessness.
Spoken Arts
7 minutes
Goldilocks & Mother Goose
and Friends
Written and Illustrated by Ruth
Sanderson
Goldilocks – In this charming retelling of the classic tale, renowned
artist Ruth Sanderson presents
Goldilocks, the three bears and their
homey cabin in the woods just as
you’ve always imagined they should
look. This version includes a
blueberry-loving Goldilocks and
Papa Bear’s very own recipe for
blueberry muffins.
Mother Goose and Friends – This
engaging companion program
presents a selection of favorite
nursery rhymes from Sanderson’s
collection and includes some
classical children’s poetry not usually
included in most anthologies. Each
rhyme is lavishly illustrated with
surprising details. Includes A
Conversation With the Author!
Nutmeg, 2010
29 minutes
Goldilocks Returns
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Fifty years after Goldilocks met the
three bears, she still feel bads about
trespassing. So she goes back the
bears’ house to make amends. Will
the bears need another fifty years to
recover.
Spoken Arts
Gingerbread Baby
by Jan Brett
Remember how the Gingerbread
Boy is eaten by the fox? Well, not
this Gingerbread Baby! Here is a
delicious twist to a favorite old tale. It
all begins when Matti opens the oven
too soon and out jumps a cheeky
little Gingerbread Baby.
25
accidents” happen.
Nutmeg, 2005
7 minutes
Growing Frogs
by Vivian French
illustrated by Alison Bartlett
This frog-growing adventure begins
when a little girl and her mother read
a book about frogs. With her
mother’s encouragement, the little
girl decides to bring home frog
spawn from a pond in order to watch
some real frogs grow. Over the next
few days she observes the “gray jelly
stuff” transform itself into tadpoles,
then not-quite-frogs and finally –
frogs! By the end of the story, when
the girl returns her frogs to the pond,
she has overcome her initial reaction
to frog spawn (“Yuck!”) and looks
forward to growing more frogs. This
delightful tale includes many
fascinating facts about frogs, labeled
“froggy things,” and serves as a
practical how-to manual for hatching
frogs.
Nutmeg, 2008
10 minutes
Puirchase: DVD 69.95$
Harlem
by Walter Dean Myers
Illustrated by Christopher Myers
This is an audiovisual collage of
verse and imagery which paints a
vivid portrait of the famous
Manhattan neighborhood. Study
guide included.
Spoken Arts,
10 minutes
Written by Jan Brett
Has Hedgie's chance to fly into outer
space finally come true? Will the little
hedgehog be able to save Big
Sparkler on the tiny planet of
Milkdrop? Jan Brett brings another
story alive with her favourite
character, Hedgie, only this time the
adventure is truly out of this world.
Spoken Arts, 2008
Harriet and the Promised
Land
by Jacob Lawrence
An account, in verse, of Harriet
Tubman’s heroic efforts to lead her
people to freedom.
Spoken Arts
Halloween Treats
The Runaway Pumpkin
by Kevin Lewis
illustrated by S. D. Schindler
Pumpkin Heads!
by Wendell Minor
illustrated by the author
This holiday treat includes two
stories for Halloween. The Runaway
Pumpkin is a rollicking rhyming tall
tale about a giant pumpkin that rolls
downhill to create havoc on a family
farm below. The story ends with a
pumpkin feast at the family dinner
table presided over by a giant Jacko-Lantern. Pumpkin Heads! is a
celebration of pumpkins, Jack-oLanterns and Halloween. The
evocative text is presented on
screen to reinforce reading skills,
and the breathtaking pictures
celebrate the joys of the holiday.
Nutmeg, 2008
10 minutes
Hedgie Blasts Off!
Harriet, You’ll Drive Me
Wild!
by Mem Fox
Illustrated by Marla Frazee
Harriet has a problem most preschoolers will understand. Without
meaning to, she gets into trouble all
the time. She always says, “I’m
sorry,” and her patient mother, who
doesn’t like to yell, provides loving
reassurance. However, each
escalating mishap – from spilling
juice to dribbling jam to dripping
paint to pulling down the tablecloth –
tries Mother’s patience and moves
her closer to the boiling point. When
Harriet rips open a pillow and sends
feathers flying in all directions, her
mother finally lets loose and yells.
Harriet cries; her mother takes a
deep breath; they hug, kiss and
apologize, and all is forgiven.
Children are reassured by this
story’s gentle message that loving
parents really do understand when “
Hedgie’s Surprise
by Jan Brett
Every morning Tomten steals an egg
from Henny’s nest, and then runs
away to cook it and gobble it down
for breakfast. Beloved best-selling
author Jan Brett captures the
mischievous nature of a Danish
Tomten, along with Henny.
Spoken Arts, 2001
24 minutes
Henny-Penney
by Jane Wattenberg
Come flock along as Henny-Penney
and her barnyard pals take a sidesplitting trip around the world.
Spoken Arts
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is in for a not-so-sweet surprise.
Spoken Arts, 2007
9 minutes
Hero Cat
by Eileen Spinelli
illustrated by Jo Ellen McAllister
Stammen
Based on a true story, this tale
describes the ordeal of a brave
mother cat who rushes into a burning
building to save her newborn kittens.
This dramatic story with a happy
ending reassures youngsters that
nothing can stand in the way of a
parent’s love. In the Author’s Note at
the end of the story Eileen Spinelli
includes a photo of the real hero cat
and explains what happened after
the fire. Movingly narrated by the
author! Includes Conversations With
the Author and Illustrator.
Nutmeg, 2009
10 minutes
Horace, Morris and Dolores
Hooray for Reading Day!
Written by and Introduced by
Margery Cuyler
When Jessica tries to read aloud in
class, she stumbles over the words
and everyone laughs. Now the
upcoming Reading Day Theatre has
her more worried than ever. Jessica
faces her reading worries with help
from her family and total support
from a very unlikely friend.
Spoken Arts, 2008
Hey, Al
by Arthur Yorinks
Illustrated by Richard Egielski
This Caldecott Medal winner is a
sharp, wry, and tender story about Al
and his faithful dog, Eddie. They
journey to a paradise and discover
that home is the best place after all.
Spoken Arts
Honey… Honey… Lion!
by Jan Brett
In Africa the honeyguide and the
honey badger are partners. The
honeyguide finds the honeycomb
and the honey badger cracks it open
with its strong claws. They share the
sweetness, and that is the way it has
always been. But this day, greedy
Badger gulps down all the honey!
Honeyguide is not happy. As the
news spreads from animal to animal,
Honeyguide hatches a plan. The
next day she leads Badger off on a
rollicking chase, but this time Badger
Hooway for Wodney Wat
by Helen Lester
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Rodney Rat can’t pronounce his r’s,
and to make matters worse, he’s a
rodent – Wodney Wat! His
classmates tease him so much he
just wants to hide under his coat all
day. When Camilla Capybara, the
new girl in class, brags that she’s
bigger, meaner and smarter than
everyone, Rodney is more afraid of
her than anyone. Then Miss
Fuzzleworth picks Rodney to lead a
game of Simon Says, and he
unwittingly turns the tables on
Camilla who just can’t understand
what he’s saying. When Rodney tells
everyone to, “Go rest,” it sounds like
“Go West” – and Camilla does!
When she keeps going and is never
seen again, Rodney becomes the
class hero. Everyone shouts,
“Hooway for Wodney Wat!” and
they’re not teasing any more.
Narrated by the Author!
Nutmeg, 2005
11 minutes
by James Howe
Illustrated by Amy Walrod
Horace, Morris but mostly Dolores
The three fearless friends share
every adventure until Horace and
Morris decide they need to form their
own boys only club. Dolores
retaliates by forming a girls only club.
But after a while the three friends
become bored with the strict genderrelated activities they so with their
same-sex friends. It isn’t long before
Horace, Morris and Dolores are back
together– with two new friends who
love adventure, Boris and Chloris!
The story’s gentle message
encourages tolerance and inclusion
and rejects gender stereotyping.
Horace and Morris Join the Chorus
(but what about Dolores?)
The three friends try out for the
chorus, but only Horace and Morris
are accepted.Dolores feels left out
and neglected by her friends. At first
she feels sorry for herself but then
decides to take action. She writes a
letter to the choral teacher who is
impressed with her perseverance
and promises to work with her. And
her letter is so well written, he turns it
into a song for the chorus.The story
gently reassures children that no one
is good at everything, and everyone
is good at something.
Nutmeg, 2007
14 minutes
I Am the Mummy Heb
Nefert
by Eve Bunting
Illustrated by David Christiania
A mummy recalls her glory days as
Egyptian royalty, giving a glimpse
into the lives and customs of her
people.
Spoken Arts
12 minutes
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In the Swim
I Hate English
By by Ellen Levine
IIllustrated by Steve Björkman
It’s hard for Mei Mei to adjust to her
new life in New York’s Chinatown
after moving from Hong Kong.
Lonely and isolated in a new culture
and anxious about losing her
Chinese identity, Mei Mei won’t
speak a word of English. In fact, she
hates English! But when a teacher at
the neighborhood Learning Center
shows her how much fun she can
have speaking English, Mei Mei
begins to feel at home in her
adopted country. Narrated by the
author.
Author.
Winner
Nutmeg, 2007
14 minutes
I’m Not Invited
by Diana Cain
Minnie is upset when her good
friend, Charles, doesn’t invite her to
the party at his house. This DVD is
for anyone who has ever felt “leftout”
Spoken Arts
In the Tall, Tall Grass
I Repeat, Don’t Cheat!
Written and introduced by Margery
Cuyler
They do everything together, from
playing at recess to drawing pictures.
But Jessica has a big new worry
when Lizzie starts copying off her
spelling tests. What should Jessica
do? In this timely, widely applicable
book, Margery Cuyler and Arthur
Howard again team up to tackle
Jessica’s latest worry!
Spoken Arts, 2011
by Denise Fleming
If you were a fuzzy caterpillar
crawling through the tall, tall grass
on a sunny afternoon, what would
you see? This backyard nature tour
is one all children will want to take
Spoken Arts
Jacques Cousteau’s Ocean
Tales
I Love You the Purplest
by Barbara M. Joosse
Illustrated by Mary Whyte
In a little cabin on a lake in the
country the day is ending, and two
brothers are eager to go fishing with
their mother. They gather their poles,
hunt for worms and row their boat
into the middle of the lake. During
each of these familiar and
pleasurable activities, the boys vie
for their mother’s praise and love.
Their mother’s answers show that
she loves them equally but in
different ways, appreciating each
boy for his own special qualities. The
lyrical text and luminous illustrations
reassure young children that they
hold a special place in their parents’
hearts.
Nutmeg, 2006
7 minutes
by Douglas Florian
Children will delight in the playful,
witty language of twenty-one lively
poems while they learn about their
ocean and freshwater friends. Here’s
an aquarium full of fun!
Spoken Arts
12 minutes
Imogene’s Antlers
by David Small
Imogene wakes up one morning to
discover she has grown antlers. After
a good night’s sleep, Imogene’s
problem appears to be resolved… or
is it?
Spoken Arts
12 minutes
Who can tell us about the sea, the
secrets that it holds and the dangers
it hides? Who better than JacquesYves Cousteau? As he travels the
world's oceans aboard the legendary
Calypso, the Commander and his
team-mates reveal to us the wonders
of the marine world.
1) Monster from the Deep
2) The Temple of the Blue Holes
3) The Passionate Blue Whales
4) The Spirit of Crocodile
5) Living Space
6) The Hammerhead Sharks of
Cocos Island
7) Kiss of the Giant Octopus
8) The Mystery of the Sea
9) Survivors of the Reef
10) Apocalypse from the Sea
11) Odyssey of Leatherback
12) Monk Seals: Endangered
Species?
13) The Mermaid of Miami
14) The Search of Atlantis
15) Fallen Giant
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16) Sanctuary of the Gray Whales
17) Ocean Treasures
18) El Nino
19) My Dolphin, My Sister
20) The Roots of the Sea
21) The Strait of Gibraltar
22) Harvesters of the Sea
23) Seeing Is Believing
24) The Eel’s Journey
25) House Under the Sea
26) The Sea Snake
Vivavision, 2002
26 titles, 30 min. each
Purchase: DVD 99$ each, series of
26 titles: 1999$
Jake Gander, Storyville
Detective: The Case of the
Greedy Granny
by George McClements
Introduced by George McClements
Jake is called in by Red R. Hood to
determine if her grandmother has
been replaced by an imposter.
Arriving at the scene, it is clear that
something is amiss.
Spoken Arts
10 minutes
22 minutes
John Willy and Freddy
McGee
by Holly Meade
John Willy and Freddy McGee have
everything two guinea pigs could
need: seeds and grains for nibbling,
water for drinking, straw for
burrowing and carrots for crunching.
Life is perfect … and so boring! The
two friends escape into the world,
scamper through the house, discover
exciting tunnels inside a pool table
and encounter danger when the
household cat appears. They have a
rollicking adventure and return safe
and sound to their cage … until
things become boring again.
Meade’s colorful cut-paper collages
enhance the action of this wry,
cautionary tale.
Nutmeg, 2005
7 minutes
Joshua’s Masai Mask
John Philip Duck
Written and Illustrated by Patricia
Polacco
When young Edward first brought his
tiny wild duck to the grand hotel
where he worked with his Pa, his
only thought was to keep it hidden.
After all, he just needed a warm
place for his little pet to stay during
the day. Everyone helped keep his
secret. One day, Mr. Schutt, the
blustery hotel manager, discovered
the duck swimming in the lobby
fountain! Surprised but not defeated,
Edward showed Mr. Schutt how his
duck could perform -- even march to
a John Philip Sousa tune! Maybe
Edward could train other ducks to do
the same. All he needed was Mr.
Schutt’s okay. But, could he get it in
time to save John Philip Duck?
Spoken Arts
by Dakari Hru
Illustrated by Anna Rich
A magical Masai mask takes an
African-American boy on a series of
adventures, and he discovers the
joys of being himself.
Spoken Arts
Just a Minute: A Trickster
Tale and Counting Book
by Yuyi Morales
Grandma Beetle is getting ready for
her birthday party when a skeleton
named Se?or Calavera knocks on
her door. She delays him repeatedly
by saying, “Just a minute,” and does
another chore. By the time the
guests arrive,Se?or Calavera is
having too much fun to take
Grandma away. This trickster tale is
a bilingual counting story that
presents numbers 1-10 in English
and Spanish. Drawing upon the folk
art of Mexico’s Day of the Dead
holiday and the paintings of Diego
Rivera, writer-illustrator Yuyi Morales
has created a whimsical tale with
special charm for young learners.
Narrated by the author. Includes A
Nutmeg, 2008
12 minutes
Kids in the Garden
Recommended: School Library
Journal, Video Librarian, California
School Garden Network and the
North American Association for
Environmental Education.
Official Selection Wild & Scenic
Environmental Film Festival
Hands-on Horticulture. Wacky, wild
and full of wonder, Kids in the
Garden, is a colorful new 15-part
DVD series for young gardeners that
will inspire kids to get their hands
dirty. Join Nick Hardcastle as he puts
the fun in fungi, makes a mini
terrarium jungle, and acts like a
vegetable allowing viewers to
discover just how strange and
intriguing gardening can be. These
programs encourage environmental
stewardship and promote a healthy
lifestyle while the kids (and adults)
enjoy discovering the science of our
natural world. Each program
includes hands on activities with
project lists.
- Eguide available
Film Ideas, 2008
of 15 titles 1399.95$
Soil (Create A Worm Farm)
Did you even realize that the ground
you’re walking on is alive? In fact, a
tiny handful of soil could contain
millions of living things: insects,
microscopic bugs and bacteria, as
well as rocks that have been crushed
over time by the elements.
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Seeds (Grow Sprouts From Seeds)
Can you believe that you might be
able to hold in your hands what
could be a huge forest of trees. A
tiny little seed could potentially grow
into the world’s tallest tree.
Flowers (Press Your Favorite
Flower)
From tiny daisies to huge
sunflowers, flowers bloom in
countless shapes and sizes. And
their colors are just as varied and
magnificent.
Leaves (Use Leaves to Create Gift
Cards)
Autumn is definitely the best time to
look at leaves. They are important to
a plant’s life, but also to our life.
They take all that carbon dioxide that
we breathe out, and create new,
clean oxygen for us to breathe in.
And amazingly, they are the only
living thing that can produce its own
food.
How Plants Work (Sow A Wheat
Grass Lawn)
One of the most distinctive things
about our planet is that it’s so green.
Green equals plants, plants equals
life. Plants need us to care for and
understand them, so we can help
them keep on surviving.
Fruit (Make Classic Lemonade)
Fruit is packed full of vitamins and
minerals that help us grow and
protect us from diseases. And the
strange thing is, they’re just hanging
around on plants, waiting to be
eaten. It's hard to resist them.
Fungi (Grow Your Own Mushrooms)
A garden in the dark? But don’t all
plants need light to survive? Well,
that’s just it. Mushrooms aren’t
plants. They’re part of a whole
separate kingdom of living things
known as fungi.
Plant Survivors (Grow A Venus
Flytrap)
Plants have made endless changes
over millions of years, to deal with
the different environments where
they grow. You’ll find plants high in
the freezing mountains, in the sea,
and in hot, dry deserts. Plants are
the great survivors.
Herbs (Bake Cheese and Herb
Bread)
Herbs come in all shapes and sizes
and are some of the most useful
plants we have in the garden.
They're used to flavor food, repel
insects and make medicines. Wars
have been fought and countries
discovered all in the name of herbs!
Creatures (Create A Backyard
Habitat)
We think our garden is a peaceful
paradise but really it's a jungle out
there! Most animals are insects and
our gardens are full of creepy
crawlers, as well as birds and other
animals. Why do we need so many
living things in the garden?
Trees (Grow Bonsai Trees)
Trees are amazing and so important
to our lives. We depend on them for
so many things such as clean air,
shade, as a windbreak and even as
food for the soil and creatures on the
ground. A tree is not just a plant. It's
a whole and vital ecosystem.
Useful Plants (Make Gift Wrap
From Plants)
Next time you breathe remember to
say thanks to the plants! They
breathe in the CO2 we breathe out
and breathe out fresh oxygen, which
is what we breathe in! We need
oxygen to stay alive, and couldn't
exist without our little green friends.
Cacti (Create A Succulent Garden)
Cacti are tough. They can survive in
the harshest conditions known, going
without water and nutrients for long
periods of time. They're not just
tough! No, they are nasty too, with
sharp spines to protect their precious
reserves.
Indoor Gardens (Plant A Terrarium)
Gardens can pop up in the strangest
places. In fact, you can practically
bring the garden indoors if you put it
under a huge glass roof to protect it
from the cold and wind so that it
stays warm and summery all year.
Veggies (Grow Vegetables in Pots)
Veggies straight from the garden
taste a whole lot better. They're fresh
and full of the vitamins and minerals
that are lost in the trip from the farm
to the store. The great thing is
they're pretty easy to grow and you
don't need much space.
Knots on A Counting Rope
by Bill Martin Jr. and John
Archambault
In this poignant story, the counting
rope is a metaphor for the passage
of time and for Boy-Strength-of-BlueHorses emerging confidence in
facing his blindness.
Spoken Arts
La Cucaracha Martina: A
Caribbean Folktale
Retold and Illustrated by Daniel
Moreton
In this award-winning multicultural
tale, a lovely cockroach named
Martina hears a beautiful sound and
looks for it everywhere in the city. In
the course of her search, many
suitors propose marriage, but she
rejects them all because each makes
a terrible noise. When Martina finally
hears the beautiful sound again, she
knows she has found her true love.
The DVD includes both English and
Spanish narrations.
Nutmeg, 2004
16 minutes
Learn from Nature
Animal Instincts provide “Life
Lessons”
Young Sophia and her friend Victor
colorfully introduce a series of
familiar animals (bees, ants, ducks,
bears, etc.), whose behavior and
natural instincts provide life lessons
to children for modeling their own
behavior and habits.
Examples of engaging vignettes
include “sharing duties” (bees),
“working together” (ants), “staying
safe” (kangaroos), as smart
behaviors for modeling one’s own
life.
From the helpful benefits of good
eating to proper hygiene and social
behavior, the series suggests when
we Learn From Nature, we'll feel
better. 3 DVD's, 19 vignettes in all.
Film Ideas, 2009
12 min each
Purchase: DVD 149.95$, series
389.95$
Titles:
Sharing
affection, discoveries, duties, ideas,
projects, self.
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Respecting
self, agreements,
opinions, differences, space, others.
Behaving
alone, away, at school, outside, in a
car, when eating
artist Annie Groovie from her series
of illustrated books published by la
courte échelle, the Leon series is a
surprising mix of humour and
absurdity. Have fun with Leon, the
hottest Cyclops you'll ever meet!
Imavision
60 minutes
Schools 71.95$
Leon, Volume 1
Leon is a character who lives in his
own universe, constantly on the
lookout for fun. His fearless, neversay-die personality and his penchant
to try just about anything often lands
him in trouble. Each episode is a
complete story in itself. Although
Leon never talks, he is always
accompanied by a rich musical score
and unusual sound effects. Add alot
of hilarious visual gags and you have
a series of fast-paced morsels of fun
with truly universal appeal. The
stories are always fresh, funny, and
just a little bit bizarre – sure to tickle
the kid in all of us!
Based on the artwork of Quebec
artist Annie Groovie from her series
of illustrated books published by la
courte échelle, the Leon series is a
surprising mix of humour and
absurdity. Have fun with Leon, the
hottest Cyclops you'll ever meet!
Imavision
60 minutes
Schools 71.95$
Leon is a character who lives in his
own universe, constantly on the
lookout for fun. His fearless, neversay-die personality and his penchant
to try just about anything often lands
him in trouble. Each episode is a
complete story in itself. Although
Leon never talks, he is always
accompanied by a rich musical score
and unusual sound effects. Add a lot
of hilarious visual gags and you have
a series of fast-paced morsels of fun
with truly universal appeal. The
stories are always fresh and just a
little bit bizarre – sure to tickle the kid
in all of us!
Based on the artwork of Quebec
by Allan Drummond
Here is the story of the exciting day
in 1886 when the Statue of Liberty
was unveiled to the world. Through
this story, we will remember all that
she represents.
Spoken Arts
8 minutes
Let George Do It!
by George Foreman and Fran
Manushkin
illustrated by Whitney Martin
The two-time former heavyweight
champion of the world, George
Foreman, has collaborated on a
lively tale about his real-life family of
five sons – all named George! When
it’s Big George’s birthday all the
Georges help with the party, baking
a cake, cleaning and decorating the
house and taking care of the baby.
There’s a lot of confusion when so
many Georges are at work, but all
ends well with a grand party and a
birthday present – named George, of
course. Delightfully narrated by
George Foreman!
Nutmeg, 2006
6 minutes
Let’s Get a Pup! Said Kate
Leon, Volume 2
Liberty!
by Bob Graham
This is a humorous story about the
difficulties of choosing just one pet in
a world with so many wonderful
animals!
Spoken Arts, 2002
8 minutes
Life Lessons
Recommended: Booklist, School
Library Journal, Childhood
Education, The Elementary School
Library Collection, Video Rating
Guide
Bronze Plaque- Columbus
International Film & Video Festival.
Special Commendation: Cave Media
Festival
An important series that has been
recognized nationwide as a top
resource for conflict resolution.
These videos are a valuable addition
to any collection.
- Eguide available
Film Ideas, 1994
of 4 titles 349.95$
Hurtful Words
No one likes his or her feelings hurt.
Thinking about what we say before
we say it is important. This theme is
maintained throughout this culturally
diverse video as young children
discuss hurtful words and ways to
avoid using them.
More Than Manners
Manners are much more important
than etiquette, they can also show
our concern and respect for others.
In this production children will see
examples of “DO” manners and
“DON’T “ manners and how “DO”
manners can most importantly show
that we consider other people and
their feelings.
That’s What Friends Are For
Friends can act as a safety net when
we occasionally slip and fall. They
also can expose us to new and
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exciting things. In this video we’ll
introduce young viewers to the
importance of friendship, and the
social skills necessary to make
friends and keep them.
When I Get Mad
All of us can become angry when our
expectations aren’t met or our
dreams don’t come true. In this
video, children will learn different
approaches to handling their anger
using a balloon that’s ready to burst
as an example.
Lightship
by Brian Floca
Introduced by Brian Floca
Do you know what a lightship is? A
fascinating story about what life was
like aboard these relatively unknown
but very important ships. Ships that
sailed nowhere: ships that were
floating lighthouses.
Spoken Arts
Mummy
7) Lilly and the Lochness Monster
8) Lilly and Hercules
9) Lilly and the Giant Insects
10) Lilly and the Vikings
11) Lilly and Robin Hood
12) Lilly in the Rainforest
13) Lilly and Leonardo
Season 2
1) Lilly and King Arthur
2) Lilly in the New World
3) Lilly and the Musketeers
4) Lilly and Houdini
5) Lilly and the Gold Rush
6) Lilly Around the World in Eight
Days
7) Lilly and the Master Detective
8) Lilly in Hollywood
9) Lilly and Frankenstein’s
Monster
10) Lilly and the Leprechauns
11) Lilly in China
12) Lilly and the Pirates
13) Lilly on the Moon
Vivavision
26 episodes, 30 min. each
Purchase: DVD 79$ each, series of
13 titles (by season) 929$
Listening to Learn
Lilly the Witch,
Season 1 & 2
Lilly was just a normal girl with a
healthy sense of adventure. That is,
until she finds a magical book,
complete with a funny (but forgetful)
little dragon, Hector. With the help of
her new friend and the book, Lilly
has the ability to time-travel and truly
satisfy her adventure-lust! If she
desires to discover why Atlantis
disappeared – she can; if she wants
to try and prove that the Loch Ness
Monster exists – she can! However,
when Hector adds his touch, a
simple adventure can go haywire. In
the end, a little magic and lots of
good sense save the day, and
through all the fun and adventure,
Lilly returns home somewhat
changed and certainly wiser!
Season 1
1) Lilly in the Wild West
2) Lilly and the League of Prince
Charming
3) Lilly in the Stone Age
4) Lilly and Atlantis
5) Lilly and the Dinosaurs
6) Lilly and the Mystery of the
Journal
This unique cross curriculum set of 4
programs created especially for
young children, is presented to show
the importance of our hearing and
how listening is an integral
component of learning. Important
concepts include how the ears
convert vibration to sound, the best
ways of protecting our ears, why it's
important to develop good listening
habits, and how hearing enhances
learning.
- Eguide available
Film Ideas, 2000
(Primary/Sec to General)
13 min each
of 4 titles 674.95$
Ear Ye, Hear Ye: Exploring the
Science of Hearing
In Ear Ye, Hear Ye, age appropriate
vignettes assisted by animated
examples, help young children
understand how sound is captured
by the outer ear and interpreted by
the brain. Throughout the video
enjoyable exercises will teach
children the importance of sound and
how the sounds they hear assist in
their learning. (The outer ear is
connected to the middle ear, the
middle ear is connected to the...)
Eardrum-Hum: Exploring the
Health of Hearing
Like other organs in the body, our
ears must be protected and cared for
properly. In Eardrum-Hum, children
learn that while their ears will bring
great enjoyment to their lives, loud
sounds, foreign objects and
childhood infections can sometimes
contribute to serious and even
permanent damage to their hearing.
(Could you pleeease turn that
television down?)
Ear Responsible: Exploring the
Skills for Hearing
Teaching youngsters how to care for
their ears will provide them a lifetime
of healthy learning enjoyment. But to
hear, really hear, means youngsters
must learn to be good listeners. And
to be a good listener takes
responsible listening skills.
Becoming Ear Responsible is a way
for children to enjoyably explore the
art of learning to listen. (Now pay
attention, there will be a quiz at the
end.)
Ear and Now: Exploring the
Learning from Hearing
Armed with techniques for listening,
youngsters are now prepared to put
their ears immediately to work in the
challenging program Ear and Now.
Created in a fun and instructive
manner, children are encouraged to
become detectives as they listen to
learn from the cacophony of sounds
that surround them. (Here's a clue,
the sounds I make are clap, drip, and
crack.)
Little Fables
Plot twist in the forest! Drama in the
barnyard! Presented with beautiful
shadow theater, Little Fables turns
children on to Aesop, La Fontaine
and the other classics. In each
animated episode, animals face a
problem that young children readily
relate to such as, "What if I am the
smallest kid on the block?" Together,
the animals come up with solutions
to their problems in ways that convey
pro-social messages easily
understood by young children.
Little Fables is an entertaining series
that helps foster a child's character
and problem solving skills while
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assisting emergent literacy. DVD
extras: Read – Print Book – Color –
Learn more about animals
Film Ideas, 2011
6 min each
Purchase: DVD 129.95$ each
Titles:
The Dog & the Crab
Help others; you may need help one
day too.
The Crow & the Fox
Sometimes a friend doesn't say or
act as he really means.
dinner and craves vegetables
instead!
Little Hoot - Little Hoot doesn’t want
to stay up late as his parents insist
and yearns to go to bed at a
reasonable hour like his friends!
Little Oink - Little Oink doesn’t like to
be messy and wants to keep his
room clean and tidy – much to his
parents’ chagrin!
Nutmeg, 2010
16 minutes
Little Quack Stories
Little Grunt and the Big
Egg
by Tomie dePaola
Introduced by Tomie dePaola
Little Grunt has been sent out by his
mother to gather eggs for a special
Sunday brunch. He returns home
with the biggest egg the Grunt Tribe
has ever seen. They put the egg by
the hearth and go to bed, dreaming
of a special meal to share with the
Ugga-Wugga Tribe. But that night,
the egg breaks in half and the Grunts
have a special surprise! Tomie
dePaola knows that dinosaurs and
people didn't live at the same time.
He says, "That's why I call it a
prehistoric fairy tale!"
Spoken Arts, 2007
Little Quack
Little Quack’s Hide And Seek
Little Quack’s New Friend
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrated by Derek Anderson
Everyone’s favorite little duck is
featured in three companion stories
that deal with common childhood
experiences. In Little Quack, Mama’s
youngest duckling overcomes his
fears and learns to paddle in the
pond on his own. In Little Quack’s
Hide And Seek Little Quack finds an
ingenious hiding place. In Little
Quack’s New Friend, Little Quack
welcomes a newcomer to the pond
and finds a new friend. Two stories
include basic math concepts.
Delightfully narrated by the author!
Author.
Nutmeg, 2009
12 minutes
Little Pea, Little Hoot &
Little Oink
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
illustrated by Jen Corace
In these popular stories the ordinary
trials and tribulations of childhood
are turned inside out and upside
down – with delightful results.
Rosenthal’s subtle humor and gentle
irony and Corace’s whimsical and
appealing illustrations have made
these books instant classics. This
program includes three stories.
Narrated by the author! Includes A
Little Pea - Little Pea doesn’t like the
candy his parents want him to eat for
from his people. The appealing
illustrations are full of action and fun.
Margaret Read MacDonald, an
acclaimed folklorist and storyteller,
presents this rollicking tale with great
charm and humor. Delightfully
Nutmeg, 2008
11 minutes
Living Sunlight: How
Plants Bring the Earth to
Live
by Molly Bang & Penny Chisholm
Illustrated by Molly Bang
Caldecott Award-winning children’s
writer and illustrator Molly Bang and
MIT professor Penny Chisholm
explain solar energy and
photosynthesis in terms children can
appreciate and understand. The
narrative begins with a compelling,
“Listen to me,” spoken by the sun.
Children discover all the amazing
things “your golden star” can do –
from warming land and sea, melting
glaciers and creating winds to
providing the energy for all living
things. Children gain a clear
understanding of their connection
with nature and appreciate why
photosynthesis is important to all
forms of life. In a separate segment
the authors comment on the
extensive notes at the end of the
book, providing additional
information and extending the
learning experience. Includes A
Conversation With the Authors.
Nutmeg, 2009
14 minutes
Little Rooster’s Diamond
Button
Retold by Margaret Read
MacDonald
Illustrated by Will Terry
This traditional folktale has appeared
in many versions in France, Spain,
India, Burma, Poland and Russia as
well as in our own country. In this
fresh adaptation, a rooster with a
magic stomach that can hold great
quantities of water, fire and buzzing
bees finds a way to outwit a greedy
king and retrieve the treasure stolen
Look! Look! Look!
Written and Illustrated by Nancy
Elizabeth Wallace
with Linda K. Friedlaender, Curator
of Education at the Yale Center for
British Art
Three little mice discover that by
looking at a painting in different
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ways, they find patterns, colors, lines
and shapes – the basic components
of any work of art. The story’s
appealing cut-paper collage art in
primary colors provides a pleasing
contrast with Robert Peake’s (15511619) oil painting, “Portrait of a
Woman of Kentwell Hall, Suffolk,”
traditionally identified as Mary
Clopton. Author/illustrator Nancy
Elizabeth Wallace and Linda
Friedlaender, Curator of Education at
the Yale Center for British Art show
young children how to see and
appreciate art. Includes a glossary,
interactive activities and a follow-up
make-your-own-portrait-postcard
project for children to do on their
own. Delightfully narrated by the
author! Includes a Conversation with
the Authors!
Nutmeg, 2007
13 minutes
Louise, The Adventures of
a Chicken
by Kate DiCamillo
illustrated by Harry Bliss
A stouthearted chicken named
Louise yearns for adventure and sets
out into the world to find it. A sea
voyage ends with her capture by
pirates and shipwreck. A life in the
circus ends with a narrow escape
from a hungry lion. A trip to a bazaar
in a faraway land ends with a daring
escape from prison. After each
adventure Louise gratefully returns
home. When she tells her friends in
the henhouse about her adventures
Louise finally realizes that there
really is no place like home.
Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo
fills this lighthearted cautionary tale
with a cast of memorable characters
– beginning with the incomparable
Louise.
Author.
ALA 2011 Notable Children’s Video
Award
Nutmeg, 2010
12 minutes
Mabela the Clever, An
African Folktale
Retold by Margaret Read
MacDonald
Illustrated by Tim Coffey
In this folktale a sly cat plans to
catch all the mice in the village by
inviting them to join her “secret Cat
Society.” The cat almost succeeds,
but one clever mouse saves the day.
When Mabela remembers her
father’s words of wisdom, she pays
attention to her surroundings, moves
fast, traps the cat and rescues all the
mice! This cautionary tale, adapted
from the oral story-telling tradition of
the Limba people of Sierra Leone,
demonstrates basic safety rules for
little mice – and others – who go out
into the world. Delightfully narrated
by the author!
Winner
Nutmeg, 2006
9 minutes
Manon, Volume 2
The Adventures of Manon: the
mischievous, funny and clever little
girl brimming with curiosity is back in
a 2nd DVD box set.
Joined by all her animal friends,
Manon leads us on playful and
poetic adventures that appeal to the
imagination of 2-to-6-year-olds.
Based on the books created and
illustrated by Gérard Moncomble and
Nadine Rouvière, Manon is a
colourful and funny series that's
perfect for your children!
Imavision
Schools 89.95$
Mark Teague Favorites
Manon, Volume 1
Meet Manon, the little queen of
animals who finds herself in funny
and poetic adventures with her
numerous companions: cats, dogs,
birds, rabbits, ducks and many
others. Full of humour, refinement,
and poetry, the series is based on
the beloved and axtremely popular
character from the French children's
magazine, Toupie. Manon appeals to
the sensibility and imagination of
young children everywhere from 2 to
6 years old.
Based on the books created and
illustrated by Gérard Moncomble and
Nadine Rouvière, Manon is a
colourful and funny series that's
perfect for your children!
Imavision
Schools 89.95$
The Secret Shortcut & The Lost and
Found
Written and Illustrated by Mark
Teague
Mark Teague’s popular stories
celebrate the power of imagination to
transform everyday events into
exciting adventures.
The Secret Shortcut
Because Wendell and Floyd are
always having adventures that make
them late for school, one day they
take a secret shortcut that leads to a
jungle full of crocodiles, swamps and
rocky canyons. Just when it seems
as if the boys will never find their
way out, they hear a distant school
bell and race to class in the nick of
time.
The Lost and Found
The boys meet Mona outside the
principal’s office just before she
disappears into the lost and found
bin to look for her lucky hat. They go
in after her and tumble down into a
hidden world of lost things. The three
adventurers find a cave, an
underground lake and a pirate
treasure. They also find a room full
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of lucky hats and become the best of
friends.
Nutmeg, 2006
17 minutes
Martha Speaks Reading
Buddies Tool Kit
Martha Speaks: Martha
Goes to School
Episodes include:
#133 - Martha Goes to School/ T.D.
and the Light Bulb of Doom;
#139 - Truman's Secret/ Skits
Monkeys Around;
#115 - Ain't Nothing but a Pound
Dog - Parts 1 and 2; and
#140 - What's Bothering Bob--/
Martha Spins a Tale.
-Also incldes:
Interactive Games: Switcheroo,
Scrub-A- Pup, and Funny Photos;
and
Coloring Pages.
-Descriptive Video for the Visually
Impaired.
PBS, 2010
Martha Speaks: Martha
Says it with Flowers
Martha Speaks: Martha Says it with
Flowers Includes:
Raiders of the Lost Art
Martha Says It with Flowers
Martha Gets Spooked
Martha Changes Her Luck
Martha Sings
TD Makes the Band
There Goes the Neighborhood
Ice Scream
Features
-Coloring Pages (PDFs)
PBS, 2010
"Unleash the power of words! Martha
Speaks Reading Buddies puts kids
on the road to academic success
and inspires them to read. This
innovative program is loaded with
everything you need to engage
parents and pair up kindergartners
and higher-level elementary students
to boost vocabulary, literacy skills,
and self-esteem!
A ready resource...just add
students!"
Features
-Episodes Include:
#102 - Martha and Skits/ Martha
Plays a Part;
#104 - Martha to the Rescue/ Martha
Camps Out;
#107 - Martha and the Canine
Caper/ Perfectly Martha;
#108 - Firedog Martha/ Martha's
Pickle;
#109 - The Dog Who Came to
Dinner/ Martha Calling;
#111 - Martha Walks the Dog/
Martha's Got Talent;
#113 - Martha in Charge/ Truman
and the Deep Blue Sea; and
#116 - Raiders of the Lost Art &
Martha Says it with Flowers.
-Also includes:
Teacher's Guide;
Class Materials;
Interactive Games: Switcheroo,
Scrub-A-Pup, and Funny Photos;
and
Coloring Pages.
Impaired.
PBS, 2010
a dog and its owner, how to pet a
dog safely, how to recognize when a
dog doesn’t want to be disturbed and
what to do when a dog growls. Harry
and his appealing dog friends
conclude with a summary of doggie
dos and don’ts. The author
introduces the real Harry at the end
and tells his story in words and
photos. This reassuring, fact-filled
guide is equally helpful for kids who
love dogs and those who are afraid
of them. Includes A Conversation
With the Author.
Award
Nutmeg, 2010
13 minutes
Meet the Barkers: Morgan
and Moffat Go to School
Morgie and Moffie can't wait to start
school! Moffie, who knows the
answers to all of the teacher's
questions, gets many gold stars.
Morgie, who likes sharing his
dinosaur book, makes two new
friends. By the end of the week
Morgie and Moffie help each other to
understand that it's important to get
gold stars and make new friends.
Spoken Arts, 2005
13 minutes
Meteor!
May I Pet Your Dog?
The How-to Guide for KIDS Meeting
DOGS (and DOGS Meeting KIDS)
by Stephanie Calmenson
illustrated by Jan Ormerod
This how-to guide explains the best
and safest way to deal with an
unfamiliar dog. Harry the dachshund
gives advice about how to approach
by Patricia Polacco
A quiet rural community is
dramatically changed when a meteor
crashes down in the frontyard of the
Gaw family.
Spoken Arts
22 minutes
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Milo’s Hat Trick
by Jon Agee
Introduced by Jon Agee
Milo the Magnificent isn’t
magnificent. His card trick is
hopeless; his rope trick is a mess.
He has one last chance to pull a
rabbit out of his hat, or else.
Spoken Arts
10 minutes
brought her to her new country, but
she chose a shovel. Miss Bridie’s
shovel remains with her through
many years, through good times,
and through difficult times. As you
follow Miss Bridie’s life, you will see
the important part the shovel she
chose played as she grew older.
Spoken Arts
8 minutes
More Life Lessons
Miss Smith’s Incredible
Storybook
Mim, Gym, and June
by Denis Roche
illustrated by the author
Mim is the smallest student in the
second grade so she is always first
in line. When the second and third
grades combine for gym class, June,
the biggest third grader, is furious
because she can’t be first. In the
course of the week she threatens
Mim in the cafeteria, the bathroom
and on the playground where she
roars, “I’ll get you….” Mim’s mother
suggests appeasing June with a
peace offering, but June is not
interested. The threats continue
during Gym Olympics until Mim, who
is the fastest, and June, who is the
strongest, realize that together they
make an unbeatable team. This tale
conveys the reassuring message
that a bully really can become a
friend.
Nutmeg, 2005
10 minutes
Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel
Written by Leslie Connor
Illustrated by Mary Azarian
In 1856 Miss Bridie chose a shovel
to take on her journey to America.
She could have chosen other things
to take with her on the ship that
lyrical prose. An Author’s Note
provides additional information about
the life cycles of Monarchs and
milkweed plants. Narrated by the
author! Includes A Conversation
With the Author.
Nutmeg, 2008
10 minutes
by Michael Garland
Introduced by Michael Garland
Zack is sure second grade will be
boring, but that is before he meets
his most interesting new teacher.
Miss Smith has a knack for telling
tales---when she reads to the class
from her incredible book, the stories
seem to literally spring to life. After
each tale ends, the fantastic
characters slip back into Miss
Smith's mysterious book, leaving
Zack and his classmates wide-eyed
with wonder. One day Miss Smith is
late for school and the principal
takes over story time. See what
happens when many books come to
life at once and what it takes to
restore calmness in the class.
Spoken Arts, 2007
Monarch and Milkweed
by Helen Frost and Leonid Gore
Narrated by the author!
This highly acclaimed non-fiction
study introduces youngsters to the
natural sciences, specifically to the
life cycle of the monarch butterfly
and its host plant, the milkweed. The
book conveys a sense of wonder as
it describes a year in the life of a
butterfly, including its arrival in the
spring, its feeding habits, mating and
egg laying, metamorphosis from
caterpillar to butterfly and its
migration south in the fall. The
textured, softly tinted illustrations
perfectly compliment the author’s
Bronze Apple Award-NEMN;
Honorable Mention: Columbus Int’l
Film & Video Festival
Recommended: Video Librarian
A Skills Based approach to resolving
internal conflict in young lives.
Created from children’s school,
social and home settings, this skills
based approach to dealing with
problems will help young children
develop a strategy for dealing with
life’s inevitable situations.
Film Ideas, 1996
Purchase: DVD 89.95 each, series of
4 titles 349.95$
When Things Don’t Go My Way
Many children think that things
should just “go their way.” When they
don’t, they often times become angry
or frustrated. Like it or not, there will
be times when things won’t go their
way. What is most important is that
children deal with these situations in
a socially acceptable manner.
Hey! That’s Not Fair
An especially difficult concept for
children to comprehend, these
dramatic vignettes will clearly bring
focus to a child’s concept of what
constitutes fairness as we explore
fairness in home, school and social
environments.
The Problem With Problems
Problems improperly solved or
problems left unresolved often times
will result in even more serious
problems and that is “the problem
with problems.” Created from
children’s school, social and home
settings, these vignettes will provide
skills based examples for
successfully dealing with the
roadblocks of social living.
When It’s Important To Tell
Tattletale! Bigmouth! Many children
are afraid to tell when something
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happens that “doesn’t seem right”.
These important vignettes will help
children develop the skills to
understand when it’s important to
tell.
Mr. Ouchy’s First Day
Introduced by B.G. Hennessy
In this program you will meet Mr.
Ouchy, a teacher with a case of first
day jitters. Will his students like him?
What if he can't remember their
names? What if he can't even find
the bathroom? Fortunately, Mr.
Ouchy's students have plenty of their
own questions, and together they
have a great day telling time, spelling
Mr. Ouchy's silly-sounding name,
and just having fun. This is an
upbeat classroom story with a funny
twist on the first day of school
experience, and its lively illustrations
are sure to please young readers.
This story will help young children
explore their feelings about
beginning a new school year.
Spoken Arts, 2007
My Goldfish is Evil!,
Season 1
My Goldfish Is Evil! chronicles the
hilarious adventures of a young boy
named Beanie and his little pet,
Admiral Bubbles – a talking goldfish
who wants nothing less than to
conquer the entire world.
Although at first it might sound
absurd, Beanie has come to realize
that, in fact, the tiny fish is a criminal
genius able to construct diabolical
devices out of everyday objects, and
that he is easily capable of achieving
his nefarious goal. And since no
criminal genius would let a mere kid
stand in his way, Beanie must risk
his life to try and thwart him at every
turn!
But there is one thing preventing
Beanie from putting his evil fish out
of commission for good – his mom.
She has heard all of Beanie's "wild
stories" before, and lays down an
ultimatum: if anything happens to
Admiral Bubbles, Beanie will be in
more trouble than he can imagine.
Will Admiral Bubbles succeed in his
evil plans? Will young Beanie
manage to stay one step ahead of
him… and two steps ahead of his
mom?
The future of the planet depends on
the answer!
Imavision
Schools 89.95$
My Goldfish is Evil!,
Season 2
My Goldfish Is Evil! chronicles the
hilarious adventures of a young boy
named Beanie and his little pet,
Admiral Bubbles – a talking goldfish
who wants nothing less than to
conquer the entire world.
Although at first it might sound
absurd, Beanie has come to realize
that, in fact, the tiny fish is a criminal
genius able to construct diabolical
devices out of everyday objects, and
that he is easily capable of achieving
his nefarious goal. And since no
criminal genius would let a mere kid
stand in his way, Beanie must risk
his life to try and thwart him at every
turn!
But there is one thing preventing
Beanie from putting his evil fish out
of commission for good – his mom.
She has heard all of Beanie's "wild
stories" before, and lays down an
ultimatum: if anything happens to
Admiral Bubbles, Beanie will be in
more trouble than he can imagine.
Will Admiral Bubbles succeed in his
evil plans? Will young Beanie
manage to stay one step ahead of
him… and two steps ahead of his
mom?
Imavision
Schools 89.95$
My Lucky Day
When a young pig knocks on a fox's
door, the fox thinks dinner has
arrived, but the pig has other plans.
This turns out to be one smart piglet
and one foolish fox as a quickthinking pig saves itself from the
roasting pan! The fox works very
hard to prepare a delicious pig
dinner for himself, but it turns out to
be the piglet's lucky day. Mr. Fox has
a hard day of work ahead of him as
he tries to prepare a special piglet
treat!
Spoken Arts, 2005
7 minutes
My Nine Lives by Clio
by Marjorie Priceman
Introduced by Marjorie Priceman
This is the authentic journal of Clio, a
cat. She’s lived through critical points
in history and shaped its course. A
wonderful history lesson through the
eyes of a cat!
Spoken Arts
17 minutes
My School, My
Responsibilities
These beginning orientation
programs for young children help
unravel the mysteries of going to
school from riding the bus to
enjoying recess. Featuring "Buddy"
the muppet friend who can “help”,
each program relates to a child's
natural curiosity and answers
important questions for first-time
schoolers. Taking a tour inside a
classroom as well as through a
typical school building will make
school a much more comfortable
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experience for the kids. Along the
way, youngsters are reinforced with
the idea, that at this important time in
their life their number one
responsibility is going to school.
Film Ideas, 2007
of 4 titles 529.95$
My School Bus (Safety and
Respect)
Jake and "Buddy" are learning about
personal safety when getting on and
off the school bus. "Buddy" tells Jake
about the danger zones around the
bus and why it's important to be
extra careful until he's safely on the
curb again. Jake learns that showing
respect and knowing the rules will
also help make the bus ride safer.
Finally he learns about strangers
when going to or from school and the
importance of staying with others.
My School Building (Places and
People)
Jake and "Buddy" take a tour of the
main school offices and other
interesting places found at his
school. As they visit each one, Jake
learns that there are important rules
that can help him to be a good
student. His new friend "Buddy" tells
him that respect for others and
staying safe are also very important
elements of this new school
community.
My School Classroom
(Classmates and Learning)
Jake and "Buddy" are arriving at
Jake's classroom for the first time.
Jake has been concerned about
what is expected of him in class and
if he'll be able to make friends.
"Buddy" tells him that the teacher will
assign their seats and discuss
behavior rules that make for a fun
learning environment for all the kids.
That evening, Jake tells his parents
that he's really going to like his new
school.
My School Playground (Friends
and Sharing)
Jake and "Buddy" explore outdoor
recess and smart safety rules when
enjoying the school playground.
Jake learns the importance of taking
turns, of being part of a playgroup
and showing respect to classmates.
He also learns that respect for the
teacher and equipment is also very
important. Finally Jake learns what
to do if he meets up with a
playground bully. Bullying is not
acceptable.
One Tiny Turtle
by Nicola Davies, ill. by Jane
Chapman
Follow a young Loggerhead turtle as
she grows from a baby no bigger
than a bottle top to an adult as big as
a barrel. Discover what she eats,
where she lives, how she lays her
eggs and many other amazing turtle
things. This engaging non-fiction
study explores the undersea world of
the loggerhead turtle, examining its
behavior, life cycle, and habitat in
fascinating detail. Lyrical
descriptions and breathtaking acrylic
illustrations bring the Loggerhead’s
world to wondrous life.
Nutmeg, 2006
9 minutes
Neo Leo: The Ageless
Ideas of Leonardo DaVinci
by Gene Barretta
At once an artist, inventor, engineer,
and scientist, da Vinci wrote and
drew detailed descriptions of what
would later become hang gliders,
automobiles, robots, and much
more. Gene Barretta cleverly shows
how Leonardo's ideas—many
inspired by his love of nature—
foreshadowed modern inventions,
offering a window into the future.
Spoken Arts, 2010
No Dogs Allowed!
by Sonia Manzano
Introduced by Sonia Manzano
Iris and her family live in the Bronx, a
part of New York City. They decide
to go to the lake in the Enchanted
State Park for the day. What a trip it
is as each friend and family member
packs all of the things they will need
for the day. Then there is the dog, El
Exigente, who is good at sleeping
and goes along with the family for
their special day. They have a big
surprise when they arrive at
Enchanted Lake and see a sign that
says No Dogs Allowed! Read on and
see what the family does about this
problem!
Spoken Arts, 2004
14 minutes
Now and Ben: The Modern
Inventions of Ben Franklin
What would you do if you lived in a
community without a library, hospital,
or fire department? If you were
Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up
these organizations. He also
designed the lightning rod,
suggested the idea for daylight
savings, and even invented bifocals - all inspired by his common sense
and intelligence. in this informative
book, Gene Barretta brings Mr.
Franklin to life as one of the most
influential figures in American
history.
Spoken Arts, 2007
12 minutes
Online Predators and
Internet Safety Series
Journal
These Are The Programs Being
Used By The FBI To Fight Online
Predators
This guide to online safety will
empower young people with the
information they need to stay safe
from Online Predators. Law
enforcement professionals provide
specific information about what to do
and what not to do online. A diverse
cast of teenagers reinforces the
safety lessons through real life
testimonials. A narrative track
combines with clear visual examples
to make the teaching objectives clear
for any viewer.
Learn: • to identify and avoid the
Predator’s Grooming Process • how
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to protect yourself when Online •
techniques to outwit predators • safe
meeting practices.
Film Ideas, 2007
25 min each
Purchase: DVD 199.95$, series of 2
titles 379.95$
Titles:
Online Predators – Invading My
Space
A Parent’s Guide to Online
Predators
Over the Moon
by Rachel Vail
Illustrated by Scott Nash
A creative artist, the cow, would
rather try it another way, under,
through, something new. And the
director finds that the cat abhors the
term “fiddle”. A lesson in prepositions
lurks amid the hilarity.
Spoken Arts
that the world is full of sticky things.
Tree Feller
Exciting news! Beaver Boy is ready
to cut down his first tree! Come one,
come all! Don't forget your hard hats!
An Inconvenient Tooth, Part 1
Beaver Boy needs some wood to
gnaw. (He's got growing teeth!)
Problem is, he's cutting down too
many trees. The solution? Grow
some new trees!
An Inconvenient Tooth, Part 2
Beaver Boy discovers that growing
trees is hard. (Not to mention
slowwwwww.) Can he find some
other way to make his teeth happy?
You Can Count on Bunnies
Five (or maybe it's 30) young
bunnies have gotten lost. Can Peep
and Quack help them find their
bunnysitter?
Falling Feathers
Quack's losing his feathers, but just
how many (is too many)?
English (SDH)
PBS, 2012
100 minutes
Peep and the Big Wide
World: Finders, Keepers
World: Bringing Spring
Set in and around a pond, a bush,
and a tin can, follow a newly hatched
chicken named Peep, and his friends
Chirp and Quack (a robin and a
duck), on their daily adventures.
They live in a place of great wonder
and mystery, a place they are
forever eager to explore, a place
they call "the big wide world."
Celebrate being curious, being
adventurous, and, for at least one
character, being a duck.
Bringing Spring
It's February, which means it's cold
and blah and dreary. But things start
to cheer up when the birds help a
young groundhog find her shadow.
Quack's Pond Party
Quack needs some attention
(shocking!), and decides to throw a
party to get some. He'll be the
entertainment, of course, but what
should he serve to eat?
Stick With Me
Peep goes in search of his favorite
(lost) dandelion seed, and discovers
Finders, Keepers
Quack finds a PERFECT slice of
bread. Should he listen to his duck
wisdom, which is telling him to save
it for a rainy day?
Quack Quiets the Universe Another
sleepless night for Quack. Why can't
everyone be QUIET and let a poor
duck get some rest--!
Chirp Sorts It Out (sort of) Chirp's
interest in collecting soon becomes a
full-fledged mania. Time to stage an
intervention!
Hear Here
Quack decides to give a concert--"An
Afternoon With Quack"--but has
trouble finding the proper venue.
The Lurmies are Coming Quack
alerts Peep and Chirp that they must
build an elevated path to escape the
dreaded lurking Lurmies.
Quack's Square Deal
Chirp is collecting things that are
square, so Quack starts a collection
of things with "pointy-tops." (Oddly, if
you turn them a bit, they look just like
Chirp's squares!)
Count Them Out
Okay, so you have a large collection,
but no way of knowing how large,
exactly. What's a collecting fiend
(like Chirp) to do?
Peep Prints
The birds discover you can make
prints with berry juice. (Quack
discovers that duck prints make
EVERYTHING look good.)
English (SDH)
PBS, 2012
100 minutes
World: Seasons of
Adventure
This funny, engaging animated
series narrated by award-winning
comedienne Joan Cusack gives
wings to the innovative idea of
teaching science to preschoolers.
Wry and distinctive visual humor,
charming plotlines, and lovable
characters combine with a
comprehensive science program to
attract and engage young kids.
Episodes include...
The Mystery of the Thing That Went
and Came Back - Peep sets sail
(accidentally) in the Good Ship
Easter Egg.
Peep's Color Quest - Quack has an
exciting new toy: a pair of orange
sunglasses, on loan from the Fish
Museum.
Snow Daze - Here's one more flaw in
duck design: unlike beavers, ducks
can't slide on their tails. (Or make
great art.)
Flower Shower - Chirp discovers the
springiest thing about spring (a pink
cherry orchard). But then she makes
the mistake of telling Quack.
Who Stole the Big Wide World Well, wouldn't you ask that question
if you woke up and the world was
gray and everything in it was gone?
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M-U-D Spells Trouble - Mix mud and
sun and what do you get? A stuck
robin, that's what!
Quack Quack - If one smug,
pompous, hilarious duck named
Quack is good, then two must be
better. Megan Mullally guest-stars as
Quack #2.
One Duck Too Many - There's only
one way to get rid of an obnoxious
duck, and that's to build her a new
pond. (To her exact specifications, of
course.)
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
80 minutes
"staratosiosis"--)
Bedtime Story - Everyone likes to
hear stories about the day they were
born, right? (As long as Quack's not
the storyteller!)
The Deep Duck Woods - It's not the
Deep Dark Woods, it's the Deep
Duck Woods! And "duck" is always
good, especially when you're lost.
This funny, engaging animated
series narrated by award-winning
comedienne Joan Cusack gives
wings to the innovative idea of
teaching science to preschoolers.
Wry and distinctive visual humor,
charming plotlines, and lovable
characters combine with a
comprehensive science program to
attract and engage young kids.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
80 minutes
World: Star Light, Star
Bright
Episodes include...
The Sounds of Silence, Part 1 Quack is in a bit of a pickle; he's
decided not to talk until Chirp begs
him to. (That could take a
longgggggggg time!)
The Sounds of Silence, Part 2 - Now
it's Chirp who's in a pickle. She's
stranded in a puddle and only Quack
can save her.
The Tooth, the Whole Tooth and
Nothing but the Tooth - Poor Beaver
Boy. He's lost a tooth! (Can you still
be a Beaver with only one tooth--)
The Winter of Quack's Discontent Winter is just so blahhhhh. Quack's
pond is covered with ice, Beaver Boy
won't play, and the fish...hey where
are the fish?
In a Bind - It's Chirp's lucky day
when she finds a golden string. It's
her unlucky day when Quack sticks
his big foot in it.
Star Light, Star Bright - Wishing on a
star only works if your star hasn't
contracted "staritis." (Or is it
Penny Lee and Her TV
by Glenn McCoy
Penny Lee has a TV. Penny Lee
also has a dog, Mr. Barkley. He
loves Penny Lee, but he does not
love her TV. So what happens when
the TV stops working?
Spoken Arts
8 minutes
up out of the field and brought him to
where the black soldier’s mother,
Moe Moe Bay, lived. She cared for
both boys, but they were putting her
in danger; two Union soldiers in
Confederate territory. They had to
get back to their outfits and were
faced with a difficult decision.
This poignant story is one of the
shared humanity of peoples of this
world.
Spoken Arts
29 minutes
Postcards from Buster: The
Case of the Coin Purloined:
Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri
Join Buster as he travels to Fort
Leonard Wood, MO, and the
Dominican Republic! Buster meets
Erin and Hannah, whose father is
deployed in Iraq, at Fort Leonard
Wood, an Army base in the Ozark
Mountains. They help him to gain
perspective on dealing with worries
large and small. Then, he travels to
the vibrant Dominican Republic as
an unofficial scout for the Elwood
City Grebes baseball team, where he
meets Danny, a promising young
baseball player.
Features
-Spanish audio track
-Printable lesson plans and access
to the Postcards from Buster Web
site
PBS, 2008
Pink and Say
Polacco
This Civil War story was passed from
great-grandfather to grandmother; to
son, and finally to the author-artist
herself, Patricia Polacco. It is the
story of Sheldon Russell Curtis and
Pinkus Aylee, two Union soldiers.
Sheldon, who calls himself “Say”,
was wounded in a fierce battle, left
for dead, and found by Pinkus (Pink)
in a pasture in Georgia. Pinkus’ skin
was the color of polished mahogany,
and he was flying Union colors like
the wounded boy. Pink picked Say
Prairie Dog Pioneers
Josephine Harper
Illustrated by Craig Spearing
Based on a true story, this tale is set
on the Texas prairie in the late1800s.
Mae Dean is angry with Papa for
taking the family to a lonely and
harsh wilderness where they must
live in a sod house dug into the
ground. When Mae Dean confronts
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Papa with her unhappiness, he
explains whey they moved and
promises that one day they will have
a real home on the prairie. The DVD
includes both English and Spanish
narrations.
Nutmeg, 2008
8 minutes
This 4 disc set contains multiple
bonus programs: I Love Dinos,
Hanging With the Primates,
Adventures in Asia, Far Out Families
Interactive Creature Features,
Quizzes, Games, Fun Facts and
much more!
Standard version, 3 hrs
Pumpkin Eye
By Denise Fleming
It's Halloween night! The rising moon
lights the way for all those trick-otreaters and sets the perfect mood
for a spooky celebration where
imagination rules.
Spoken Arts, 2009
Really Wild Animals - 4
DVD Set
Kids will take a walk on the wild side
and meet some of the most amazing
animals to roam the earth with Spin,
a wise-cracking animated globe-onthe-go, in this award-winning series
featuring original music videos and
National Geographic's stunning
cinematography. Included in this 4
disc collection:
Deep Sea Dive
Meet great whales, friendly dolphins,
and scary sharks in this underwater
tour.
Totally Tropical Rain Forest
Explore the rain forest, where you'll
find spotted jaguars, colorful poisonarrow frogs, slow-moving sloths, and
loud-mouthed howler monkeys.
Swinging Safari
From the Serengeti Plain to the
Kalahari Desert, experience the
amazing ways animals like cheetahs,
crocodiles, rhinos, and elephants
survive.
Dinosaurs and Other Creature
Features
Meet dinosaurs such as the
Tyrannosaurus Rex, the
Struminothus and the Deinonchyus,
as well as creepy creatures like the
vampire bat and the black widow
spider
Really Wild Animals - 5
DVD Set
Kids will take a walk on the wild side
and meet some of the most amazing
animals to roam the earth with Spin,
a wise-cracking animated globe-onthe-go, in this award-winning series
featuring original music videos and
National Geographic's stunning
cinematography. This five disc set
includes:
Polar Prowl
Get ready for chills and thrills at the
ends of the earth with playful
penguins, slippery seals, and hungry
humpback whales.
Awesome Animal Builders
Come see the construction sites
where beavers, bears, and birds
build their amazing animal abodes
using their own ''built in'' tools.
Farmyard Friends
This farmyard safari proves that
tame animals have really rowdy
relatives in the wild.
Wonders Down Under
C'mon mate, and travel to the land
''down under," where you'll meet
leaping kangaroos, paddling
platypuses, and cuddly koalas.
Amazing North America
Join a wolf pack, come face to face
with alligators, and battle
rattlesnakes with brave ground
squirrels in the wild, wild, West.
This 5 disc set contains multiple
Bonus Programs: Cain the Coyote
Secret Weapons
Curious Canines
Island Magic
Cool Cats: Interactive Creature
Features including Amazing Animal
Facts
Quizzes
Audio and Video Clips
Games and more.
Standard version, 4 hours
Really Wild Animals:
Amazing North America
Get ready for a wild ride with Spin,
National Geographic's animated
globe-on-the-go, as he zips his way
around North America! From the
frozen arctic to the southern
swamplands, you'll meet the
amazing animals that make North
America a continent of surprises.
Watch polar bears and white wolves
struggling for survival on the icy
tundra; alligators patrolling the
swampy waters of the Okefenokee;
and ground squirrels battling
rattlesnakes in the wild, wild West.
Award-winning cinematography and
rocking music videos make the
proud spirit of North America's
animals come alive. So let's go for a
"spin"...around Amazing North
America! It's just one of the many
Really Wild Animals adventures in
this series.
Bonus Program: Cain the Coyote
Interactive Wild America Creature
Feature with fun facts, quizzes,
sounds clips, and maps.
Awesome Animal Builders
There's no place like home,
especially one you build yourself!
Check into some amazing animal
abodes with Spin, National
Geographic's animated globe-on-thego. Animals don't need excavators
and dump trucks to construct their
houses - they've got their tools built
right in! Beavers use teeth instead of
saws, polar bears shovel with their
claws, and no drill drills like a
woodpecker pecks wood! Spin also
hits the road with masters of
migration, animals on the move like
wildebeest and tundra swans with
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super senses and stamina. Come
see the construction sites of
Awesome Animal Builders, just one
of the many Really Wild Animals
adventures in this award-winning
series.
Bonus Program: Secret Weapons
Interactive Wild Construction
Creature Feature with fun facts,
quizzes, sounds clips, and maps.
Really Wild Animals: Deep
Sea Dive
Explore the last great frontier on
earth - under the sea. Join Spin,
National Geographic's animated
globe-on-the-go, as he explores the
world's oceans from surface to
seafloor. You'll enjoy learning about
the great whales, friendly dolphins,
scary sharks, and all the ocean's
amazing treasures. Award-winning
cinematography and magical music
videos make this undersea world of
wonders come alive. So come on in,
the water's fine...in Deep Sea Dive just one of the many Really Wild
Animals adventures in this awardwinning series.
Bonus Program: Adventures in Asia
Interactive Undersea Creature
sounds clips, and map.
Dinosaurs and Other
Creature Features
Get ready to meet some of the most
amazing animals to roam the earth
with Spin, National Geographic's
animated globe-on-the-go. Start with
a major time-travel back to the days
of raging raptors and the terrifying
Tyrannosaurus rex, when dinosaurs
ruled the earth! And watch out,
because lots of living reptile relatives
of the dinosaurs like alligators,
lizards, and snakes, are still
slithering around today. Plus, see
some of the world's creepiest
creatures such as spiders, ants,
dung beetles, and more. Awardwinning cinematography and rockin'
music videos will blast you back to
the past. Take a walk on the wild
side with Spin and Dinosaurs and
Other Creature Features! It's just one
of the many Really Wild Animals
adventures in this series.
Bonus Program: I Love Dinos
Interactive Prehistoric Creature
sound clips, and maps.
Really Wild Animals: Polar
Prowl
Get ready for chills and thrills at the
ends of the earth with playful
penguins, slippery seals, and hungry
humpback whales. Pal around with a
polar bear and her cuddly cubs,
toothy walruses, and killer whales
that rule in the cool
Bonus Program: Cool Cats
Interactive Polar Creature Feature
with fun facts, quizzes, sounds clips,
and maps.
Farmyard Friends
You'll need a pitchfork and a
compass for this latest adventure
animated globe-on-the-go! His
farmyard safari proves that tame
animals have really rowdy relatives
in the wild. A farmyard family reunion
could include everything from horses
and cows to warthogs and zebras!
Some humans take care of tame
animals, and others make a special
effort to protect creatures in the wild.
Spin meets real-life animal rescuers
keeping koalas safe in Australia,
protecting pandas in China, and
running with rhinos in Africa. Would
you rather be tame or wild? Get to
know some Farmyard Friends and
find out! It's just one of the many
this series.
Bonus Program: Curious Canines
Interactive Rowdy Ranch Creature
Swinging Safari
Come along on a wild African safari
animated globe-on-the-go. From the
Serengeti Plain to the Kalahari
Desert, experience the amazing
ways animals like cheetahs,
crocodiles, rhinos, and elephants
survive. You'll learn about life in a
lion pride, what it's like to be a
chimp, and much more. It's the wild
spirit of African animals as captured
by the world's finest filmmakers plus
exciting music videos too! It's just
one of the many Really Wild Animals
adventures in this series.
Bonus Program: Hanging with the
Primates
Interactive African Safari Creature
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Totally Tropical Rainforest
Take a totally tropical trip to the rain
forest with Spin, National
Geographic's animated globe-on-thego! Explore the life-filled rain forest,
where there's a greater variety of
plants and animals than anywhere
else on earth. In the tropical forests
of Central and South America, you'll
meet spotted jaguars, colorful
poison-arrow frogs, slow-moving
sloths, and loud-mouthed howler
monkeys - all captured by the world's
finest filmmakers. Exciting music
videos celebrate the wonderfully
weird creatures that live from the
shady forest floor to the sunny
treetop canopy. So get ready for a
journey to the wildest place in the
world...the Totally Tropical
Rainforest! It's just one of many
this series.
Bonus Program: Far Out Families
Interactive Rain Forest Creature
Purchase: DVD 54.95$.
Rechenka’s Eggs
by Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco re-creates the flavor
of old Moscow and its festivals with a
story of a woman and a goose.
Spoken Arts
10 minutes
Ruby’s Wish
Rembrandt’s Beret
by Johnny Alcorn
Illustrated by Steven Alcorn
Tiberius, a Florentine painter, tells
his granddaughter of an adventure
when the portraits of the old masters
came to life and how he learned new
meaning to the words “immortal
masterpiece”.
Spoken Arts
Roxaboxen
Wonders Down Under
Travel to the land "down under" and
learn why the animals of Australia
are so darn unusual! From leaping
kangaroos to paddling platypuses to
cuddly koalas, kids won't believe the
amazing variety of animals that
make this island world their home.
Bonus Program: Island Magic
Interactive Down Under Creature
sounds clips, and maps
“You can be anything you want to
be, but be Ruby first.” When Ruby
finally shows her class that she has
a talent all her own, she and Angela
become friends. Children will
appreciate the story’s message to be
themselves and have confidence in
their own abilities.
Nutmeg, 2008
8 minutes
by Alice McLerran
Alice McLerran reveals the world of
Roxaboxen where sand and rocks,
wooden boxes, greasewood and
Ocotillo change into streets and two
ice cream shops.
Spoken Arts
by Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
This true story, based on the life of
the author’s grandmother, is set in
19th century China when few girls
received a formal education. Little
Ruby lives in a grand house with her
large extended family. Under the
watchful eye of her grandfather,
Ruby attends classes at home with
her many male cousins and excels in
calligraphy and poetry. She dreams
of going to college like the boys, and
her grandfather sees to it that her
wish comes true. While her girl
cousins become brides, Ruby
becomes one of the first girls to
attend university. The story ends
with a photograph of the real Ruby,
now a happy grandmother. Narrated
by the Author.
Nutmeg, 2006
10 minutes
Santapprentice
Ruby the Copycat
by Peggy Rathmann
Ruby wants to be just like her
classmate Angela – beginning with
wearing a red bow like the one in
Angela’s hair. All through the week
Ruby does everything Angela does,
even reciting an “original” poem just
like Angela’s. Ruby’s teacher says,
Every 163 years, it's time to find a
replacement for Santa Claus. The
rule is that any Santa should retire
after 178 years of good and loyal
service. Fifteen years before Santa
leaves, the Christmas elves go out to
find the ideal candidate for the
position. It must be an orphan called
Nicolas, who is pure of heart. This is
how Nicolas Barnsworth is whisked
out of Australia and brought to the
North Pole. He has 15 years to learn
the tricks of the “Santa Claus” trade.
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He needs to master such skills as
dropping down chimney flues, driving
the sleigh, delivering gifts, and
inventing new toys. Nicolas will
discover that Santa has a lot on his
plate, each and every day and not
only at the end of the year! Luckily
Humphrey, the chief elf,Waldorf, the
reindeer, and Rufus, the little polar
bear, are more than ready to help! A
wonderful animation series for
children from 3 to 8 years old!
Imavision, 2009
3 DVD Box-Set, 10 hrs. 30 min.
Schools 112.95$
cutting-edge computer-generated recreations, National Geographic's
powerful storytelling immerses you in
the life-or-death drama of an age
when monsters ruled the seas! With
original music by Peter Gabriel and
The Footnote, and narrated by Liev
Schreiber. Seen originally in IMAX®
and other specialty theaters
The standard DVD features special
3-D packaging. Sea Monsters is
available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
DVD Special Feature
Interactive Timeline
Special lenticular (3D) packaging
sleeve
40 mins.
Letterbox/Widescreen Version
Purchase: DVD 79.95$, Blu-Ray
89.95$
School’s Cool
Multiracial elementary and junior
high students of both genders
reiterate the theme "stay in School"
in phrases and dramatizations.
Grandparent figures also speak from
their own experiences about how
education has been important to
them. A cross-generational,
ethnically diverse, fast paced video
that focuses on young children who
encourage their peers to stay in
school. A video that demonstrates
the importance of staying in school.
Film Ideas, 2009
14 minutes
Sea Monsters
Journey 80 million years back in time
to an age when mighty dinosaurs
dominated the land – and an equally
astonishing assortment of ferocious
creatures swam, hunted, and fought
for survival beneath the vast,
mysterious prehistoric seas.
Stunning, photo-realistic imagery recreates the perilous underwater
realm of two young, dolphin-sized
marine reptiles called
Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and
follows their incredible journey
through waters ruled by some of the
most awesome predators ever to
prowl the Earth's oceans.
Interweaving ground-breaking fossil
finds from around the globe with
Sea Monsters 3-D
Fun for the whole family– now
brought to life with captivating 3-D!
Journey 80 million years back in time
to an age when mighty dinosaurs
dominated the land– and an equally
astonishing assortment of ferocious
creatures swam, hunted, and fought
for survival beneath the vast,
mysterious prehistoric seas.
Stunning, photo-realistic imagery recreates the perilous underwater
realm of two young, dolphin-sized
marine reptiles called
Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and
follows their incredible journey
through waters ruled by some of the
most awesome predators ever to
prowl the Earth's oceans.
Interweaving ground-breaking fossil
finds from around the globe with
cutting-edge computer-generated recreations, National Geographic's
powerful storytelling immerses you in
the life-or-death drama of an age
when monsters ruled the seas! With
original music by Peter Gabriel and
The Footnote, and narrated by Liev
Schreiber. Seen originally in IMAX®
and other specialty theaters.
The standard DVD features special
3-D packaging.
Widescreen and Standard Versions
Presented in both 3-D and 2-D
formats
Includes 4 pairs of 3-D glasses DVD
89.95$, Blu-Ray 94.95$
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Buddy Bear receives a package from
his grandfather with the message,
“Have five days of fun!” Each day
Buddy opens a colorful bag from the
package and discovers something
interesting about seeds and how
plants grow. Buddy has fun
collecting, planting and sorting seeds
– and gathering more seeds from the
things he eats. At the end of five
days Buddy sends “Gramps” a
package to thank him for all the
seeds. Appealing cut-paper collages
and life-sized photos of real seeds
help convey a great deal of
information about seeds and how
plants grow. Narrated by the author!
Nutmeg, 2005
14 minutes
Serious Farm
by Tim Egan
Farmer Fred takes his work very
seriously and so do his animals –
until Edna the cow decides that the
farm needs a little laughter. She
convinces the other animals to help
her get Farmer Fred to lighten up.
The cows crow like roosters, and the
pigs bark like dogs, but Farmer Fred
doesn’t even crack a smile. When
none of their pranks work, the
discouraged animals decide to run
away. Farmer Fred finds them in the
woods and has a serious talk with
them about how friends and family
take care of one another. Then the
idea of cows and chickens running
loose in the woods finally gets to
Farmer Fred. The animals hear a
tiny chuckle and agree that it’s time
to go back to the farm.
Nutmeg, 2005
11 minutes
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the skills and show a number of
specific drills, which help reinforce
each. (43:49)
She’ll Be Comin’ Round the
Mountain
by Philemon Sturges
illustrated by Ashley Wolff
A special guest is “comin’ ’round the
mountain” in this playful adaptation
of the traditional folk song. Set in the
American southwest, a small town of
cicadas, armadillos, skunks,
rattlesnakes and many other animals
prepares a big welcome that
includes a fiesta grande with tacos,
enchiladas, a piñata, music and
dancing. At last the wait is over, and
the guest arrives. Her identity is
revealed in a surprise ending that will
delight children and adults.
Nutmeg, 2005
11 minutes
Skills and Drills
A 6-part series of instructional sports
programs introducing basic to more
advanced skills required to play
popular sports at the recreational
level. Includes full demonstrations of
each key skill supported by a
number of reinforcing drills. This
series offers assistance to aspiring
athletes as well as to their
instructors.
Film Ideas, 2004
Various times
of 6 titles 649.95$
Soccer – Beginning
Introduces the basic skills required to
play Soccer at the recreational level.
Skills covered in this program
include: passing, ball control and
shooting. The coach and students
demonstrate each of the basic skills
and show a number of specific drills,
which help reinforce each. (22:35)
Soccer – Advanced
The skills covered in this program
include: passing, ball control,
heading and shooting. The coach
and students demonstrate each of
Basketball – Beginning
play Basketball at the recreational
level. Skills covered include: the
triple threat position, passing,
dribbling and shooting. The coach
and students demonstrate each of
the basic skills and show a number
of specific drills, which help reinforce
each. (37:57)
they build a flying scale-model
pterosaur.
From sparrow-size pterosaurs, to a
giant with wings wider than a fighter
jet, it's a larger-than-life encounter
with Sky Monsters!
Photo Gallery
Widescreen, 90 mins
Basketball – Advanced
Skills covered include: passing, ball
control, heading and shooting. The
coach and students demonstrate
each of the skills and show a number
of specific drills, which help reinforce
each. (48:05)
Smartypants (Pete in
School)
Volleyball – Beginning
play Volleyball at the recreational
level. Skills covered in this program
include: the bump (or forearm pass),
the volley and the underhand serve.
The coach and students
demonstrate each of the basic skills
and show a number of specific drills,
by Maira Kalman
Having a dog in class is always a
clue that it is going to be an
interesting day, especially when the
dog in question, and the one with all
the answers, is Pete. Pete has a big
appetite for knowledge!
Spoken Arts
16 minutes
Volleyball – Advanced
Skills covered in this program
include: the bump (or forearm pass),
the set, the spike, and the overhand
serve. The coach and students
demonstrate each of the skills and
show a number of specific drills,
Sky Monsters
Relive the age when monsters ruled
the skies! Join scientists making
astonishing new discoveries about
the stunning diversity and complexity
of pterosaurs – the largest creatures
ever to take flight!
-Trek from America to Mongolia,
Niger and beyond as new finds begin
to solve the mystery of how
pterosaurs lived, flew, and hunted
during their 150 million-year reign.
-See what happens when (computeranimated) pterosaurs meet
dinosaurs, as they did millions of
years ago.
-Experience the thrill of scientists
working to re-create one of nature's
most sophisticated wing designs as
Sometimes I’m Bombaloo
by Rachel Vall
Sometimes, Katie loses her temper.
She used her feet and her fists
instead of words. When Katie is this
mad, she’s just not herself.
Sometimes, she’s BOMBALOO.
Being BOMBALOO is scary. But a
little time-out and a lot of love calm
BOMBALOO down and help Katie
feel like Katie again.
Spoken Arts
6 minutes
Sophie’s Masterpiece
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
Sophie the spider can spin the most
wondrous webs, but no one in the
boardinghouse where she lives
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appreciates her efforts. In fact,
everyone just wants her to go away!
At last, in her old age, Sophie finds a
project worthy of her special talent.
With her last bit of strength, she
weaves a masterpiece – a magical
blanket for the new baby in the
boardinghouse – and the baby’s
mother appreciates how very
extraordinary it is. Luminous
illustrations celebrate this gentle tale
of devotion, generosity and
reverence for all living things.
Nutmeg, 2006
8 minutes
Bored with life in the back yard,
Stanley digs his way out under the
fence and shows his pals Nutsy,
Elwood, Gassy Jack and the rest of
the gang how to escape from their
homes too. At the end of happy night
of roaming and howling, the dogs
take a wild ride on anything with
wheels and end up back in Stanley’s
yard where the police are waiting!
Both stories are narrated by the
author.
Nutmeg, 2006
17 minutes
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Stop, Drop and Roll
by Patty Lovell
Illustrated by David Catrow
Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy,
has buck teeth, and has a voice that
sounds like a bullfrog being
squeezed by a boa constrictor. She
doesn't mind. Her grandmother has
always told her to walk proud, smile
big, and sing loud, and she takes
that to heart. But then Molly Lou has
to start in a new school. A horrible
bully picks on her on the very first
day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just
what to do about that!
Spoken Arts, 2002
18 minutes
by Margery Cuyler
Introduced by Margery Cuyler
Jessica has always been a worrier,
and learning about fire safety is
making her more nervous than ever.
However, our favorite worrywart is
about to discover that knowing what
to do in an emergency is the best
(and only) way to extinguish her firesafety fears!
Spoken Arts, 2002
12 minutes
Stanley’s Party & Stanley’s
Wild Ride
by Linda Bailey
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
Stanley’s Party
Stanley gets into a lot of trouble
when his owners go out at night. At
first he just sits on the couch, but
soon he’s playing the stereo, raiding
the refrigerator and inviting every
dog in the neighborhood to a wild
party that becomes a legend among
dogs around the world. The house is
trashed, and Stanley is grounded. In
the end all is forgiven in this funny
and appealing tale.
Stanley’s Wild Ride
Sue MacDonald Had a
Book
By Jim Tobin, Illustrated by Dave
Coverly
Introduced by Jim Tobin and Dave
Coverly
What would you do if a bunch of
letters jumped right off the page
while you were reading a book? Run
after them, of course. Join Sue
MacDonald as she travels from a
railroad station to a sewer to a
mountain peak and more, all in an
attempt to capture her renegade
vowels. Get ready for a madcap
adventure starring five very
important letters.
Spoken Arts, 2010
Tales from the Wild: Cara
the Sea Turtle
Join Cara as she leaves her family's
nest for a trip across the Atlantic!
Cara must outwit a hungry shark,
find just the right food, and get the
perfect place to nap. Then one day,
Cara's instincts tell her she must
return home. Learn the secrets of
Cara's mission in this thrilling
adventure!
(Pre-School/K to General)
30 mins
Tall Tales and Legends
Classic tales to last a lifetime. (Reada-long captions included)
Beginning readers will enjoy learning
about these bigger than life legends
when our librarian, Miss Michelle,
shares her love of the stories and
books she has gathered at the
library. Each stimulating DVD
program features an eager and
diverse circle of youngsters who
enthusiastically share these stories
aloud with their fellow readers.
Film Ideas, 2003
13 min each
of 5 titles 379.95$
Johnny Appleseed
Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman they
say was the kind of man everybody
liked, including animals of the forest.
With a frying pan on his head and his
pockets bulging with appleseeds, he
left his home in New England and
headed west. A tall legend about the
man who lived for others.
Paul Bunyan (Available
“Described” for Visually Imapired)
Now here is a tall tale that young
readers will love. It’s about bigger
than life Paul Bunyan and his
constant companion Babe the Blue
Ox. They really knew how to have an
adventure.
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John Henry (Available
“Described” for Visually Imapired)
John Henry was a steel drivin’ man,
born with a silver hammer in his
hand. The tall tale goes that one day
a hissing, spitting, steaming machine
was challenging John Henry to a test
of which could do the most work, the
fastest. Well kids, you’ll just have to
read the story to find out who won
the contest.
Pocahontas
Being an Indian princess sounds like
a pretty carefree life, but Pocahontas
was no ordinary Indian princess. Her
life changed the day she met the
English colonist, whose ships had
crossed the great ocean. As strange
as these new arrivals looked, she
was quick to make them her friends.
Paul Revere
Born in Boston, MA, in 1735, Paul
was a young boy when he learned
the silversmith trade from his father.
His legend, however, would be as an
American patriot but he would be
immortalized for his famous
“midnight ride” to warn the colonists
that the British were coming.
Thank-You, Mr. Falker
The Apple-Pip Princess
by Patricia Polacco
Little Trisha is overjoyed at the
thought of starting school and
learning how to read. However, right
from the start, when she tries to
read, all the letters and numbers just
get jumbled up. And her classmates
make matters worse by calling her
"dummy" and "toad". Then, in fifth
grade, a new teacher comes - a real
character! He sees right through the
sad little girl to the artist she really is.
When he discovers Trisha's secret that she still can't read - he sets out
to help her prove to herself that she
can, and will! The autobiographical
Thank you, Mr. Falker is a story
close to author Patricia Polacco's
heart. It is her personal song of
thanks and praise to teachers like
Mr. Falker, who quietly but surely
change the lives of the children they
teach.
Spoken Arts, 1998
20 minutes
by Jane Ray, ill. by the author
A traditional fairy tale is transformed
into a modern multicultural story
about the environment when a
princess restores her barren
kingdom by planting fruit trees with
the enthusiastic help of her willing
subjects. Rays’ distinctive artwork
brings the story to life.
Nutmeg, 2009
9 minutes
Testing Miss Malarkey
by Judy Finchler
The new school year brings
standardized testing to every school,
and Miss Malarkey's classroom is no
exception. Teachers, students, and
even parents are preparing for THE
TEST, and the school is in an
uproar. Even though the grown-ups
tell the children not to worry, they are
acting a little strange. The gym
teacher is teaching stress-reducing
yoga, parents are giving pop quizzes
on bedtime stories, and the cafeteria
is serving 'brain food' for lunch. The
kids are starting to think that maybe
the test is more important than they
are being led to believe.
Spoken Arts, 2002
12 minutes
Thank-You, Sarah
Written by Laurie Halse Anderson
Illustrated by Matt Faulkner
Introduced by Laurie Halse
Anderson
We the people of the United
States… almost LOST
Thanksgiving? Yes, that’s right! Way
back when “skirts were long and hats
were tall” Americans were forgetting
Thanksgiving, and nobody seemed
to care! Thankfully, Sarah Hale
appeared. More steadfast than
Plymouth Rock, this lady editor knew
the holiday needed saving. But,
would her recipe for rescue ever
convince Congress and the
presidents?
Spoken Arts
11 minutes
The Best Place & Hog Eye
by Susan Meddaugh
This program includes two favorite
stories by Susan Meddaugh. In The
Best Place a foolish wolf travels the
world in search of the best view only
to discover that there’s no place like
home. In Hog-Eye a clever pig
outwits a wicked wolf intent on
having her for lunch. Children will
appreciate the author’s positive
message about being kind, keeping
your head and knowing how to read!
Each clever caper is enhanced by
Meddaugh’s humorous pen-andwatercolor illustrations. Delightfully
Nutmeg, 2008
19 minutes
The Best Story
By Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
Introduced by Eileen Spinelli
What makes a best story? Maybe it’s
about pirates or tornadoes or
monkeys! Is it funny or sad? What
about a story that includes all those
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things. Writing is hard and as the
young student learns, sometimes
getting your ideas from family and
friends can help make the “best
story.”
Spoken Arts, 2009
subject. When he collects creepy
bugs in a jar they help him identify,
classify and catalog the insects. As
the years pass and Melvin begins
college, he wonders will he ever
return to his friends at his beloved
library?
Spoken Arts, 2008
The Best Valentine in the
World
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Illustrated by Lilian Obligado
Ferdinand Fox wants to make his
sweetheart a special valentine and
begins working months ahead. On
Valentine’s Day things turn out
differently than he expected.
Spoken Arts
The Big Cheese of Third
Street
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Illustrated by David Gordon
Benny Antonelli is the smallest kid
on Third Street. And that’s no fun for
Benny. This uplifting story proves
once and for all that bigger isn’t
always better!
Spoken Arts
The Boy Who Was Raised
by Librarians
By Carla Morris and Illustrated by
Brad Sneed
Introduced by Carla Morris
Every day after school Melvin goes
to the library where everything has
its place. His favorite people Marge, Betty and Leola - are always
in their places, behind the reference
desk. When something interests
Melvin his librarian friends always
help him find lots of books on the
The Butterfly
by Patricia Polacco
Since the Nazis, with their tall boots,
have marched into Monique's small
French village, terrorizing it, nothing
surprises her. It is war! Then, one
night, Monique encounters "the little
ghost" sitting at the end of her
bed. She turns out to be a girl named
Sevrine, who has been hiding from
the Nazis in Monique's basement.
Playing after dark, the two become
friends, until, in a terrifying moment,
they are discovered, sending both of
their families into a nighttime flight.
Spoken Arts, 2001
15 minutes
The Crab Man
by Patricia E. Van West
Illustrated by Cedric Lucas
Rich illustrations evoke the island of
Jamaica in this bi-lingual tale about a
boy who must choose between
catching hermit crabs to earn money
and protecting them from abuse.
Neville wants to buy a dress for his
mother so he catches crabs and
sells them to the crab man who
races them for tourists at a local
resort. When Neville sees how
cruelly the crabs are treated, he
rescues them and sets them free.
The DVD includes both English and
Spanish narrations.
Nutmeg, 2004
18 minutes
The Discovery of the
Americas
by Betsy and Giulio
Chronicles the exploits of early
American explorers.
Spoken Arts
The Cow Who Clucked
By Denise Fleming
Introduced by Denise Fleming
What's a cow to do when she's lost
her moo? Go out and find it, of
course! Join Cow and her friends as
they conduct their barnyard search.
Cow searches right into the starry
night until she can go no farther. But,
in the end, Cow and her moo are
reunited and all is well. Caldecott
Honor winner Denise Fleming has
created a character that will appeal
directly to a child's sense of humor.
The simple repetition will have
children chanting right along with
Cow!
Spoken Arts, 2007
11 minutes
The Emperor’s Egg
by Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Explore Antarctica and visit a herd of
Emperor penguins, the largest breed
of penguins in the world. Watch the
Emperor father patiently sit on his
egg for weeks, and see the new
chick as it hatches. Discover how the
Emperor penguin herd keeps warm,
how parents feed their young, how
each penguin trumpets its own
special call and many, many more
fascinating penguin facts. This
engaging study examines the
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behavior, life cycle, and habitat of
these amazing animals with rich
details and playful humor that young
learners will appreciate.
Winner
Nutmeg, 2006
10 minutes
cooperation.
Spoken Arts, 2007
14 minutes
The Great Gracie Chase:
Stop That Dog!
The Firekeeper’s Son
by Linda Sue Park
Illustrated by Julie Downing
When Sang-Hee’s father lights a fire
on top of the mountain each night,
his is the first in a series of signal
fires that reach all the way to the
Palace to assure the king that his
realm is safe. When his father
breaks his ankle and cannot walk,
young Sang-hee climbs the
mountain alone to light the fire.
Sang-hee struggles to get the fire
started and imagines the king’s
soldiers arriving if he does not
succeed. When the fire is lit, Sanghee comes down the mountain, and
his father tells him with pride that
now, he, too, is one of the king’s
guard. This story is based on the
bonfire signal system used in 19th
century Korea. Narrated by the
Author!
Nutmeg, 2005
14 minutes
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by Mark Teague
Gracie Rose is out of her yard, and
no one in town can catch her. How
can a quiet little dog cause such a
noisy uproar?
Spoken Arts
8 minutes
The Hunterman and the
Crocodile
The Hat
by Jan Brett
Introduced by Jan Brett
When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off
the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and
pokes his nose in. He tries to pull it
out, but the stocking gets stuck on
his prickles. Many animals come by:
a mother hen, a noisy goose, a
talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog,
a mama pig and her piglets, and a
pony. They all laugh at Hedgie,
especially when he pretends he is
wearing a new hat, but you will see
how Hedgie has the last laugh.
Spoken Arts, 1997
10 minutes
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
It's big. It's round. It's really fuzzy.
But what is it? Whatever it is, there's
no end of trouble when this big,
round, really fuzzy thing tumbles into
the prairie dog town. Who would
have guessed that its arrival would
cause a great fuzz frenzy? And what
will happen when all the fuzz is
gone? This adventure about a most
unlikely object that brings out greed,
teamwork, and creativity in a group
of prairie dogs will get everyone
thinking about problem-solving and
hole in her friend’s sock. When Willie
confides that he hasn’t done his
homework, Libby tells the teacher.
She has a lot more “truth” to tell
many others, and soon everyone is
mad at her. Libby is confused. All
she’s done is tell the honest-togoodness truth! When her Mama
explains that there’s a right way and
a wrong way to tell the truth, Libby
finally begins to understand. She
apologizes to all her friends and is
forgiven. Delightfully narrated by the
author!
Nutmeg, 2006
14 minutes
Retold by Baba Wagué Diakité, ill. by
the author
Bamba the Crocodile and his family
are far from water and ask Donso, a
passing hunterman, to take them
back to the river. Donso agrees, but
once they are in the water, Bamba
wants to eat the hunterman. Donso
appeals to a cow, a horse, a chicken
– and even a tree – to save him, but
they refuse because humans have
never been kind to them. Finally a
clever rabbit helps Donso to safety,
and the hunterman never forgets the
lessons he learns about living in
harmony with nature. The distinctive
illustrations for this story draw upon
the author/illustrator’s African
heritage and impart a powerful
emotional context to the story’s
themes. This award-winning
adaptation of a traditional West
African folktale urges respect for all
living things. Narrated by the author.
Nutmeg, 2006
10 minutes
The Honest-to-Goodness
Truth
by Patricia C. McKissack
illustrated by Giselle Potter
After her mother catches her telling a
lie, Libby vows to tell the truth –
always. When Ruthie Mae shows off
her new dress, Libby points out a
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Nutmeg, 2004
22 minutes
The Journey of Oliver K.
Woodman
by Darcy Pattison
Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Tameka asks her Uncle Ray who
lives in South Carolina to visit her in
California. Uncle Ray can’t come so
he builds a life-size wooden
hitchhiker, names it Oliver and sends
it on the road in his place. He asks
travelers to help Oliver get to
California and to send him a
postcard if they do. Oliver gets a lift
with all sorts of travelers, and their
postcards comprise the text of this
innovative story. As children follow
Oliver’s adventures across the
country, they see many different
geographical regions and glimpse
many aspects of American life.
When Oliver finally arrives in
California, Tameka’s parents decide
to return him in person, and their
family reunion in South Carolina
includes a ticker-tape parade. A map
of the United States provides a
geographical reference for Oliver’s
adventures.
Winner
Nutmeg, 2005
14 minutes
The Legend of Mexicatl
The Keeping Quilt
by Patricia Polacco
When Patricia's Great-Gramma
Anna came to America as a child
from Russia, the only things she
brought along with her were her
dress and the babushka she liked to
throw up into the air when she was
dancing. Anna outgrew the dress
and her mother decided to
incorporate it and the babushka into
a quilt. Anna's mother used items
from other family members to create
a quilt that would be passed down
from generation to generation. This
quilt was used as a Sabbath
tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and as
a blanket to welcome each new child
into the world. This quilt ties together
the lives of four generations of an
immigrant Jewish family and remains
a symbol of their enduring faith and
love.
Spoken Arts, 1997
13 minutes
The Lion’s Share: A Tale of
Halving Cake and Eating It,
Too
The Lady in the Box
The Keeper of the Swamp
by Ann Garrett
Illustrated by Karen Chandler
In this dramatic coming-of-age story
set in the Louisiana bayou, a young
boy confronts his fear of alligators
and discovers the secrets of the
swamp. When he learns how to feed
“Ole Boots” the alligator, the boy is
ready to take the place of his ailing
grandfather as the keeper and
protector of the swamp. This bilingual story explores the loving
relationship between a boy and his
grandfather and celebrates the
mystical beauty of a special
environment. The DVD includes both
English and Spanish narrations.
by Jo Harper
Illustrated by Robert Casilla
This coming-of-age story is based on
the Aztec legend about t he founding
of Mexico. Young Mexicatl is chosen
by the Great Spirit to lead his people
out of the harsh desert to a place of
harmony and peace. He travels
south with a small group of followers
to the promised land of water and
shade. But when Mexicatl declares
himself Most High Son of the
Morning Star, the people turn away
from him and do not obey his
commands. Following his mother’s
wise advice, Mexicatl finds a way to
restore harmony and becomes a
leader worthy of the trust and
respect of his people. The DVD
includes both English and Spanish
narrations.
Nutmeg, 2004
20 minutes
by Ann McGovern
Illustrated by Marni Backer
Two children are moved by the plight
of a homeless woman who sleeps in
a box on their city street. Ben and
Lizzie bring Dorrie canned food and
warm clothing to help her get
through the harsh winter. When their
mother learns what they have done,
she brings Ben and Lizzie to the
neighborhood soup kitchen where
they can help serve meals to the
homeless. In this modern morality
tale, two children discover that they
can make a positive difference in the
lives of others. The DVD includes
both English and Spanish narrations.
Nutmeg, 2004
(Primary ton General)
22 minutes
Written and Illustrated by Matthew
McElligott
Ant is on her best behavior when she
attends Lion’s dinner party, but she
is shocked by how the others act.
Elephant talks only about himself;
hippo never wipes her mouth and
gorilla throws his food! Their
behavior is even more outrageous
when dessert arrives. Each animal
takes exactly half of the lion’s cake,
demonstrating very bad manners –
as well as the basic concept of
division! When the cake gets to ant,
there are only a few crumbs left –
and the lion hasn’t even had his
share! To make amends for such
bad manners and lack of cake, ant
promises to bake a special one for
lion. Not to be outdone by such
generosity, the others promise cake
as well, each one doubling the
number until elephant must bake
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256! As ant and lion enjoy a
delicious strawberry sponge cake,
readers may decide that halving and
doubling have never been so much
fun. Includes A Conversation With
the Author!
Nutmeg, 2010
15 minutes
The Little Match Girl
This new modern adaptation of Hans
Christian Andersen's classic tale is
the story of a young girl Adriana, and
her Nana, who have come to a new
world seeking a better life. Their
dreams are shattered when tragedy
strikes and Adriana finds herself
alone with a flute and a little box of
matches as her only possessions.
Yet, even with the odds stacked
against her, Adriana doesn't give up
the pursuit of her dreams.
Vivavision, 2000
50 minutes
Purchase: DVD 90$
The Lizard Man of Crabtree
County
by Lucy Nolan
Illustrated by Jill Kastner
Nothing very exciting ever happens
in Crabtree County, so James Arthur
decides to look for adventure
disguised as a bush and unwittingly
sets off a chain of exciting events.
When Miss Bunch sees his shadow,
she imagines there’s a Lizard Man
on the loose. The rumor spreads
throughout the county, and each
time James Arthur tries to see the
Lizard Man for himself, he
unsuspectingly starts another rumor.
The Lizard Man finally leaves town,
and James Arthur never saw a thing!
The clever illustrations show how
everyone jumps to the wrong
conclusions when James Arthur is
around.
Nutmeg, 2005
9 minutes
The Luck of the Loch Ness
Monster: A Tale of Picky
Eating
by A. W. Flaherty
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
Traveling by ocean liner to visit her
grandmother in Scotland, KaterinaElizabeth doesn’t like her daily
oatmeal breakfast so she throws it
overboard every morning. A little sea
worm eats it and grows larger with
every bowlful. The sea worm
continues to grow when he takes up
residence in the River Ness in
Scotland, and other children feed
him their unwanted oatmeal. By the
time Katerina-Elizabeth is ready to
go home, the sea worm has turned
into the Loch Ness Monster, and he
makes one of his rare appearances
to kiss her goodbye. The sepia-toned
illustrations create a rich backdrop
for the action and enhance the
story’s deadpan humor. In The
Science of It All at the end of the
story the author, a noted neurologist,
explains why picky eaters are so
picky – and why it’s not such a bad
thing to be one! Delightfully narrated
by the author! Includes A
Nutmeg, 2008
13 minutes
The Memory String
by Eve Bunting, ill. by Ted Rand
Laura’s mother has died, and she
resents Jane, her new stepmother.
The girl treasures a memory string of
buttons that represents her family
history, and she especially treasures
the buttons that her mother added to
the string. Jane tries to be Laura’s
friend, but Laura prefers to console
herself with old family stories and her
memory string. When the string
breaks, the buttons scatter
everywhere, and Laura cannot find
the one button that was her mother’s
favorite. When Jane searches for it
late at night, Laura understands how
much her stepmother cares and
takes the first steps toward accepting
her mother’s death and building a
new relationship with her
stepmother.
Nutmeg, 2005
14 minutes
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
When Nicki drops his white mitten in
the snow, he goes on without
realizing it is missing. One by one,
woodland animals find it and crawl
in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit,
a badger and others, each one larger
than the last. Even a great big bear
squeezes into the mitten. All the
while, Nicki does not realize what an
adventure his mitten is having. You
will see how the mitten is finally
returned to Nicki.
Spoken Arts, 1999
9 minutes
The Night Before
Christmas
by Jan Brett
As St. Nick and eight tiny reindeer
descend through a brilliant night, the
famous Christmas poem begins. The
actor brings to life Clement Moore's
classic poem and artist Jan Brett
captures the spirit of the story in
glorious illustrations. Visually she
extends it for children who will
delight in watching and hearing this
joyous classic again and again.
Spoken Arts, 2000
7 minutes
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for her birthday. Delightfully narrated
by the author!
Nutmeg, 2006
13 minutes
The Other Dog
by Madeleine L’Engle
Illustrated by Christine Davenier
Touché L’Engle-Franklin is a dog.
His mistress went away for several
days, and came back with another
dog. Or was it? Will Touché be able
to accept this new dog?
Spoken Arts
9 minutes
The Recess Queen
by Alexis O’Neill
Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
Mean Jean was Recess Queen and
nobody said any different. Nobody
could do ANYTHING on the
playground until Mean Jean did it
first. And if kids ever crossed her,
well, she was mean! UNTIL a new
kid came to school….
Spoken Arts, 2002
7 minutes
The Shushybye Dream
Band Live On Tour: A rockn-roll concert extravaganza
Clap your hands and stomp your feet
to the cool music and rockin' beat of
the Shushybye Dream Band! Hosted
by Conductor McCloud and the
Shushybye King, and featuring onstage appearances by everyone's
favorite Shushies--Snoozles, Dozie,
and Zeez--The Shushybye Dream
Band Live On Tour is a rockin'
concert featuring 17 catchy, toetappin' original songs performed by
the 7-piece Shushybye Dream Band
that both children and adults will
enjoy!
Features
-Bonus video - learn how to do the
Shushie Dance with Snoozles, Dozie
and Zeez
-5.1 Surround Sound
-Song selection and printable song
lyrics
PBS, 2005
53 minutes
The Story of Ruby Bridges
by Robert Coles, ill. by George Ford
This story recounts the ordeal of the
first African American child to attend
a New Orleans elementary school in
1960. Inspiring illustrations portray
Ruby’s courage and determination.
The story ends with the prayer Ruby
recited every day of her ordeal.
Nutmeg, 2009
9 minutes
The Story of the Statue of
Liberty
by Betsy and Giulio Maestro
Frederic Bartholdi created the huge
statue that France gave to the United
States as a symbol of liberty.
Spoken Arts
The Seven Silly Eaters
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrated by Marla Frazee
Mrs. Peters is a loving mother who
willingly accommodates the fussy
eating habits of her growing family.
Each of her seven children will eat
only one kind of food, and poor Mrs.
Peters is ever more harried as each
child is born and makes its
preference known. Beautifully
detailed illustrations show the homey
chaos of a large family and include
the neglected cello Mrs. Peters
rarely plays. This lighthearted tale is
told in humorous rhymes that even
the fussiest eaters will appreciate.
Mrs. Peters’ dilemma is satisfyingly
resolved when the children band
together to cook something special
creep, creep up the walls in this most
inventive of spooky books. From the
moment the cover is first opened to
the turn of the last page, readers will
be held in playful suspense as they
follow the adventures of Andrew and
Zo Zo, two children reading spooky
books on a dark and stormy night.
Spoken Arts, 2001
15 minutes
The Squirrel Sisters
by Janet Stevens and Susan
Stevens Crummel
Spoken Arts
The Subway Mouse
The Spooky Book
by Steve Patschke
Illustrated by Matthew McElligott
Lightning cracks, thunder rumbles,
the wind howls, and shadows creep,
written & illustrated by Barbara Reid
Nib the mouse lives with his
extended family beneath the subway
tracks. He is happy collecting the
treasures discarded by subway
riders and listening to bedtime
stories about a special place called
Tunnel’s End. When Nib’s cousins
come to visit and destroy his cozy
nest, he decides to leave home and
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begin a perilous journey to Tunnel’s
End.Along the way he meets Lola
who joins him in his quest. The two
mice have many adventures before
they crawl out of the tunnel and
discover the dangerous and beautiful
world that lies beyond. Reid’s unique
illustrations are made with Plasticine
that is painted and decorated with
found objects (feathers, candy
wrappers, beads, etc.). The detailed
images of Nib’s special world have
exceptional appeal for young
audiences. Delightfully narrated by
the author!!
Nutmeg, 2007
8 minutes
The Three Snow Bears
Written by Jan Brett.
When Allo-ki loses her sled dogs,
her search for them leads her to an
igloo. She can't resist peeking inside
... and then she can't resist the smell
of something delicious. Meanwhile,
Mama, Papa, and Baby Snow Bear
are out for a walk -- waiting for their
breakfast to cool. This Goldilocks
story takes a wonderful twist when
an endearing snow bear family and a
curious Inuit girl meet face to face in
a land where Inuits and the animals
share the amazing Arctic landscape.
Spoken Arts, 2007
7 minutes
The Tale of Tricky Fox
by Jim Aylesworth
Illustrated by Barbara McClintock
When Tricky Fox bets his brother he
can fool any human into giving him a
pig, the fun begins. While playing the
curiosity of humans, he tricks them
into making one good trade aqfter
another, until he tries to fool a
teacher.
Spoken Arts
12 minutes
The Three Questions
Introduced by Jon J. Muth
When young Nikolai seeks council
from Leo, the wise old turtle who
lives in the mountains, he is sure Leo
will know the answers to his three
questions. But, it is Nikolai's own
response to a stranger's cry for help
that leads him directly to the answers
he is looking for.
Spoken Arts, 2003
11 minutes
classic characters, the stories spark
the imagination, as our beautiful
Ballerina, handsome Soldier, lovable
Rag Doll, mischievous Goblin, and a
host of other happy toys magically
come to life.
The characters of The Toy Castle
are representative of our primary
target audience - boys and girls aged
2-5. The stories teach universal 'life
values' and touch on themes
essential to this age group, such as
sharing, caring, self-esteem, taking
risks, being who you are,
participation, taking responsibility for
actions, shyness, fear of being
laughed at, using your imagination
and more.
Through the magic of our team of
caring artists and professionals, we
have created a place that
encourages children to learn about
dance, colour, joyful design, music,
loving behaviour and new ways of
seeing the world through the arts.
Imavision
Purchase: Circulation price DVD
224.95$, School price 89.95$
The Toy Castle, Volume 1
The Toy Castle won the 2003
Gemini Award for Best Preschool
Series.
At The Toy Castle, we are
passionate about our goals:
- To create a safe, colourful, magicfilled world for children.
- To ensure that clear, universal 'life
values' are modeled in every story
and that children are able to apply
these messages to real-life
situations.
- To show children that a heartfelt
“I'm sorry” is always welcomed with
hugs and forgiveness.
- To expand children's imagination
through the magic of storytelling.
- To nurture an understanding of the
arts and artistic expression in
children through the art forms of
dance and music.
- To make each story irresistible,
speaking to the heart of every child
(and adult, too).
We want to nourish children from all
backgrounds, with an
ENLIGHTENING, INTELLIGENT,
and ENCHANTING television series
that shares stories told in a child's
first language - mime and movement
- complemented by the language of
dance and music, with a narrator to
take them through each story and
activity as a friend and partner.
Using young children's favourite
The stories of The Toy Castle teach
universal 'life values' such as
sharing, caring, self-esteem, being
who you are, participation, using
your imagination and many more.
The Toy Castle is an enlightening,
intelligent and enchanting television
series for 2 to 5-year-olds that
explores universal life values through
dance, movement and music. The
lovable characters and irresistible
stories speak to the heart of every
child.
Imavision
224.95$, School price 89.95$
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The Toy Castle is an enlightening,
intelligent and enchanting television
series for 2 to 5-year-olds that
explores universal life values through
dance, movement and music. The
lovable characters and irresistible
stories speak to the heart of every
child.
Imavision
224.95$, School price 89.95$
Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s
Back
by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan
London
Illustrated by Thomas Locker
Legends from various Native
American tribes describe the
relationship between the cycles of
the moon and the seasons, told in
poetic form.
Spoken Arts
The Umbrella
Those Shoes
by Jan Brett
A walk through the Costa Rican
cloud forest provides a wonderfuly
lush setting for Jan Brett’s beloved
animal illustrations. A tropical
companion to Jan Brett’s bestseller
The Mitten.
Spoken Arts, 2004
8 minutes
by Maribeth Boelts, ill. by Noah Z.
Jones
Jeremy yearns for a pair of the black
high-top sneakers all the kids are
wearing, but his grandmother can’t
afford them so he makes do with a
pair from the box of cast-offs in the
school guidance office. To his
amazement and delight, Jeremy
finds a too-small pair of the prized
shoes on a visit to the thrift shop and
hopes they will stretch to fit his feet.
When they don’t, Jeremy struggles
with his conscience and reluctantly
gives the shoes to his friend. This
inner city story poignantly explores
how generosity and friendship
ultimately outweigh the appeal of
material possessions. Narrated by
the author. Includes A Conversation
With the Author.
Winner
Nutmeg, 2009
12 minutes
The Wild Christmas
Reindeer
by Jan Brett
Here's a marvelously original story in
which Santa asks Teeka to catch
and train his reindeer for his
Christmas Eve flight.
Spoken Arts
10 minutes
Thunder Cake
Polacco
Patricia Polacco retells this story of
her childhood. Grandma senses that
a storm is coming and sees her
granddaughter hiding under the bed.
Grandma convinces her that the
storm is far away and that they will
have time to make a thunder cake
before it arrives. Grandma teaches
her how to anticipate the thunder--count to ten when you see the
lightning. Grandma keeps her very
busy with many tasks; it takes some
work to make thunder cake. What
could be a frightening experience
turns into a wonderful one for this
grandmother and granddaughter.
Spoken Arts
13 minutes
Tops and Bottoms
by Janet Stevens
Caldecott Honour Book ALA Notable
Book
Introduced by Janet Stevens
Narrated by Frances Sternhagen
Bear is rich; and lazy. Hare is poor;
and smart. See how hare and Mrs.
Hare cook up a plan to trick the lazy
bear.
Spoken Arts, 1995
11 minutes
Trouble in Barker’s Class
Morgie and Moffie are so excited
because a new student is joining
their class! When Ms. Shepard
introduces Carole Anne to the class,
she causes trouble. She pushes the
children, she scribbles on Morgie's
drawing and even throws his
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dinosaur book into the bushes. She
keeps on doing things that upset the
class and Ms. Shepherd. The class
finds some ways to ignore her. One
Saturday, Morgie hears Carole Anne
crying near his house and finds out
what is wrong before there is more
trouble in the class.
Spoken Arts, 2005
14 minutes
Two Bobbies: A True Story
of Hurricane Katrina,
Friendship, and Survival
by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery
ill. by Jean Cassels
Based on a true story, Two Bobbies
takes place in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina when many pets
were lost or abandoned. A dog and
cat wander together through the
devastated city and miraculously
survive hunger, floods and other
dangers. When they are finally taken
to an animal shelter, the volunteers
discover that the cat is blind and
could not have survived without the
dog’s help. Although their owner or
owners are never found, the two
friends, re-named Bob Cat and
Bobbi, find a new home and a happy
ending to their ordeal. The story
includes an authors’ note and a
photograph of the real Bob Cat and
Bobbi.
Narrated by the authors!
Authors.
Award
Nutmeg, 2010
12 minutes
Two Chinese Tales: The
Seven Chinese Sisters &
Two of Everything
by Kathy Tucker
Illustrated By Grace Lin
The Seven Chinese Sisters
In this adaptation of the traditional
tale of The Seven Chinese Brothers
each sister is blessed with a special
talent, and each must use her gift to
save her sisters from a terrible
dragon. Exciting action and a
peculiar looking dragon add to the
fun. Narrated by the illustrator, Grace
Lin.
Two Of Everything – A Chinese
Folktale
A poor farmer and his wife find a
magic pot that doubles everything
placed in it. When they discover that
they can double their money, they
believe all their troubles are over.
But when the old man – and then the
old woman – fall into the pot and
duplicate themselves life becomes
very complicated! All ends well when
the farmer and his wife find a way to
live happily with their doubles.
Narrated by the author/illustrator!
Nutmeg, 2007
14 minutes
United Playground: We All
Belong
We should treat others the way we
would want to be treated, regardless
of ability, age, gender, creed, color,
nation of origin, or race. In this timely
production we meet three special
individuals whose “Ability” will
encourage viewers to accept and
celebrate all people with whom they
may come in contact. This program
will inspire each viewer to stop and
take notice of those around them
before pre-judging, and to help
eliminate exclusion, teasing and
bullying. This title provides a
wonderful introduction to “Ability”
while at the same time providing
important life lessons.
Film Ideas, 2007
6 minutes
Two Stories by June Sobel
by June Sobel
Illustrated by Henry Cole, Melissa
Iwai
This program includes two popular
alphabet stories told in rhyme. In
Shiver Me Letters children follow a
band of wacky pirates as they hunt
for the alphabet letters hidden within
the illustrations. In B Is for Bulldozer
the alphabet letters are part of an
exciting construction project to build
a new amusement park. Each tale
explores the importance of
teamwork, cooperation and
achieving goals. Vibrant illustrations
by two different artists have special
appeal for young audiences.
Author.
Nutmeg, 2007
10 minutes
Viva Pinata, Volume 1
The party never ends on Piñata
Island! These amazing creatures are
famous everywhere for being the
ultimate party animals. You won't
believe what happens before they
show up at a birthday bash. Kids will
be in stitches, laughing at their
insanely hilarious antics. No wonder
they're the life of the party!
Imavision
3 hours
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3 hours
Schools 71.95$
Imavision
3 hours
Schools 89.95$
Vroom, Chugga, VroomVroom
by Anne Miranda
Illustrated by David Murphy
This exciting car race has lots of
turns, spinouts and other mishaps
before the winner reaches the finish
line. Each car wears a colorful
number, and each has an exciting
adventure on the track. Youngsters
will love the playful rhyme that
introduces each number. Comes to
the race and see which car will cross
the finish line first!
Nutmeg, 2004
8 minutes
We’re All in the Same Boat
by Zachary Shapiro
Illustrated by Jack E. Davis
At first the animals are excited about
boarding Noah’s boat and sailing off
on a cruise. But when the rain keeps
falling, tempers grow short, and the
animals become cranky. The
hilarious illustrations show just how
desperate the situation has become
– from antsy ants and bored bees to
yelling yaks and zoned-out zebras.
Everyone blames Noah for the
trouble, but when he reminds them
that, “We’re all in the same boat!” the
animals have a change of heart. The
story of Noah’s ark is transformed
into a delightful alphabet tale that
ends with a plea for cooperation and
the promise of peace. Includes A
Nutmeg, 2010
15 minutes
We the Kids: The Preamble
to the Constitution of the
United States
by David Catrow
In this humorously illustrated
preamble to the Constitution of the
United States, David Catrow breaks
down and defines the phrases in the
preamble to help make it
understandable to young readers.
With the help of a dog and a cast of
cartoon-like characters, teachers,
parents and librarians can explain
these words written by our
forefathers to the very young, and
readers will enjoy this on their own.
Spoken Arts
9 minutes
Weezer Changes the World
by David McPhail
Weezer is an ordinary puppy. He
barks, slobbers, and tinkles on the
carpet. But something happens that
changes him… and the world may
never be the same.
Simple yet profound, this touching
story will remind even the most
skeptical that remarkable changes
come from the least remarkable
places.
Spoken Arts
Weslandia
by Paul Fleishman
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
During summer vacation, young
Wesley decides to plan a garden. He
soon finds that he instead created
his own civilization, the garden’s
plants bear strange fruits, providing
food, clothing, shelter, even
recreation.
Spoken Arts
What About Me? Kids and
Grief
1st Place: CAVE Media Festival;
Bronze Plaque-Columbus
Library Journal, Caring Concepts,
Bereavement Magazine
This highly reviewed video highlights
11 boys & girls ages 4-14, while they
discuss grief experiences due to the
death or chronic illness of a sibling or
parent. The children talk about their
experiences to offer hope, support
and a sense of community to other
children.
- Eguides available
Film Ideas, 2005
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explored are: socio-economic,
physical and ethnic.
What Do I Do?
When Dinosaurs Came
With Everything
Journal, Video Rating Guide
Approved by Parents’ Choice;
Bronze Apple: NEMN; Honorable
Mention: Columbus Int’l Film & Video
Festival
With better understanding and
learned skills, youngsters can
resolve the internal conflict and its
outward manifestations which arise
from difficult feelings. In this series
we will look at four very important
feelings and provide assistance in
ways to peacefully deal with them.
- Eguides available
Film Ideas, 1995
of 4 titles 349.95$
When I Feel Afraid
When we are afraid it can be a
paralyzing feeling - like when we’re
afraid for our safety, afraid when our
parents fight, or afraid of what others
might think of us.
When I Feel Alone
Most of us feel alone at some time or
another but we can also feel alone
when things happen that are outside
our control, like when parents
divorce, a best friend moves, or
being left out when others get
together.
When I Feel Jealous
Also known as the “green eyed
monster” jealousy is one of the most
powerful of human emotions and one
of the most devastating. Jealousy is
a difficult feeling to recognize and we
often mistake it for anger like when
mom’s new boyfriend is around, or
the most popular kid at school
seems stuck-up or even when others
expect us to share things that we
want for ourselves.
When I Feel Different
Feeling different is one of the more
common emotions children will be
confronting as they mature into
healthy adults. It seems important to
be just like everyone else, but feeling
different can sometimes allow us to
feel special. The differences
by Elise Broach
Illustrated by David Small
A day of boring errands turns into an
amazing adventure when the bakery
lady hands out a live triceratops
instead of a cookie; the doctor’s
office gives away a stegosaurus
instead of a sticker, and the barber
brings out a pterosaur instead of a
balloon! The boy in the story is
ecstatic, but his mother is horrified –
until she finds a household chore for
each new pet! The story ends with a
big party where everyone brings a
dinosaur or two for a dip in the pool.
Caldecott Award-winning illustrator
David Small explores all the
humorous possibilities in this
delightful over-the-top, tongue-incheek tale.
Includes conversations with the
author and illustrator!
Nutmeg, 2011
16 minutes
father and child.
Each timeless story provides the
comforting assurance of a parent’s
unconditional love. Includes A
Nutmeg, 2009
10 minutes
When Sophie Gets Angry,
Really, Really, Angry
by Molly Bang
Introduced by Molly Bang
Everybody gets angry sometimes.
For children, anger can be very
upsetting and frightening. In this
book by Molly Bang, children will see
what Sophie does when she gets
angry. Different people handle anger
in different ways and this book will
serve as a good introduction to many
discussions on the topic.
Spoken Arts, 200
7 minutes
While Mama Had a Quick
Little Chat
When Mama Comes Home
Tonight & When Papa
Comes Home Tonight
When Mama Comes Home Tonight
by Eileen Spinelli, ill. by Jane Dyer
When Papa Comes Home Tonight
by Eileen Spinelli, ill. by David
McPhail
When Mama Comes Home Tonight
– This modern classic describes the
soothing end-of-day rituals for
mother and child when Mama comes
home from work. Jane Dyer’s
endearing illustrations enrich the
mother-child connection and the
mellow, bedtime mood.
When Papa Comes Home Tonight –
Eileen Spinelli’s long-awaited sequel
celebrates the happy return of father
at the end of the day. David
McPhail’s delightful illustrations pay
tribute to the special time shared by
by Amy Reichert
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
To Rose’s consternation, a group of
strangers come to call while her
mother is busy talking on the phone.
Rose tries to get her mother’s
attention as the visitors set up a
grand party with food, musicians,
many strange guests and even a
magician who wants to saw her in
half! Rose is left all alone as a wild
party gets under way while her
mother chats on the phone. As the
humor and suspense build,
youngsters wonder if the strangers
will take over the house; if Rose will
get into trouble; and if Rose’s mother
will ever get off the phone! Magically,
all returns to normal, and the last of
the partygoers leaves just as Rose’s
mother finally appears. Narrated by
the author.
Nutmeg, 2006
9 minutes
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Whose Garden Is It?
While the World Is Sleeping
by Pamela Duncan Edwards
Illustrated by Daniel Kirk
A magnificent snowy owl appears at
a child’s bedroom window with the
invitation to “climb aboard” on a
soaring ride through the moonlit
night. Together, the owl and child
visit a family of deer, fish in a stream,
a fox on the prowl, a family of
rabbits, beavers in a stream, a
porcupine, a mouse family, a snake,
a raccoon, a rat and a bat – all busily
at work while the world is sleeping.
Lyrical rhymes and luminous
illustrations bring the nocturnal world
to life and reveals the
interconnectedness of all living
things.
Includes conversations with author
and illustrator!
Nutmeg, 2011
15 minutes
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
Mrs. McGee and her young toddler
go out for a walk and discover a
beautiful garden. When she asks,
“Whose garden is it?” she receives
many answers. A rabbit, a
woodchuck, a bird, a worm, a mole,
a vole, a wasp, a butterfly, and other
assorted creatures all declare the
garden is theirs. Even the plants, the
rain and the sun claim ownership,
not to mention the gardener himself!
This rhyming story especially for
young children explains the cycle of
life and the interdependence of all
living things in the small ecosystem
of a backyard garden. Delightfully
narrated by the author.
Nutmeg, 2007
10 minutes
Wings
by Christopher Myers
Introduced by Christopher Myers
Stretch your wings with Icarus
Jackson and discover how it feels to
follow your own heart, embrace our
differences, and celebrate our
individuality.
Spoken Arts
Wolf!
by Becky Bloom
Illustrated by Pascal Biet
Woebegone and hungry, Wolf is
rebuffed by his intended victims.
Stunned to be ignored by his wouldbe prey, Wolf determines that he,
too, can educate himself and so
sets-off to school.
Spoken Arts
Who’s That Knocking on
Christmas Eve?
White Owl, Barn Owl
by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Michael Foreman
A young girl and her grandfather
build a nest box for barn owls and
wait night after night for an owl to
appear. At last they see the
distinctive heart-shaped face of the
white barn owl in the box window.
The two continue to observe the owl
and its mate as they hunt to feed the
baby owls in their nest. The lyrical
text by award-winning author and
zoologist Nicola Davies provides a
compelling story that includes many
interesting facts about these rare
birds. The lush illustrations by
award-winning artist Michael
Foreman create just the right
atmosphere for this twilight tale.
Includes a Did You Know? section
about owls.
Nutmeg, 2007
9 minutes
by Jan Brett
In this Arctic story, a shy Finnmark
girl fends off lurking trolls with help
from a traveling boy and his pet polar
bear. An icy landscape shimmers
under the northern lights while bright
Scandinavian frocks and household
items give the scenery a kicky dash
of color. Brett simultaneously reveals
another angle of her tale via
intricately designed side panels that
frame the main event. The lifelike
polar bear, both hulking and docile,
is a scene-stealer.
Spoken Arts, 2004
10 minutes
Woolbur
Written and Introduced by Leslie
Helakoski
Illustrated by Lee Harper
Woolbur is different. He's a sheep
that "bleats" to his own drum. He
seems to get in trouble with his
teacher, who does not understand
why he does not want to follow the
flock. Much to his parent's dismay,
Woolbur has his own ideas about
being a sheep. Will he ever be part
of the herd!
Spoken Arts, 2008
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Vocab words: Perplexed, Redundant
PBS, 2010
WordGirl: Earth Day Girl
WordGirl: Tricks & Treats
Earth Day Girl episodes include:
Episode 221A – Earth Day Girl
When the Birthday Girl learns that
the Earth is having a special
celebration (on her birthday!) she
decides to teach the Earth a lesson.
Will WordGirl find a way to stop the
Birthday Girl and save Earth Day?
Vocabulary Words: Recycle, Excess
Episode 102 – You Can’t Crush City
Hall
Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making
Guy is threatening to smush City Hall
with his giant sandwich press...
unless WordGirl can guess his
secret code-word in time!
Vocab words: Doomed, Dash, and
Episode 103 - Two Brain Highway
WordGirl must track down Dr 2Brains after he escapes from the
Prison Warden's life-size maze, the
same week there just happens to be
lots of rare cheese to steal from
events around town.
Vocab words: Coincidence,
Guarantee
Episode 104 – Jerky Jerk
When Becky/WG's class takes a trip
to the local museum, she must stop
the Butcher from stealing their
famous artifact: the ancient Beef
Jerky of Supreme Power.
Vocab words: Clumsy, Supreme
Episode 101 – Tobey or
Consequences
While Tobey has a babysitter, WG
and Tobey get into a battle of words
on a real-live match of the game
show "Crash or Pie."
Vocab words: Enormous, Bicker
Episode 106 – Mr. Big
Mr. Big, a slick business man up to
no good, introduces his new product:
"The Thing" that does "stuff".
WordGirl must figure out his secret
motive and save the city.
Vocab words: Vague, Specific
Episode 103 – Coupon Madness
Granny May goes on a crime spree
by using her coupons printing-press
to get things for free... WordGirl has
to track her down and foil her plan.
Vocab words: Squint, Coupon
Episode 119 – Lady Redundant
Woman
All Beatrice Bixby wants is to be
named manager of the local copy
shop where she works. But one day
when she merges with a photocopier
she becomes Lady Redundant
Woman.
Episodes include:
#209A - Tobey's Tricks & Treats
(Tobey);
#214B - Becky and the Bard (Energy
Monster);
#218B - Lunch Lady Chuck (Chuck);
#201A - A Vote for Beck (Tobey);
# 201B - Class Act (The Butcher);
#123B - Villian School (Coach,
Whammer, BLHG, Ms. Question,
Timmy Tim Bo);
#108A - Tobey's Masterpiece
(Tobey);
#212A - Who Wants Candy?
(Birthday Girl.)
Also includes:
Interactive Games; and
Coloring Pages.
PBS, 2010
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss
Power
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power,
also includes A World Without
WordGirl
WordGirl and her sidekick Captain
Huggy Face fight the good fight
against dastardly villains and bad
vocabulary in this thrilling collection!
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
There's a new super hero in town!
Miss Power has come to the city
along with her sidekick, Colonel
Giggle Cheeks. But is Miss Power
really a super hero--or a super
villain? She uses mean words
against others and is a certified bully!
Will WordGirl be able to defeat Miss
Power without sinking to her level
and save the city?
A World Without WordGirl When
Becky's most amazing birthday party
ever gets interrupted one too many
times, she wishes for a WordGirl-free
world. But then, she realizes her
wish has come true. What has she
done--!
Learning Elements:
This DVD introduces 16 new
vocabulary words and reinforces
their meanings in a variety of fun and
interesting contexts. Words featured
include obligation, enchanted,
unusual, ploy and more! WordGirl
enriches vocabulary skills, fosters
better reading comprehension and
instills a love of language in all
children.
Special Features include:
- Interactive Games
- Video Shorts
- Coloring Pages
English (SDH)
PBS, 2012
70 minutes
You Forgot Your Skirt,
Amelia Bloomer
by Shana Corey
Illustrated by Chesley McLaren
Introduced by Shana Corey
This rebellious reformer and early
women’s rights activist invented
bloomers, which liberated women
from the dangerous and oppressive
clothing of the mid-nineteenth
century.
Spoken Arts
15 minutes
Zelda and Ivy
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Introduced by the author
This story about two mischievous fox
sisters captures the universal
rivalries, and bonds, that exist
between siblings.
Spoken Arts
12 minutes
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Zelda and Ivy: One
Christmas
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Christmas is coming and Zelda and
Ivy have high hopes. But when the
fox sisters realize their elderly
neighbor is spending Christmas
alone, they have more than their own
holiday wishes to think about.
Spoken Arts
10 minutes
Zoola Palooza: A Book of
Homographs
By Gene Barretta
The concert event: Zoola Palooza
presents a motley crew of musical
animals. Billy, the strip BASS
performs on his BASS. This
companion to Dear Deer: A Book of
Homographs brings homographs to
the spotlight.
Spoken Arts, 2011
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SECONDARY
SCHOOLSCOLLEGEUNIVERSITY
SECTION
AMERINDIEN/INUIT
STUDIES
American Experience:
Geronimo and the Apache
Resistance
For years, Apache tribes had
resisted the advance of the pioneers
and their threat to the traditional
ways of life. But Geronimo fought the
longest, becoming one of the most
famous, feared and misunderstood
Indian warriors in our history. Now at
last, descendants of those Apaches
who fought so long ago tell their
story as it has never been told.
PBS, 2006
American Experience: Last
Stand at Little Big Horn
Take a fresh look at ''Custer's Last
Stand,'' one of the best-known but
least-understood moments in
American history. 1993 Emmy Award
Winner.
PBS, 2004
Minik, the Lost Eskimo
In 1897, Robert Peary returned to
New York from his latest Arctic
expedition with five Eskimos for
study at the American Museum of
Natural history. Anthropology
regarded the Eskimos as a rare
species. Within months, four of the
Eskimos died, leaving a young boy,
Minik, alone in a foreign land. This
program offers a thought-provoking
look at the intersection of race,
culture and the budding science of
anthropology at the turn of the 20th
century.
Features
-Includes PDF Teacher's Guide
-Widescreen 16x9 Anamorphic
PBS, 2006
American Experience: We
Shall Remain
A provocative multi-media project
that establishes Native history as an
essential part of American history.
The centerpiece of this initiative is a
television series that tells five
heartbreaking, yet inspiring stories.
Together they highlight Native
ingenuity and resilience over the
course of 300 years. The series
upends two-dimensional stereotypes
of American Indians as simply
ferocious warriors or peaceable
lovers of the land.
Features
Episodes include:
1. After the Mayflower - In 1621,
Massasoit, sachem of the
Wampanoags of New England
negotiated a treaty with Pilgrim
settlers. A half-century later, as a
brutal war flared between the English
and a confederation of Indians, this
diplomatic gamble seemed to have
been a grave miscalculation.
Directed by Chris Eyre.
2. Tecumseh's Vision - In the course
of his brief and meteoric career,
Tecumseh would become one of the
greatest Native American leaders of
all time, orchestrating the most
ambitious pan-Indian resistance
movement ever mounted on the
North American continent. After his
death he would live on as a potent
symbol of Native pride and pan
Indian identity. Directed by Ric Burns
and Chris Eyre.
3. Trail of Tears - Though the
Cherokee embraced "civilization"
and won recognition of tribal
sovereignty in the U.S. Supreme
Court, their resistance to removal
from their homeland failed.
Thousands were forced on a perilous
march to Oklahoma. Directed by
Chris Eyre.
4. Geronimo - As the leader of the
last Native American fighting force to
capitulate to the U.S. government,
Geronimo was seen by some as the
perpetrator of unspeakable savage
cruelties, while to others he was the
embodiment of proud resistance.
Directed by Dustinn Craig and Sarah
Colt.
5. Wounded Knee - In 1973,
American Indian Movement activists
and residents of the Pine Ridge
Reservation occupied the town of
Wounded Knee, demanding redress
for grievances. As a result of the
siege, Indians across the country
forged a new path into the future.
Directed by Stanley Nelson.
Features
-The We Shall Remain 30-minute
preview film, which combines a
sneak preview of the documentary
films, with a behind-the-scenes look
at the production of the series.
Scenes from the Native Now project,
including films on language,
sovereignty , and enterprise.
-Behind the scenes footage,
including Apache Dance, Wardrobe
and Makeup, Cherokee language,
and Nipmuc Language.
-Printable materials for educators
and librarians, including resources
for social studies educators to
integrate Native American history
into curricula; bibliographies for each
of the five programs; and related
Web sites and resources for further
learning.
-An Event Kit for Libraries.
-Series Narrator: Benjamin Bratt
-Series Composer: John Kusiak
-Executive Producer: Sharon
Grimberg
PBS, 2009
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Australia's Aborigines
In a spectacularly beautiful and
remote corner of northern Australia,
a handful of people are living in the
twilight of their culture. After 40,000
years, the Gandiu Aborigines are
transferring the knowledge of their
mysterious culture to what may be
their last generation. Travel to their
distant land to meet the tribal elders,
explore the ancient myths of the
Dreamtime, and see the
extraordinary wildlife that inspires
their sacred rock paintings. Join
National Geographic for a moving
and memorable portrait of Australia's
Aborigines.
60 mins
NOVA: Pocahontas
Revealed
On the 400th anniversary of
Jamestown, science is revealing the
truth behind the myth of John Smith,
Chief Powhatan and his daughter
and Pocahontas. Virginia
archaeologists have recently
discovered the site of Chief
Powhatan's capital, Werowocomoco,
some 17 miles from Jamestown
beside the York River. Follow the
investigation by NOVA of the site as
archeologists for the first time reveal
the Native American side of the
Jamestown story.
Features
-Materials and activities for
educators and a link to the NOVA
Web site
PBS, 2007
The Living Edens: Arctic
Oasis: Canada's
Southampton Island
Along the shores of Southampton
Island in northern Hudson Bay
Canada, a survival story has played
out for centuries. Noah Kadlak, of
Inuit ancestry knows how to live in
the arctic environment and survive.
Now he has decided the time is right
to take his eldest son, 12 year-old
Logan, on an extended hunting trip
that offers him a chance to introduce
the boy to traditional Inuit skills of
living off the land.
PBS, 2003
Muffins for Granny
The sad history of the Canadian
government’s residential school
program has had a profound effect
on First Nations peoples across the
country. For filmmaker Nadia
McLaren, it’s a personal history as
well; her Ojibway grandmother was
forced into a residential school and
its repercussions have echoed
through her family. Looking to
understand her loving but troubled
grandmother, McLaren interviews
seven First Nations elders about
their experiences in residential
schools. Mixing stark animated
moments with human faces and
home movie footage, Muffins for
Granny is a raw and honest
documentary about a difficult chapter
in Canadian history- a chapter that,
for some, is not over.
Mongrel, 2007
88 minutes, English, optional French
subtitles
Purchase: DVD 249$
The Journey of Sacagawea
Many mysteries surround her. More
mountains, lakes and streams bear
her name than any other North
American woman. Across the Nation
statues have been erected in honor
of her memory. This one hour
program explores the life of
Sacagawea from the rich oral history
of the Augadika Shoshoni, Mandan
Hidatsa and the Nez Perce Native
American tribes, as well as the
historical account taken from the
journals of the Corps of Discovery.
Features
-Extra Feature: The Living Legacy of
Lewis & Clark: They shaped
America. Through thousands of
miles of raw wilderness on their
voyage of discovery, the Captains
touch on areas that are national
parks today. One of those parks is
counted among the natural wonders
of the world. In these natural parks,
we see the untamed, unspoiled
America that they saw. Here, we
make our own voyage of discover.
-Fullscreen 4x3 Full
PBS, 2004
The War That Made
America
The French and Indian War pitted
French forces for almost a decade
against the British, yet few
Americans realize its historic
contribution to the revolutionary
fervor which swept the continent in
1776. Actor Graham Greene, an
Oneida Indian whose ancestors
fought in the war, narrates this
gripping four-part documentary
series. Episodes include "A Country
Between," "Unlikely Allies," "Turning
the Tide," and "Unintended
Consequences."
PBS, 2005
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60 mins
ANTHROPOLOGY
Lost Cannibals of Europe
Minik, the Lost Eskimo
In 1897, Robert Peary returned to
New York from his latest Arctic
expedition with five Eskimos for
study at the American Museum of
Natural history. Anthropology
regarded the Eskimos as a rare
species. Within months, four of the
Eskimos died, leaving a young boy,
Minik, alone in a foreign land. This
program offers a thought-provoking
look at the intersection of race,
culture and the budding science of
anthropology at the turn of the 20th
century.
Features
-Includes PDF Teacher's Guide
PBS, 2006
Australia's Aborigines
In a spectacularly beautiful and
remote corner of northern Australia,
a handful of people are living in the
twilight of their culture. After 40,000
years, the Gandiu Aborigines are
transferring the knowledge of their
mysterious culture to what may be
their last generation. Travel to their
distant land to meet the tribal elders,
explore the ancient myths of the
Dreamtime, and see the
extraordinary wildlife that inspires
their sacred rock paintings. Join
National Geographic for a moving
and memorable portrait of Australia's
Aborigines.
60 mins
Cannibalism has long been
considered a dark chapter in man's
history. Yet we think of it only as
isolated occurrences. Now a
Neolithic burial pit in Germany, found
filled with expertly butchered human
remains, challenges those
assumptions. Archaeologists have
never seen anything like it–the
deeper they dig, the more bizarre the
scene becomes.
Widescreen Version, 45 mins
Lost Kingdom of the Maya
Explore the ruins of the most highly
developed civilization in the jungles
of Mexico and Central America that
mysteriously collapsed more than a
thousand years ago. You'll hear the
startling story of the kingdom's
downfall and witness ancient rituals
re-enacted on sites where they
originally occurred.
57 mins
Mysteries of Mankind
Who are we, and where did we come
from? Follow an eerie trail of ashentombed footprints...hold the razorsharp stone tools of our ancient
ancestors...unearth fossilized
skeletons dated at a millions years
and more. These are some of the
fascinating clues in one of the
greatest mysteries of all time: The
origins of the human race. Join
scientists as they reveal new facts
about human evolution and probe
ever deeper into the compelling
Mysteries of Mankind.
NOVA: A Walk to Beautiful
This program tells the story of three
women in Ethiopia suffering from
devastating childbirth injuries.
Rejected by their husbands and
ostracized by their communities, the
women are left to spend the rest of
their lives in loneliness and shame.
NOVA follows each of them on their
journey to a special hospital in Addis
Ababa where they find solace for the
first time in years, and stays with
them as their lives begin to change.
Features
-Materials or educators and a link to
the NOVA Web site
impaired
PBS, 2008
NOVA: Pocahontas
Revealed
Jamestown story.
Features
Web site
PBS, 2007
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Tiny Humans: The Hobbits
of Flores
In an extraordinary discovery that
made front page headlines around
the world, scientists uncovered
evidence of a race of "hobbit-sized"
prehistoric species on a remote
Indonesian island. A full-grown adult
would have been as tall as an
average four-year old child today.
Researchers believe this ancient
race lived at the same time as
modern humans, sharing the earth
for at least 80,000 years. National
Geographic delivers the world's first
in-depth documentary of this
groundbreaking find.
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ARCHAEOLOGY
Atocha: Quest for Treasure
Alan Alda in Scientific
American Frontiers:
Mysteries of the Deep Nature; Oceanography;
Science
Into the Deep watches scientists
unlock secrets from the last frontier
on Earth--the ocean's depths, where
explorer Bob Ballard is changing
science, history, and the future. "The
Uncivilized Engine of War" traces the
world's first submarine attack--on the
Union warship Housatonic, in
February 1864. In 1995, after a
lengthy search, shipwreck hunter
Clive Cussler's team located the
Confederate sub Hunley, now in dry
dock in South Carolina.
PBS, 2002
American Frontiers: The
Secret Canyon - American
History; Archaeology;
Native Americans; Utah
The best kept secret of American
archeology is now revealed - an
entire canyon of perfectly preserved
1,000-year-old remains. Who were
these people - and where did they
come from?
PBS, 2005
In 1622, the Spanish galleon Nuestra
Senora de Atocha sank off the coast
of Florida. In her hold, she carried 40
tons of gold and silver and some 70
pounds of emerald contraband. For
more than 300 years, men have died
trying to find her and her priceless
cargo. Join modern-day treasure
hunter Mel Fisher who, after a 16year search, found the riches that so
many have sought.
56 mins
China's Secret Mummies
In a remote Chinese desert,
archaeologists have unearthed
mummies that are thousands of
years old, many with Indo-European
features such as blond hair and blue
eyes. Where did they come from?
Dr. Spencer Wells, National
Geographic explorer-in-residence
and director of the National
Geographic Genographic Project,
goes on a mission to use advanced
technology to decode the genetic
identity of these unusually wellpreserved mummies and open a
unique window into the ancient
migrations of mankind.
Letterbox Version, 52 mins
Dawn of the Maya
Archaeologists are uncovering the
early years of the ancient Maya to
reveal a culture more dynamic and
sophisticated than ever believed,
featuring flourishing cities, powerful
kings, and massive pyramids before
the time of Christ. Ruled by powerful
kings, this intriguing Preclassic Maya
period was long dismissed as a
primitive era lost in myth. But new,
breathtaking discoveries have
uncovered massive pyramids,
elaborate art, early writing, and
more.
Join scholars and archaeologists as
they trek through jungles and ancient
temples to investigate the rise of one
of the world's greatest and most
mysterious civilizations in the Dawn
of the Maya.
Bonus Program: Mountains of the
Maya
58 mins
Civil War Gold
Hidden beneath the crushing depths
of the Atlantic Ocean are the
remains of the fabled steamship S.S.
Republic – and a staggering fortune
in gold and silver coins. Sunk by
ferocious hurricane in 1865, the
Republic and its amazing cargo of
gold and artifacts offer a remarkable
glimpse into the history of America
immediately after the Civil War.
Now, in an extraordinary
combination of high-tech
archaeology and high-risk undersea
salvage, join the adventurers who
set out on a 12-year quest to unlock
the secrets of this legendary lost
ship. With stunning deep-sea
photography and vivid recreations
based on survivors' personal
accounts, it's a breathtaking journey
in search of Civil War Gold!
Bonus Program: Raising the Hunley
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Death of the Iceman
A forensic breakthrough leads
scientists back to the scene of a
5,000 year old murder on a glacier
high in the European Alps. As three
possible motives emerge, the story
of the Iceman's violent death
illuminates the origins of conflict in
the Copper Age.
Egypt Eternal: The Quest
for Lost Tombs
Become an eyewitness to one
dazzling archaeological find after
another as National Geographic
goes in search of Egypt's fabled past
and uncovers some of the most
exciting, headline-making
discoveries of recent times. With
exclusive access to sites linking
Egypt's ancient aristocracy to the
boy-king Tutankhamen and the
mighty Ramses II, this breathtaking
film unearths treasures from the
Cliffside of Tombs overlooking the
Nile Valley to the sprawling ''Valley
of the Golden Mummies.'' It is a
gripping archaeological detective
story told as only National
Geographic can, in Egypt Eternal:
The Quest for Lost Tombs.
Ancient Egypt Quiz
Egyptian Secrets of the
Afterlife
To the ancient Egyptians, life after
death was a high-stakes underworld
journey fraught with terrifying
obstacles: fiery lakes of death,
battles with monsters, and ultimately
eternal death or resurrection with the
sun. It's a journey each Egyptian
believed was real, and for the
pharaoh the stakes were even
higher–the entire cosmos depended
on the king's successful journey and
resurrection.
New excavations are revealing more
than we've ever known about what
the Egyptians believed they would
encounter on their afterlife journey.
Now, world-renowned archaeologist
Dr. Zahi Hawass is excavating a
mysterious tunnel at the very bottom
of Seti's tomb–far below the surface
of the earth. Join National
Geographic on a quest in which Dr.
Hawass will put his own life in
jeopardy for the sake of discovery.
Bonus Program: Egypt's Hidden
Treasures (26 mins.)
Engineering Egypt
Monumental in scale and
sophisticated in design, the
engineering triumphs of the ancient
Egyptians still inspire awe to this
day. This in-depth National
Geographic special explores how
two of Egypt's mightiest pharaohs,
Khufu and Ramses II, built their way
to immortality.
From the colossal Great Pyramid of
Gîza to the stunning, rock-carved
temples of Abu Simbel, Engineering
Egypt provides an extraordinary new
perspective on the history, passion
and purpose behind an ancient
people's quest to achieve the most
daring dream of all: eternal life.
Letterbox, 90 mins
Herod's Lost Tomb
Egypt: Quest for Eternity
The river Nile gave birth to one of
history's great civilizations. Through
the centuries, the ancient Egyptians
created and constructed the most
glorious monuments the world has
ever seen. Explore the great temples
of Luxor and Karnak. Cross the Nile
to the Land of the Dead and enter
the elaborately decorated tombs
where the kings and queens are
buried. Join Egyptologists as they
unravel and interpret the riddles of
Egypt's intriguing past.
Bonus Program: Mystery Tombs of
Abusir
Herod the Great, king of the Holy
Land during the time of Christ, is
best known for the Massacre of the
Innocents: the Book of Matthew's
account of the slaughter of
Bethlehem's male infants. But
Herod's bloody reputation has
always hidden another side of one of
the Bible's greatest villains. He was
an architectural mastermind of
breathtaking proportions. Herod built
more and larger monuments than
virtually anyone in ancient times,
perhaps in all time.
Now, Israeli archaeologist Ehud
Netzer claims to have found Herod's
grandest creation of all – his burial
tomb. At his self-named palacefortress Herodium, Herod's Lost
Tomb explores Netzer's decadeslong search for the King of the Jews'
fabulously carved mausoleum and
coffin. With in-depth examinations of
classic Herodian sites such as
Masada, Caesarea, and Jerusalem's
Second Temple, National
Geographic probes deep into the
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architectural brilliance of one of
history's most despised men.
DVD Special Feature
Interactive Game Demo
Inca Mummies: Secrets of
the Lost World
Discover startling new revelations
about this extraordinary civilization.
Inca Mummies: Secrets of the Lost
World transports you to remote
Peruvian mountaintops with
archaeologists as they explore a vast
and previously unknown citadel.
Venture into ancient dwellings,
storehouses, and cemeteries as you
investigate the mysteries of this
intriguing site.
60 mins
King Tut's Final Secrets
It is perhaps the most intriguing story
to have ever emerged from ancient
Egypt - the mystery behind the
famed boy-king Tutankhamen. Why
did he die so young? Was he
murdered? And is there an
explanation for the legendary curse
said to follow those who found his
tomb centuries later? Now, for the
first time, an international team of
scientists is using state-of-the-art
CT-scan technology to unveil the
truth of what really happened 3000
years ago and unravel the mystery of
King Tut's curse. It's an
unprecedented look into Tut's life
and death that will reveal answers
about the man behind the golden
mask in King Tut's Final Secrets.
Bonus Program: Return of the
Mummy
Widescreen version, 95 mins
Lost Mummies of New
Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, there are
people who may be the last on Earth
with living memory of a practice most
of the world believes to be long
vanished–human mummification.
In a search for the last mummy
made in the region, a National
Geographic team treks through
caves, villages, and mountains to
uncover the secrets of the ancient
tradition. At the heart of their quest is
an aging tribal leader named
Gemtasu who wants to revive the
practice–with his own body.
Lost Treasures of
Afghanistan
Italy's Mystery Mummies
Scattered across the island of Sicily,
beneath picturesque churches, are
thousands of mummified bodies. And
most mysterious of all is one of the
last to be enshrined: she's known as
the "sleeping beauty" – Rosalia
Lombardo. A child barely two years
old when she died nearly a century
ago, Rosalia's corpse remains
flawlessly preserved.
Now, for the first time, a scientific
team of mummy hunters is on the
case, unearthing hundreds of Sicily's
miraculous dead, exploring how this
baffling culture of mummification
could operate within the Catholic
Church itself, and finally, revealing
the secret formula behind Rosalia's
perfect preservation.
Lost Cities of the Amazon
Over the centuries, explorers traded
tales of a lost civilization amid the
dense Amazonian rainforest.
Scientists dismissed the legends as
exaggerations, believing that the
rainforest could not sustain such a
huge population – until now. A new
generation of explorers armed with
21st-century technology has
uncovered remarkable evidence that
could reinvent our understanding of
the Amazon and the indigenous
peoples who lived there. Using CGI
and dramatic re-creations, National
Geographic re-imagines the banks of
the Amazon 500 years ago, teeming
with inhabitants living in the Lost
Cities of the Amazon.
This film brings together different
stories of heroism and bravery in
war-torn Afghanistan. Explore the
Bamiyan Valley with archaeologist
Dr. Tarzi as he digs for a longforgotten monastery that houses the
1,000 foot Buddha in his ultimate
quest to honor the Bamiyan people
and their history. Also join Russian
archaeologist Victor Sarianidi as he
unveils and confirms whether gold
treasures found underneath the
Presidential palace was indeed the
Bactrian Hoard treasure he helped
discover and catalog two decades
ago. And finally, listen to the different
stories of brave Afghani artists and
archivists as they recount how they
went about protecting and preserving
works of art and film archives from
certain destruction by the Taliban.
Bonus Program: Afghanistan: In the
Line of Fire
National Geography, 2006
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Mystery of the Mummy
Murders
Across the moors of Northern
Europe, peat-cutters have unearthed
hundreds of well-preserved
mummies. But what was most
baffling was the mummies' disturbing
injuries: slit throats, decapitation,
disembowelment, smashed bones
and stab marks. Who were these
people, mistaken for the recent
dead, but preserved for 2,000 years
– were they criminals? Human
sacrifices? Random victims?
National Geographic delves into the
mystery of these mummies as
experts use cutting-edge technology
to uncover new evidence on how
these ancient humans lived – and
died.
Letterbox version, 52 mins
NOVA: Becoming Human
Unearthing Our Earliest
Ancestors
Nothing is more fascinating to us
than, well, us. NOVA's
groundbreaking investigation
explores how new discoveries are
transforming views of our earliest
ancestors. Featuring interviews with
renowned scientists, footage shot as
fossils were unearthed, and stunning
computer-generated animation,
Becoming Human brings early
hominids to life, examining how they
lived and how we became the
creative and adaptable modern
humans of today.
Features
-Episode Titles:
First Steps
Birth of Humanity
Last Human Standing
PBS, 2009
Purchase: DVD or Blu-ray 89.95$
Nasca Lines: The Buried
Secrets
Are they ancient road maps or
messages for visiting aliens? Lying
at the foothill of Peru's Andes
Mountains is the site of one of the
world's greatest mysteries. Etched,
as if by giants, onto its arid,
moonscape plains are immense lines
that stretch for miles to form strange
shapes recognizable only from the
air. Forming the shapes of animals,
plants and humans, they were first
spotted by pilots in the 1930s, and
inspired fantastic explanations ever
since.
Now, a team of specialists from
around the globe has come to
southern Peru to investigate the
Nasca Lines in the hope of
uncovering their secrets.
NOVA: Bone Diggers
Deep beneath the Nullarbor Plain,
one of Australia's most hostile and
barren landscapes, lies an ancient
cave that has remained untouched
for hundreds of thousands of years.
Join NOVA on the first descent into
the dark depths of this newly
discovered cave and follow the
detailed detective work done on the
recovered skeletons that will help
piece together the past of these
fascinating creatures.
Features
educators
PBS, 2007
NOVA: Cracking the Maya
Code
This is a definitive look back at how
a handful of pioneers deciphered the
intricate system of hieroglyphs
developed by the Maya. One of the
greatest detective stories in all of
archaeology, it has never been told
in depth on television before. W ith
glorious footage of Mayan temples
and art, this documentary culminates
in the fascinating account of this
once magnificent ancient
civilization's ingenious method of
communication.
Features
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2008
NOVA: Ice Age Death Trap
During construction at a Colorado ski
resort, a bulldozer dug up something
strange: a tooth so huge it had to be
held in two hands. Racing to the
scene, scientists from the local
Denver museum could scarcely
believe what they found: a vast trove
of fossils from the depths of the Ice
Age 100,000 years ago, when North
America teemed with incredible
beasts: massive mastodons, saber
tooth cats and camels, giant bison
with six-foot horns, and ground
sloths as big as elephants with huge
claws.
Packed with ingenious scientific work
and spectacular fossils, NOVA's Ice
Age Death Trap reveals intimate
secrets of the life and death of North
America's most exotic and extreme
creatures. Most tantalizing of all, the
team unearths startling and
controversial evidence of what may
be the earliest humans ever to
venture into the untamed wilderness
of Ice Age America.
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English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Features
-Also includes - Maya Lords of the
Jungle
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2007
NOVA: The Mummy Who
Would Be King
NOVA: Iceman Murder
Mystery
He's been dead for more than 5,000
years and probed by scientists for
the last 20. Yet today, Otzi the
Iceman, the famous mummified
corpse pulled from a glacier in the
Italian Alps nearly two decades ago,
continues to keep many secrets.
Now, a new autopsy yields fresh
clues to his way of life and the
mysterious circumstances of his
murder. If he was a warrior or a
hunter, what was he doing so high
up in the mountains, armed with an
unfinished bow and useless arrows?
If he was fleeing for his life, why did
he eat a big meal less than an hour
before he was killed? Besides clues
to this original "cold case," Otzi's
frozen remains reveal intriguing
details of his life and times in the
ancient Copper Age. Join NOVA as
we defrost the ultimate time capsule,
the 5,000-year-old man.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Impaired.
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
NOVA: Riddles of the
Sphinx
For 45 centuries, the Great Sphinx
has cast its enigmatic gaze over
Egypt's Giza plateau. The biggest
and oldest statue in a land of
colossal ancient monuments, its
scale is staggering. How was it built,
and who or what does it represent?
NOVA's expert team of
archaeologists carries out
experiments that reveal the
techniques and incredible labor that
was invested in the carving of this
gigantic sculpture.
PBS, 2010
60 mins, Close Captioned
A shriveled mummy that has lain
neglected on a dusty museum shelf
at Niagara Falls could be the
remnants of a long-lost Egyptian
pharaoh. Archaeologists go to Emory
University to employ the latest
imaging and DNA techniques in
hopes of confirming the body's
hidden identity. Their results provide
compelling evidence that the
mummy may indeed be that of
Ramesses I, founder of ancient
Egypt's most illustrious dynasty.
Features
educators
-Link to the NOVA Web site
-Scene selections
impaired
PBS, 2006
Pyramids of Death
NOVA: Secrets of
Stonehenge
NOVA: Lost King of the
Maya
In an ancient Mayan arena, enemies
of King Yax K'uk Mo square off in a
game that appears much like
modern soccer. But in this contest,
winners live and losers lose their
heads. From 200 to 900 A.D., Blood
Lords presided over the Maya city of
Copan, conducting hallucinogenic
vision quests, ritual warfare and
human sacrifice. Join archaeologists
and historians who are piecing
together the fascinating rise and fall
of this ancient city.
Every year, a million visitors are
drawn to the Salisbury Plain, in
southern England, to gaze upon a
mysterious circle of stones. Who
built Stonehenge? What was its
purpose? A new generation of
researchers is tackling these
questions, finding important clues in
the landscape surrounding
Stonehenge -one of the densest
concentrations of prehistoric
structures in the world. The story of
Stonehenge is being rewritten.
Features
English (SDH.)
The ancient city of Teotihuacán,
Mexico was home to one of the most
powerful and least understood
civilizations. The civilization
appeared out of nowhere to build
some of the largest pyramids in the
world, only to mysteriously vanish
almost one thousand years later.
National Geographic follows the
ground-breaking excavations that
have completely changed what was
previously known or thought about
the civilization of Teotihuacán.
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Titles:
Quest for the Phoenicians
Join two scientists and an explorer
as they travel to Lebanon to find out
more about the ancient Phoenicians.
The scientists are using data from
bone excavations and genetics to
determine the link between the
current Lebanese population and the
early Phoenicians. Meanwhile, the
explorer tries to retrace the shipping
and sailing routes of the
Phoenicians, aggressive explorers
who discovered and conquered other
Mediterranean lands.
Photo Gallery
Raising the Hunley
Plunge into one of the greatest
unsolved mysteries of the American
Civil War as National Geographic
goes in search of the truth about the
ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L.
Hunley. Discover the desperate
ingenuity behind the creation of the
first submarine ever to sink an
enemy ship in battle. Witness
researchers' attempts to learn why
the Hunley sank and what became of
its crew. Join the mission to raise the
primitive "hand-powered" sub and be
there as the Hunley is opened for the
first time in more than a century.
Considered the ultimate secret
weapon by some, a seagoing coffin
by others, the legendary warship will
break its 136-year silence at last in
Raising the Hunley.
70 mins
Search for the Ultimate
Survivor: The Mystery of
Us
We thought we knew how
humankind began. We were wrong.
A new generation of scientists is
unearthing tantalizing clues in a
mystery that circles the globe and
spans millions of years. Their
discoveries are dramatically rewriting
the human story.
From giants of unmatched size and
strength to prehistoric hobbit-like
people half the size of humans
today, scientists are reconstructing
moments in time to find many
different species competing for
survival simultaneously. So how and
why did we outlive all of nature's
other human experiments?
Combining advanced CGI,
reenactments and expert analysis,
National Geographic takes viewers
from modern-day Indonesia to
prehistoric Europe and the African
plains on a mission to find out what
happened over the millennia that
made us the ultimate survivor.
Bonus Program: Mystery of the
Neanderthals
Secrets of Archaeology
Journal, Video Librarian
Take a virtual reality tour of history's
most intriguing ancient civilizations.
Uncover the secrets of the pyramids
as the Pharaohs reach for
immortality, walk the streets of the
Eternal City of Rome, relive a stepby-step reconstruction of Pompeii
under the shadow of mighty
Vesuvius, experience life in bustling
Baghdad and journey to Latin
America to the mythical "El Dorado".
Secrets of Archaeology makes
history come alive.
Film Ideas, 2003
Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
New excavations and computer
reconstructions recreate the
magnificent city and the cataclysmic
eruption that silenced its inhabitants.
Glorious Rome: Capital of An
Empire
Explore the architectural treasures of
ancient Rome, the epicenter of the
most powerful empire the world has
ever known.
Pyramids Designed For Eternity
Scientific structural theories are put
to the test in this computerized
recreation of the building of Khufu,
the largest pyramid in the world.
Athens: Western Splendor
Discover why Athens was the preeminent city in the Golden Age of
Greece on this fascinating tour of the
cradle of Western civilization.
A Place Called Etruria
Journey to the ancient cities,
Volterra, Populonia and Cervetari
and see why Etruscan civilization
was famous for its lavish wealth, fine
ceramics and bustling trade.
The Cities Of Pharaohs
Visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and
Luxor, and explore the temples,
residences, and shops of ancient
cities such as Memphis and Thebes.
Egypt According To Cleopatra
Queen Cleopatra serves as our
expert guide through Egypt during
the time of the Ptolemies, from the
city of Alexandria to the isle of
Philae.
Greek Cities In Italy
Explore the virtual streets of the
original Greek colonies of Italy, and
experience the creation of the
Magna Graecia.
The Pyramids Of The Sun
The magic of the great temples and
gigantic stepped pyramids of
Tenochtitlan, the capital of the
ancient Aztecs, is unearthed beneath
Mexico City.
The Roads To El Dorado
Discover the splendor of the Incan
empire’s Curzo and Machu Picchu,
which captured the imagination and
greed of the Spanish conquistadors.
The Lost Cities Of The Maya
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Travel to the magnificent Mayan
cities of Uxmal, Tulum, Chichen Itza
and the capital Palenque, with its
great pyramid built by master
mathematicians.
The Forgotten Civilizations Of
Anatolia
Take a behind the scenes tour of the
splendid Greek cities of ancient
Turkey, including Gordian, the
domain of King Midas, and Hattusa,
with its spectacular royal citadel.
Travels Through Greece
Journey with a Roman senator
through the artistic and cultural
treasures of Greece; from the agora
at Corinth, to the acoustically perfect
Theatre at Epidaurus.
The Ports Of The Desert
Follow an ancient caravan route
through lush oases across the Syrian
Desert, from Marib to the beautiful
city of Palmyra.
Sailing With The Phoenicians
Sail with a Phoenician captain to the
ancient ports of the Mediterranean
Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya,
and the famous Roman naval base
at Carthage.
The Roman Empire In Africa
Visit the vast olive groves and wheat
fields created by roman war veterans
in this arid climate as well as the
amphitheater at El-Djem.
Ancient Cities Bordering On
Latium
Tour several ancient cities within the
roman territories of Latium and
Umbria, including Alatri and Amelia,
and take a virtual tour inside the
home of a wealth roman citizen.
Retracing The Tracks Of Hannibal
Visit the majestic ruins of the Roman
republican period, following the path
of the fearless General Hannibal,
who led his army across the Alps to
Italy on elephants.
Roman Imprint On The West
It is said that all roads led to Rome.
Follow the itineraries, which
connected Rome to Iberia (Spain)
and ancient Gaul (France) as a
Celtic gladiator guides us through
Nimes, Orange, Tarragona and
more.
At The Court Of The King Of Kings
Tour the grand residences at
Persepolis and the sumptuous
imperial palaces of the powerful
Darius I at the height of Persian
civilization.
Cities Of The Sea And Wind
Explore Tripopolitania, a rich roman
province on the shores of the
Mediterranean and visit the famous
city of Oea, best known as Tripoli.
Secrets Of The Island Of Minos
An architect form 1500 B.C. gives a
guided tour of archaeological sites at
Akrotiri, Ayia, Knosses, and more,
culminating in a visit to the palace of
Minos, with its legendary Labyrinth.
undisturbed for years. Has the real
Shangri-La finally been discovered?
Will it survive the erosion and visitors
that the future is bound to bring?
National Geographic journeys deep
into Nepal in search of the real
Shangri-La.
Bonus Program: Lost Cave Temples
(50 mins)
The Fabulous Centers Of
Hellenism
Spectacular virtual reconstruction
takes us back to the 2nd Century
B.C., where Greek and Eastern
civilizations meet at Ephesus and
Pergamum.
Visit The Sanctuaries of Apollo
Explore the most important
archaeological sites connected to the
worship of Apollo including the
temples at Delphi, Delos, and
Didymi.
Greek Legacy In The West (Sicily)
Join a Corinthian settler on a tour of
4th Century BC Sicily, the “new
Greece” of its day, and visit cultural
centers such as Syracuse, Agrigento
and the exquisite Valley of the
Temples.
Ancient Itinerary In Ionia
See the cities of Ionia on the coast of
present day Turkey, and the islands
in the eastern Mediterranean at the
artistic and cultural height they
reached during the 2nd Century BC.
The Civilizations of Heroes (The
Mycenaeans)
A visit to the heart of the first great
civilizations between the Euphrates
and the Aegean Sea takes us to the
pre-Hellenic cities and the legendary
Babylonian city of Troy.
Secrets of Shangri-La:
Quest for Sacred Caves
People have been looking for the
mythic paradise of Shangri-La and
have found little...until now. Explore
sacred Buddhist caves and witness
as experts look back into time as
they uncover centuries-old
manuscripts and stunning wall
paintings that have remained
Secrets of the Dead:
Amazon Warrior Women
Stories of beautiful, bloodthirsty
female warrior women thundering
across arid battlefields have been
told, re-told and speculated over for
thousands of years. Greek myths are
filled with tales of the Amazons. But
are they real or myth? Archaeologist
Jeannine Davis-Kimball will
investigate 2500 year-old remains
recently found in Russia to see
whether any of these long-dead
women actually are the mythical
Amazons of Greek legend.
PBS, 2004
60 minutes
Secrets of the Dead: Lost
Ships of Rome
In 2009 a team of marine
archeologists carrying out a sonar
survey of the seabed around the
remote Italian island of Ventotene
made an astonishing discovery. The
wrecks of five ancient Roman ships
were found in pristine condition,
each one fully laden with exotic
goods. Remarkably, much of the
cargo remained exactly as the
ancient Roman crews had loaded it,
suggesting that these ships had not
capsized but had gone to the bottom
of the sea intact and upright. What
happened to these ancient ships?
What were they carrying and why
had they traveled to this remote,
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rocky island in the first place? This
summer (June 2010), the team is
returning to Ventotene to investigate
the wrecks, with the blessing of the
Italian government. The island where
this 'graveyard' of ships was found
holds significance in ancient Roman
history: Emperors banished defiant
women into exile there. But as this
was essentially a royal prison, an
extravagant palace was built on the
island to house the captive women.
The massive underground galleries
that supplied the villa with water can
still be explored today. Their walls
are still covered in the original
Roman plaster. Were the ships
carrying supplies to this island of
exiled misery?
The Lost Ships of Rome follows the
team as they explore the sites in
detail, salvage artifacts and piece
together the history of the ships and
why they were lost at Ventotene two
thousand years ago.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
Search for the First Human:
A "Secrets of the Dead"
Special
This Secrets of the Dead special
paints a portrait of a missing link in
the evolution of humans using
forensic techniques. After 13 bones
were found in a volcanic layer dating
back at least 6 million years in Kenya
in December 2000, scientists
nicknamed this earliest hominid the
"Millennium Man." Scientists believe
that further study of these bones will
rewrite the story of human evolution.
PBS, 2002
Submarine I-52: Search for
WW2 Gold
When it sank in the deep Atlantic
during World War II, the Japanese
submarine I-52 went to the bottom
with over 100 lives... and cargo that
included two tons of gold. Now, a
military veteran-turned-adventurer
bucks the odds on a long-shot
mission to solve a tantalizing
mystery more than 50 years old, as
he embarks on a deep-see search
for a lost submarine and its cargo of
gold.
Plunge three miles to the ocean
floor, and explore the sub's twisted
remains in an effort to locate the
shipment of gold.
Be privy to declassified intelligence
reports that reveal how WWII code
breakers helped track down sub I-52.
Be there as US Navy veterans retell
stories of their mission to hunt down
and sink this Japanese warship.
58 mins
Stonehenge Decoded
Murder at Stonehenge
At Stonehenge, a man was
beheaded by a single stroke from a
thin, sharp blade. Classic detective
work and 21st-century archaeology
reveal evidence of his identity,
circumstances of his death, and
Stonehenge itself. Was he a British
tribal leader, judicially executed by
Romans, or a Saxon killed during
later Anglo-Saxon wars? Mike Pitts'
excavations unearth a trail clarifying
the 2,000-year-old landmark's use
and the origins of modern Britain.
PBS, 2001
Journey back 4,500 years to unlock
the secrets of the world's most
enduring archaeological mystery?
Stonehenge Decoded presents
world-renowned archaeologists as
they reveal a revolutionary new
theory about who built Stonehenge
and why. Thanks to a recent
discovery of a lost city just two miles
from the famous stone circle, our
understanding of this era is now
transformed.
Featuring dramatic recreations,
groundbreaking new discoveries,
and fascinating interviews,
Stonehenge Decoded transports us
back to an ancient time to shed new
light on this mysterious monument in
ways never before possible.
Narrated by Donald Sutherland.
Teddy Tucker
Teddy Tucker: Adventure Is My Life
profiles one of the true pioneers of
marine exploration. A shipwreck
diver since the late 1940's, Teddy
Tucker and his colleagues virtually
created the field of study known as
underwater archaeology. Hosted by
the renowned author Peter Benchley
(Jaws), the documentary highlights
why Teddy Tucker is considered to
be one of diving world's most colorful
and accomplished heroes.
PBS, 2005
Pan/Scan (Full) 4x3 Full
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Tunnel to a Lost World
During excavation for the deepest
submerged tunnel in the world,
engineers in Istanbul uncovered a
hidden past: a preserved ancient
harbor. It is the biggest maritime
discovery in history, and to date,
more than 30 shipwrecks from the
Byzantine era have been recovered.
With new findings every day –
including stone foundations from a
settlement dating back 8,000 years –
construction of the tunnel has come
to a halt, and the delay is costing the
engineers millions. Now, National
Geographic goes on site to one of
the largest archaeological
excavations ever undertaken and
grants viewers behind-the-scenes
access to this heated battle between
modernizers and historians.
Zora's Roots
This program examines the life of
author and anthropologist Zora
Neale Hurston. The film follows
Hurston, best known for her novel,
Their Eyes Were Watching God, to
the subtropical paradise that shaped
her childhood and her life's work where she returned again and again
for inspiration and solace. This
documentary tells her story through
the people who knew her and the
places and events that she brought
to the world through her writing.
Features
-Contains mature themes. Viewer
discretion advised.
PBS, 2008
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ARCHITECTURE
A Program About Unusual
Buildings and Other
Roadside Stuff
Rick Sebak brings his trademark flair
to a road trip in search of America's
most interesting, wacky and goofy
buildings, celebrating places such as
the Big Duck on Long Island, the
National Fresh Water Fishing
National Hall of Fame (in the shape
of a giant fish) in Heyward,
Wisconsin, and the world's largest
catsup bottle, built as a water tower
in Collinsville, Illinois.
PBS, 2004
Benjamin Latrobe:
America's First Architect
Follows the life and work of
America's first architect, who set the
style for the new nation and created
some of its most important buildings,
including the United States Capitol.
Hosted by New York Times critic
Paul Goldberger, the film will be shot
at multiple locations and will include
CGI of Latrobe's blueprints and
plans.
PBS, 2010
David Macaulay: Building
Big
Beijing Olympic Stadium
With the 2008 Summer Olympics
only months away, get an early look
at the Beijing Olympic Stadium.
Seating 91,000 people and daringly
designed with 42,000 tons of steel
woven in the shape of a bird's nest,
it's one of the most ambitious
construction projects ever attempted.
Experience the vivid detail and
goliath sense of scale of what will
likely be the pride of Beijing. This
special examines the unique
features of the "bird's nest" stadium,
following its design, engineering and
construction up until its completion.
David Macaulay, award-winning
author and illustrator of The Way
Things Work, will entertain in a big
way exploring the greatest manmade wonders of the world. Building
Big introduces the creators and
builders, reveals the deadly disasters
and the personal triumphs, and
explains the key engineering
principles behind these
superstructures. Includes Bridges,
Dams, Domes, Tunnels, and
Skyscrapers.
Features
web link
PBS, 2004
Big Bridges
What enables a simple arch bridge
to support such great weight? What
holds up a suspension bridge?
Bridge the world with award-winning
author-illustrator--and captivating
storyteller--David Macaulay (The
Way Things Work) and meet the
brilliant designers who dared to
extend roads and railways with
ingenious but sometimes flawed
designs.
PBS, 2004
Big Dams
Changing the course of rivers has
changed the course of history.
Award-winning author-illustrator--and
captivating storyteller--David
Macaulay (The Way Things Work)
goes to extremes to bring you an
unprecedented look at the power of
dams. You'll meet the courageous
and ambitious builders, relive the
deadly disasters, and discover the
little-known personal triumphs and
tragedies behind the greatest dams
ever built.
PBS, 2004
Big Domes
What holds up the Astrodome? Why
did the Romans leave a hole in the
roof of the Pantheon? Tour the world
and trace the 2000-year history of
domes with award-winning authorillustrator--and captivating storyteller-
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-David Macaulay (The Way Things
Work). From Houston's Astrodome to
Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral, meet
ingenious designers, hear rarely told
heroic stories, and revel in amazing
triumphs.
PBS, 2004
educators.
PBS, 2004
David Macaulay: Early
Civilizations
David Macaulay: Castle
Big Skyscrapers
Why was New York's most famous
skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State
Building?" Tour the world's most
incredible skylines with awardwinning author-illustrator--and
captivating storyteller--David
Macaulay (The Way Things Work),
from France's Gothic cathedrals to
Malaysia's record-breaking Petronas
Towers.
Features
-Bonus activity:
Build a mini-skyscraper using only
newspaper, a few books, and an
electric fan.
-Special DVD features include:
Materials and activities for educators
Scene selections
PBS, 2004
Big Tunnels
How do tunnels stay dry under
water? Who dug the first tunnels?
Go underground with award-winning
author-illustrator--and captivating
storyteller--David Macaulay (The
Way Things Work) and get an
amazing look at tunnels, from
ancient Rome to the remarkable
Channel Tunnel that connects
France and England, through
spectacular film footage, little-known
facts, and dramatic recreations.
Features
-Includes bonus hands-on building
activity designed for kids.
Castle combines colorful animation
with live-action documentary
sequences to tell the story of a 13thcentury Welsh castle. Author David
Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated
the best-selling book of the same
title, leads viewers on a castle tour,
explaining its cultural and
sociological significance and its
architectural design. Detailed
animation dramatizes the building of
the castle and portrays the lifestyle
of the early inhabitants.
PBS, 1986
Immerse students in the ancient
world of castles, cathedrals,
pyramids and Roman cities with this
engaging four-part animated series
from award-winning author and
illustrator David Macaulay. Students
gain a vivid sense of what life was
like in a typical French medieval city,
tour a 13th century Welsh castle, are
introduced to Egyptian kings, courts,
heirs and queens, and discover what
it was like to live in the grandeur
days of the Roman Empire.
Episodes include Cathedral, Castle,
Pyramid and Roman City.
PBS, 2008
David Macaulay: Pyramid
David Macaulay: Cathedral
Author David Macaulay hosts
Cathedral, based on his awardwinning book. Using a combination
of spectacular location sequences
and cinema-quality animation, the
program surveys France's most
famous churches. Travel back to
1214 to explore the design of Notre
Dame de Beaulieu, a representative
Gothic cathedral. The program tells
period tales revealing fascinating
stories of life and death, faith and
despair, prosperity, and intrigue.
PBS, 1986
How did ancient Egyptians build the
Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two
million blocks of heavy stone with
amazing precision? Who were the
leaders who built these enormous
structures, and what did these tombs
signify? Host David Macaulay
explores the history, mythology, and
religions of Egypt's people,
combining live footage and
animation. Take a rare look at the
mummy of Ramses II and buried
treasure in the sacred Valley of the
Kings.
PBS, 1990
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David Macaulay: Roman
City
The glories of Ancient Rome are
explored in Roman City, based on
David Macaulay's acclaimed book.
This animated and live-action video
recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional
city in Gaul. A well-planned town
with all modern conveniences, it is
threatened by conflict between
conquerors and conquered.
Macaulay also visits Pompeii,
Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange,
and Rome, to view actual Roman
architecture and engineering
greatness.
PBS, 1994
e2: Design: Season One
e2 Design, Season One examines
the economies of being
environmentally conscious in green
building design. Includes all six
series episodes: The Green Apple,
Green for All, The Green Machine,
Gray to Green, China: From Red to
Green, and Deeper Shades of
Green.
PBS, 2006
e2: Design: Season Two
Global in scope and comprising six
30-minute chapters filmed in HD, the
second season of e2: Design
features the designers and drivers of
change in the world of sustainable
architecture. Equal parts visual style
and storytelling acumen, each
episode explores the potential of the
built environment to help turn around
our global climate crisis.
Features
-Includes all six episodes from
season two:
The Druk White Lotus School LaDakh
Greening the Federal Government
Bogota: Building a Sustainable City
Affordable Green Housing
Adaptive Reuse in the Netherlands
Architecture 2030
PBS, 2007
e2: Design: Season Three
Season Three of e2: Design features
six more episodes of innovative
Design. Learn how designers
created green spaces in the urban
jungle of Cairo, are fighting to rebuild
the devastated 9th ward of New
Orleans in the wake of Hurricane
Katrina, and are creating architecture
out of junked tires and appliances in
Rotterdam, Netherlands. Each
episode presents unique design
challenges and triumphs which
represent true innovation.
Features
-A Garden in Cairo - Cairo, a city of
16 million, is one of the most densely
populated in the world, with only one
square foot of green space per
person prior to 2005. His Highness
the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of
the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, saw
the need to relieve this congestion.
The result is Al-Azhar Park: a 500year-old dump-turned-"urban lung"
that provides muchneeded green
space and a source of civic pride.
-The Village Architect - Architect
Brian MacKay-Lyons grew up on the
shipyards of Nova Scotia and
borrows from that lean, economical
building tradition in his architecture.
From the Barn Yard in his village to
the Canadian Embassy in
Bangladesh, this episode presents a
lesson in local vernacular -- why it
works and how it might be the most
sustainable form of architecture
there is.
-Melbourne Reborn - By the mid1970s, Melbourne was a dying city.
People commuted in to work during
the day, but downtown became a
ghost town after 5 p.m. This episode
explores how leadership and vision
transformed the cityscape. Rob
Adams, Melbourne's director of
design and urban environment, gives
a guided tour to show how the city
first sought livability, then
sustainability, and how the two are
inextricably intertwined.
-The Art & Science of Renzo Piano World-class architect Renzo Piano
draws on nature to create a structure
that defines a natural history
museum for the 21st century.
Combining Piano's signature
transparency design with a green
roof evoking its surroundings, San
Francisco's new California Academy
of Sciences provides a model for
sustainability, and sets a benchmark
for how people use, operate and
interact with public buildings.
-New Orleans: The Water Line - In
the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the
citizens of New Orleans' Lower 9th
Ward weren't about to watch their
community disappear, even as
government officials at all levels
turned a blind eye to their plight. This
story profiles community leaders
fighting to rebuild the neighborhood
sustainably, and the outsiders -including renowned architect Bob
Berkebile, and organizations Global
Green and Brad Pitt's Make It Right - who are working to make this
possible.
-Super Use - The partners of 2012
Architecten in Rotterdam, The
Netherlands, are making surplus
superfluous, reusing everything from
I-beams, wood floors, car tires,
washing machines, stainless steel
sinks and even windmill blades as
building materials in their creations.
2012 Architecten's work suggests
not only a new kind of aesthetic and
functionality in sustainable
architecture, but also a new
approach to design.
PBS, 2008
First Person Singular: I.M.
Pei
Architect I.M. Pei leads viewers
through some of his more famous
creations such as the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame, the Miho Museum, the
National Gallery of Art, and the Bank
of China. He also speaks candidly
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about his life, his early years in
China, his schooling at both Harvard
and MIT, and his approach to
architecture and design.
I.M. Pei leads viewers through the
Louvre, the National Gallery of Art,
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the
Bank of China, the Meyerson
Symphony Center, the Miho
Museum, and other examples of his
extraordinary life's work. He
discusses his work in China, his
years at MIT and Harvard, and how
he worked with such demanding
clients as Jacqueline Kennedy,
William Zeckendorf, Francois
Mitterrand and Paul Mellon. He
reveals his innermost philosophy and
principles as he has never done
before.
Filmed on location in Japan, Hong
Kong, Paris, Cleveland, New York,
Washington, and Dallas. Narrated by
the architect himself.
English (SDH)
PBS, 1997
85 minutes
FRONTLINE: Sacred
Ground
Within days of September 11th,
questions began: What should be
built on the site? This program tells
the story of the first stormy year in
the plans to rebuild on the site of the
World Trade Center.
With exclusive access to architect
Daniel Libeskind, the film follows the
process to build the "Freedom
Tower" and reveals how the desire to
build the world's most meaningful
architectural tribute descended into a
battle for the soul of Ground Zero.
PBS, 2004
60 minutes
Homes by Design
Frank Lloyd Wright: A Film
by Ken Burns & Lynn
Novick
Wright and Olgivanna began the
Taliesin Fellowship, taking on
apprentices. Fallingwater brought
him new acclaim for its modern
principles and materials integrated
with the landscape. Usonian houses
were high-quality, affordable housing
for mass production. In 1937, the
Fellowship began annual pilgrimage
to Arizaona's Taliesin West. His
provocative postwar gas stations,
synagogues, and a spiral-ramped
Guggenheim Museum, closed out
his career.
PBS, 1998
6 series DVD of 13 episodes
Series 4 and 5 also available in
French
Individual title: DVD 129$ each.
Price per series on request
Sound Venture International, 2002 à
2006
Homes by Design is a collection of
reports and ideas, a panorama of
homes and gardens featuring some
of the most extraordinary homes
from across Canada and around the
world. Discover a wide variety of
architectural designs and styles, at
the same time acquiring the most upto-date design, decorating, and
renovation ideas for your own home.
Homes by Design is hosted by Holly
Larocque and also features expert
commentary by prominent architects
Barry Hobin and Julian Smith, and
architect/historian Hal Kalman. Their
detailed analysis of each home gives
the viewer a unique perspective on
residential design, and a context in
which to savor it.
Series 1
Ahead of Their Time
A look at two very unique homes by
internationally-known, award-winning
architects.
1) Barton Myers’ incredible Wolf
residence in Toronto’s Rosedale
district is still a benchmark for
modern architecture, 20 years after it
was built.
2) Brian Mackay Lyons has designed
a vacation home in the Maritimes to
look like half a barn.
Apartment Living
A divergent look at the notion of
downtown apartment living.
1) A quirky, funky, tiny apartment
where a family of four lives in central
Paris.
2) Designer Aurélien Guillory’s vision
of an ideal downtown Montreal
apartment.
Artfully Crafted
A look at two different design
movements, the Arts & Crafts and
Art Nouveau periods.
Architect Steve Carruther’s historic
renovation in Calgary, Alberta.
2) Artist Paul Cauchie’s home in
Brussels, Belgium.
At the Water's Edge
A look at two very unique boat
houses used as residences.
1) Architect Robert LeBlond’s
incredibly rugged design in Northern
Ontario.
2) Architect Robert Parker’s peaceful
scenic residence on the ocean near
St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia.
By the Lake
A look at two lakeside, vacation
refuges.
1) Hamilton Southam’s beautiful
Victorian cottage on the Big Rideau
near Ottawa
2) The Villa Taverna in the rugged
hills of Northern Italy is a heritage
collection of greenhouses and
outbuildings renovated into a
magnificent vacation villa.
By the Sea
A look at two homes where the
architects took unprecedented risks
with the use of glass.
1) The Genicot House in Brussels
reflects the inspiration of Belgiumís
leading modern architects.
2) Architect Brian Hemmingway’s
Van Halm residence in western
Canada is set into rock.
For the Love of Art
A look at two homes designed to
display art in the most interesting
ways.
1) Studio/home of painter and
sculptor Aldo Mondino’s
in Monferrato, Northern Italy.
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2) Gallery/home of Marcia Rafelman
near downtown Toronto designed by
John Shiner.
Glass Houses
reflects the inspiration of Belgium’s
In the Country
A look at two year-round residences
located in the country.
1) Luis Calvo’s renovation in
Almeria, Spain is a refuge to
endangered species of birds.
2) The Joyce’s quaint residence
nestled in the Gatineau Hills of
Eastern Quebec.
In the Mountains
A look at two homes that cling to
steep rock faces in prominent
mountain ranges.
1) Architect Arturo Montorsi
renovated a centuries-old building
near Turin in the Italian Alps.
2) Harold Robertson’s unique Rocky
Mountain home in Whistler, B.C. is
supported by railway trestles.
Of French Influence
A look at two homes influenced by
different chapters in French history.
1) Designer Muffy Priceís restoration
of a traditional Normandy home built
in 1700 near Quebec City.
2) An historic chateau near the
village of Étoges in the Champagne
district of France.
On Islands
A look at two homes that are special
due to their island isolation.
1) The beautiful Spanish residence
of architect Juan Tix on Mallorca, in
the Mediterranean Sea.
2) A retirement residence designed
by Jennifer Marshall featuring a post
and beam structure with arched ribs
resembling a boat on Bowen Island
near Vancouver.
Urban Living
A look at two magnificent homes set
next to urban centers.
1) Architect Richard Limmert’s
renovation of one of the oldest
estates in Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa.
2) Architect Carlos
Sanchez’s renovation of a 1492
courtyard home in Andalusia, near
Granada in Spain.
Series 2 & 3
Away from It All
A look at two retirement homes
located away from a major city.
1) A renovated lumber mill located in
the woods west of Edmonton,
Alberta.
2) Hamilton Southam’s winter home
located in the Provencal region in the
South of France.
B & B's - Bed and Breakfasts
A look at two incredible homes,
restored in all their glory as Bed &
Breakfasts.
1) Paterson House is one of
Ottawa’s finest old homes decorated
in the Arts & Crafts tradition.
2) An historic British B & B in historic
Norwich, England with design
features spanning 6 centuries.
British Influence
A look at the main features of British
architecture and style.
1) Earnscliffe, the official residence
of the British High Commission in
Ottawa
2) A beautifully restored, centuriesold home nestled in the English
countryside.
Challenging Sites
A look at two homes built on difficult
terrain in the mountains. 1) A cave
home in Guadix, Spain
representative of ecological
architecture.
2) A cliff-side glass home in West
Vancouver with outstanding access
to its environment.
Compact Living
A look at two small, yet very
comfortable condominiums.
1) A self-contained community
development of 90 luxury condos in
Toronto.
2) Designer Kenneth Ko’s hillside
condo in Hong Kong.
Eco-Architecture
A look at two homes built with the
latest environment-friendly
technologies.
1) Innova House in Kanata, Ontario
is a state-of-the-art energy selfsufficient technological home.
2) Naturno Italy is built of natural,
local materials and provides for a
healthy lifestyle.
Floating Homes
A unique look at a new wave in living
- the houseboat.
1) Architect Fred Bassetti’s
boathouse located close to where
"Sleepless in Seattle" was filmed.
2) A look at a spectrum of boathouse
designs at Canoe Pass, a floating
community near Vancouver.
French Influence
A look at the style and influence of a
French Acadian school.
1) An Acadian homestead in Nova
Scotia, transformed into architect
Brian Mackay Lyons’ getaway.
2) Frank Masson takes us on a tour
of Creole Cottage in the French
Quarter of New Orleans.
French with a Twist
A look at a large and small
apartment in the world-renowned
Habitat village in Montreal. Created
by Moshe Safdie, this unique
architectural concept features a
multi-modular design and outdoor
gardens.
Great Renovations
A look at two unique renovations.
1) The Wallis House in Ottawa is a
former military headquarters turned
condominium.
2) Architect Edgar Vallora’s
transformation of a chapel into a
home.
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gardens.
Historical Restorations
A look at French design influences
on the East Coast.
1) The oldest inhabited home in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2) The second oldest home in
Canada, a lovingly restored Acadian
home in Nova Scotia.
Homes on the Range
A look at two very unique ranch
homes.
1) Peter’s Ranch is a rambling,
picturesque site west of Calgary.
2) A ranch country home in the
Andalusian Mountains of Spain
owned by an artist.
Homes with a View
A look at two elegant waterfront
homes.
1) The Lacasse home is a Versaillesinspired estate on the shores of the
Ottawa River.
2) A traditional Greek home perched
on a hill on the Island of Rhodes
overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Living over the Store
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A look at living in the concrete
jungle.
1) Architect Murray Croteau’s
alleyway home in downtown Toronto.
2) Architect Peter Romaniuk’s
London renovation atop his wife’s
florist shop.
Lofty Ideals
A look at two warehouses renovated
into loft apartments.
1) Designer/Artist Jacopo Foggini’s
loft in Milan, Italy.
2) Architect Bryce Rositch’s
combined home office loft in trendy
Gastown, Vancouver.
Minimal to the Max
A look at two minimalist designs
executed with extraordinary results.
1) John Patkau’s award-winning
Barnes residence in Nanaimo, British
Columbia
2) Villa Dallí Ava in Paris is two glass
cubes connected by a rooftop
swimming pool.
Mountain Retreat
A look at two mountain homes
located on ski/golf resorts at
opposite ends of Canada.
1) A rustic chalet in Whistler, British
Columbia.
2) An award-winning design with
touches of New England at MontTremblant, Quebec.
Multiple Personalities
A look at two homes built within
multi-purpose high density urban
developments.
1) Architect James Cheng’s
affordable waterfront project in
Vancouver.
2) Nemaussus One, a controversial,
low income housing project located
near Nimes In France.
Natural Elegance
A look at two innovative family
homes.
1) Architect Brian Hemingway has
designed this Vancouver home as a
pathway to the water.
On Display
A look at homes designed to display
art and furniture collections.
1) John Wallack is one of Ottawa’s
leading art collectors and dealers
2) A renovated 13th century home
built in the mountains in Spain.
One of a Kind
A look at two truly unusual homes.
1) Architect Ignacio Vicens’ awardwinning minimalist geometric design
in Madrid.
2) An island home in British
Columbia which can only be reached
by causeway and tunnel.
Personal Choices
A look at elegant family living.
1) A luxury family home in Toronto
designed by David Margulis with
California style.
2) Spanish Architect Carlos
Ferrater’s modern minimalist gem in
Madrid.
Second Chance
A look at simple, yet exceptional
urban living concepts.
1) Architect Mary Jane Finlayson's
affordable infill housing project.
2) Marisa Coppiano displays her
furniture designs in her home in
Torino, Italy.
The Complete Home
A look at two spectacularly designed,
unique homes.
#1 - Architect Arthur Erickson’s
design of a steel-structured home in
British Columbia.
#2 - An original Arts & Crafts home
from Hampstead, England.
Unique Apartments
A look at exceptional urban
apartments.
1) Architect James Cheng’s unusual
downtown Vancouver high-rise.
2) A Barcelona penthouse facing the
Olympic Port in Spain.
Series 4
Arts and Crafts
More than a style, the Arts and
Crafts Movement set new standards
for artisans and craftsmen
throughout the British Isles and
North America. Started during
Britain’s Industrial Revolution,
American and Canadian designers
have continued the movement and
democratized it with craftsman
bungalow marketed to reach
everybody.
Art Deco/Art Modern
Art Deco and Modern originated in
Europe and were marked by stylized
ornamental detailing. We will visit
homes that stand as works of art,
featuring mosaics, detailed
metalwork magnificent stained glass.
Only a few homes in Canada
including Ottawa’s French embassy
were built during the styles’ short life
before World War II.
Contemporary-Rural
A matter of personal expression,
contemporary architecture revisits
modernism and leaves the
designer’s distinctive stamp. We visit
two country homes that are designed
by some of Canada’s leading firms
as well as an international award
winner. They make bold statements
about the importance of space, light
and one’s relation to the
environment.
Contemporary-Urban
We examine the role of residential
architecture in the cities of today.
Contemporary architecture differs
from modernism in its respect for the
client’s needs and response to site.
An architect who designs an urban
home has a responsibility to fit into
an urban context as well. Each of
these city homes has something to
say, solves a problem or possibly
gives inspiration.
French Colonial
The first settlers in the New France
brought with them the ways of
building from their homeland in
Normandy and Brittany. This
program visits an historic home in
Normandy, built as the explorers set
sail for the New World, then looks at
architectural landmarks in early
settlements in Quebec and the
Maritimes.
Futures Homes
In Europe and Canada, we lift the
latest designs off the computer
screen and drawing table and
discuss what homes may look like in
the new millennium. Exciting,
experimental and edgy, it may not be
suitable for a mass audience, but
this architecture gives us a glimpse
of the potential cityscape of the
future.
International Style
In the latter part of this century, steel,
re-enforced concrete and glass were
used to create designs that turned
their backs on historical traditions
and developed a new aesthetic. The
style’s basic building block is a
square or rectangular module, it’s
most recognizable features are a flat
roof and minimal decoration. We
discover how the style has
developed through the decades.
Log Homes
Log construction was a fundamental
building method for Canada’s first
settlers. Log homes remain popular,
especially in the West, where people
want to recreate a rustic image that
fits the landscape. We visit log
homes in Quebec, Ontario and
Alberta.
Modernism
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This program takes apart the broad
term "modern". We review the origins
of modern styles that strip away
artifice and take residential
architecture in a new direction of flat
roofs, straight lines and walls of
glass. From the first designs by Le
Corbusier to boxes on stilts, the
modern style takes many forms and
remains a driving force in design
today.
Post Modernism
An eclectic assortment without
formal rules, post modernism allows
for a look backward while taking a
giant step forward. Designers return
to some traditional elements that
were thrown out by modernists, but
they inject individuality and even
humor into their designs. They reinterpret the best of the past while
adapting it to their own region or
local context.
Prairie Style
We look at the work of Frank Lloyd
Wright and the imprint he left on
residential architecture in North
America. We consider why he is one
of the most influential architects of
the 20th century, and visit one of the
many homes he designed in the
suburbs of Chicago Illinois. We also
trace his influence on Canadian
design by visiting a contemporary
home in BC that bears the strong
horizontals of the Prairie style, and a
remarkable free form organic design
by Ron Thom in Ontario.
Victorian Era
The last half of the nineteenth
century was rich in decorative
architectural styles, originating in
Britain. We trace the roots of the
Queen Anne, Italianate and Gothic
Revival styles in Britain and visit a
historic home built during the time
Canada was born as well as a new
home built in Western Canada which
reflects the continuing influence of
Victorian architecture.
Victorian Mansions
The Industrialization of the Victorian
era provided opportunities for
entrepreneurs to become very
wealthy. We look at the mansions of
number of Canadian millionaires
from the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. In them we see how the
eclecticism and picturesque design
of the Victorian era was carried to an
extravagant extreme. Many people
today remain attracted to the idea of
mansions of this kind.
Series 5
Castles
The Romanesque Revival style had
its origins in the old castles of France
and Scotland. In this program, we
discover a stunning example of the
style in central Scotland, and visit the
magnificent Craigdarroch Castle built
buy an industrialist in the turn-of-thecentury Victoria, B.C. A modern-day
castle in West Vancouver rounds out
the show, exemplifying the style on a
smaller yet extraordinary scale.
Classically Georgian
This icon of architectural styles is the
most popular of the twentieth century
revival styles. We find its origins in a
villa on the river Thames in England
as well as in the American South. In
Canada, we find early Georgian
examples in The Grange in Toronto,
Nr. Tewkesbury, England and in
Canton, Ontario.
Diplomatic Style
The job of a diplomat is to represent
their culture; very often their
residences fulfill the same function.
We take a peek inside the
resplendent residences of the
ambassadors to Denmark, Australia
and Iran to see how they entertain
and officially represent their cultures
while privately maintaining a home
away from home.
Exclusive Neighborhoods
This program explores the impact of
England’s architectural styles on our
wealthiest residential areas. We look
at the elegant homes of Toronto's
Rosedale, Vancouver’s
Shaughnessy Heights and
Montreal’s Westmount. Visuals from
various British homes are used to
give context to each architectural
style.
Farmhouse Design
Canada boasts a wealth of
agricultural land unparalleled in the
world. This program takes a look at
the architectural roots of the
farmhouses that dot our landscape.
A Saskatchewan prairie homestead,
a Southern Ontario farmhouse, and
a ranch home near Calgary illustrate
unique rural home design.
Nearer to God
The trend towards restoring and
residing in our old Canadian
churches is reflective of a growing
world-wide interest in preserving and
appreciating our architectural past. A
lovingly restored chapel in Torino,
Italy begins our exploration of
houses of worship that have become
unique living spaces. We discover a
church gone condo in Montreal, a
renovated country church in Perth,
Ontario, and a church turned B&B in
Winslow, England.
New Suburbia
The spread of suburban housing has
given rise to a new approach to
architecture called neotraditionalism. It’s an attempt to
capture the look and feel of a small
town in a suburban environment.
We’ll visit Prince Charles’ project in
Poundbury, England, a Seaside,
Florida waterfront community, a
unique housing subdivision in
Markham, Ontario, and a bedroom
community of Calgary, Alberta, each
an illustration of the best in suburban
development.
Ocean Inspiration
Whether in art or architecture,
nothing inspires like an ocean view.
We look at three contemporary
designs that take full advantage of
their seaside location in Nova Scotia,
British Columbia and Brazil.
Official Residences
One can virtually trace the history of
a country by stepping inside its
official residences. We visit three Rideau Gate, Kingsmere, home to
the Speaker of the House of
Commons and Stornoway, the
residence of the Leader of the
Opposition. With the help of
historians and heritage architects,
we uncover the grace and elegance
of the architectural styles preserved
for our political VIP's.
Recycling City Space
As urban land becomes scarcer and
more expensive, buildings and
spaces previously overlooked are
being recycled for housing. We look
at how unusual sites in the inner city
are being reclaimed and re-used. We
find a unique loft in London,
England, reclaimed space in
Montreal, and a Vancouver industrial
site that have been re-designed as
unique living spaces.
The Gothic Revival
This revival style of architecture with
its characteristic pointed arch first
appeared in Canada in the 1820's. It
continued well into the 20th century
and was one of the longest lived
architectural styles in Canada. We
discover three very different homes
that exemplify Gothic Revival -- a
country villa in England, a beautiful
residence in Westmount, Quebec,
and a B&B in Picton, Ontario.
Winter Designs
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We explore the effects of winter and
cold climates on home design. We
look at how sub-zero winters have
given rise to innovative architecture.
We snuggle up to the fire in a
contemporary Canadian chalet in
Whistler, B.C., and a cozy winter
retreat in the Gatineau Hills of
Quebec.
Series 6
Artfully Crafted
An inspired look at the Arts and
Crafts and Art Nouveau movements.
1) Architect Steve Carruther’s
historic renovation in Calgary,
Alberta.
2) An original Arts & Crafts home
Ottawa’s finest old homes.
Brussels, Belgium.
Gallery and Home
Being an art dealer and collector
often means building an unusual
living space that accommodates the
art and home.
1) Gallery and home of Marcia
Rafelman near downtown Toronto.
2) Studio and home of
painter/sculptor Aldo Mondino’s in
Monferrato in Northern Italy.
3) The home of John Wallack, one of
Ottawa’s leading art collectors and
dealers.
4) Designer and artist, Jacopo
Foggini’s loft in Milan, Italy.
Urban High-rise, Apartment Living
The urban high-rise is here to stay.
A look at how modern-day urban
planners deal with this vastly
growing housing market.
of an ideal downtown apartment in
Montreal.
high-rise housing project near Nimes
in France.
Condo Living
An inside look at the condominium
and how they have become the
retrofit for condensed luxury living.
1) A self-contained community of 90
luxury condos in Toronto.
condo in Hong Kong.
3) The Wallis House, a former
military headquarters turned
condominium in Ottawa.
4) Architect Carlos Sanchez’s
renovation of a 1492 courtyard home
in Andalusia,Spain.
Away from the City
Everyone needs an escape from the
big city. See how designers
incorporate the richness of country
life into their designs.
1) Casa Mas Pares is a wonderful
getaway built in the mountains of
Spain.
2) A family retreat in the Laurentian
Mountains in Quebec with
architectural influences dating from
the first French inhabitants.
3) An original British bed and
breakfast in historic Norwich,
England.
4) Tim and Sue Joyce’s country
home on a ravine in the Gatineau
Hills near Ottawa.
Environmental Architecture
Many architects the world over have
concerns about our environment. A
look at homes built with the latest
environment-friendly technologies.
local materials and provides a
healthy lifestyle.
is a state-of-the-art, energy-selfsufficient, technological home.
3) A cave home in Guadix, Spain is a
good representation of ecological
architecture.
endangered birds.
An Ocean View
A look at the concerns designing a
home with an ocean view.
1) Architect Brian Hemingway
2) David Miller’s magnificent home in
Chester, Nova Scotia.
3) This Greek weekend retreat is
heated and cooled by Mother Nature
4) Artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s
12th century home in Corniglia, Italy.
Glass Homes
A look at the challenges and rewards
of creating a home out of glass.
1) Villa Dall’Ava in Paris is two glass
swimming pool
to itsenvironment.
Canada.
Building on Islands
Homes on islands give the owner
ultimate privacy, but are often a
logistical challenge to build.
near Ottawa.
on a hill on the Island of Rhodes.
Mountain Homes
The romantic notion of building a
home in the mountains has been a
dream for many for centuries.
touches of New England at Mont
Tremblant, Quebec.
Columbia.
Historical Renovations
The challenge of respecting the
history of heritage homes.
district of France.
Ottawa.
4) A beautifully restored, centuriesold home in the English countryside.
Minimal to the Max
A look at several minimalist designs
Columbia.
Madrid.
in Madrid.
district.
Living in the Country
Designing unusual country homes
that fit their setting.
picturesque site west of Calgary,
Alberta.
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2) A 300 year old French Canadian
farmhouse on Isle d’Orléans, near
Quebec City.
Alberta.
Ontario.
Home Office/Home Business
A look at the challenge of creating
both a commercial and a residential
space, combined in one.
London renovation above his wife’s
florist shop.
2) Architect Murray Croteau’s alley
home in downtown Toronto.
3) This ‘cortijo’ or country home in
Seville, Spain is a family residence
and an artist’s retreat.
combined home and office loft in
trendy Gastown, Vancouver.
Heritage Homes
Heritage homes restored to
perfection.
hills of Northern Italy, a magnificent
vacation villa.
Rockcliffe Park estates, in Ottawa.
home in Italy.
located near Provence in the South
of France.
French Flavor – Acadian to New
Orleans
French inspired homes in New
Orleans and Acadia.
2) Architect Ron Blitch’s Acadianinspired home outside New Orleans.
home in Nova Scotia, owned by
photographer, Sherman Hines.
Influence of the Water
A unique look at a new wave in
living: the houseboat and homes that
resemble a boat.
boathouse, close to where
“Sleepless in Seattle” was filmed.
by Jennifer Marshall resembling a
boat on Bowen Island near
Vancouver.
4) Brian Mackay Lyons’ has
designed a vacation home in the
Maritimes.
Legendary Lighthouses II
Inside Grand Central
Grand Central Terminal is the heart
and soul of New York City. This icon
is an architectural and technological
marvel that's endured since 1913. It
has faced tremendous challenges
through the decades: the car and jet
age, corporate greed, the wrecking,
and a city's indifference. Today,
facing challenges very different from
years past, such as threats of
terrorism. Inside Grand Central takes
you inside one of our country's most
impressive superstructures and
reveals its magnificent secrets.
Interactive Map of Grand Central
Station
Purchase: DVD 79.95
Legendary Lighthouses II,
companion book to the second PBS
series, celebrates coastal beacons
from Honolulu to the Aleutians, from
Galveston to Lake Erie. Stunning
color photographs, many taken
during filming of the television series,
offer glimpses of spectacular
locations. Heroic tales of
unpredictable storms, dramatic
stories of solitude, and colorful
personalities bring to life the
lighthouses, landscapes, and history.
PBS, 2001
Legendary Lighthouses
Discover the romantic world of U.S.
lighthouses. In the North Atlantic,
explore Cape Cod, the Chesapeake
Bay, and the Maine coast. The
Western Great Lakes include Lake
Superior, Lake Michigan, and Isle
Royal National Park, while the South
Atlantic covers the shoreline from
North Carolina's Outer Banks to
Land's End of Key West. California
and Pacific Northwest feature San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Big Sur, and
the Washington and Oregon coasts.
PBS, 1998
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ART AND ARTISTS
Mount Rushmore
A Century of Quilts:
America in
Cloth
This documentary celebrates the art
of quilting by featuring selections
from the best 100 American quilts of
the 20th century, the stories behind
their creation and the quilters as they
work. The program travels across
America to capture the artists at
work in their studios and homes and
tells the stories behind the creation
of these treasures.
PBS, 2001
Against the Odds: The
Artists of the Harlem
Renaissance
Explore the lives of visual artists who
made the Harlem Renaissance one
of the 20th century's richest artistic
moments. Archival footage,
newsreels, and photographs recall
the influential force of exhibitions,
Harlem's vibrancy in the Roaring
Twenties, and significant
personalities such as William E.
Harmon, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Alain
Locke. Watch African-American
artists triumph over formidable odds
to create lasting beauty.
PBS, 1994
60 mins
High on a granite cliff in South
Dakota's Black Hills tower four huge
carved faces of American presidents.
But is Mount Rushmore a
monstrosity, or a masterpiece? A
temperamental artist, Gutzon
Borglum, propelled the project by
sheer talent and guts, even as his
ego and obsession threatened to
tear it apart. Relive the hucksterism
and hyperbole of his massive public
works project during the Great
Depression. Narrated by Michael
Murphy.
PBS, 2001
American Masters: Andy
Warhol: A Documentary
Film
Winner of the Peabody Award! No
artist in the second half of the 20th
century was more famous, or
misunderstood, than Andy Warhol.
This film explores his astonishing
output from the late 1940s to his
death in 1987. Obsessed with the
desire to transcend his origins,
Warhol grasped the realities of
modern society and became the high
priest of one of the most radical
experiments in American culture,
penetrating the barrier between art
and commerce.
Features
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2006
America Quilts
From the days of the earliest settlers
to modern times, quilts and their
kaleidoscopic colors have adorned
U.S. homes. Follow the phases of
quilting history and learn more about
their unique symbolism in both the
family and the arts. Artists who
create quilts are as varied as the
patterns they produce. Find out the
secrets each one holds, then visit
popular American quilt shows in
Kentucky and Texas.
PBS, 1999
Art 21: Art in the TwentyFirst Century: Seasons 1 &
2
Art 21: Art in the Twenty-First
Century offers new definitions of art
and demonstrates its profound
relevance. Meet 37 diverse U.S.
artists in this Emmy-nominated
series. Viewers go into studios,
homes, and communities for an
intimate view of artists' lives, creative
processes, and sources of
inspiration. Each program profiles
three to five artists, from painters,
photographers, and sculptors to
performance and video artists.
PBS, 2003
Art 21: Art in the TwentyFirst Century: Season 3
Art: 21 enters its third season with an
invigorating look at established
artists and newcomers, from Laylah
Ali, Ellen Gallagher, and Matthew
Ritchie to Josiah McElheny, Jessica
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Stockholder, and Krzysztof
Wodiczko. The popular PBS series
features behind-the-scenes looks at
groundbreaking artists of the new
century.
PBS, 2005
Fantasy - Jeff Koons, Mary
Heilmann, Florian Maier-Aichen, Cao
Fei
Transformation - Yinka Shonibare
MBE, Cindy Sherman, Paul
McCarthy
Systems - Julie Mehretu, John
Baldessari, Kimsooja, Allan
McCollum
PBS, 2009
ancient and new.
PBS, 2009
Canvas of Conflict: Art of
the Great War
Contemporary artists work in globally
influenced, culturally diverse and
technologically dynamic milieus. In
the US artists reflect a varied and
changing landscape of identity,
values and beliefs. The artists
featured in this series demonstrate
the breadth of artistic practice across
the country and reveal a wealth of
multicultural talent. Each episode is
organized around a theme to help
audiences compare and contrast the
artists profiled.
Features
-Includes all four Season 4 episodes:
Romance, Protest, Ecology, and
Paradox
PBS, 2007
Through in-depth profiles and
dynamic behind-the-scenes footage
featuring artists from around the
world, speaking directly about their
inspirations and ideas, Season Five
shows a broad range of artistic
practice, technical innovation, and
experimentation, from artists tackling
large-scale collaborative projects in
hangar-like studios, to those working
in the quiet of more intimate studio
settings.
Features
-Includes all four Season 5 episodes
with featured artists:
Compassion - William Kentridge,
Carrie Mae Weems, Doris Salcedo
Augustus Saint-Gaudens:
Master of American
Sculpture
The documentary traces SaintGaudens' life, both personally and
professionally, from his birth in
Dublin, Ireland to his work in New
York City and Paris to his death in
Cornish, New Hampshire. The film
discusses how Saint-Gaudens'
projects ranged in scope from large
public monuments and portraits in
relief to cameos and gold coins. The
story of his personal life is woven
around in-depth studies of six of his
major works of art.
Features
-3 Bonus Scenes:
High School History Class at the
Adams Memorial
Re-enactment of a "Masque of Ours"
The World's Columbian Exposition
1893
PBS, 2009
Art deals with creation; war deals
with destruction. Canvas of Conflict
deals with this contradiction.
Throughout World War I, thousands
of paintings and sketches were
commissioned by the Canadian
Government to create a permanent
record of our role in the conflict.
Canvas of Conflict is a documentary
about this art and its creators.
Sound Venture, 1996
52 minutes
Canvas of War: The Art of
World War II
During World War II, a select group
of Canadian artists created
thousands of powerful paintings.
Canvas of War is a documentary
about these images and of the war
artists who went into combat to paint
them. It is a highly visual and
personal account of their
experiences on the sea, in the air,
and on the battlefields of World War
II.
Sound Venture, 2000
46 minutes
Between the Folds
Between the Folds chronicles the
stories of 10 fine artists and intrepid
scientists who abandoned careers to
forge unconventional lives as
modern day paperfolders. The film
paints an arresting portrait of the
remarkable artistic and scientific
creativity that fuels this everchanging art form, fusing science
and sculpture, form and function,
Craft in America: Messages
Craft in America promotes and
advances original handcrafted work
and will inspire people of all ages to
pursue their own creativity.
Messages looks at the ways many
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craft artists go beyond skill to
personal and political expression.
They use craft to tell a story, prove a
point, or bring attention to issues.
Often their work is passionate and
provocative. The artist selected for
Messages express many different
interests and points of view, but they
have one thing in common; their skill
and creativity are of the highest
level.
Wisconsin glass artist Beth Lipman
explores the symbolism of 17th
century still life paintings through
glimmering creations. New Mexico
santero Charles Carrillo uses
authentic materials to combine
historic religious subject matter with
contemporary culture. Baltimore
bead artist Joyce J. Scott learned
quilting and beading from her mother
and draws from references as wideranging as Africa and comic books to
focus on issues such as race and
stereotyping. New Orleans jewelry
artist Thomas Mann is famous for his
"Techno-Romantic" designs. He
created a series of works called
Storm Cycle of wall panels and
accompanying brooches that
document his beloved city after
Hurricane Katrina.
-This DVD features Descriptive
Video for the Visually Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Craft in America, Season 1
This program explores the history
and significance of the craft
movement in the United States.
"Memory" focuses on the historical
relevance of craft through the eyes
of several contemporary pioneers in
the field. "Landscape" examines the
interdependent relationship of craft
artists to their media and the natural
world. "Community" highlights the
social and emotional connections
that crafts embody.
Features
-Includes All 3 Episodes: Memory,
Landscape, and Community
PBS, 2007
Craft in America, Season 2
Craft in America, Season Two a
filmed journey of the history, artists
and techniques of our nation's rich
craft culture, continues the journey
into the diverse and ever-evolving
world of American craft. It examines
artists who turned to craft later in life
as a second career, and what has
driven them to reinvent themselves,
and by so doing perhaps fulfill the
craftsman's credo best: live craft as a
calling, not just a career.
Features
-The episodes include Origins and
Process.
PBS, 2009
Elbert Hubbard: Rebel of
the Arts and Crafts
Movement
In 1894, Elbert Hubbard founded the
Roycroft artisan community in East
Aurora, New York. With a seemingly
cavalier toss, he threw away his
lucrative career to champion the
ideals of the Arts and Crafts
Movement. Some hailed him as a
prophet and a philosopher; others
called him a charlatan and a fraud.
Did he truly believe and espouse the
ideals of Arts and Crafts? Or did he
exploit them for his own
advancement and search for
immortality?
PBS, 2009
Purchase: DVD 89.95
Emile Norman: By His Own
Design
This is a portrait of the artist Emile
Norman, who worked with a passion
for life, art, nature and freedom that
inspired him through seven decades
of a changing art scene and
turbulent times for a gay man in
America. The film chronicles his
early days in the San Gabriel Valley,
his success in New York City, and
the freedom he found in Big Sur,
where he and his partner of 30 years
created a haven for artists that is still
growing today.
Features
-Photo Gallery
PBS, 2008
Ken Burns: Seeing,
Searching, Being - William
Segal
William Segal (1904-2000) was a
philosopher, publisher, writer and
painter who searched relentlessly
and compassionately for meaning in
the 20th century. The student of
such diverse masters as G.I.
Gurdjieff and D.T. Suzuki, Segal
helped bring Eastern and Western
spiritual traditions together, always
stressing what connected humanity
rather than what differentiated it. In
the last decade of his life, Segal
befriended the documentary
filmmaker Ken Burns, and the two
collaborated on this trilogy.
William Segal - The first
documentary in the trilogy is filmed in
Segal's art studio and garden. The
film focuses on Mr. Segal as he
paints and discusses the creative
process and the intimate personal
and spiritual relationship between
the artist and the work of art.
Vézelay - The magnificent basilica at
Vézelay in France has lured pilgrims
from around the world for centuries.
Its magnetism and serene beauty
inspired Segal and Burns to examine
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the expansive question of search.
Vézelay joyously probes the eternal
question of individual identity and the
obstacles and exhilarations of
seeing, searching and being.
In the Marketplace - This
documentary was shot throughout
the streets of Paris and follows
Segal's everyday life. The film visits
the painter working in his studio and
in a gallery as he prepares an
exhibition of his lithographs. In his
on-camera interviews, Segal talks
about his life and the practices he
uses to live in the moment,
embracing all that is around him.
"We see our own reflections
countless times a day...and we are
curious, pleased, critical, vain. But
we rarely have the courage William
Segal had, the courage of selfportraiture, to ask with each fleeting
glimpse of oneself: Who am I?" - Ken
Burns
-Subtitles are in English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
Lethal Landscapes:
Canvases of the Combat
Artist
This documentary explores the littleknown world of the combat artist,
trained to paint, sketch and draw the
terrors of battle, as well as the
mundane moments in between. The
show's highlight is a female Marine
artist, who, after graduating from
DINFOS, went to Iraq to capture on
canvas what our troops are
experiencing. The show also
examines the history of military art
from the Civil War through Iraq and
Afghanistan.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Ken Burns: Thomas Hart
Benton
One of America's best-known, leastunderstood painters was Thomas
Hart Benton. Ken Burns traces the
pioneering artist's turbulent career in
this bittersweet portrait, highlighting
the fierce controversy over his work.
The film combines rare archival
material, commentary by those close
to the artist, and a stunning selection
of Benton's superb paintings and
murals to create a moving profile of
the 20th-century genius.
PBS, 1989
Living Treasures of Japan
Amid the clamor of technological and
economic success, a reverence for
age, custom, and tradition endures in
Japanese culture. The honorable
title, "Living National Treasure", is
the highest award that can be
achieved in the Japanese arts. Some
seventy master craftsmen and
performers are bestowed with this
title and are charged with passing on
the country's artistic heritage to
future generations. Living Treasures
of Japan takes you into the homes
and workshops of the remarkable
people who quietly keep Japan's
most precious creative traditions
alive.
60 mins
NOVA: Lost Treasures of
Tibet
Join the race against time as art and
restoration experts mix history,
science, and politics in a complicated
and daunting mission to preserve the
surviving masterpieces of an ancient
Buddhist kingdom.
PBS, 2007
Paris - The Luminous Years
A storm of Modernism swept through
the art worlds of the West in the
early decades of the twentieth
century, uprooting centuries of
tradition in the visual arts, music,
literature, dance, theater and
beyond. The epicenter of this storm
was Paris, France. For an
incandescent moment from 1905 to
1930, Paris was the magnetic center
for radical innovation and
experiment, the Mecca for creative
talents from Michigan to Moscow,
from Brooklyn to Barcelona, who
would change the course of art
throughout the Western world. Oncamera, dramatic and historic
moments are recalled by participants
in these legendary events e.g. Marc
Chagall, Igor Stravinsky, Jean
Cocteau, Aaron Copland, Marcel
Duchamp, Sylvia Beach and Janet
Flanner.
Why Paris? Paris - The Luminous
Years tells the epic story of Paris
from an unprecedented point of view,
not as the familiar, glamorous
backdrop for the revolutions that
exploded there but as active
protagonist, catalyst and midwife to
modernity. The film spotlights nowfamous key figures in the art world's
first international avant-garde,
tracing who came to Paris and why,
whom they met, what they made
there and how being in Paris
transformed them and their work.
Cover Art: Marc Chagall Paris
Through the Window, 1913, Oil on
canvas Solomon R. Guggenheim
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Museum, New York.
English (SDH).
PBS, 2010
120 minutes
Small Steps: Creating the
High School for
Contemporary Arts
Secrets of the Divine: The
Altarpiece of Ciudad
Rodrigo
Equal parts historical art, mystery
and scientific exploration, Secrets of
the Divine: The Altarpiece of Ciudad
Rodrigo delves into the exhibition
Fernando Gallego & His Workshop:
The Altarpiece from Ciudad Rodrigoconsidered by scholars to be some
of the most beautiful and
iconographical ambitious paintings of
the 15th century--which adorned an
altar at a cathedral in west central
Spain. For the first time in the United
States, researchers uncover what
lies beneath 500 years of Spanish
altar paintings, revealing surprising
insights into the lives of Fernando
Gallego and the artists of his time.
Notable for their size and number,
the panels treat the Christian
subjects of Genesis, the life of
Christ, and the Last Judgment. A five
year project of collaborative research
uncovers preliminary under drawings
beneath the final layers of the
paintings that unlock secrets
involving art, literature, history, and
religion.
This hour long documentary follows
the journey of the Retablo (altar
pieces) which survived earthquakes,
damage by the Napoleonic War,
trans-Atlantic voyages, and years of
storage in a bunker during WW II.
Only 26 panels remain, carefully
restored by art historians and
researchers looking for the answers.
-Narrated by NPR's Susan
Stamberg.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
This film follows students, staff and
parents through the first four years of
the High School for Contemporary
Arts, an experimental "small school"
housed within one of the most
dangerous schools in the Bronx.
PBS, 2007
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
The Art of Quilting
Explore the diverse techniques and
artistry reflected in contemporary
American art quilts. Discover how
the boundaries of traditional
American quilt making have
expanded to an art form that now
adorns the walls of exhibit halls and
art galleries worldwide. The Art of
Quilting honors the artistry America's
contemporary art quilters by visiting
art quilt exhibitions across the
country and through personal
interviews with noted fabric artists.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Additional Gallery of Quilts with
Quiltmakers' commentary (21
minutes)
-Pan/Scan (Full) 4x3 Full
PBS, 2001
The Life and Times of Frida
Kahlo
Emmy Nominated! Frida Kahlo was
more than a great painter: her life
and art reflected the maelstrom of
revolution and culture that defined
the first half of the twentieth century.
She was at times a socialist, a
communist, and a revolutionary. This
program presents her life as a
reflection of her cultural history, her
art and the times in which she lived.
The film combines her artwork with
photographs, archival films and
interviews.
PBS, 2005
Tree Safari: A Sculptural
Journey
Across South Africa's rich landscape,
renowned sculptor Brad Sells seeks
out botanists and Boer farmers to
help identify "environmentally
correct" African woods for his
creations. Sells then brings his
creations to Chicago's Sculptural
Objects and Functional Art show,
where critics appraise Sells' singular
talent and unique African collection.
The story follows the artistic process,
revealing Sells' deepening
appreciation of his chosen medium.
PBS, 2007
Widescreen 4x3 Letterbox
Tree Safari: The Koa
Connection
From Hawaii's volcanic heights to the
bright lights of a top New York
art/design show, Tree Safari: The
Koa Connection follows world-class
sculptor Brad Sells as he meets
curators, carvers, conservationists,
and cattlemen in a quest for koa
wood, revered for its density, tone,
and color. A mélange of art, history,
and eco-travel, Tree Safari traces
Sells' artistic process while exploring
the traditional culture of the
characters he meets along the way.
Included in such respected
collections as Smithsonian's
Renwick Gallery and the Neiman
Marcus Home Collection, Sells'
works wholly transcend "wood craft,"
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and after months of work in his
Tennessee studio, he premiers his
Hawaiian collection in New York at
the famed Architectural Digest Home
Design Show. Amidst a beautiful
montage of striking masterpieces at
the cutting edge of art, we hear from
renowned designer Wendell Castle,
and from international artists and
exhibit attendees alike trying to
guess the process by which these
remarkable sculptures are created.
English (SDH).
PBS, 2010
30 minutes
- Hamilton's 10th Anniversary 6:16
Easter Eggs include:
- Norb's retirement plaque :53
- Jim taking type out of a draw CU
:42
This DVD features subtitles in
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Typeface
At the Hamilton Wood Type Museum
in rural Two Rivers, Wisconsin, a
lone employee waits in a cavernous
old building for visitors that rarely
come--a few individuals straggle in
every few days--until one Friday,
every month, when the museum
comes to life. For one weekend each
month, the quiet of Two Rivers is
interrupted by carloads of artisans
driving in from across the Midwest,
and the town comes alive as
printmaking workshops led by, and
filled with, some of the nations top
design talent descend on the sleepy
enclave. International artisans meet
retired craftsmen and together
navigate the convergence of modern
design and traditional technique.
Typeface explores the twilight of an
analog craft that is freshly inspiring
artists in a digital age, and the
museum in Two Rivers personifies
cultural preservation, rural re-birth,
and the lineage of American graphic
design. But the museum's future is
unclear. What is the responsibility of
artists and historians to preserve a
dying craft?
Additional Bonus Scenes include
- A Drive with Norb 1:13
- Hamilton Sitting on a Goldmine:
The Globe Collection 3:25
- Greg Contemplates a Career
Change 1:45
- The Post Family Sets Up for the
Craft Fair 1:48
- Bernice at Home :33
- Extended Wood Type History with
Paul Gehl 9:32
- The Most Ambitious Type in the
World: Louis John Pouchée 1:36
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ASTRONOMY &
SPACE STUDIES
97 mins
NOVA: Apollo 13: Journey
to the Moon, Mars and
Back
American Frontiers: The
Dark Side of the Universe
Alan Alda joins some of the world's
leading astronomers as they wrestle
with the startling implications of their
latest discoveries: that everything we
can see, from the world around us to
the most distant galaxies, is only a
tiny fraction of the entire cosmos.
Most of what's out there is dark -either dark matter or dark energy.
And our universe is perhaps only
one in an infinity of universes.
PBS, 2004
Journey to an Alien Moon
Europa – an icy moon of Jupiter over
480 million miles away from Earth –
may be our best hope for finding
alien life in our solar system.
Scientists believe that on Europa
there is a liquid ocean buried
beneath its icy crust. To find out if
this alien ocean holds life, a team
needs to get there, penetrate the ice
shell, and navigate in an alien sea.
Meet the scientists, adventurers, and
engineers who are determined to
launch a mission to Europa – and
follow them through the challenges,
frustrations, and triumphs that come
with planning a distant mission to an
alien world. Through CGI and quests
to the edge of our planet, National
Geographic goes on a journey to an
alien moon to answer the basic
question: are we alone in the
universe?
This set includes Apollo 13: To the
Edge and Back, the gripping, true
story of the doomed flight of the
Apollo 13 and the heroic struggle to
bring the astronauts back alive; To
The Moon, the story behind the
Apollo space program, including the
historic walk on the moon in 1969;
and MARS Dead or Alive, a look at
robot geologists searching for
evidence of life on Mars. Apollo 13
includes material that may not be
appropriate for younger viewers.
Features
-Apollo 13 includes material that may
not be appropriate for younger
viewers. Viewer discretion is
advised.
PBS, 2006
Destination Space
Cross the threshold of the final
frontier as mankind embarks on the
greatest adventure of all time: space
travel. From heroic space pioneers
to modern-day cliff-hanger missions,
it's a thrilling look at humanity's quest
to conquer space.
- Be there with astronaut Michael
Foale as he survives a harrowing
orbital collision onboard the Russian
space station Mir.
- Relive the triumphs and tragedies
of space exploration, and see how
Cold War adversaries are now
combining their expertise in projects
like the floating Sea Launch platform.
Watch science fiction become fact as
scientists develop plans for exploring
the red planet, including habitats that
might one day allow people to live on
Mars. From Sputnik to state-of-theart computer-animated visions of the
extraordinary spacecraft that may
explore the nearest star system, go
where no National Geographic
program has gone before, in
Destination Space.
Bonus Program: A View of Mars
NOVA: Apollo 13: To the
Edge and Back
Life Beyond Earth
Does life exist beyond Earth? The
unanswered question has transfixed
stargazers for centuries. Life Beyond
Earth, hosted by Timothy Ferris, tells
the story of humanity's search for life
beyond our own planet. Today's
astronomers can see planets orbiting
distant stars. As probes head to the
farthest reaches of our universe, and
scientists scan the heavens for alien
radio signals, some predict the
discovery of life elsewhere by
century's end.
PBS, 1999
They were 200,000 miles from Earth
when an explosion crippled their
spacecraft, stranding them, perhaps
forever. Relive the thrilling true story
of the catastrophic flight of Apollo 13
and the crew's heroic battle against
the odds in this NOVA documentary,
through first-hand accounts from the
pilots, their families, and Mission
Control. "Suspense and intrigue as
powerful as any manufactured
drama," writes The Hollywood
Reporter.
PBS, 2004
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NOVA: Astrospies
Millions remember the countdowns,
launchings, splashdowns, and
parades as the U.S. raced the USSR
to the moon in the 1960s. But few
know that both countries also ran
parallel space programs, whose
covert goal was to launch military
astronauts on spying missions. In
this program, NOVA delves into the
untold story of this top-secret space
race, which might easily have turned
into a shooting war in orbit.
Features
-Printable Materials for Educators,
Web Link
-Described Video Track
PBS, 2008
NOVA: Death of a Star
Witness one of the most spectacular
events since creation, the
supernova. Supernovas are as
spectacular as they are rare. In early
1987, a giant star exploded in the
sky one of the most violent celestial
events since the creation of the
universe. Why did this phenomenon
fascinate, baffle, and delight
astronomers? Journey to space and
around the globe for an astounding
look at the true meaning of star
power.
PBS, 2006
NOVA: Galileo's Battle for
the Heavens
The pioneering astronomer and
condemned heretic comes to life in
this fascinating film version of Dava
Sobel's best-seller, Galileo's
Daughter. British actor Simon Callow
portrays the seventeenth-century
genius who defied tradition and
years of imprisonment to advance a
new vision of the universe, recreated
through letters from his devoted
daughter Maria Celeste, a cloistered
nun.
Features
Web site
impaired.
PBS, 2006
NOVA: Finding Life Beyond
Earth
NOVA: Columbia: Space
Shuttle Disaster
On February 1, 2003, the space
shuttle Columbia disintegrated over
Texas. All seven astronauts aboard
perished and the worldwide
repercussions on the future of the
space shuttle program were
enormous. Take a new look at the
Columbia tragedy--and at NASA
itself. From the agency's creation
through decades of technical and
financial compromises, get to the
heart of what went wrong--and how
to make sure it never happens again.
Features
impaired and printable materials for
educators
Web site
PBS, 2009
Scientists are on the verge of
answering one of the greatest
questions in history: Are we alone?
Finding Life Beyond Earth immerses
audiences in the sights and sounds
of alien worlds, while top
astrobiologists explain how these
places are changing how we think
about the potential for life in our solar
system. We used to think our
neighboring planets and moons were
fairly boring - mostly cold, dead
rocks where life could never take
hold. Today, however, the solar
system looks wilder than we ever
imagined. Powerful telescopes and
unmanned space missions have
revealed a wide range of dynamic
environments - atmospheres thick
with organic molecules, active
volcanoes, and vast saltwater
oceans. This ongoing revolution is
forcing scientists to expand their
ideas about what kinds of worlds
could support life.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
120 minutes
Purchase: DVD or Blu-Ray 99.95$
NOVA: Hubble's Amazing
Rescue
In the spring of 2009, NASA sent a
shuttle crew on a risky mission to
service the Hubble Space Telescope
for the last time. The astronaut
servicing team must carry out the
first ever in-space repairs of Hubble's
defective instruments, a task that
requires ingenious engineering fixes
and the most intensive NASA
spacewalk ever. NOVA presents the
inside story of the mission and the
extraordinary challenges faced by
the rescue crew.
PBS, 2009
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NOVA: Is There Life on
Mars?
Reports From The Phoenix Lander
NASA's twin robot explorers, Spirit
and Opportunity, have lasted for
more than 4 years on Mars. And
since May 25, 2008, they've had
company: NASA's Phoenix probe,
which dramatically "tasted" water ice
on the planet in July. This NOVA
showcases the latest scientific
results from the rovers and Phoenix,
which are poised to reveal
provocative new clues in the
tantalizing search for water and life
on the Red Planet.
Features
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PBS, 2009
NOVA: Mars: Dead or Alive
Identical U.S. spacecraft carrying
robotic explorers are headed for
Mars. In January 2004, the first will
touch the planet's surface--and
NOVA will immediately begin
transmitting the latest clues in the
search for extraterrestrial life.
Features
-Bonus video profile of NASA's
Donna Shirley, who led the team that
sent rover Sojourner Truth to Mars
-An interview with Steve Squyres of
MER
-Anatomy of a Rover activity
-Access to Mars Dead or Alive web
site
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PBS, 2004
NOVA: Monster of the Milky
Way
From the explosive birth of a black
hole to its cannibalistic death throes,
NOVA investigates one of the
universe's darkest secrets. With
striking special effects, Monster of
the Milky Way takes viewers on a
scientifically accurate voyage into
the belly of a super massive black
hole.
PBS, 2007
NOVA: Runaway Universe
Two rival astronomy teams search
for exploding stars, map gigantic
galaxies, and grapple with the
ultimate question: what is the fate of
the universe? NOVA presents the
first attempt to explore the riddle of
"dark energy"- the mysterious
repulsive force that some scientists
believe counteracts gravity.
Features
impaired.
PBS, 2006
NOVA: Sputnik
Declassified
lose out to the Soviets' bleeping
electronic basketball.
Features
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2008
NOVA: Telescope: Hunting
the Edge of Space
In a two-hour special, NOVA
examines how a simple instrument,
the telescope, has fundamentally
changed our understanding of our
place in the universe. What began as
a curiosity-two spectacle lenses held
a foot apart-ultimately revolutionized
human thought across science,
philosophy and religion. Telescope
takes viewers on a global adventure
of discovery, dramatizing the
innovations in technology and the
achievements in science that have
marked the rich history of the
telescope.
This tale of human ingenuity involves
some of the most colorful figures of
the scientific world-Galileo, Kepler,
Newton, William Herschel, George
Hale, and Edwin Hubble - leading up
to today's colossal telescopes,
housed in space-age cathedrals or
orbiting high above the Earth.
Now at the center of an international
space race, a new generation of
ever-larger telescopes is poised to
reveal answers to longstanding
questions about our universe-and, in
turn, to raise new questions.
Episodes include:
The Mystery of the Milky Way; and
The Ever Expanding Universe.
PBS, 2010
The world changed fifty years ago,
on October 4, 1957, when the U.S.
public heard the shocking news that
the Soviet Union had successfully
launched the first satellite, Sputnik I.
Why didn't the U.S. beat the Soviets
in this first crucial round of the space
race? NOVA details the previously
untold story of the technological and
political missteps that made the U.S.
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NOVA: The Pluto Files
NOVA: The Fabric of the
Cosmos
Physicist Brian Greene, host of the
acclaimed series The Elegant
Universe, returns with The Fabric of
the Cosmos--a mind-blowing new
exploration of space, time, and the
very nature of reality. Discover how
our perceptions have fooled us and
time may be an illusion; why empty
space is not empty; how a hidden
realm, where the seemingly
impossible is possible, lies just
beneath the surface of the everyday
world; and why other universes-even copies of you--may exist.
The Illusion of Time - We waste it,
spend it, make it, and kill it, but what
really is time? Is it like a river that
flows, a clock that ticks, or nothing
more than an illusion? Join a timetraveling adventure to uncover the
true nature of past, present, and
future--and of time itself.
What Is Space - You can't see it,
touch it, or taste it, but space is
everywhere. And it's not just an
empty void. Surprising clues that
space is "something" rather than
"nothing" are overturning much of
what we thought we knew about the
universe, and may even hold the key
to its ultimate fate.
Quantum Leap - Take a wild ride into
a bizarre realm where it seems the
impossible is possible. Objects pop
in and out of existence; things can, in
a sense, be in two places at once;
even teleportation is real. Welcome
to the weird world of quantum
mechanics. On the scale of atoms
and particles, the universe is nothing
like it seems.
Universe or Multiverse - Is our
universe unique, or could it be just
one of many in an endless
"multiverse" where copies of you,
me, and everyone else may exist?
This radical idea is getting some
serious scientific attention, and could
revolutionize our picture of the
cosmos, and our place within it.
-This DVD features Descriptive
Video for the Visually Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
240 minutes
Join Hayden Planetarium's director
Neil deGrasse Tyson as he follows
the story of Pluto's discovery and the
science that surrounds this former
planet, including the possibility of
finding more Pluto-like planets in the
mysterious Kuiper belt. From the
scientists trying to classify Pluto to
die-hard "Pluto-philes," Tyson meets
a fascinating cast of characters with
just one thing in common: Strong
opinions about Pluto.
Features
-Extra features include:
The Formation of the Solar System
explained over dinner;
2 Different ways of Looking at the
Universe;
Neil and Pluto the Pup breakdown
the Debate;
Pluto and Partisan Politics;
Teaching Pluto in Streator;
Pluto (Planet X) was supposed to be
Bigger;
What Would Clyde say--;
Why Eight Planets--; and
Outtakes from the Barbershop.
-Extra Audio track in addition to DVI
option:
Commentary with Neil deGrasse
Tyson.
PBS, 2010
NOVA scienceNOW: Can
We Make it to Mars?
This NOVA scienceNOW poses the
question - Can We make it to Mars?
- and host Neil deGrasse Tyson
tackles one of science's major
challenges in each episode. He will
guide us as he explores dramatic
discoveries and the frontiers of
research that connect each central,
provocative mystery.
Program episodes include
Space Dangers - A trip to Mars and
back could take two to three years.
Can humans survive the journey,
fraught with deadly meteoroids, bone
and muscle wasting, and perilous
levels of radiation? Scientists are
developing new ways to keep
astronauts alive, using novel
meteoroid-proof materials, artificial
gravity, and exercise. But will they be
enough?
Next-Generation Space Suits Today's space suits are mini
spaceships, cumbersome oxygenfilled balloons that provide life-saving
air pressure, but that are notoriously
difficult to move and work in. Dava
Newman at MIT wants to design a
space suit for future Mars explorers
that's more Captain Kirk than Neil
Armstrong--form-fitting and mobile.
But protecting our cells from the
vacuum of space is a lot harder than
you'd think.
Space Food - Would you want to eat
a three-year-old meal? If you're
returning from Mars, you might have
to. At the space food lab at Johnson
Space Center, chefs are devising
new ways of cooking up dishes that
will taste as fresh and healthy on the
last day of the trip as they did on the
first.
Plasma Rockets - What if astronauts
could take an express voyage to
Mars--one that would last not two
and a half years, but just a few
weeks? A new rocket called
VASIMR, powered by a milliondegree plasma instead of traditional
chemicals, could be the answer
NASA is looking for--if they could
keep the super-hot engine from
melting under its own heat.
Profile: Vandi Verma - Vandi Verma
is a wanderer. Born and raised partly
in India, she moved around a lot
thanks to her father's air force
career. Always motivated to explore
new environments and cultures,
there was also one constant--her
fascination with fl ying and outer
space. Today Verma is part of the
team that drives the Mars rovers,
and her unique combination of
daredevil thrillseeking and rigorous
preparedness make her just right for
the job.
Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
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NOVA: To The Moon
The mission seemed impossible, the
odds astronomical, but the results
were spectacular. NOVA presents
the fascinating story behind the
historic walk on the moon in 1969, in
a two-hour special. Meet unsung
heroes, experience the dangers, and
discover new Apollo perspectives
through rare footage, little-known
facts, and interviews with NASA
scientists, engineers, geologists, and
the astronauts themselves.
Features
-Access to the To The Moon web
site, featuring panorama views from
six moon landings, interactive lunar
puzzles, and interviews with top
Apollo astronauts.
-Access to the NASA and NOVA
web sites.
-English subtitles
PBS, 2000
Phantom Quest: The
Search for Extra
Terrestrials
Are we alone? Is anybody out there?
Meet the scientists of SETI, the
Search for Extraterrestrial
Intelligence, who monitor the
radiowaves of deep space for signs
of intelligent life. Discover why
scientists agree that life as we know
it can exist in many places
throughout the universe. Hear
incredible firsthand accounts of alien
abductions – and learn why SETI
astronomers question these
mysterious visitations from unearthly
beings. National Geographic gives
you an insightful look into the
fascinating research behind the
highly controversial topic of life on
other planets in Phantom Quest: The
Search for Extra Terrestrials.
35 mins
NOVA: Welcome to Mars
Take an astounding look at the red
planet in this interplanetary
adventure that picks up where Mars
Dead or Alive left off. Mission Control
and its two robotic explorers face a
daunting task to find proof that liquid
water, the essential ingredient of life,
once existed on Mars. Welcome to
Mars presents a compelling inside
story of triumph and technical
ingenuity, full of scientific and human
drama, with stunning images from an
alien world.
Features
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2005
Phoenix Mars Mission:
Ashes to Ice
The Phoenix Mars Mission blasted
off to the Red Planet in August 2007.
This film chronicles the meticulous
preparation through blastoff. The
Phoenix Mars Lander scheduled to
land on the Martian surface on May
25, 2008. Once on the surface,
scientists from around the world will
gather to search for water in the form
of ice under the planet's surface.
PBS, 2008
Widescreen
Phoenix Mars Mission:
Onto the Ice
Following on from Phoenix Mars
Mission: Ashes to Ice this
documentary tells the story of the
Phoenix Lander from its arrival on
the Martian surface through the
completion of its mission.
PBS, 2010
Saving Hubble: NOVA
scienceNOW 2009, Episode
7
This episode of NOVA scienceNOW
takes a close look at one of NASA's
most complex missions: to repair the
Hubble telescope; introduces Henry
Molaison, whose brain is helping to
create the most detailed map of
memory yet; investigates
earthquakes that struck North
America not in California, but in the
heart of the country; and profiles
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, assistant
professor of neurosurgery and
oncology at Johns Hopkins
University.
Features
-Episode Includes: Saving Hubble,
Gangster Birds, Profile--Alfredo
Quiñones-Hinojosa, and How
Memory Works
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PBS, 2009
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PBS Online
PBS, 1997
Seeing in the Dark
The Red Planet
Seeing in the Dark aims to redefine
the standards of quality in nonfiction
science programming for television,
and is meant to introduce viewers to
the wonders of the night sky, making
casual stargazing or serious amateur
astronomy a part of their lives. This
program follows in the footsteps of
Timothy Ferris' two prior PBS
specials The Creation of the
Universe and Life Beyond Earth.
Features
-Interview with Tim Ferris
-Commentary Track
PBS, 2007
This PBS Explorer Collection
includes...
Go inside Mission Control and
explore the Red Planet with rovers
Spirit & Opportunity, from behindthe-scenes looks at the twin robot
geologists before they were
launched toward Mars at 12,000
miles per hour to the dramatic "six
minutes of terror" as they prepare to
land. And as the rovers' findings
continue to shed light on an alien
world, take a closer look at how
close human travel to Mars really is.
Can We Make it to Mars? - A trip to
Mars and back could take two to
three very difficult years, and NOVA
scienceNOW wonders whether
humans could survive such a
journey--fraught with deadly
meteoroids, bone and muscle
wasting, and perilous levels of
radiation. So as the Mars rovers
continue to demystify the Red
Planet, scientists are developing new
ways to keep astronauts alive for the
journey: streamlined space suits and
gourmet space food, to start. But will
it be enough? What if a plasma
rocket could cut the journey down to
a couple of weeks? (Subtitles in
English (SDH)
Is There Life on Mars? - Years after
they landed on Mars, NASA's twin
robot explorers, Spirit and
Opportunity, have lasted 16 times
longer and driven 20 times farther
than expected. Today they are joined
by an aerial armada of hi-tech
satellites, surveying Mars from orbit
to reconstruct the planet's
mysterious history. And in 2008, they
also got company on the ground:
NASA's Phoenix probe. Take a look
at revelations from a planet, once
alien, now poised to reveal
provocative new clues in the
tantalizing quest for signs of water-and perhaps even life. (Closed
Captioning)
Welcome to Mars - Take an
astounding look at the Red Planet in
an interplanetary adventure that
begins with the white-knuckle
landings of the Mars rovers Spirit
and Opportunity, chronicles months
of frustrating setbacks and elating
discoveries, and captures the
gripping drama and the breathtaking
images of the most significant
mission events. (Closed Captioning)
The Creation of the
Universe
Join leading scientists as they turn
up clues to the origin of the universe,
exploring today's most exciting and
far-reaching theories. Could the
universe have appeared
spontaneously out of a perfect
vacuum? Spectacular special effects
and animation dramatize the birth of
the universe. Nobel Prize-winner
Carlo Rubbia, Murray Gell-Man and
world-famous physicist Stephen
Hawking explain their complex
theories in easy-to-follow terms.
PBS, 1985
Stephen Hawking's
Universe
Scientist Stephen Hawking's book, A
Brief History of Time, was an instant
best-seller. Hawking's genius fills this
six-part series, treating viewers to
the latest advances in cosmological
thought in down-to-earth Hawking
fashion. The series presents an
intergalactic detective story, rich with
mystery, unexpected twists, and
astonishing revelations.
Features
-DVD Menu:
Disc #1 - Vol. 1: Seeing Is
Believing/The Big Bang
Program One: Seeing Is Believing
Program Two: The Big Bang
Scene Selection
PBS Online
Disc #2 - Vol. 2: Cosmic Alchemy/On
the Dark Side
Program One: Cosmic Alchemy
Program Two: On the Dark Side
Scene Selection
PBS Online
Disc #3- Vol. 3: Black Holes and
Beyond/An Answer to Everything
Program One: Black Holes and
Beyond
Program Two: An Answer to
Everything
Scene Selection
The Journey to Palomar
The film traces the story of the
Chicago-born astronomer George
Ellery Hale, considered the father of
astrophysics, as he struggles
personally and professionally to build
the greatest telescopes of the 20th
century at the Yerkes and Mount
Wilson Observatories, and finally the
20-year effort to build the millionpound telescope on Palomar
mountain beginning in the 1930s.
Hale's observatories revolutionized
our understanding of the universe.
Features
-Includes interviews with America's
top scientists and historians and rare
archival footage.
-Scene Selections
-In Hale's Shadow - A Fascinating
Look at the Future Telescopes
PBS, 2008
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MARS Dead or Alive - Before it sent
back its first spectacular images of
the Martian landscape, Spirit was
just one of the two rovers conceived
in the $820 million Mars Exploration
Rover (MER) project, developed at
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in
Pasadena, California. Join NOVA for
a behind-the-scenes glimpse at this
compelling story of technical
ingenuity, emotional drama, and
triumph. (Closed Captioning)
-These DVDs features Descriptive
Video for the Visually Impaired.
PBS, 2011
To the Moon
The mission was impossible. The
odds were astronomical. The results
were spectacular. NOVA presents
the fascinating story behind the
most remarkable feat in human
history- the historic walk on the
moon in 1969. Meet the unsung
heroes, experience the dangers and
discover a broader range of Apollo
perspectives than any space
documentary ever produced. In this
expanded two-hour special, you'll
see rare footage, explore little-known
facts and enjoy rare insightful
interviews with the NASA scientists,
engineers, geologists and astronauts
who made the dream of walking on
the moon a reality. Share the vivid
recollections of Apollo astronauts
Gene Cernan and Frank Borman,
plus legendary Flight Director Gene
Kranz. Hear courageous tales from
the pioneering Gemini space
program. And explore how past lunar
discoveries continue to produce
exciting revelations.
Special DVD features include: scene
selections; access to the To The
Moon Web site, featuring panorama
views from six moon landings,
interactive lunar puzzles, interviews
with top Apollo astronauts, and
more; access to the NASA and
NOVA web sites; and English
subtitles.
PBS, 1999
120 minutes
95
French Subtitles
Spanish Subtitles
42 minutes
BIOLOGY
Kinsey
Alfred Kinsey was a little-known
biologist when, in the 1940s, he
began compiling data from
thousands of interviews about the
sexual practices of men and women.
The results of that research were the
explosive Kinsey Reports. Through
interviews with his research
assistants, his children, his
biographers, and historians, this
documentary assesses Kinsey's
achievements, while examining how
his personal life shaped his career.
PBS, 2005
Autism Genes: NOVA
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visits astronomers on the brink of
finding "another Earth" with the soonto-be-operational Kepler telescope;
introduces Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in
discovering genes for Alzheimer's
disease, now turning his attention to
autism; ask if computers can identify
forged works of art; and profiles
Maydianne Andrade, a scientist
studying the cannibalistic behavior of
the Australian redback spider.
Features
-Also Includes Hunting Hidden
Planets, Spider Scientist Maydianne
Andrade, and Digital Art
Authentication
impaired
PBS, 2009
American Experience: Test
Tube Babies
For centuries, the prospect of
conceiving a human being in a
laboratory seemed ripped from the
pages of science fiction. Then, in
1978, everything changed. This
documentary tells the story of
doctors, researchers, and hopeful
couples who pushed the limits of
science and triggered a
technological revolution in human
reproduction. In so doing, they
landed at the center of a controversy
whose reverberations continue to
this day.
PBS, 2006
Born to Rage
Were you born to rage? Is the need
for anger management in your
genes? Many, like ex-punk rocker
Henry Rollins, have struggled with
feelings of aggression their entire
lives, and National Geographic is on
a mission to figure out why.
Scientists are investigating a single
gene–dubbed the warrior gene–that
has been associated with violent
behavior, raising the disturbing
possibility that some people are Born
to Rage. Henry tests this theory on a
colorful crew: outlaw bikers, mixed
martial arts fighters, Buddhist monks
and former gang members. DNA
testing reveals which of them–
including possibly Henry Rollins
himself–carries the warrior gene.
The results provide an extraordinary
insight into human behavior.
Biology of Prenatal
Development
The Biology of Prenatal
Development DVD describes human
prenatal development through all 38
weeks of pregnancy, emphasizing
the first trimester developmental
period when all body systems and
more than 90 percent of body parts
emerge and begin to function. This
science documentary features rare
imagery of the living human embryo
and fetus. It combines facts gleaned
from medical literature with images
produced from six different medicalimaging technologies.
This visually compelling DVD
provides an overview of key features
of human embryonic development
and contains video sequences of
human embryos combined with
helpful animations and narration.
Additional Content
PDF text of program (English,
French, and Spanish) - printable
from your computer
Clone
Explore the miraculous potential and
frightening possibilities of genetic
cloning as National Geographic's
cameras reveal the history,
controversy, and cutting-edge
developments of a scientific
breakthrough capable of literally
changing the destiny of the human
race.
Witness the remarkable effects of
the cloning revolution, from frozen
zoos to super chickens to companies
that offer DNA copyright for
celebrities. Explore the "brave new
world" of the emerging human
cloning industry that some welcome
as a godsend - and others denounce
as playing God. Experience the
moving personal stories of people
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desperately awaiting the life-or-death
benefits of "spare parts" and
reproductive cloning.
From ethical dilemmas to sciencefiction scenarios, it's a thoughtprovoking look at the ultimate
technological Pandora's box, in
Clone.
60 mins
Evolution and Judgment
Day-Intelligent Design on
Trial
Includes both Evolution and NOVA:
Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on
Trial. Evolution offers a definitive
view of the impact the evolutionary
process has on our understanding of
the world. From revolutionary theory
to the conflict between science and
religion, this series explores all
facets of evolution. Judgment Day:
Intelligent Design on Trial captures
the turmoil of a landmark battle over
the teaching of evolution in public
schools.
Features
-Printable Materials for Educators
and Web Link
-Described Video Track on
Trial
PBS, 2008
Evolution Box Set
Evolution offers a groundbreaking
and definitive view of the
extraordinary impact the evolutionary
process has had on our
understanding of the world around
us. Beginning with Darwin's
revolutionary theory, this seven-part
series explores all facets of
evolution--the changes that spawned
the tree of life, the power of sex, how
evolution continues to affect us every
day, and the perceived conflict
between science and religion.
Features
Episodes:
Part 1: Darwin's Dangerous Idea
Part 2: Great Transformations
Part 3: Extinction!
Part 4: The Evolutionary Arms Race
Part 5: Why Sex?
Part 6: The Mind's Big Bang
Part 7: What About God
-Access to the "Evolution" website,
including interactive games,
activities, and biographies
-A comprehensive evolution library,
with video and audio segments,
interviews, images, source
documents, web links, and additional
resources
-An online teacher course and
student lessons; a printable teacher's
guide; and an evolution glossary and
frequently asked questions
PBS, 2001
Evolution: Darwin's
Dangerous Idea
For 21 years, Charles Darwin kept
his theory of evolution secret from all
but a few friends. He confided to
one: "It is like confessing to a
murder." His torment resonates in
society today--in the challenge his
incredibly powerful idea poses to our
understanding of our world and
ourselves.
Features
-Special DVD features include
Access to the Evolution Web site,
featuring:
Interactive games and activities;
A comprehensive evolution library;
Online teacher course and student
lessons;
An evolution glossary; and
FAQs, plus more.
PBS, 2009
Evolution: Great
Transformations and
Extinction!
Great Transformations looks at great
evolutionary advances (the
development of a four-limbed body,
the journey from water to land), and
asks: What triggered the incredible
diversity of life on earth, and how
have complex life forms, including
humans, evolved? Extinction!
confronts the fact that some 99.9
percent of all the species that have
ever lived are now extinct and asks a
frightening question: Are we humans
causing the next mass extinction?
Features
access to the Evolution Web site,
featuring:
lessons;
A printable teacher's guide;
An evolution glossary; and
FAQs, plus more.
PBS, 2001
Evolution: Learning and
Teaching Evolution
The Evolution project offers a
groundbreaking and definitive view
of the extraordinary impact the
evolutionary process has had on our
us, and offers multimedia resources
to enhance teaching and learning.
This disc includes education
approaches for teachers (four
Teaching Evolution Case Studies
profiling actual teachers) and
engaging scientific content for
students (short videos in the
Evolving Ideas series).
Features
Materials and activities for
educators;
A link to the Evolution Web site;
Scene selections; and
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Closed captions.
PBS, 2008
Evolution: The
Evolutionary Arms Race
and Why Sex?
The Evolutionary Arms Race
explores "Survival of the fittest." Is it
raw competition? Or, a level of
cooperation indispensable to life?
Interactions between species are
among the most powerful
evolutionary forces on earth, and
understanding them may be key to
our own survival. Why Sex? looks at
the idea that, in evolutionary terms,
sex is more important than life itself-without progeny, we are evolutionary
losers.
Features
access to the Evolution Web site,
featuring:
lessons;
A printable teacher's guide;
An evolution glossary and FAQs,
and more.
PBS, 2001
Features
Access to the Evolution Web site,
featuring:
Iinteractive games and activities
A comprehensive evolution library
lessons
A printable teacher's guide
An evolution glossary
FAQs, plus more
PBS, 2001
Fatal Insomnia
You climb into bed, turn off the light,
and close your eyes, but you can't
fall asleep. For most of us, it's just
one annoying night, but for people
with fatal familial insomnia, or FFI,
it's the beginning of the end. An
extremely rare genetic disease
passed down through generations,
FFI's primary symptom is
sleeplessness, but with a fatal twist:
victims are dead within months. To
understand FFI, National Geographic
delves into the science of sleep–the
most elusive biological function we
have–to find out why we need sleep
and what happens to us when we
don't get it. Witness the pioneering
research inside the sleeping brain as
well as the mind forbidden to rest for
days at a time.
for prosthetics and any shortage of
transplant organs?
National Geographic delves into the
science of tissue engineering and
tracks how scientists are beginning
to harness the body's natural powers
to grow skin, muscle, body parts and
vital organs, even hearts.
Incredible Human Machine
(2007)
Brilliantly designed and marvelous in
its mechanics, the human body is an
Incredible Human Machine. With
stunning footage and powerful
firsthand accounts, National
Geographic takes you on a fantastic
journey through an ordinary–yet
extraordinary–day in the life of the
human body.
Explore striking feats of medical
advancement, from glimpses of
open-brain surgery to real-time views
of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler's
vocal chords. And meet athletes and
other unique people who push the
human body to its ultimate limits,
reminding us how truly extraordinary
we really are.
Photo Gallery
Letterbox, 90 mins
Evolution: The Mind's Big
Bang and What About
God?
The Mind's Big Bang goes back
50,000 years, to when something
happened to trigger a creative,
technological, and social explosion in
the human mind--and humans came
to dominate the planet. And What
About God? explores the evolution
controversy, as humans try to
explain who they are and how they
came to be, through the prisms of
both science and religion, by drawing
on stories of people struggling to find
a balance between religion and
science.
How to Build a Beating
Heart
Science may be on the verge of
producing a limitless supply of
replacement parts by regenerating
damaged or aging body parts grown
from our own cells. Imagine the
implications if we could custom make
body parts genetically
indistinguishable from our own.
Could it eliminate the death sentence
for profound birth defects, the need
Inside the Living Body
Embark on an incredible journey as
National Geographic traces one
"everywoman's" story, using
milestones to examine the everyday
workings of a living, functioning body
in ways not seen before. From the
producers of the acclaimed Inside
the Womb, Inside the Living Body
reveals the life story of the human
body from first cry to final breath.
With microscopic filmmaking,
advanced medical technology, and
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state-of-the-art cardiac tomography
(CT) imaging techniques, Inside the
Living Body presents a new and
uniquely revealing perspective on
how our bodies function, grow, and
mature from infancy through puberty,
adulthood, and old age. It's the
journey of a human lifetime... from
the outside in.
Interactive Body Map
Letterbox, 90 mins
Geographic goes inside the
investigation. From the secret agents
who trailed him, to the scientists now
uncovering the facts behind the
fantastical phenomenon, no stone is
left unturned.
NOVA: Cracking the Code
of Life
Moment of Death
Death: it fascinates, it frightens, and
those who face it and survive often
look at life in a whole different way.
National Geographic's the Moment of
Death looks at what happens to us
when we die, why dead isn't always
dead, and how mind and the body
sometimes challenge science when
it comes to the tipping point between
life and death.
Robert Krulwich lends a lighthearted
touch to genetic science, going
inside the amazing, complex and
contentious race to decode the
human genome. Discover how the
study of our DNA made history-and
may predict your future.
Features
web link
PBS, 2004
NOVA: DNA: Secret of
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Nazi Mystery: Twins From
Brazil
Joseph Mengele – the escaped Nazi
war criminal and SS physician
known as the "Angel of Death" –
spent years doing bizarre medical
experiments on twins at Auschwitz,
working to determine if twins held the
key to building a blonde-haired, blueeyed master race for Adolf Hitler.
Now a historian says he has
evidence that Mengele's attempts
may not have ended at Auschwitz
and that his obsession to engineer
an Aryan master race continued in
South America. Deep in the Brazilian
outback, a tiny town exists with
reportedly some 44 pairs of twins,
many blonde and blue-eyed. Could
they be the product of Mengele's
machinations?
With exclusive access, National
On April 25, 1953, James Watson
and Francis Crick published their
groundbreaking discovery of the
double helix structure of DNA. But
their crucial breakthrough depended
on the pioneering work of another
biologist, Rosalind Franklin. 50 years
later, NOVA investigates the
shocking truth behind one of the
greatest scientific discoveries and
presents a moving portrait of a
brilliant woman in an era of maledominated science.
PBS, 2007
NOVA: Ghost in Your
Genes
In a provocative report from the
frontiers of biology, NOVA explores
new findings that call into question
the long-held belief that all inherited
traits are passed on by our genes.
The fast-growing field of epigenetics
investigates hidden influences that
could not only affect our health today
but that of our descendants far into
the future. It now appears the
environment we live in makes small
chemical changes to our DNA
without affecting the gene's overall
makeup: In other words, epigenetics
adds another layer to our DNA that
acts as a control system of
"switches." Variable life experiences,
such as nutrition or stress, may
trigger these switches, turning genes
on or off. According to the new
research, these subtle changes can
then be "remembered" and passed
on from generation to generation,
altering the traits we inherit. So the
lives of your grandparents ; the air
they breathed, the food they ate,
even the things they saw ; could
possibly affect you, and that what
you do in your lifetime could, in turn,
affect your grandchildren. NOVA
delves into this fascinating new idea,
interviewing top scientists in the field
and following what could be a
paradigm shift in the way we think
about inheritance and our genes.
PBS, 2007
NOVA: Life's Greatest
Miracle
A remake of Lennart Nilsson's world
famous film "Miracle of Life," this
completely updated edition tells the
inside-the-womb story of human life
from conception to birth using the
latest technological advances in
microscopy and medical imaging.
PBS, 2001
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NOVA: Mystery of the
Senses
Enjoy a celebration of the senses.
Hearing visits the quietest place on
earth, the music-rich Maori and a
deaf woman regaining her hearing.
Smell samples a huge spectrum of
smells, from the world's largest
perfumery to sweaty t-shirts. Taste
savors the miracle of great cooking
and eating. Touch discovers that
touching is a potent tonic. And Vision
explores how art and science
enhance our most magical sense.
PBS, 2007
Senses: Hearing
Enjoy a celebration of the senses- a
vivid blend of science and imagery.
Visit the quietest place on earth, the
music-rich Maori and a deaf woman
regaining her hearing.
PBS, 2007
Senses: Smell
Enjoy a celebration of the senses - a
Sample a huge spectrum of smells,
from the world's largest perfumery to
sweaty t-shirts.
PBS, 2007
Senses: Taste
Savor the miracle of great cooking
and eating.
PBS, 2007
NOVA: The Ultimate
Journey
The miracles of the human body are
revealed through award-winning
microphotography by Lennart
Nilsson. The Ultimate Journey shows
how the developing human embryo
reveals links to other species.
Features
PBS, 2009
Senses: Touch
Discover how touching is a potent
tonic.
PBS, 2007
Senses: Vision
Explore how art and science
enhance vision, our most magical
sense.
PBS, 2007
NOVA: What Darwin Never
Knew
Earth teems with a staggering variety
of animals. The source of life's
endless forms was a profound
mystery until Charles Darwin's
revolutionary idea of natural
selection. NOVA reveals answers to
the riddles that Darwin couldn't
explain. Stunning breakthroughs in a
brand new science nicknamed 'evo
devo' are linking the enigma of
origins to another of nature's great
mysteries, the development of an
embryo.
PBS, 2009
NOVA scienceNOW: How
Does the Brain Work?
question - How Does the Brain
Work? - and host Neil deGrasse
Tyson tackles one of science's major
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Magic and the Brain - Are the
secrets behind the world's greatest
magic tricks actually wired into the
human brain? Eccentric magicians
Penn and Teller and Las Vegas
trickster Apollo Robbins team up with
neuroscientists to reveal how our
brains process visual information.
Can you really believe your own
eyes?
Can Machines Think Like Us - Can
we make a robot that really thinks,
learns, and acts like us? Replicating
the human brain is a lot tougher than
it looks; the promise of walking,
talking "androids" is still just a
fantasy. But scientists are edging
closer with machines like Watson, an
IBM computer which is gearing up
for a first-of-its-kind challenge:
Taking on human contestants on the
game show Jeopardy.
Magnetic Mind Control - Obi-Wan
Kenobi used it to get his droids past
policing stormtroopers in Star Wars.
The Communists used it to turn a
captured soldier into an assassin in
The Manchurian Candidate. But now
the thrilling, terrifying prospect of
controlling another's mind using
invisible forces is stepping out of the
movies and into the lab, as scientists
"hack" into the human brain.
Profile: David Eagleman - How does
the brain construct reality using the
information it takes in?
Neuroscientist David Eagleman is
using a unique brand of "guerilla
science" to study time perception-dropping people 100 feet into a net-and synesthesia, a bizarre crossing
of the senses in the brain.
Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA scienceNOW: Where
Did We Come From?
question - Where Did We Come
From? - and host Neil deGrasse
Tyson tackles one of science's major
Revealing the Origins of Life - Where
did the very first living thing on Earth
come from? Scientists have long
argued that billions of years ago, life
emerged on its own--but no one
knows exactly how. Now, in a
landmark discovery, chemist John
Sutherland has created the
conditions in which the building
blocks of RNA, one of the key
molecules of life and the probable
precursor to DNA, assemble
themselves naturally.
Origins of the Solar System Combining chemical evidence from
meteorites with the latest computer
simulations, scientists show how,
nearly five billion years ago, a
supernova shock wave could have
swept through a cloud of dust and
gas and caused it to collapse,
eventually forming the sun and the
planets--if it didn't blow the baby
solar system apart first.
Lice and Human Evolution - Fossils
can tell us a lot about human
evolution, but still leave many
questions unanswered. Now, there's
another source of information-though it's not for the squeamish.
After sucking our blood for millions of
years, lice are suddenly proving their
value: their DNA turns out to hold a
treasure trove of clues about our
evolution.
Profile: André Fenton - Can a simple
injection erase a painful memory?
André Fenton (SUNY Downstate)
says it can. But he isn't in the
business of wiping out personal
histories. He hopes that his work can
help people struggling with dementia
and Alzheimer's, and one day
illuminate the biological root of
memory itself.
Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA: The Miracle of Life
A baby's birth is the culmination of
nature's most complex, mysterious,
and seemingly miraculous process.
Renowned Swedish photographer
Lennart Nilsson presents the
incredible voyage of a new life with
his stunning look at the microscopic
world of the human body.
Magnification of up to half a million
times actual size shows just what
happens at the moment of
conception, and how a single new
cell forms first an embryo, then a
fetus.
Features
-Link to the Award-Winning NOVA
Website
-Filmed by world-renowned Swedish
photographer Lennart Nilsson
PBS, 1999
NOVA: The Miracle of Life
Set - Includes Life's First
Feelings
The Miracle of Life takes you on an
incredible voyage through the human
body as a new life begins. Worldrenowned Swedish photographer
Lennart Nilsson presents a
spectacular look at a microscopic
world of beautiful colors and forms
deep inside ourselves. Includes
bonus DVD! NOVA: Life's First
Feelings.
The Miracle of Life
See the egg as the ovary releases it
and follow the sperm from its early
development through ejaculation and
then on its perilous journey toward
the egg. With magnification of up to
half a million times the actual size,
you can see exactly what happens at
the moment of conception. After the
sperm fertilizes the egg, the camera
follows the development of the single
new cell into an embryo, then fetus,
until finally, a baby is born. Never
before had this extraordinary
process been filmed! Life's First
Feelings
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The emotional development of
babies is an exciting, ever-unfolding
story, and nurturing this development
often becomes a major concern for
parents. Are infants born with
programmed facial expressions? Do
these expressions have evolutionary
and adaptive significance? How
much emotional development
depends upon family, environment,
and culture? NOVA reveals the
surprising emotional capabilities of
newborns and very young children.
PBS, 2006
NOVA: What Are Dreams?
What are dreams and why do we
have them? NOVA joins the leading
dream researchers as they embark
on a variety of neurological and
psychological experiments to
investigate the world of sleep and
dreams. Delving deep into the
thoughts and brains of a variety of
dreamers, scientists are asking
important questions about the
purpose of this mysterious world we
escape to at night.
PBS, 2009
experiences influence the course of
human development and deconstruct
how babies can learn languages and
even grasp math!
Letterbox, 52 mins
Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Secret Life of the Brain
A startling new map of the human
brain has emerged during the past
decade of neuroscience research,
contradicting much of what was
previously believed. Narrated by
Blair Brown and directed by David
Grubin, this series tells stories
through a mix of personal histories,
expert commentary, and cuttingedge animation. Viewers learn
startling new truths about the brain
as they journey inside about this
complicated organ.
PBS, 2001
Purchase: 3-DVD Boxset 119.95
Featuring MacArthur Genius Grant
winner Robert Sapulsky and Nobel
Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn.
Over the last three decades, science
has been advancing our
understanding of stress – how it
impacts our bodies and how our
social standing can make us more or
less susceptible.
From baboon troops on the plains of
Africa, to neuroscience labs at
Stanford University, scientists are
revealing just how lethal stress can
be. Research reveals that the impact
of stress can be found deep within
us, shrinking our brains, adding fat to
our bellies, even unraveling our
chromosomes.
Yet understanding how stress works
can help us figure out ways to
combat it and how to live a life free
of the tyranny of this contemporary
plague. In Stress: Portrait of a Killer,
scientific discoveries in the field and
in the lab prove that stress is not a
state of mind, but something
measurable and dangerous.
52 mins.
Secret Life of the Brain:
The Teenage Brain Teenagers are different
from other humans
Science of Babies
Human babies come into this world
entirely helpless – unable to walk,
talk or feed themselves. And, as any
parent can testify, a remarkable
transformation occurs over their first
year. But what's happening behind
what you can simply observe?
From first breath to first step,
National Geographic sheds light on
the amazing developments in the
first 12 months of life and how new
research indicates that these
growing abilities are much more
flexible than previously known.
Follow leading scientists as they
study the remarkable plasticity of a
very young brain, measure how early
Parents who believe teenagers are
different from other humans may be
comforted to learn that it is literally
true. During puberty the brain is a
work in progress, teeming with
hormones; areas that direct
reasoning and impulse control are
still in development. During
adolescence, people are especially
susceptible to addiction and
schizophrenia, two areas under
intensive study and benefiting from
increased understanding of brain
function.
PBS, 2008
The Human Family Tree
On the most diverse street in the
most diverse city in the most diverse
country in the world, a team of
National Geographic scientists swab
the cheeks of some 200 random
New Yorkers–hoping to reveal clues
about our ancestral footprints and
prove we are all cousins in the
"family of man."
Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a
team from National Geographic's
Genographic Project as they trace
the human journey through time,
from our origins in the heart of Africa
to the ends of the world. Cutting
edge science, coupled with a cast of
New Yorkers–each with their own
unique genetic history–helps paint a
picture of these amazing journeys.
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The Human Family Tree answers
some of humanity's most burning
questions–who we are and where we
come from–and forces us to change
how we think not only about our
relationships with our neighbors, but
ourselves. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.
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have entered our genes and rewired
us for monogamy.
National Geographic investigates a
provocative new theory that
suggests that all life – including
humans – is descended from
viruses.
The Incredible Human
Body
Cutting-edge medical technology
and riveting, life-or-death personal
dramas combine in this
unprecedented, compelling
exploration of The Incredible Human
Body.
Marvel at the revolutionary imaging
system used to guide a surgeon's
scalpel in a delicate brain-tumor
operation.
Witness a childless couple's fight to
beat the odds and create a new life
with a micro-technological assist.
See how London cabbies are
sending modern brain development
theories on an unexpected detour.
An astonishing journey inside bodies
of real people, right down to their
stem cells, this is the amazing inside
story of the human machine as
you've never seen it before.
The Virus Hunters
To many people, viruses are simply
agents for disease, but they may
possess far greater power than
originally thought. Some experts now
believe that viruses helped give rise
to the first complex cells, played a
role in the diversification of life,
changed how our young are born,
drove evolution, and perhaps gave
us emotions. One expert even
suggests that an ancient virus could
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BOTANY
NOVA: First Flower
Although flowers have long been at
the center of human life, the question
of how flowers evolved has long
baffled scientists. But now a
tantalizing fossil that bloomed during
the reign of the dinosaurs has
surfaced in China. In First Flower,
NOVA probes the controversy
ignited by this unique fossil, and
pursues the trail through the
stunning lost world of China's remote
Hengduan Mountains.
Features
educators
-A link to the NOVA Web site
-Scene selections
impaired
PBS, 2007
56 mins, Closed Casptioned
antique roses -- she grows most of
the flowers in her shop; and
- Racing the Clock: The Dutch
Auction: Aalsmeer is the Wall Street
of the flower world, where prices are
set in a descending-bid system
known as 'the Dutch auction.'
-Panel Discussion:
The Botany of Desire: Perspectives
from the Arts, Humanities and
Sciences: A panel of professors from
UC Berkeley discusses the
interdisciplinary importance of The
Botany of Desire.
-Bonus Footage:
Additional footage from Michael
Pollan's interview: Some fascinating
historical and botanical facts that
didn't make it into the documentary.
Including:
The apple: from Rome to America
Applejack: even harder than hard
cider
Johnny Appleseed: the American
Dionysus
Beyond sweetness
The tulip: too common to appreciateClusius and the cult of the tulip
Hemp vs. marijuana
Coffee and other plant drugs
The potato in Europe
Growing the NewLeaf potato
PBS, 2008
The Botany of Desire
Featuring Michael Pollan and based
on his best-selling book, this special
takes viewers on an eye-opening
exploration of the human relationship
with the plant world -- seen from the
plants' point of view. Narrated by
Frances McDormand, the program
shows how four familiar species -the apple, the tulip, marijuana and
the potato -- evolved to satisfy our
yearnings for sweetness, beauty,
intoxication and control.
Features
-Deleted Scenes:
- Bringing Back Hard Cider: Steven
Wood explains the challenges of reintroducing Americans to a forgotten
beverage with an elegant history;
- How The Delicious Apple Got Its
Name: The story of a bright red
apple that has become an American
icon;
- Like A Florist From 100 Years Ago:
Teresa Sabankaya not only sells
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BUSINESS
CEO Exchange, Series
Inquire for pricing.
CEO Exchange: Betting on
Big Ideas
Meet two CEOs who know how to
make a gamble pay off. After
building and selling the most
prominent casino-hotel group in Las
Vegas, Steve Wynn has shown his
success was no Mirage by launching
Wynn Resorts to rave reviews in the
US and China. Terry Semel capped
a long career at Warner Bros. by
clearing the Bugs out of Yahoo! and
solidifying its stature as the Web's #
1 information portal. Two CEOs who
have become major players by
rolling the dice.
PBS, 2007
60 minutes
CEO Exchange: Bringing
Value to Middle America
(Darden Restaurants, VF
Corp)
In this episode of CEO Exchange,
get to know two CEOs who have
cornered the casual marketplace for
food and clothing. At Darden
Restaurants, Clarence Otis Jr. caters
to families on a budget at the
company's flagship Red Lobster and
Olive Garden chains. VF
Corporation's Mackey McDonald is
confident that the world's largest
apparel maker has found the perfect
fit with the lifestyles of consumers
around the globe.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: Changing
the Way We Play (Mattel,
Activision) (Toys & Games)
Look at the latest trends in toys and
games. Meet two CEOs who lead
the way in figuring out what we will
be playing with tomorrow. For Bob
Eckert of Mattel, the challenge is to
make sure the world's largest
toymaker stays relevant and up-to-
date. For Bobby Kotick of Activision,
one of the top creators of
videogames, the key is keeping up
with rapid advances in technology.
Features
-Guests Robert A. (Bob) Eckert,
Chairman & CEO, Mattel, Inc and
Robert A. (Bobby) Kotick, Chairman
& CEO, Activision, Inc.
-Taped at UCLA Anderson School of
Management on December 7, 2005.
PBS, 2005
CEO Exchange: Happy
Customers & Employees:
Recipe for…
Meet two CEOs of companies known
for bonding with their customers and
employees. Blake Nordstrom is
carrying on the family tradition of
providing exceptional customer
service at a large retail store where
employees are considered part of
the family. Jim Donald makes sure
that Starbucks is a comfortable
home-away-from-home for
customers, and the company takes
pride in treating employees as
“partners.”
PBS, 2006
60 minutes
CEO Exchange: Health
Care - Is the Industry Alive
and Well? Royal Philips
Electronics, ScheringPlough) (Prognosis for
Health Care)
Examine the health care industry
with two CEOs who know its
condition. Advances in technology
and medicine have improved the
odds for patients suffering from
serious illnesses. But at what price?
Gerard Kleisterlee heads the Dutch
conglomerate Royal Philips
Electronics, with Medical Systems as
its fastest growing division. Fred
Hassan is CEO of Schering-Plough,
one of the leading manufacturers of
prescription and over-the-counter
drugs.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: Healthier
Alternatives for Planet
Earth (Archer Daniels
Midland, Deere & Co)
Meet two resourceful CEOs who are
revolutionizing the way we think
about food and energy around the
globe. After decades in the oil
industry, Patricia Woertz has brought
renewed energy to Archer Daniels
Midland, now the leading producer of
biofuels. At Deere & Company, Bob
Lane is combining the traditional
quality of the legendary equipment
manufacturer with modern
technology to harvest crops in the
most efficient manner.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: Heroes
and Villains of the
Computer Age (Intel,
Symantec)
In this episode meet two CEOs
familiar with the good, the bad, and
the ugly of what's in your computer.
Now that Paul Otellini has put Intel
inside Macs and PCs, he's trying to
make sure that Intel is at the core of
home entertainment, business
transactions, and health care. At
Symantec, John Thompson is secure
in the knowledge that his company is
the leader in protecting every
technology user from viruses,
spyware, and invasions of privacy.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: How
Taking Risks Can Reap
Rewards (Wynn Resorts,
Yahoo!)
Meet two CEOs who know how to
make a gamble pay off. After
building and selling the most
prominent casino-hotel group in Las
Vegas, Steve Wynn has shown his
success was no Mirage by launching
Wynn Resorts to rave reviews in the
US and China. Terry Semel capped
a long career at Warner Bros. by
clearing the Bugs out of Yahoo! and
solidifying its stature as the Web's #
1 information portal. Two CEOs who
have become major players by
rolling the dice.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: How to
Attract Buzz! (Eons.com.
Monster.com, Girl Scouts)
Meet 3 CEOs who know how to build
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excitement around their enterprises.
At Eons.com, an online networking
site, Jeff Taylor is hoping to recreate
the boom generated by Monster.com
which he also founded. Kathy
Cloninger has lit a fire under the Girl
Scouts of the USA in order to
transform the organization into a
relevant experience for modern girls.
Brightcove's, Jeremy Allaire has
shed light on how to make money by
streaming video on the Net.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: Looking at
the Big Picture (Sony, Best
Buy)
Meet two of the most fascinating
players in home entertainment. As
the first Westerner to head Japan's
Sony Corporation, Sir Howard
Stringer is rewiring the legendary
company to integrate its hardware
with the software and entertainment
content that it creates. At Best Buy,
the largest consumer electronics
retailer in the U.S., Brad Anderson
has walked down the aisle to marry
the concept of the warehouse store
with the latest high-tech devices.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: Making
Lives Better Through
Innovation (GE, Kraft)
(Keeping Up with the
Jetsons)
Join two CEOs who are leading their
companies into the modern era. At
General Electric, Jeff Immelt
continues to put a charge into the
Most Admired Company in the US
while making infrastructure and
environmental solutions the new
engines for growth. Irene Rosenfeld
has fresh ideas in store as the new
Big Cheese at Kraft Foods, where
she is expanding markets for classic
brands and developing new lines of
healthy and read-to-eat packaged
foods.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: Maverick
CEOs: How to Attract Buzz
Rather Than Buzzards!
Meet 3 CEOs who know how to build
excitement around their enterprises.
At Eons.com, an online networking
site, Jeff Taylor is hoping to recreate
the boom generated by Monster.com
which he also founded. Kathy
Cloninger has lit a fire under the Girl
Scouts of the USA in order to
transform the organization into a
relevant experience for modern girls.
Brightcove's, Jeremy Allaire has
shed light on how to make money by
streaming video on the Net.
PBS, 2007
60 minutes
CEO Exchange: Multimedia
in the Digital Age
(Comcast, McGraw-Hill)
Meet two CEOs who have arrived at
the crossroads of multimedia from
two different directions. Brian
Roberts heads Comcast
Corporation, the #1 cable provider in
the country, which is now expanding
into video-on-demand, Internet and
telephone services. Terry McGraw
leads The McGraw-Hill Companies,
which are now placing far less
emphasis on traditional publishing in
favor of textbooks, educational
testing products and global financial
services.
Features
-Guests Brian L. Roberts, Chairman
& CEO, Comcast Corporation and
Harold W. "Terry" McGraw,
Chairman, President & CEO, The
McGraw-Hill Companies.
-Taped at The Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania on
November 22, 2005.
PBS, 2005
CEO Exchange: New Ways
to Enjoy TV, Movies, and
Music (Universal Studios,
Universal Music Group)
(That’s Entertainment!)
Take a peek at the dazzling world of
entertainment as two industry
legends showcase the opportunities
and challenges produced by all the
new ways we have of watching
television and movies and listening
to music. Bob Wright has played the
leading role at NBC for the past 20
years and recently added Universal
Studios to his repertoire. Doug
Morris has spent 40 years in the
music business on his way to
becoming a big hit at Universal
Music Group.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: Putting
Technology in Good Hands
(Motorola, Allstate)
(Staking a Claim to the
Future)
Meet two CEOs who have navigated
their well-established companies
boldly into the future. Ed Zander
found his calling when he
transformed Motorola from a
troubled electronics firm into the
hottest mobile phone maker around.
Allstate's Ed Liddy insured the wellbeing of his company by revamping
an antiquated agent system while
using new technology to boost
efficiency. Two CEOs who made
sure their brands will be around for
years to come.
Features
-Guests Edward J. (Ed) Zander,
Chairman & CEO, Motorola, Inc. and
Edward M. (Ed) Liddy, Chairman &
CEO, The Allstate Corporation.
-Taped at the Kellogg School of
Management at Northwestern
University on March 1, 2006.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: Putting the
Brakes on Fuel and
Transportation Costs
(Southwest Airlines, Valero
Energy)
Meet two executives who know the
oil and airline industries from the
inside: Gary Kelly, Vice Chairman
and CEO of Southwest Airlines, has
kept his company flying high despite
turbulence caused by rising oil prices
and cutthroat competition. Bill
Greehey, Chairman and recently
retired CEO of Valero Energy, has
barreled to the forefront of oil refining
while making sure his workers aren't
left out in the cold.
Features
-Guests Gary C. Kelly, Vice
Chairman & CEO, Southwest
Airlines Company and William E.
(Bill) Greehey, Chairman, Valero
Energy Corporation.
-Taped at the McCombs School of
Business at the University of Texas
in Austin on February 21, 2006.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: Putting the
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Pizzazz Back Into Xerox
and Coke (Xerox, Coke)
In this episode of CEO Exchange
meet the CEOs of two companies
with iconic names that have long
been part of our everyday
vocabulary. At Xerox, Anne Mulcahy
didn't copy anyone's game plan
when she rebuilt the company into a
contemporary high-tech
powerhouse. And Coca-Cola's
Neville Isdell is refreshing the
product mix to satisfy the public's
thirst for non-carbonated drinks. Two
CEOs who are determined to steer
their companies back to the future.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: Taking a
Good Look at Looking
Good! (Estee Lauder,
Cosmopolitan)
Meet two CEOs who are putting a
new face on cosmetics and
publishing. Grandson of the
legendary founder of The Estee
Lauder Companies, William Lauder
has helped make over one of the
world's leading manufacturers of
makeup and fragrance. Cathleen
Black, called "one of the leading
figures in American publishing," has
imprinted her style on some of the
world's best-known magazines,
including Cosmopolitan, Seventeen,
and Esquire.
PBS, 2007
CEO Exchange: The Bank
and the Drugstore in the
21st Century (Bank of
America, CVS)
Get an inside look at the changing
face of Main Street USA. Today the
local bank and drugstore are owned
by companies that do much more
than take deposits and dispense
medicine. Ken Lewis has counted on
an aggressive acquisition strategy
for Bank of America, which has
vaulted ahead of its competitors with
an extensive branch network. Tom
Ryan found acquisitions held the
right formula to make CVS the
nation's leader in filling prescriptions.
Features
-Guests Kenneth D. (Ken) Lewis,
Chairman, President & CEO, Bank of
America Corporation and Thomas M.
(Tom) Ryan, Chairman, President &
CEO, CVS Corporation.
-Taped at the Howard University
School of Business in Washington,
DC on April 12, 2006.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: The Recipe
for Success (Nordstrom,
Starbucks)
Meet two CEOs of companies known
for bonding with their customers and
employees. Blake Nordstrom is
carrying on the family tradition of
providing exceptional customer
service at a large retail store where
employees are considered part of
the family. Jim Donald makes sure
that Starbucks is a comfortable
home-away-from-home for
customers, and the company takes
pride in treating employees as
"partners."
Features
-Guests Blake W. Nordstrom,
President, Nordstrom, Inc. and Jim
Donald, President President & CEO,
Starbucks Coffee Company.
-Taped at the University of
Washington Business School in
Seattle on January 5, 2006
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: The Rough
and Tumble Business of
Sports (NBA - David Stern,
MLB - Bud Selig) (Winning
the Game)
Get an insiders' glimpse into the
high-stakes world of professional
sports from two executives who
know it best. David Stern,
Commissioner of the National
Basketball Association, has taken his
sport to new heights while trying to
keep viewers from heading for the
exits. Major League Baseball
Commissioner Bud Selig has sought
to level the field between big market
and small market teams while
playing defense about alleged
steroid use by athletes.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: Turning
Big Ideas into Multibillion
Dollar Businesses (BET,
Marriott)
companies. Guests on this program
had a strong vision and the strategy
to execute it. Robert L. Johnson, one
of the leading entrepreneurs of his
time, created Black Entertainment
Television and founded his own
investment firm. Bill Marriott took
over the small hotel and food
business started by his parents and
turned it into the highest grossing
hospitality chain in the world.
PBS, 2006
CEO Exchange: Winning
Customers Through Savvy
Marketing (NASCAR, Sprint
Nextel)
In this episode of CEO Exchange
meet two CEOs who know the
importance of a winning marketing
strategy. Through popular
competitions like the Nextel Cup,
NASCAR's Brian France has driven
millions of fans to enjoy the sport.
And by maintaining pole position as
one of NASCAR's chief sponsors,
Gary Forsee has Sprint Nextel on
track to lap the competition. They are
two CEOs who are firing on all
cylinders in the race to attract new
customers.
PBS, 2007
FRONTLINE: A Dangerous
Business Revisited
Five years ago, Frontline, The New
York Times and the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation
investigated one of America's most
dangerous industries - the iron pipe
foundry business. One company had
more violations than all others
combined, the McWane Corporation.
Now, Frontline combines most of its
original broadcast with what
happened after that program aired,
what has changed at McWane, and
whether the company has become a
less dangerous business.
PBS, 2002
There are many great ideas, but few
turn into multibillion dollar
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FRONTLINE: Bigger Than
Enron
Enron's meteoric rise and collapse
revealed a watchdog system that
failed. But in the 1990s, more than
400 corporations dramatically
restated their value after accounting
lapses, failures, or fraud.
FRONTLINE examines an oversight
system gone soft in interviews with
SEC officials, corporate executives,
members of Congress, and investor
advocates, blaming market
deregulation and conflicts of interest
for eroded controls against
investment fraud.
PBS, 2002
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
FRONTLINE: Black Money
FRONTLINE examines the shadowy
world of international bribery,
revealing how multi-national
companies create slush funds, set
up front companies, and make secret
payments, all to get billions in
business. These practices are facing
a new international crackdown. At
the center of this is a controversial,
ongoing investigation into the Britishbased multi-national BAE Systems
and allegations about billion dollar
bribes.
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: Flying Cheap
FRONTLINE investigates the crash
of Continental 3407 in Buffalo, NY,
and discovers a dramatically
changed airline industry. The rise of
the regionals and arrival of low-cost
carriers have been a huge boon to
consumers, and the industry insists
that the skies remain safe. But many
insiders are worried that now the
aviation system is being stretched
beyond its capacity to deliver service
that is both cheap and safe.
PBS, 2010
FRONTLINE: Heat
For years, big business has resisted
environmental policy and stifled the
debate over climate change. Now,
facing pressure from governments,
green groups and investors alike, big
business is promising to reshape its
approach to the environment,
fundamentally transforming the
politics of the debate. FRONTLINE
producer Martin Smith travels the
globe to test what big business is
really doing to solve one of the most
urgent issues of our time.
PBS, 2008
FRONTLINE: Secret History
of the Credit Card
The average American family today
carries 10 credit cards. Credit card
debt and personal bankruptcies are
now at an all time high. With no legal
limit on the amount of interest or fees
that can be charged, credit cards
have become the most profitable
sector of the American banking
industry: more than $30 billion in
profits last year alone. FRONTLINE
examines how the credit card
industry became so pervasive, so
lucrative, and so powerful.
PBS, 2004
FRONTLINE: The Card
Game
As credit card companies face rising
public anger, new regulation from
Washington and a potential perfect
storm of economic bad news,
FRONTLINE jointly with the New
York Times examines the future of
the massive consumer loan industry
and its impact on a fragile national
economy. How are the credit, debit
and pre-paid card industries
repositioning themselves to maintain
high profits under the new rules?
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: The
Persuaders
Frontline examines the "persuasion
industries" -- advertising and public
relations. To cut through consumers'
growing resistance to their pitches,
marketers have developed new ways
of integrating their messages into the
fabric of our lives, using
sophisticated market research
techniques to better understand
consumers and turning to the littleunderstood techniques of public
relations to make sure their
messages come from sources we
trust.
PBS, 2004
FRONTLINE: The Spill
Long before the Deepwater Horizon
explosion in the Gulf, BP was widely
viewed as a company that valued
deal-making and savvy marketing
over safety, a "serial environmental
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criminal" that left behind a long trail
of problems--deadly accidents,
disastrous spills, countless safety
violations--which many now believe
should have triggered action by
federal regulators.
Could the spill have been
prevented? Through interviews with
current and former employees and
executives, government regulators,
and safety experts, FRONTLINE
correspondent Martin Smith joins
with the investigative non-profit
ProPublica to examine the trail that
led to the disaster in the Gulf. From
BP's vast oil fields in Alaska to its
refineries in Texas and its trading
rooms in New York and London, the
film raises new questions about
whether BP's corporate culture will
finally be forced to change.
-The DVD features Descriptive Video
for the Visually Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
FRONTLINE: World IV: The
Curse of Inca Gold,
October 25, 2005
Lowell Bergman travels to the
Peruvian Andes to uncover the story
of a battle for Yanacocha, the world's
richest gold mine. Bergman reveals
political intrigue including attempts to
influence Peru's Supreme Court to
rule in favor of an American
company. The program investigates
Newmont Mining of Denver,
Colorado, and meets the crusading
priest who leads local campesinos
who have opposed expansion of the
mine after a toxic mercury spill.
PBS, 2005
FRONTLINE: World IX: The
Carbon Hunters
FRONTLINE/World journeys to the
Amazon and the remote rainforests
of Brazil, where several major
American companies are on the hunt
for ways to capture an increasingly
valuable commodity, carbon, as
Congress considers new legislation
that would force them to pay for their
pollution. Reporter Mark Schapiro
visits a number of demonstration
projects that help explore the
promise and potential pitfalls of this
new trade in trees.
PBS, 2010
FRONTLINE: World IX:
Troubled Water
FRONTLINE/World investigates one
of its own stories, The Play Pump,
an apparently breakthrough idea to
harness the energy of children to
pump drinking water throughout
remote areas of southern Africa.
Now, correspondent Amy Costello
investigates what happened to those
communities as the promise of the
PlayPump fell short and the device's
biggest American boosters began to
back away from a technology they
had once championed.
PBS, 2010
slums of Ghana and the far-off
provinces in China, Peter Klein and
his team fan out around the world to
document the growing impact of this
toxic trash on those who desperately
scavenge it for precious metals.
Three stories on the disc include:
Ghana: Digital Dumping Ground
As the June, 2009 digital television
conversion makes tens of millions of
analog TV's obsolete, and
Americans continue to trash old
computers and cell phones at
alarming rates, FRONTLINE/World
presents a global investigation into
the dirty secret of the digital age -the dumping of hundreds of millions
of pounds of toxic electronic waste
across the developing world. The
report also uncovers another
dangerous bi-product of a disposable
culture - data fraud, as thousands of
old hard drives are finding their way
into criminal hands.
Egypt: Middle East, Inc. – The Next
Generation of Entrepreneurs
In Egypt, a country that suffers from
the highest rate of youth
unemployment in the world,
FRONTLINE/World reporter Amanda
Pike finds an organization trying to
cultivate the next generation of
entrepreneurs. She follows along as
it pits the best student companies
against each other in a nail-biting
competition.
Vietnam: Wheels of Change – A
Rugged Wheelchair for the
Developing World.
In Vietnam, a country with one of the
highest percentages of wheelchair
riders in the world, a partnership
between an American designer and
a Vietnamese wheelchair factory is
making a difference.
PBS, 2009
NOW: Is Big Oil ShortChanging the American
Public?
FRONTLINE: World VIII:
Digital Dumping Ground
FRONTLINE/World presents a global
investigation into the dumping of
hundreds of millions of pounds of
electronic waste around the world
each year. Tracking "e-waste" to the
When government auditor Bobby
Maxwell learned Kerr McGee was
not paying the millions it owed in
royalties, he prepared an order to the
oil giant to pay up. But Maxwell
claims his bosses quashed that
order. After filing a False Claims Act
lawsuit, Maxwell lost his job. NOW
talks with Maxwell about the price he
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paid in pursuit of fairness, and
examines an industry under fire for
keeping revenue it makes drilling in
areas owned by us all.
PBS, 2007
30 minutes
Steve Jobs, One Last
Thing
Few men have changed our
everyday world of work, leisure, and
human communication in the way
that Apple founder, Steve Jobs, has
done. This documentary looks not
only at how his talent, his style and
his imagination have shaped all of
our lives, but also at the influences
that shaped and moulded the man
himself. Since his untimely death,
tributes from around the world have
secured Steve's place in the
pantheon of great Americans.
Now, we talk to the people who
changed the man, who changed our
world. Through interviews with the
people who worked closely with him
or chronicled his life, we gain unique
insight into what made him tick. In a
never before broadcast, exclusive
interview, Steve Jobs expounds his
own philosophy of life, and offers
advice to us all on changing our own
lives to achieve our ambitions, our
desires, and our dreams. "Life can
be much broader once you discover
one simple fact; that everything
around you that you call life was
made up by people no smarter than
you...the minute you understand
that, you can poke life; you can
change it, you can mould it, embrace
it, make you mark upon it. Once you
learn that.... you'll never be the same
again."
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
A Place of Our Own:
Behavior & Emotions
Host Debi Gutierrez leads engaging
discussions on children's behavior
and emotions with parents,
caregivers and child care experts.
Topics include conflict resolution,
tantrums, separation anxiety, sharing
and more. A Place of Our Own also
includes 17 fun activities you can do
at home with your children.
Features
-Includes Printable PDF Teacher's
Guide
-Also available in Spanish
PBS, 2008
A Place of Our Own: Health
and Nutrition
FRONTLINE: Growing Up
Online
discussions on health and nutrition
with parents, caregivers and child
care experts. Topics include
exercise, healthy eating, preventing
obesity, sleep, diabetes, asthma and
more. A Place of Our Own also
includes 9 fun activities you can do
at home with your children.
PBS, 2008
FRONTLINE looks at the impact of
the Internet on adolescence through
the eyes of teens and their parents.
The film takes viewers into the
private worlds kids are creating
online, from kids who are harassed
and bullied, to kids whose only
friends are on-line, to those kids who
are celebrities on YouTube.
FRONTLINE explores the
complicated new lines being drawn
between the real and virtual worlds
for today's children and for their
parents.
Features
-Teacher's Guide (TBD)
PBS, 2008
A Place of Our Own:
Special Needs
A Place of Our Own: Early
Academics
discussions on early learning areas
with parents, caregivers and child
care experts. Topics include literacy,
language development, writing skills,
science, math and more. A Place of
Our Own also includes 9 fun
activities you can do at home with
your children.
Features
-DVD Includes PDF Discussion
Guides
PBS, 2008
Did you know that one in three
children arrives in kindergarten
unprepared for the challenges of
school? Unfortunately, children who
start behind too often stay behind. A
Place of Our Own responds to this
need by providing parents and child
care providers with information to
help young children develop social,
emotional and cognitive skills.
Features
-Topics include:
recognizing and understanding
special needs
speech & language delays
hearing and visual impairments
autism
-Also includes 6 fun activities you
can do at home with your children.
-Special Feature - Outreach Material
PDFs.
PBS, 2008
Just Add SPICE: Parenting
for Happy, Healthy Kids
This learning resource of video and
print materials follows four families
as they attempt to instill healthy
habits in their kids by using a set of
proven positive parenting skills
represented by the acronym SPICE
(Structure, Praise, Inspire,
Consistency, and Enjoy.)
Features
-Also includes:
Bonus videos (20 minutes, in 6
segments); and
-A printable learning guide (.pdf file).
PBS, 2010
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Kids & Divorce: For Better
or Worse
Hosted by journalist Dave Iverson,
Kids & Divorce examines the
emotional and legal aftermath of
divorce, seeking to answer: What's
best for the kids? In their own voices,
parents and children tell their stories
of facing divorce's fallout. This
special explores the pros and cons
of joint custody, looks at efforts to
reform how custody is decided in the
judicial system, and examines how
divorce education programs are
helping both parents and kids.
Features
-Scene Selection
PBS, 2006
Listening to Children: A
Moral Journey with Robert
Coles
How does a child grow up to become
a good person? What values guide a
child through life's challenges? How
do parents pass on inner strength to
children? Child psychiatrist Robert
Coles explores such questions in a
penetrating study of the lives of eight
children facing problems of modern
life: family breakdown, AIDS, racism,
and riots. Each child's pictures define
their feelings and quest for sources
of strength in their families.
PBS, 1995
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
My Changing Life
Custom create your DVD's from the
available chapters.
As youngsters move towards, into,
and through puberty many important
changes will take place in their
bodies. This variety of change once
completed, will create their new and
unique identity as adults. Learning to
understand these physical changes
as “normal” will greatly reduce angst
and assuredly assist in the
acceptance of self. A consistent and
education focused theme about
puberty, normalcy, and acceptance.
Film Ideas, 2007
18 min each
of two titles 389.95$
The Complete Guide to Puberty:
Boys
Testosterone is the hormone that
fuels the development in boys as
they move into adulthood. Each boy
will develop at his own pace. The
reproductive elements of these
changes are throughly discussed
and detailed with the use of
animations, cartoons, and live action.
All the basics are covered. Boy's
learn that no matter how they
develop it's "normal".
Girls
For young girls the many changes
that occur in their body will happen
over a span of several years. Some
of these changes can be seen on the
outside but many of the changes will
happen inside. This program
explores all facets of physical &
reproductive development of the
female body. The focus is on
normalcy & acceptance of self.
Raising Cain
America's boys are in trouble.
Raising Cain, hosted by child
psychologist Michael Thompson,
Ph.D., explores the emotional
development of boys in America
today. This two-hour documentary
provides surprising new research
about boys' inner workings,
dispelling a number of commonly
held misconceptions, and highlights
innovative programs that are
bringing out the best in boys.
PBS, 2005
Science of Babies
Human babies come into this world
entirely helpless – unable to walk,
talk or feed themselves. And, as any
parent can testify, a remarkable
transformation occurs over their first
year. But what's happening behind
what you can simply observe?
From first breath to first step,
National Geographic sheds light on
the amazing developments in the
first 12 months of life and how new
research indicates that these
growing abilities are much more
flexible than previously known.
Follow leading scientists as they
study the remarkable plasticity of a
very young brain, measure how early
experiences influence the course of
human development and deconstruct
how babies can learn languages and
even grasp math!
Letterbox, 52 mins
Secret Life of the Brain:
The Teenage Brain Teenagers are different
from other humans
Parents who believe teenagers are
different from other humans may be
comforted to learn that it is literally
true. During puberty the brain is a
work in progress, teeming with
hormones; areas that direct
reasoning and impulse control are
still in development. During
adolescence, people are especially
susceptible to addiction and
schizophrenia, two areas under
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intensive study and benefiting from
increased understanding of brain
function.
PBS, 2008
What About Me? Kids and
Grief
1st Place: CAVE Media Festival;
Bronze Plaque-Columbus
Library Journal, Caring Concepts,
Bereavement Magazine
This highly reviewed video highlights
11 boys & girls ages 4-14, while they
discuss grief experiences due to the
death or chronic illness of a sibling or
parent. The children talk about their
experiences to offer hope, support
and a sense of community to other
children.
- Eguides available
Film Ideas, 2005
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CINEMA
American Playhouse:
Andre's Mother
American Experience: Mary
Pickford
Mary Pickford created a totally new
way of acting that entranced
audiences and left them spell-bound.
She was also a creative producer
and shrewd businessperson who
played a pivotal role in shaping the
first new media of the twentieth
century. This powerful and moving
production uses footage, stills,
original audio interviews with
Pickford and clips from her movies to
tell a story that is full of joy and
power, of loneliness and despair.
PBS, 2005
American Experience: The
Battle over Citizen Kane
When power, brilliance and ambition
clashed, America nearly lost its
greatest cinematic treasure. In 1941,
24-year-old Orson Welles wrote,
directed, and starred in Citizen Kane,
a masterpiece many regard as the
best film ever made. The alleged
subject of the film--publishing
magnate William Randolph Hearst-disagreed. This Academy® Awardnominated documentary offers a
detailed first-person perspective on
this historic clash.
Features
-In color and black and white
-Orson Welles filmography
PBS, 2000
Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony
Award winner Terrence McNally,
Andre's Mother is the story of
Katherine Gerard (Sada Thompson)
who has lost her son to AIDS. Set at
Andre's memorial service, the film
follows Katherine's journey as she
confronts the death of her son, the
anguish of his lover Cal Porter
(Richard Thomas), and, in
flashbacks, the key moments of
denial and miscommunication with
those closest to her.
PBS, 2006
Beyond the Movie: The
Lord of the Rings:
Fellowship of the Ring
National Geographic embarks on an
extraordinary journey through myth,
legend, language, and history to
explore how the imaginary world of
Middle-earth reflects our own.
Who was J.R.R. Tolkien, and how
did he create the amazing world of
Middle-earth?
How does the struggle between
good and evil in this epic story
parallel challenges in our world?
Why are the places, heroes, and
villains of Middle-earth eerily
familiar?
Who are the real-life Frodos today?
Only National Geographic can
present such a unique look into the
blockbuster film and the real-life
story behind it.
54 mins
Beyond the Movie: The
Lord of the Rings: Return
of the King
Join National Geographic for a
compelling exploration of the realworld parallels to the events and
characters brought to life in The Lord
of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Discover the legacy of history's
''reluctant heroes'' and their striking
resemblance to Aragorn.
Compare the roles of ''wise
counselors'' like Gandalf, and
powerful friendships like that of
Frodo and Sam, to their historic
counterparts.
Thrilling film footage illustrates how
history-changing events are reflected
in the film's story of courage and
camaraderie triumphing over
impossible odds.
Insights from leading historians, field
experts, and members of the
filmmaking team make this a musthave addition to every Lord of the
Rings collection!
Beyond the Movie: Troy
Retold throughout 3,000 years of
human history, the tale of the Trojan
War remains one of the most
compelling stories in W estern
culture. Now, embark on the thrilling
journey behind the legends with
Beyond the Movie: Troy. Did Troy
really exist? Join researchers
discovering clues that could pinpoint
Troy's location. Did the Trojan War
actually happen? Search for answers
as 19th-century con men and
modern-day archaeologists unearth
gold, war-ravaged ruins, and
nagging controversies. Was Helen of
Troy a real person? Explore the
extraordinary theory that a historic
war was waged in the name of the
"face that launched a thousand
ships." Through powerful recreations and fascinating insights
from international scholars, step
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back in time to explore the
astonishing truth behind the rise and
fall of this legendary city.
Bonus Program: Recreating Troy:
Behind The Scenes with NG
Claude Lelouch, Volume 1
This fabulous collectors box set
features six great Claude Lelouch
All-Time Classics, including three of
his early films and three of his more
recent hits. Lelouch is known as one
of his generation's most outstanding
directors and, as everyone who
knows him will tell you, a wonderful
storyteller. With almost 50 films to
his credit, he has also produced and
distributed ten other films. He has
built an international reputation in the
movie industry, as his films have
been translated into English and
screened in the United States.
Lelouch uses social, human and
romantic situations as backdrops as
he takes us through emotional
journeys that are touching, poignant,
fantastic and funny. He continues to
explore and define the human genre
through his writing and scripts.
3 double volumes - 6 DVD
Volume 1
Men, Women: A User's Manual /
Marriage
Volume 2
There Were Days and Moons / Cat
and Mouse
Volume 3
The Beautiful Story / Smic Smac
Smoc
Extras
Scene Index • Photo Galleries •
Making Of and Trailers
for Men, Women: A User's Manual
Imavision
Purchase: DVD Circulation 549.95$,
Schools 219.95$
-Interview with the filmmaker David
Sutherland
PBS, 1998
Claude Lelouch, Volume 2
Lelouch is known as one of his
generation's most outstanding
directors and, as everyone who
knows him will tell you, a wonderful
storyteller. With almost 50 films to
his credit, he has also produced and
distributed ten other films. He has
built an international reputation in the
movie industry, as his films have
been translated into English and
screened in the United States of
America. LELOUCH uses social,
human and romantic situations as
backdrops as he takes us through
emotional journeys that are touching,
poignant, fantastic and funny. He
continues to explore and define the
human genre through his writing and
scripts.
3 double volumes - 6 DVD
Volume 1
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys /
Long Live Life
Volume 2
Robert and Robert / Going and
Coming Back
Volume 3
Edith and Marcel / All That...for This
Imavision
Purchase: DVD Circulation 549.95$,
Schools 219.95$
FRONTLINE: The Farmer's
Wife: A David Sutherland
Film
Step inside the passionate, troubled
lives of Juanita and Darrel
Buschkoetter as they cling to family
and farm. Part documentary, part
love story, The Farmer's Wife
eloquently blends harsh American
farm life with the bittersweet drama
of modern marriage. Darrel labors
night and day for a bumper crop
while Juanita cleans houses and
finishes college. Despite heavy
obstacles, they rediscover the love
that binds them together.
Features
-Interview with Juanita
-Interview with Juanita and Darrel
Masterpiece Classic: Any
Human Heart (Original U.K.
Version)
Every life is ordinary and
extraordinary. Logan Mountstuart's lived in every decade of the twentieth
century - is a rich tapestry of both.
Matthew Macfadyen (Pride and
Prejudice), Jim Broadbent (Harry
Potter), and newcomer Sam Claflin
all take a turn as Logan at different
points in his life in this provocative
glimpse at one man's quest for glory
and bliss.
An aspiring young writer in London
and Paris, a spy during WWII,
Logan's was a life touched by
everything, and everyone, from the
Spanish Civil War, Joan Miró, and
Ian Fleming to Earnest Hemingway,
the Duke and Duchess of Windsor,
and the Baader-Meinhof Gang. But
despite his many brushes with
history, it is the women of his life
who ultimately define Logan - his illmatched first wife, Lottie; the wives
of his best friend, Peter; Freya, the
love of his life; or anyone else on the
long list of women who've shared his
days and nights.
Featuring Hayley Attwell, Kim
Catrall, Gillian Anderson, Tom
Hollander, Natasha Little, Julian
Rhind-Tutt, and Richard Schiff, Any
Human Heart is the story of a full life,
lived with passion - expansive, rich,
unsentimental, comic, and
profoundly moving.
Disc#1 - Episode 1 (RT: 1:17), and
Episode (RT: 1:06)
Disc#2 - Episode 3 (RT: 1:10), and
Episode 4 (RT: 1:07)
Bonus Content (approximately 48
minutes) includes)
(Interviews with actors, producers,
directors, writer - all subtitled)
- In Oxford with Sam Clafin
- Matthew MacFayden on location in
Spain
- Interview with Jim Broadbent
- Kim Cattral on "Gloria"
- Gillian Anderson and Tom
Hollander on playing the Duke and
Duchess of Windsor
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- Hayley Atwell on "Freya"
- On the Set of "Any Human Heart"
- From Paper to Screen - William
Boyd Discusses "Any Human Heart"
- Deleted Scenes (about 7 minutes
of 11 clips - not subtitled)
-This DVD is the original and
unedited UK version
-The following program contains
mature content. Viewer discretion is
advised.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
240 minutes
Masterpiece Classic: A
Room With A View
A fresh and poignant adaptation of
E.M. Forster's classic novel, A Room
with a View tells the story of the
coming of age of Lucy Honeychurch
in 1912 Florence, Italy. Longing to
burst free from the repression of
British upper class manners and
mores, she must wrestle with her
inner romantic longings to choose
between the passionate George and
the priggish but socially suitable
Cecil.
PBS, 2008
Masterpiece Classic: Anna
Karenina
A woman risks everything to follow
her heart in this stunning adaptation
of Leo Tolstoy's powerful tale of love,
marriage, and betrayal in imperial
Russia. Helen McCrory stars as
literature's most tragic adulteress,
with Kevin McKidd as her lover, the
dashing Count Vronsky, and
Stephen Dillane as her cold-hearted
husband.
Features
educators and a link to the
Masterpiece Theatre Web site
impaired
PBS, 2004
Masterpiece Classic:
Dracula
Masterpiece Classic: Bertie
& Elizabeth
Theirs was the rarest of royal
marriages-a true love match-but their
expected life of genteel obscurity
vanished with his brother's
abdication in 1936. Follow the
remarkable story of Britain's King
George VI, known to friends simply
as Bertie, and his fun-loving wife,
Elizabeth, later enshrined in British
hearts as the Queen Mum during her
daughter's reign.
Features
impaired
PBS, 2005
Enter the dark world of literature's
most fearful monster, Count Dracula,
in this stunning new version of Bram
Stoker's 19th-century tale. A young
aristocrat attempts to escape the
ravages of a horrific disease, but
instead unleashes the murderous
fangs of Transylvania's fatally
charismatic vampire on Victorian
London. Marc Warren, Sophia
Myles, and David Suchet star in this
dark thriller from Masterpiece
Theatre.
PBS, 2007
Elizabeth I: The Virgin
Queen
Casanova
Casanova is the world's most
notorious lover, addicted to the
pleasures of the flesh. From his
glamorous youth in Venice to his old
age in an obscure castle, Casanova
(played by David Tennant and Peter
O'Toole) travels the world, loving
many, but unable to find true
happiness without the married
Henriette (Laura Fraser). An
encounter brings back memories as
Casanova is dying, and he
desperately attempts to see
Henriette once more.
Features
-This program includes material that
may not be appropriate for younger
advised.
PBS, 2006
The Virgin Queen is a refreshing and
intimate account of the Elizabeth I's
rule. The tale begins when Elizabeth
is a teen-age princess imprisoned in
the Tower of London by her halfsister Queen Mary, charged with
conspiracy and treason. We follow
the young princess as she fights to
hang on to her head and at the same
time consolidate her power.
PBS, 2006
Masterpiece Classic: Far
From the Maddening
Crowd
Paloma Baeza stars as Bathsheba
Everdene, a beautiful and proud
woman with a fiercely independent
spirit, in this lush adaptation of
Thomas Hardy's classic novel, Far
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from the Madding Crowd.
Uncertain of her future but unwilling
to sacrifice her freedom, young
Bathsheba rejects the proposal of
dependable Gabriel Oak (Nathaniel
Parker, The Inspector Lynley
Mysteries), only to become his
employer when a cruel twist of fate
destroys the loyal shepherd's
prospects. Still in love, Gabriel can
only stand by and watch as
Bathsheba mischievously flirts with
her neighbor, Mr. Boldwood (Nigel
Terry), unleashing a passionate
obsession that burns deep within the
reserved Boldwood. Both men
forsake their hearts, however, upon
the arrival of the dashing,
womanizing soldier Frank Troy
(Jonathan Firth). Despite being in
love with another woman himself,
Troy sees a challenge in Bathsheba
and sets out to win her.
Though she ultimately makes her
choice, Bathsheba's marriage is
instantly doomed, setting in motion a
dramatic chain of events in this
turbulent 19th-century tale of passion
and destruction.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
208 minutes
Goodnight Mister Tom
Tom Oakley (John Thaw) is a
cantankerous old man who, at the
start of World War II, finds his life
irrevocably changed when little Willie
Beech (Nick Robinson) is evacuated
from London and sent to live with
him. Willie is a quiet, sad child with a
disturbing past, but through Tom's
friendship and attention, Willie's
anxieties are smoothed away and a
strong bond develops between this
unlikely pair.
PBS, 2005
Masterpiece Classic: Jane
Eyre
Frenchman's Creek
Daphne Du Maurier's exciting pirate
adventure comes to life in this
Masterpiece Theatre presentation. It
is the British era of the Restoration,
and Dona St. Columb flees her
husband for the peace and solitude
of her Cornwall estate. Instead, she
finds French pirates have occupied
the town, and one of them has taken
over her family's home. Tara
Fitzgerald and Anthony Delon star in
this stylish tale of love and betrayal.
PBS, 2006
The dark romantic mystery of Jane
Eyre returns to the screen in this
lavish new version for Masterpiece
Theatre. A lonely young governess
falls in love with the handsome,
brooding father of her new student at
Thornfield Hall, but neither Jane nor
Mr. Rochester can escape the
mysteries of their past lives. Toby
Stephens, Ruth Wilson, and
Francesca Annis bring Charlotte
Brontë's timeless classic to vigorous
new life.
PBS, 2007
Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson's
memorable tale of swashbuckling
adventure, Kidnapped recounts the
exploits of an innocent youth, David
Balfour, who teams up with an exiled
outlaw to reclaim his rightful
inheritance. Treachery, romance,
rebellion, and redemption mark this
thrill-packed adaptation from
Masterpiece Theatre, starring
newcomer James Anthony Patterson
and a gifted supporting cast.
PBS, 2005
Masterpiece Classic: Me
and Mrs. Jones
Robson Green (Reckless) portrays a
Fleet Street tabloid writer, and his
next story is going to take him right
to the top. The snooping columnist,
who writes under the pseudonym
Mrs. Jones, secretly infiltrates 10
Downing Street in an effort to reveal
the Prime Minister's intimate
personal details and deflate her reelection campaign. But once inside,
he finds not scandal but true love-with the married Prime Minister
herself.
PBS, 2004
Monsignor Renard
Monsignor Renard tells the story of
the German occupation of France
during World War II through the eyes
and experiences of a humble and
extraordinary priest--a man of
profound faith whose beliefs are
tested to the breaking point as he is
forced to choose between the
peaceful teachings of the Christian
doctrine and the violent necessities
of the emergent Resistance.
Features
advised.
PBS, 2006
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Masterpiece Classic: My
Family and Other Animals
One of literature's most charming,
eccentric and amusing childhood
memoirs comes to life in an
adaptation of Gerald Durrell's My
Family and Other Animals,
chronicling Durrell's five-year sojourn
on the Greek island of Corfu with his
family before World War II.
Surrounded by ample wildlife and
histrionic locals, they enjoy a sundrenched, chaotic idyll.
PBS, 2006
Northanger Abbey
In Austen's gentle parody of gothic
fiction, Felicity Jones (Meadowlands)
plays romance addict Catherine
Morland. Invited to a medieval
country house that appeals to her
most lurid fantasies, she forms a
close friendship with the younger son
on the estate, Henry Tilney (JJ Feild,
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton), but
their budding romance is
mysteriously cut short. Adapted by
Andrew Davies.
PBS, 2008
Masterpiece Classic: Oliver
Twist
In this extraordinary production,
storyteller Alan Bleasdale broadens
the scope of Charles Dickens' classic
tale of an orphan in 19th century
England--and the characters who
influence his destiny. Oliver Twist is
a drama of dark comedy, astonishing
vivacity and soaring imagination, but
ultimately, it is a story that celebrates
the resilience and triumph of a little
boy's spirit.
Features
educators
impaired
PBS, 2004
Masterpiece Classic: Our
Town
Veteran actor-director Paul Newman
makes his first Broadway
appearance in four decades in this
sold-out Westport Country
Playhouse production of the
Thornton Wilder classic. Newman
plays the Stage Manager, who
narrates the immortal tale of Grover's
Corners, U.S.A., and its citizens. The
superb cast of Our Town includes
Frank Converse, Jane Curtin, Ben
Fox, Jayne Atkinson, Stephen
Spinella, and Maggie Lacy.
PBS, 2003
Pollyanna
After the death of her father,
Pollyanna moves in with her
embittered aunt. Soon, she charms
everyone in the village she now calls
home--except her cold-hearted aunt
who refuses to see the brighter side
of life. Aunt Polly, despite her vast
wealth treats Pollyanna more like an
stranger than a relative, but when
tragedy strikes, Pollyanna's sunny
outlook persuades her aunt to
confront past ghosts and embrace
the promise of happiness.
PBS, 2004
Masterpiece Classic: Small
Island
This poignant adaptation of Andrea
Levy's award-winning novel explores
the lives of two couples, one
Jamaican and the other English,
whose worlds intertwine in postWorld War II Britain, at a turning
point in the long relationship
between the two countries. It is a
story of tender emotion and sparkling
wit, of crossings taken and passages
lost, of shattering compassion and of
reckless optimism in the face of
insurmountable barriers.
Starring Naomie Harris, David
Dyelowo, Ruth Wilson, and Benedict
Cumberbatch (Sherlock).
PBS, 2010
Rebecca
Daphne du Maurier's tale of
romance, suspense, and jealousy
returns in a lavish Masterpiece
Theatre production. Set in elegant
Monte Carlo and brooding Cornwall,
the film stars Charles Dance as
Maxim de Winter and Emilia Fox as
his new young bride. When they
return to Manderley, the shadow of
his first wife, Rebecca, and sinister
housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Diana
Rigg) threaten the newcomer, who
must unravel dark secrets of the
past.
PBS, 2003
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Reckless and Reckless:
The Sequel
This four-disc set includes the hit
romantic dramas Reckless and
Reckless: The Sequel, starring
Francesca Annis (Wives and
Daughters), Robson Green
(Touching Evil), and Michael Kitchen
(Mrs. Dalloway). Watch romance try
to stay on track through trysts,
treachery, and trouble, and follow the
complex and emotional decisions of
the three who are involved in one
very complicated love triangle.
PBS, 2004
Masterpiece Classic: The
Cazalets
Every family has its secrets. But
some have more to hide. Acclaimed
for its richly detailed production,
talented cast and brilliant character
depictions, The Cazalets is a vivid
and poignant family portrait based on
Elizabeth Jane Howard's captivating
family epic. Birth, death, marriage,
adultery, dementia, intrigue, and war
play significant roles in the lives of
three generations united by blood
and splintered by war.
PBS, 2004
Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
Just as Nigella Lawson and Martha
Stewart have turned Americans and
Britons into nations of wannabe
domestic goddesses, the Victorians
had their own preacher in the shape
of Mrs. Isabella Beeton. How did a
woman who couldn't cook produce
the world's most famous recipe
book? Dead by the age of 28, this
cultural icon was not the matron
Britons have been led to believe, but
instead a sassy, feisty, and very
talented journalist and editor.
Features
-Scene Selection
PBS, 2007
Railway Children
Bronte Collection
Two of literature's favorite sisters are
reunited in this Masterpiece
collection sure to appeal to lovers of
classic romance. Featuring Charlotte
Brontë's Jane Eyre and Emily
Brontë's Wuthering Heights,
audiences will also enjoy special
bonus features on Jane Eyre,
including interviews with the cast and
crew, deleted scenes, audio
commentaries, and trailers for the
original BBC ONE broadcast.
Features
-Interviews with the cast and crew
-Deleted scenes
-Audio commentaries
-Trailers for the original BBC ONE
broadcast
PBS, 2007
At the turn of the 20th century, three
Yorkshire children lost their father;
the police took him away, their
mother refused to explain why. In a
new country home, the lonely
children waited and hoped, waving
faithfully to passengers on a nearby
train each day--until befriended by a
kind old gentleman. Could he help
bring back their lost father? Jenny
Agutter and Richard Attenborough
star in a touching adaptation of Edith
Nesbit's novel.
Features
-Cast list
-Poster gallery
-Access to "The Railway Children"
website
-An interview with leading actress
Jenny Agutter
-Biographies and photos of Golden
Age authors
PBS, 2002
Turn of the Screw
Masterpiece presents Henry James'
chilling ghost tale of a naive young
governess hired to look after two
children in a grand mansion where
sinister events place their lives in
jeopardy. Can she alone save them
from a horrifying fate?
PBS, 2004
Woman in White
Wilkie Collins' memorable mystery
finds a modern adaptation in this tale
of a drawing master and a ghostly
woman in white, whose chance
encounter sets off an eerie chain of
events. Hartright sees an uncanny
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resemblance between the stranger
and a student, Laura, who helps her
sister Marian track down the
stranger-but stumbles onto crime,
secrets, and far-reaching treachery.
PBS, 2005
PBS, 2009
Masterpiece
Contemporary: Framed
Upstairs, Downstairs (2010)
One of the most loved television
series of all time is brought back to
life with a fresh cast and sumptuous
production values. It's 1936, and six
years since parlormaid Rose left 165
Eaton Place, fate brings her back, as
housekeeper to its new owners: Sir
Hallam and his wife Lady Agnes, and
Maud, Lady Holland, his mother.
Rose soon finds she has her work
cut out as she recruits a new
'downstairs' family to help run the
elegance and finery of the 'upstairs'
world. Both upstairs and downstairs,
it soon becomes apparent there lies
a labyrinth of secrets, lies and
scandal. Set against the historical
backdrop of a Britain with a new
King, with sexual, social and political
tensions, this new series provides an
evolving take on the master-servant
relationship.
PBS, 2010
Masterpiece
Contemporary: Collision
A major road accident is nothing
more than a split second of panic
and confusion; an act of terrible
violence that both changes and
destroys lives, with a cause and
effect quality that can ripple out
across the entire world. Beyond the
crumpled cars and emergency
services are the invisible dramas and
when DI John Tolin begins his
investigation he finds himself drawn
into many different and dangerous
worlds.
The National Gallery in London has
flooded, and senior curator Quentin
Lester has a dramatic solution. He
proposes that the entire collection of
priceless paintings should be
removed from London and stored in
an abandoned slate mine inside a
Welsh mountain, as they were during
the Second World War.
Soon after Quentin is settled in North
Wales--admittedly more at home in a
cave among his paintings than he is
with other people--he unwittingly sets
in motion a series of events that
wake up this sleepy, charming town.
After mistaking local boy Dylan
Hughes for an art history genius,
Quentin finds himself in the middle of
mayhem. It seems all of the town's
quirkiest characters, from the
butcher who still sees Elvis to an
eight-year-old criminal genius, want
a piece of the paintings he is trying
so hard to preserve!
Based on Frank Cottrell Boyce's
best-selling children's novel, Framed
stars Trevor Eve (Heat of the Sun)
as Quentin and Eve Myles (Little
Dorrit, Torchwood) as Angharad, the
enigmatic local schoolteacher with
an eye for Quentin; and introduces
Samuel Davies as young Dylan
Hughes.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
Masterpiece
Contemporary: God on
Trial
Antony Sher, Rupert Graves,
Dominic Cooper, and Stellan
Skarsgard star in this harrowing
drama about believers and nonbelievers coming to terms with a
world drenched in evil and suffering.
Celebrated screenwriter Frank
Cottrell Boyce's script is based on
the often told, but unconfirmed, story
that a group of prisoners facing
extermination at Auschwitz
convened a rabbinical court to ask
who is to blame for the greatest of all
crimes.
PBS, 2009
Masterpiece
Contemporary: Page Eight
(Original U.K. Edition)
Johnny Worricker (Bill Nighy) is a
long-serving M15 officer. His boss
and best friend Benedict Baron
(Michael Gambon) dies suddenly,
leaving behind him an inexplicable
file, threatening the stability of the
organization. Meanwhile, a
seemingly chance encounter with
Johnny's striking next-door
neighbour and political activist Nancy
Pierpan (Rachel Weisz) seems too
good to be true. Johnny is forced to
walk out of his job, and then out of
his identity to find out the truth. Set in
London and Cambridge, Page Eight
is a contemporary spy film for the
BBC, which addresses intelligence
issues and moral dilemmas peculiar
to the new century.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
(General)
105 minutes
Masterpiece
Contemporary: The Last
Enemy
Set in the very near future, this
riveting thriller explores how
technology and terror could
transform civilization into a dystopian
society of constant surveillance.
120
Reclusive, brilliant mathematician
Stephen Ezard (Benedict
Cumberbatch, Atonement) returns
home to England to find himself
caught up in an international
conspiracy. He must decide who, if
anyone, he can trust.
Features
-Bonus features: A behind the
scenes featurette, deleted scenes,
and outtakes
PBS, 2009
Masterpiece
Contemporary: Place of
Execution
In 1963 a 13-year-old girl vanished
without trace - the mystery was
never solved. More than 40 years
later, the events surrounding the
disappearance and the hunt for the
killer resurface when a high-flying TV
journalist makes a documentary
about the case.
PBS, 2009
Series 2
PBS, 2009
Masterpiece Mystery!:
Coyote Waits: An American
Mystery Special
Its title comes from a Navajo
proverb, and Coyote Waits carries all
the supernatural suspense for which
Tony Hillerman's novels are famous.
Officer Jim Chee is convinced that a
drunken Navajo shaman, Ashie
Pinto, killed a fellow officer. Pinto
won't deny it, but a kinswoman
believes he is innocent, and her
persistence drives Chee and
Lieutenant Leaphorn deeper into
puzzling mystery, with each new
death. Who--or what--is behind it all?
PBS, 2003
Masterpiece Mystery!: Heat
of the Sun
A tangled web of blackmail, murder
and passion awaits former Scotland
Yard detective Albert Tyburn (Trevor
Eve) when he arrives in Nairobi. In
three mysteries--Private Lives, Hide
in Plain Sight and The Sport of
Kings--Tyburn uses his cunning and
courage to battle arson, drugdealing, murder and more.
PBS, 2004
Masterpiece Mystery!: A
Thief of Time
Navajo tribal policemen Joe
Leaphorn and Jim Chee are back for
a third thrilling Mystery! case, based
on the bestselling novels of Tony
Hillerman. An archaeologist turned
pottery poacher thinks she has
cracked the secret of the vanished
Anasazi culture, when she herself
vanishes. As other poachers start
dropping dead, Leaphorn and Chee
must piece together a case as
complicated as the mysteriously
decorated pots that seem to motivate
the killer.
PBS, 2004
Complete Inspector Lewis
(Series 1 & 2)
Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin
Whately) is back on familiar ground-Oxford, England--though not all is as
it was. Five years after the death of
his long-time partner, the legendary
Inspector Morse (John Thaw), Lewis
is trying to prove himself to his
dubious new boss while rebuilding
his life following the hit-and-run
death of his wife.
-Includes the Pilot, Series 1 and
Inspector Lewis 3
Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin
Whately) and his partner, the
enigmatic Detective Sergeant James
Hathaway (Laurence Fox), return to
the idyllic Oxford countryside and
Colleges in five new thrillers, forcing
the pair to revisit the past--and to
reconsider the future.
-Episodes include
Counter Culture Blues - Lewis is
starstruck when he's sent out on a
disturbing the peace call, only to
come face to face with The
Addiction, a rock and roll band from
the '70s on its way to a comeback thanks to the lead singer's (Joanna
Lumley, Absolutely Fabulous) timely
return from the dead.
The Dead of Winter - After wrapping
up a gruesome case that leaves him
shaken, Hathaway finds himself
investigating a murder at Crevecoeur
Estate, where he spent much of his
childhood. Do his old playmates-including his first love-- know more
than they're letting on? And was the
accidental shooting of Crevecoeur's
Philip Coleman (Nathaniel Parker,
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries)
really an accident, or was it meant to
be a distraction?
Dark Matter - Andrew Crompton,
Master of Gresham College and
amateur astronomer, is found dead
only days before Dr. Ella Ransome,
Crompton's wife's best friend, is also
murdered. Are the two crimes
connected? Facing a list of suspects
that includes everyone from Sir
Arnold Raeburn (Robert Hardy,
Harry Potter) right down to the head
porter, Lewis uncovers infidelity,
blackmail, and madness.
Your Sudden Death Question Lewis and Hathaway find themselves
up against a slick quizmaster (Alan
Davies, Jonathan Creek) when the
standout competitor at a private quiz
weekend is killed before the
competition even begins. But is
competition the motive, or is it just a
convenient cover to settle old
scores?
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Falling Darkness - Dr. Hobson finds
herself caught up in a decades-old
vendetta when one of her university
friends is murdered, and another
young student is killed in the house
Hobson and her friends shared years
ago. Obviously unable to act as the
pathologist in the case, Hobson
instead finds herself and her
remaining friends--Dr. Ellen Jacoby
and playboy Alec Giles (Rupert
Graves, Sherlock)--suspects, and
Lewis is forced to subject her to
questioning.
-Undedited, UK Broadcast Edition
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
450 minutes
Inspector Morse. As he works to
rebuild his life following the death of
his wife, he has to confront his past
and his future. Together with his
sidekick, the cool, cerebral DS
James Hathaway, Lewis is bent on
proving himself to his dubious new
boss. This set contains 3 mysteries:
Whom the Gods Would Destroy, Old
School Ties and Expiation.
PBS, 2008
Inspector Lynley: Series 1
Inspector Lewis: The Pilot
& Series 1
Inspector Lewis 2
Oxford's Inspector Robert Lewis
(Kevin Whately), protégé of the
legendary Inspector Morse (John
Thaw), and his brilliant, brooding
partner, Detective Sergeant James
Hathaway (Laurence Fox) are back
with four twisting new thrillers, and
this time their personal connections
to their work threaten to expose
more than a killer.
Features
Includes:
And the Moonbeams Kiss the Sea
Music to Die For
Life Born of Fire
The Great and the Good
Allegory of Love
The Quality of Mercy
The Point of Vanishing
PBS, 2009
Inspector Lewis: Series 1
Inspector Robert Lewis is back in
Oxford five years after the death of
his long-time partner, the legendary
Laurence Fox.
PBS, 2006
Inspector Robert Lewis is back in
Oxford, England, five years after the
death of his long-time partner, the
legendary Inspector Morse. As he
works to rebuild his life following the
death of his wife, he has to confront
his past and his future. Together with
his younger sidekick, the cool,
cerebral DS James Hathaway Lewis
is bent on proving himself to his
dubious new boss.
Features
-This set contains 4 mysteries: the
series pilot, Whom the Gods Would
Destroy, Old School Ties and
Expiation
PBS, 2008
Millions of readers follow the exploits
of Inspector Thomas Lynley, eighth
Earl of Asherton, and Sergeant
Barbara Havers in Elizabeth
George's novels. Nathaniel Parker
and Sharon Small bring the duo to
life in "Well-Schooled in Murder,"
"For the Sake of Elena," "Payment in
Blood," and "Missing Joseph."
Features
-Includes: Well-Schooled in Murder,
Payment in Blood, For the Sake of
Elena, and Missing Joseph
-Q&A with Nathaniel Parker and
Sharon Small
-Biography for Diana Rigg, host of
Mystery
-Elizabeth George bibliography
-DVD-ROM: Virtual tour of the
Mystery! Studio
-Selected cast filmographies
impaired
PBS, 2003
Inspector Lewis: The Pilot
Five years after Inspector Morse's
death, Inspector Lewis returns to his
old stomping ground of the university
city of Oxford after an attachment on
the British Virgin Islands. Before
Lewis can get home from the airport,
he and his new colleague Hathaway
are diverted by the flashing blue
lights and police activity of a murder
scene, centered on the death by a
single bullet of an American college
student. Starring Kevin Whately and
Four more grisly murders beckon the
unlikely team of aristocrat and
working-class commoner in this
collection. Sgt. Barbara Havers
investigates the death of a young
Asian man on a resort beach, while
Lynley honeymoons in Peru, in
Deception on His Mind. A cricket
star's body in a burned-out house
may have been the work of an
arsonist, in Playing For the Ashes,
but was it his wife, his mentor, or his
married lover? Four episodes in all.
Features
-Includes:
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Playing For The Ashes
In the Presence of the Enemy
A Suitable Vengeance
Deception on His Mind
-Access to the MYSTERY! Web site
PBS, 2004
Malice Aforethought
Nathaniel Parker (Far from the
Madding Crowd) and Sharon Small
(About A Boy) return as the New
Scotland Yard team of Detective
Inspector Thomas Lynley and
Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers
in four riveting murder mysteries that
share some striking--and disturbing-parallels to their own lives: In Pursuit
of the Proper Sinner, A Traitor to
Memory, A Cry for Justice, and If
Wishes Were Horses.
PBS, 2005
Between an endless round of garden
parties and village gossip, the only
way long-suffering Dr. Edmund
Bickleigh can bear the torment of his
formidable wife Julia's ferocious
tongue is to find solace in the arms
of sweet and besotted Ivy Ridgeway-until the exotic Madeline Cranmere
comes to town. But falling in love
with this doctor could be bad for your
health...
Features
Link to the Masterpiece Theatre Web
site
-Scene selections
PBS, 2005
Masterpiece Mystery!: Sally
Lockhart Mysteries: Ruby
in the Smoke
Scrappy teen Sally Lockhart has a
mind for numbers and for sleuthing.
In this vivid adaptation of the first
book in Phillip Pullman's quartet of
novels, the orphan Sally uncovers
the secrets of her father's death,
discovers hidden cursed jewels, and
faces England's deadliest villains
with bold courage and her friends,
the street-smart Jim and besotted
Frederick. Sally navigates through
twisting plots with the savvy of a
sharp-eyed detective.
PBS, 2007
Skinwalkers: An American
Mystery! Special
Masterpiece Mystery!: P.D.
James: A Certain Justice
Jericho of Scotland Yard 1
&2
Never married, and alone since his
childhood sweetheart left him for
another during WWII, Inspector
Michael Jerichoc is a brilliant
detective and a media darling:
obsessed by his work at Scotland
Yard, haunted by his father's murder,
and drawn to his beautiful,
mysterious French neighbor. This set
includes four mysteries: A Pair of
Ragged Claws, The Killing of Johnny
Swan, To Murder and Create, and
The Hollow Men.
Features
Includes four mysteries:
- A Pair of Ragged Claws
- The Killing of Johnny Swan
- To Murder and Create
- The Hollow Men
PBS, 2007
P.D. James' Detective Inspector
Adam Dalgliesh (Roy Marsden)
returns to solve a murder set against
the backdrop of the British legal
community that explores the
meaning of justice when a brilliant,
but unpopular, defense attorney is
found stabbed to death. The bizarre
crime yields an astonishing number
of suspects, but for Dalgliesh, more
troubling still are the imperfections of
a legal system that allow a killer to
go unpunished.
PBS, 2005
Navajo Tribal Police Officer Jim
Chee and Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn
investigate three unsolved homicides
and an attempt on Chee's life that
have left the Navajo Tribal Police
baffled. Are the murders, some 120
miles apart, somehow connected, or
are they random acts of violence? Is
a Navajo witch behind it all? Chee
and Leaphorn unearth clues that
point toward one suspect, in this
suspenseful mystery based on Tony
Hillerman's novel.
PBS, 2002
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Masterpiece Mystery!: The
Inspector Lynley Mysteries
1
Complete Inspector Lynley
Mysteries
Based on the popular detective
novels of Elizabeth George, and
starring Nathaniel Parker as the
decidedly uppercrust detective
Sharon Small as his partner
Sergeant Barbara Havers, this set
includes all 23 Inspector Lynley
Mysteries. Despite their differences,
the sleuths evolve into a potent
team, employing their cunning,
intuition, and street smarts to unravel
some of the most heinous and
suspenseful crimes.
Features
-Based on the popular detective
novels of Elizabeth George, and
starring Nathaniel Parker (Far from
the Madding Crowd) and Sharon
Small (About a Boy), this set
includes all 23 Inspector Lynley
Mysteries:
- A Great Deliverance
- Well-Schooled in Murder
- Payment in Blood
- For the Sake of Elena
- Missing Joseph
- Playing for the Ashes
- In the Presence of the Enemy
- A Suitable Vengeance
- Deception on His Mind
- In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner
- A Traitor to Memory
- A Cry for Justice
- If Wishes Were Horses
- In Divine Proportion
- In the Guise of Death
- The Seed of Cunning
- The Word of God
- Natural Causes
- One Guilty Deed
- Chinese Walls
- In the Blink of an Eye
- Limbo
- Know Thine Enemy
-Video interview with Elizabeth
George
-Printable materials from the
Masterpiece Mystery! Book & Film
Club
-Virtual tour of the MYSTERY! Studio
Sharon Small
PBS, 2008
Millions of readers follow the exploits
of Inspector Thomas Lynley, eighth
Earl of Asherton, and Sergeant
Barbara Havers in Elizabeth
George's novels. Nathaniel Parker
and Sharon Small bring the duo to
life in "Well-Schooled in Murder," for
a student's baffling death at
prestigious Bredgar Hall. "For the
Sake of Elena" sends them to
Cambridge, trailing the killer of a
professor's popular daughter.
-Plus "Payment in Blood" and
"Missing Joseph."
Features
-Includes: Well-Schooled in Murder,
Payment in Blood, For the Sake of
Elena, and Missing Joseph
Sharon Small
Mystery
-Elizabeth George bibliography
-DVD-ROM: Virtual tour of the
Mystery! Studio
-Selected cast filmographies
impaired
PBS, 2003
3
Nathaniel Parker (Far from the
Madding Crowd) and Sharon Small
(About A Boy) return as the New
Scotland Yard team of Detective
Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers
in four riveting murder mysteries that
share some striking--and disturbing-parallels to their own lives: In Pursuit
of the Proper Sinner, A Traitor to
Memory, A Cry for Justice, and If
Wishes Were Horses.
PBS, 2005
4
2
Four more grisly murders beckon the
unlikely team of aristocrat and
working-class commoner in this
collection. Sgt. Barbara Havers
investigates the death of a young
Asian man on a resort beach, while
Lynley honeymoons in Peru, in
Deception on His Mind. A cricket
star's body in a burned-out house
may have been the work of an
arsonist, in Playing For the Ashes,
but was it his wife, his mentor, or his
married lover? Four episodes in all.
Features
-Includes:
Playing For The Ashes
In the Presence of the Enemy
A Suitable Vengeance
Deception on His Mind
-Access to the Mystery! Web site
PBS, 2004
Four new thrillers mark the return of
Inspector Lynley (Nathaniel Parker)
and Detective Sergeant Barbara
Havers (Sharon Small). In Divine
Proportion, Havers is barely back at
work, after being shot, when she is
taken hostage. In The Word of God,
Helen Lynley asks for a divorce while
Lynley and Havers investigate the
strange case of a frozen man and a
golden Koran. Plus In the Guise of
Death and The Seed of Cunning.
Features
-Includes:
In Divine Proportion
In the Guise of Death
The Seed of Cunning
The Word of God
PBS, 2006
124
5
Detective Inspector Lynley
(Nathaniel Parker) and Detective
Sergeant Havers (Sharon Small),
Elizabeth George's crime-cracking
duo from opposite sides of the track,
are back in four intriguing new
mysteries. The fifth series begins
with Lynley suspended from duty for
alleged police brutality, and Havers
with a new boss. Includes four
mysteries: Natural Causes, One
Guilty Deed, Chinese Walls, and In
the Blink of an Eye.
Features
Includes:
Natural Causes
One Guilty Deed
Chinese Walls
In the Blink of an Eye
PBS, 2007
6
Suave, sophisticated DI Lynley
(Nathaniel Parker) and his prickly,
plebeian sidekick DS Havers
(Sharon Small) are back with two
new gripping mysteries in this sixth
and final series. But with Lynley
struggling to cope with his wife's
death, and Havers struggling with
her partner's heavy drinking, will they
be able to focus on catching
criminals? Includes Limbo and Know
Thine Enemy.
Features
-Interview with Elizabeth George
-Printable materials from the
Masterpiece Mystery! Book & Film
Club
PBS, 2008
Inspector Lynley Mysteries:
A Great Deliverance
A farmer is found decapitated in
York, and Detective Inspector
Thomas Lynley, the eighth Earl of
Asherton, and his new partner, Sgt.
Barbara Havers are sent in to
investigate. The farmer's reclusive
daughter immediately confesses to
the crime, but Lynley has a hunch
there's more to the crime than she's
telling him. He discovers there are
more than a few people who would
stand to gain a great deal from the
farmer's death.
Features
-Virtual tour of the Mystery! Studio
Sharon Small
-Selected cast list and filmographies
Mystery!
-Bibliography for Elizabeth George
-Link to the Mystery! Web site
impaired
PBS, 2003
-Selected filmographies
-Selected cast list
-Biography for Diana Rigg: star of
Mrs. Bradley and host of Mystery!
PBS, 2004
Shadow in the North (The
Sally Lockhart Mysteries)
Sally Lockhart (Billie Piper, Mansfield
Park) has started her own financial
consulting business. When her client
loses a fortune from the unexpected
collapse of a shipping line, Sally is
determined to find out why so many
of their ships have mysteriously
vanished without a trace. She turns
to her friends Jim and Frederick (JJ
Feild, Northanger Abbey) for help,
who have started up their own
detective agency. Based on the
novel by Philip Pullman.
PBS, 2008
The Filmmakers
Mrs. Bradley Mysteries
Pilot & 1
Emmy® Award-winner Diana Rigg
(Rebecca, The Avengers) stars as
stylish and outspoken sleuth Mrs.
Adela Bradley in these sophisticated
1920s whodunits filled with
blackmail, a shooting and plenty of
devious twists and turns. In this set
of five scintillating mysteries based
on the novels by Gladys Mitchell,
she gets the lowdown on the upper
crust.
Features
-Includes: Speedy Death, Death at
the Opera; The Rising of the Moon;
Laurels Are Poison; and The
Worsted Viper.
impaired
-Virtual tour of the Mystery! Studio
They swim with sharks, confront
venomous snakes, and stalk hungry
lions. They're National Geographic
filmmakers, and for these
remarkable adventurers, capturing
unforgettable footage in the wild is
not just a job, it's a way of life. Join a
cinematographer in the rain forest
canopy as he goes to incredible
lengths, and heights, to film the
world's most powerful bird of prey.
Witness the frustration of a
filmmaker who just misses the
scene-stealing shot of jackal pups
greeting their mother in the
Serengeti, and feel the exhilaration
when he finally captures the event to
perfection. Meet the talented
professionals who go behind the
camera every day and sometimes
risk their lives to bring us
extraordinary images of nature's
most amazing creatures.
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55 mins
Prisoner of Paradise
The Masterpiece Theatre
Collection: Romance
Enjoy 14 hours of 3 classics as seen
on Masterpiece: Anna Karenina,
starring Helen McCrory (Harry Potter
and the Deathly Hallows), Stephen
Dillane (HBO's John Adams), and
Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy,
Rome); Wuthering Heights starring
Orla Brady (Fringe) and Robert
Cavanah (Taggart, Cracker); and
Reckless starring Robson Green
(Wire in the Blood, Touching Evil),
Francesca Annis (Cranford, Wives
and Daughters), and Michael Kitchen
(Foyle's War).
Reckless
Fast, funny and sexy, Reckless stars
Robson Green as Owen, a young
doctor who falls head over heels in
love with a glamorous older woman
(Francesca Annis). Unfortunately,
she happens to be married to his
boss, the ruthless Dr. Crane
(Michael Kitchen)--not the sort of guy
you mess around with. When Owen
finally wins Anna over, it's not just his
happiness that's on the line, but his
whole career.
Anna Karenina
A woman risks everything to follow
her heart in this stunning adaptation
of Leo Tolstoy's powerful tale of love,
marriage, and betrayal in imperial
Russia. Helen McCrory stars as
literature's most tragic adulteress,
with Kevin McKidd as her lover, the
dashing Count Vronsky, and
Stephen Dillane as her cold-hearted
husband.
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë's timeless tale of love,
obsession, and revenge returns in
this dark new adaptation. Divided by
birth, class, and a jealous brother,
Cathy and the mysterious Heathcliff
are bound from childhood by a bond
that defies convention-even her
marriage to a wealthy older man.
Only a mystery from beyond the
grave can threaten their love.
Starring Orla Brady and Robert
Cavanagh.
PBS, 2005
The documentary tells the true story
of Kurt Gerron, a successful
German-Jewish actor and director,
who after being sent to a
concentration camp, was forced by
his captors to direct the pro-Nazi
propaganda film, "The Fuhrer Gives
a City to the Jews." In addition to
exploring his life, it details the
remarkable detective story in which
Gerron's film, lost for decades after
World War II, was tracked down and
painstakingly put back together.
PBS, 2005
90 minutes
The Scarlet Letter
An epic version of Nathaniel
Hawthorne's enduring novel of
Puritan America in search of its soul.
Hester Prynne overcomes the stigma
of adultery to emerge as the first
great heroine in American literature.
Hawthorne's themes--the nature of
sin, social hypocrisy, and community
repression--still reverberate through
American society.
Features
-Special video segments that take
viewers behind-the-scenes on the
filming of The Scarlet Letter
-Select cast filmographies
-Hawthorne biography
-Discussion questions for educators.
PBS, 2003
These Amazing Shadows:
The Movies That Make
America
Tells the history and importance of
The National Film Registry, a roll call
of American cinema treasures that
reflects the diversity of film, and
indeed the American experience
itself.
What do the films Casablanca,
Blazing Saddles and West Side
Story have in common? Besides
being popular, they have also been
deemed "culturally, historically or
aesthetically significant" by the
Library of Congress and listed on
The National Film Registry. These
Amazing Shadows, an 88-minute
documentary, tells the history and
importance of the Registry, a roll call
of American cinema treasures that
reflects the diversity of film, and
indeed the American experience
itself. The current list of 550 films
includes selections from every genre
- documentaries, home movies,
Hollywood classics, avant-garde,
newsreels and silent films. These
Amazing Shadows reveals how
"American movies tell us so much
about ourselves... not just what we
did, but what we thought, what we
felt, what we aspired to, and the lies
we told ourselves."
Notable Interviews
Rob Reiner [This is Spinal Tap]
John Waters [Hairspray]
Barbara Kopple [Harlan County,
USA]
John Lasseter [Toy Story]
Gale Anne Hurd [The Terminator]
George Takei [Star Trek: The Motion
Picture]
Julie Dash [Daughters of the Dust]
Leonard Maltin [author and critic]
John Singleton [Boyz n the Hood]
Wayne Wang [Chan is Missing]
Mick LaSalle [author and critic]
Tim Roth [Lie to Me]
Debbie Reynolds [Singin' in the Rain]
James Schamus [Brokeback
Mountain]
Peter Coyote [E.T.: The ExtraTerrestrial]
Steve James [Hoop Dreams]
Amy Heckerling [Fast Times at
Ridgemont High], and
Dr. James H. Billington, The
Librarian of Congress
Special Features include...
Lost Forever, a look at film
preservation, restoration, and more
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Live from Prague: Recording the
Score
These Amazing Shadows at
Sundance
Outtakes
Alternate and Deleted Scenes
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
88 minutes
selection; and closed captions.
PBS, 2008
142 minutes
William Kentridge:
Anything is Possible
William Kentridge is a South African
artist perhaps best known for his
animated films. William Kentridge:
Anything is Possible provides a rare,
in-depth look at the life and work of
the internationally acclaimed artist as
he directs a production of
Shostakovich's "The Nose" for the
Metropolitan Opera.
Features
-Peabody Award Winner
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
Wuthering Heights
The fiery romance of Heathcliff and
Cathy reignites in this thrilling new
adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic
love story. Set against the stark
beauty of the English moor, the
mysterious gypsy boy Heathcliff,
adopted by the Earnshaw family,
discovers his soul mate in his
stepsister Cathy. But as a man
unable to have the love of his life, he
seeks vengeance against anyone
who comes between them. In one of
the greatest romances of all time,
this adaptation stars Tom Hardy
(The Virgin Queen, Oliver Twist) as
Heathcliff, and newcomer Charlotte
Riley as the heroine Cathy.
Bonus DVD features include:
Behind-the-Scenes footage; scene
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CULINARY ARTS
American Masters: Julia!
America's Favorite Chef
Julia Child was not a natural-born
cook--when she married, she could
barely boil an egg. But she fell in
love with French food, enrolled at the
Cordon Bleu where she learned the
great tradition of Classical French
cuisine, and, with her warmth and
exuberance, she was a natural star.
In 1963 she appeared on The
French Chef, and soon a nation fed
on Shake n' Bake and Tang was
experimenting with quiche Lorraine
and boeuf bourgignon.
PBS, 2004
(General)
America's Test Kitchen:
Season 1
America's Test Kitchen is the public
television cooking show filmed in the
test kitchen of Cook's Illustrated
magazine just outside Boston, MA,
that demonstrates the secrets to
foolproof home cooking along with
no-nonsense reviews of kitchen
equipment sand supermarket
ingredients. This 2-DVD set includes
all 13 episodes of Season 1!
Features
-This 2-DVD set includes all 13
episodes of Season 1!
Disc 1:
Tomato Sauces for Pasta
The Perfect Roast Turkey
Great Roast Chicken
Beef Stew
Perfect Pork
Salmon Three Ways
Disc 2:
Stir-Fry Made Easy
Sunday Dinner
Cooking Eggs
Cookie Jar Favorites
The Perfect All-Purpose Cake
Holiday Pies
Cobblers, Crisps, and Gratins
PBS, 2009
(General)
Season 3
Season 2
Features
-This 4-DVD set includes all 26
Disc 1:
Pureed Vegetable Soups
Pesto, Carbonara & Salad
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Pizza Night
Simple Sandwiches
Shrimp Classics
Steak Frites
Disc 2:
Fried Chicken & Fixin's
Chicken Cutlets 101
All-American Cookout
Middle Eastern Barbecue
Fajitas & Margaritas
Thanksgiving Dinner
Disc 3:
Christmas Dinner
Winter Supper
Ham, Biscuits & Greens
Muffins & Scones
Bacon, Eggs & Home Fries
French Toast, Waffles & Strata
Bar Cookies
Disc 4:
Two French Tarts
Diner Pies
Apple Pies
Peach Pie
Chilled Summer Puddings
Chocolate Dessert
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
Features
This 4-DVD set includes all 26
Disc 1:
Party Foods
Hearty Soups
Dressing Up Vegetables
Bistro Basics
Steakhouse Dinner
Chinese Takeout
Disc 2:
Chicken in a Flash
Pasta Classics
Pasta, Quick & Easy
Beef Burgundy
Texas Chili
American Casseroles
Pork Chops, Two Ways
Disc 3:
Backyard BBQ
Barbecued Salmon
Thanksgiving from the Grill
Holiday Dinner
Ham Dinner
Weekend Brunch
Quick Breads
Disc 4:
Rustic Bread at Home
Lemon Meringue Pie
Shortcake & Cobbler
Two Chocolate Cakes
New York-Style Cheesecake
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
128
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Features
Disc 1:
Salad 101
Summer Tomatoes
One-Pot Wonders
East Coast Seafood
New Orleans Menu
Freedom from Red Sauce
Disc 2:
Quick Classic Pastas
Pot Roast
Maple-Glazed Pork Roast
Truck Stop Classics
Chicken in a Skillet
Chicken in a Pot
Steak and Potatoes
Disc 3:
Steak Tips
Stir-Fry 101
Asian Noodles
Italian Classics
French Food in a Flash
Tea Time
Sunday Brunch
Disc 4:
The Pancake Show
Summer Berry Desserts
Easy Sheet Cakes
Lemon Cheesecake
Showstopper Desserts
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
Features
Disc 1:
Appetizers
Simple Soups
A Soup Supper
Regional Classics
Pork Chops and Gravy
Two Roast Chickens
Disc 2:
Flash in a Pan
Family Favorites
Restaurant Cooking Comes Home
Texas Rib House
Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
New Flavors from the Grill
Mexican Favorites
Disc 3:
Quick Pasta
A Passage to India
Pissaladiere
In an Italian-American Kitchen
Italian Classics
Winter Supper
Bistro Classics
Disc 4:
Ultimate Sticky Buns
Bake-Sale Favorites
Holiday Cookies
There's a Hole in Your Cake
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Four-Star Desserts
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
Features
Disc 1:
Eggs for Brunch
Tex-Mex Favorites
South-of-the-Border Soups
Cooking with Squash
Dinner on a Dime
One-Skillet Dinners
Disc 2:
American Classics
Meat and Potatoes
High-Roast Chicken Dinner
Let's Talk Turkey
Pork Chops and Tenderloin
Fish Steaks 101
Seafood Classics
Disc 3:
Italian Classics
Two Curry Traditions
Asian Chicken
Paella Party
Grilled Pizza
Grill-Roasted Pork Loin
Pulled Pork & Cornbread
Disc 4:
Rethinking Barbecued Chicken
Summer Fruit Desserts
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Cookies
Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake
German Chocolate Cake
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
129
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Features
Season 7 includes 26 programs:
Disc 1:
Meat Loaf Dinner
Streamlined Chicken Skillet Suppers
Best Beef Stew
Sunday Roast Chicken and Stuffing
Two Ways with Pork
Faster Family Favorites
Disc 2:
Lighter Family Favorites
Fish and Chips at Home
Chicken Kiev
Meat and Potatoes for Company
Staying in for Chinese Takeout
Not Your Average Stir Fry
Tex-Mex Favorites
Disc 3:
Italian Classics
Flambe at Home
Hearty Eggs for Breakfast
Summer Cooking
Barbecued Brisket and Corn Fritters
Beer Can Chicken Dinner
Rainy Day Barbecue
Disc 4:
Strawberry Cream Cake
Dark Chocolate Desserts
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Easy Apple Desserts
Favorite Citrus Desserts
Lighter Cheesecake
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
Join host Christopher Kimball to
learn the basics of great home
cooking. From Sweet and Saucy
Grilled Salmon to New York-Style
Crumb Cake, these recipes will work
the first time you try them. In
addition, this set includes tips on the
very best supermarket ingredients
and kitchen equipment and tools so
that you can make informed choices
when shopping. Learning to become
a better cook has never been this
foolproof or fun!
Features
Disc 1:
Rainy Day BBQ Pork Chops
Lemon Layer Cake
Italian-American Classics
Kansas City BBQ
French Classics
Coffeehouse Treats
Disc 2:
Asian Take-Out at Home
Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner
Pasta and Tomatoes
Reimagined
A New Way with Turkey
French Apple Tart
White Chicken Chili Supper
Chicken in a Skillet
Disc 3:
Pizza Party
Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes
Bistro Steak Dinner
Lightening Up Chocolate Desserts
Fish on the Grill
Indian Favorites Simplified
Disc 4:
Grilled Cornish Hens
Easy Skillet Suppers
Four Cheese Lasagna
Two Ways with Shrimp
Drive-In Specials
Favorite Slow-Cooker Classics
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
Join Christopher Kimball and the
cast of America's Test Kitchen, the
most-watched cooking show on
public television, to learn the basics
of great home cooking. From French
Chicken in a Pot to Almost NoKnead Bread, Crispy Breaded Pork
Chops to Blueberry Pie, these
recipes will work the first time you try
them, thanks to the dozens of test
cooks who develop, refine, and test
recipes again and again until they
arrive at the very best versions.
Features
In addition, this collection includes
honest taste tests of supermarket
ingredients, detailed ratings of
indispensable kitchen equipment and
tools, and helpful kitchen science
tips so that you can make informed
choices when shopping. Learning to
become a better cook has never
been this foolproof or fun!
-These DVDs also include printable
versions of all 52 recipes!
Disc One:
- The Best Blueberry Pie
- French Classics, Reimagined
- Dinner with a Latin Accent
- The Crunchiest Pork Chops Ever
- Perfecting Pasta Sauces
- Easy Apple Desserts
Disc Two:
- One Great Thanksgiving
- Soups of the Day
- Bringing Home Italian Favorites
- Everyone's Favorite Cake
- Resurrecting the Roast Beef Dinner
- South-of-the-Border Supper
Disc Three:
- Lunchtime Specials
- Fish Made Easy
- A Grand, Sweet Finale
- Holiday Ham and Biscuits
- Let's Do Chinese
- Pork on the Grill
- Old-Fashioned Snack Cakes
Disc Four:
- Backyard Steak and Potatoes
- Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner
- Four-Star Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Breadmaking, Simplified
- Weeknight Summer Supper
- French Country Cooking
- Puddings--from Simple to
Spectacular
PBS, 2009
696 minutes
130
Season 10
Join Christopher Kimball and the
cast of America's Test Kitchen, to
learn the basics of great home
cooking. The following recipes will
work the first time you try them,
thanks to the dozens of test cooks
who develop, refine, and test recipes
again and again until they arrive at
the very best versions. In addition,
this collection includes honest taste
tests of supermarket ingredients;
detailed ratings of indispensable
kitchen equipment; and tools. Simply
put, learning to become a better
cook has never been this foolproof or
fun!
-Includes Printable Versions of All 50
Recipes!
Disc 1
TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
CAKE
Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake
CHICKEN CLASSICS,
REINVENTED
• Crisp-Skinned Roast Chicken
• Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
BEST WEEKEND BREAKFAST
• Best Blueberry Muffins
• Perfect French Omelet
CLASSIC BEEF BRAISES
• Hungarian Beef Stew
• Slow-Braised Short Ribs
TWO WAYS WITH PORK
• Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
• Skillet-Roasted Pork Chops
THE COOKIE JAR
• Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Sablés (French Butter Cookies)
SAUCY ITALIAN FAVORITES
• Pasta with Hearty Meat Sauce
• Pasta with Tomato and Almond
Pesto
Disc 2
MEAT AND POTATOES FOR
COMPANY
• Best Roast Beef Tenderloin
• Aligot
ROLLS AND LOAVES
• Rustic Dinner Rolls
• Multigrain Bread
EGG DISHES WITH AN ACCENT
• French Onion Tart
• Spanish Tortilla
SENSATIONAL SKILLET RECIPES
• Stovetop Roast Chicken
• Skillet Lemon Soufflé
AN AUSTRIAN SUPPER
• Austrian-Style Potato Salad
• Pork Schnitzel
WHO WANTS PASTA-• Best Baked Ziti
• Garlicky Shrimp Pasta
AN OLD-FASHIONED
THANKSGIVING
• Slow-Roasted Turkey with Gravy
• Pumpkin Pie
Disc 3
COCONUT LAYER CAKE
• Coconut Layer Cake
SALMON: INDOORS AND OUT
• Oven-Roasted Salmon
• Grilled Salmon Fillets
ITALIAN BREAD AND SAUCE
• Ciabatta
• Better Quick Tomato Sauce
GREAT GLAZED CHICKEN
• Glazed Roast Chicken
• Roasted Broccoli
CHICKEN AND RICE: INDIANSTYLE
• Tandoori Chicken
• Rice Pilaf
ALL-TIME COOKIE FAVORITES
• Super Chewy Chocolate Cookies
• Oatmeal Cookies
Disc 4
SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER
SUPPER
• Mexican Pulled Pork
• Mexican Street Corn
BEST BURGERS AND FRIES
• Best Old-Fashioned Burgers
• Easier French Fries
THE ITALIAN GRILL
• Italian-Grilled Chicken
• Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak
CLASSIC ASIAN APPETIZERS
• Shrimp Tempura
• Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps
TURKEY ON THE GRILL
• Grill-Roasted Turkey Breast
• Crispy Roast Potatoes
OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT
DESSERTS
• Upside-Down Apple Cake
• Berry Gratin
PBS, 2010
In addition to the popular segments
that viewers have come to love and
trust, like food tastings, equipment
testing, gadgets galore, tips and
techniques, The Science Corner,
and foolproof recipes, the 11th
season has even more content, and
numerous visits with well-loved
chefs!
-This season includes printable
versions of 52 all-new recipes.
Episodes include
1 - Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinner
2 - Desserts with an English Accent
3 - Tostadas and Empanadas
4 - Chewy Brownies and Chocolate
Cupcakes
5 - Italian Comfort Classics
6 - Fall Favorites
7 - Seafood in a Skillet
8 - Coffee Break Sweets
9 - Dutch Oven Classics
10 - Asian Favorites at Home
11 - Southern Fare, Reinvented
12 - Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
13 - Sweet Endings
14 - Weeknight Workhorses
15 - Thanksgiving Turkey
16 - Easier Italian Favorites
17 - Steak Frites
18 - Shrimp in a Skillet
19 - Deep-Dish Pizza
20 - All-American Fruit Desserts
21 - Grilled Pork Chops and Ribs
22 - Simply Italian
23 - Great Grilled Roast Beef
24 - Summertime Supper Fare
25 - Grilled Steak and Gazpacho
26 - Lazy Day Breakfast
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
676 minutes
A Moveable Feast
Season 11
America's Test Kitchen is the mostwatched cooking show on public
television, and in January 2011,
America's Test Kitchen will launch its
11th season.
A Moveable Feast with America's
Favorite Chefs salutes cooking
traditions across the globe and
represents the diversity of food and
culture that make America the
world's great melting pot. Join public
television chefs Jose Andres, Lidia
Bastianich, Rick Bayless, Chris
Kimball, Ruth Reichl, and Ming Tsai
as each chef cooks up a single
course to create a complete
moveable feast that starts with
appetizers and ends with dessert.
Features
-Printable versions of all recipes
131
-Bonus video Q&A with the chefs
-Behind-the-scenes slideshow
PBS, 2009
Breakfast Special
A celebration of going out for a
memorable morning meal in
America. We find corned beef hash
in Ohio, Cuban specialties in Florida,
loco moco in Hawaii, Scotch eggs in
Oregon, grits in North Carolina and
excellent eggs in Pennsylvania. Part
travelogue, part food show, part
portrait of America, it's a look at
people who care about eating in the
morning.
Features
-Cooking Up A Breakfast Special
Breakfast Special Promos
English (SDH.)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
Chefs A' Field: Season 4
Chefs A 'Field was one of the first in
the cooking genre to focus on
environmental issues pertaining to
food, travel, and lifestyle. The
tradition continues in this fourth
season with a strong focus on
sustainable agriculture and seafood,
shopping with an environmental
mindset, ideas to get the whole
family closer to where their food
comes from, and ways to prepare a
delicious meal with healthy
ingredients.
Features
Episodes include:
-Sept. 5, 2009, Counting Sheep Sonoma, CA, Chef Duskie Estes &
John Stewart of Zazu/ Bovolo at
Bellwether Farm;
-Sept. 12, 2009, King of Alaska Emmonak, AK/ Las Vegas NV, Chef
Rick Moonen of RM Seafood in
Emmonack, AK;
-Sept. 19, 2009, Blueberry
Bombshells - Portland, OR, Chef
Vitaly Paley of Paley's Place in
Portland Oregon at Gingerich Farms;
-Sept. 25, 2009, Old Salts, Young
Guns - Richmond, VA, Chef Jason
Alley of Comfort at Rappahannock
River Oysters;
-Oct. 3, 2009, Sweet Nectar Mexico, Chef Richard Sandoval of
Modern Mexican Restaurants with
Organic Agave & Fair-Trade Honey;
-Oct. 10, 2009, Peaches & Herb Washington, DC, Chef Brian
McBride of Blue Duck Tavern at
Toigo Orchards;
-Oct. 17, 2009, Food Defines Family
- San Francisco & Santa Cruz, CA,
Chef Charles Phan of Slanted Door
at Dirty Girl Produce
-Oct. 24, 2009, The Real Chef's
Garden - Kirkland, WA, Chef Brian
Scheesher of Trellis;
-Oct. 31, 2009, Sustainale Hawaii Big Island, HI, Chef Alan Wong of
Alan Wong Restaurants at Hamakua
Springs Farm;
-Nov. 7, 2009, Oregon Organics Portland, OR, Chef Philippe Boulot
of Heathman at Walnut Hill Farm;
-Nov. 14, 2009, World Without Bees
- Pennsylvania/ Washington, DC,
Chef David Guas of Bayou Bakery
with Beekeeper Dave Hackenberg at
Lerew Brother Farms;
-Nov. 21, 2009, Milking Revolution Point Reyes, CA, Chef Craig Stoll of
Delfina at Point Reyes Farmstead
Cheese;
-Nov. 28, 2009, The Revolution Seattle & Rockport, WA, Chef Chris
Keff of Flying Fish at Cascadian
Home Farm.
-Special Tips and Recipes from the
Series Chefs (PDFs):
PBS, 2009
Cook's Country Season 1
Welcome to the home of Cook's
Country, a renovated 1806
farmhouse with a full working test
kitchen, a live audience, two barns,
and the odd neighbor who stops by
with cooking problems. Host
Christopher Kimball and your favorite
chefs from America's Test Kitchen
turn their no-nonsense approach to
cooking to the American
repertoire,This set contains all 13
episodes from Season 1 of Cook's
Country, plus printable versions of all
26 recipes!
Features
-This set contains all 13 episodes
from Season 1 of Cook's Country.
Bonus features include printable
versions of all 26 recipes!
Forgotten Cakes
Sunday Dinner
Feeding A Crowd: Italian-Style
Southern Regional Recipes
Autumn Supper
All-American Picnic
Easy As Pie
Steakhouse Favorites
Barbecued Chicken
Regional Chops
Midwestern Favorites
California Grilling
Diner Favorites
PBS, 2008
Cook's Country - Season 2
Welcome to the home of Cook's
Country, a renovated 1806
kitchen, a live audience, and the odd
neighbor who stops by with cooking
problems that need immediate
attention. Join host Christopher
Kimball and the chefs from America's
Test Kitchen as they turn their nononsense approach to cooking to the
American repertoire, turning bad
food into great food through careful
testing.
Features
-Recipes include:
Wood-Grilled Salmon
Alabama BBQ Chicken
Classic Roast Beef and Gravy
Perfect Popovers
Chili Con Carne
Tunnel of Fudge Cake
Blueberry Grunt
PBS, 2009
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Cook's Country, Season 3
Welcome again to the home of
Cook's Country, a renovated 1806
kitchen, a live audience, and the odd
neighbor who stops by with cooking
problems that need immediate
attention. Join host Christopher
Kimball and the chefs from America's
Test Kitchen as they turn their nononsense approach to cooking to the
American repertoire, turning bad
food into great food through careful
testing.
Features
Recipes include...
1 - Two Perfect Pies
Icebox Strawberry Pie
Shaker Lemon Pie
2 - Family Dinner Favorites
Crunchy Potato Wedges
Glazed Meat Loaf
3 - Old Fashioned Pork
Crispy Fried Pork Chops
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Pork Pot Roast
4 - Southern Comfort Food
Batter-Fried Chicken
Spoonbread
5 - Beef Meets Grill
Crusty Grilled Steak
Texas Beef Ribs
6 - Everybody Loves Chocolate
Chocolate Cream Cupcakes
Texas Sheet Cake
7 - Hearty Italian Meals
Baked Manicotti
Italian Pot Roast
8 - Northern Cookout
Cornell Barbecued Chicken
Syracuse Salt Potatoes
Juicy Lucy Burgers
9 - The Chemistry of Cakes
Lemon Pudding Cake
Angel Food Cake
10 - Southwestern Suppers
Authentic Beef Enchiladas
Easy Chicken Tacos
11 - Breakfast Show Stoppers
Monkey Bread
Dutch Baby
12 - Chicken Two Ways
Roast Lemon Chicken
Skillet Chicken Parmesan
13 - Ultimate Ham Dinner
Cider-Baked Ham
Cornmeal Biscuits
Delmonico Potatoes
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
Cucina Amore
This popular cooking series features
everyone's favorite Italian Chef, Nick
Stellino. The series featured
nationally on PBS includes all the
style, stories, and of course great
dishes that Nick creates, making this
delectable presentation a cook’s
delight.
Film Ideas, 2006
(General)
26 min each
of 26 titles 1499$
101 Sicilian Tomato Sauce & Tuna
Steaks
Quick, easy and flavorful tomato
sauce and simply elegant tuna
steaks in a piquant caper, black
olive, balsamic vinegar and tomato
sauce.
102 Caponata & Grandmas Veal
Stew
Sicily’s famous savory eggplant
relish with onion, capers and black
olives followed by a delicious veal,
potato and carrot stew.
103 Bruschetta & Pasta With
Clams
Quick and easy, toasted garlic bread
topped with chopped tomatoes, basil
and garlic followed by pasta tossed
with a flavorful clam, wine and
tomato sauce.
104 Baked Swordfish & Risotto
With Saffron
Swordfish steaks smothered in
onions, cheese and rich tomato
sauce served with classic Italian
risotto with saffron.
105 Onion Glazed Pot Roast &
Baked Pasta
Family favorite, melt-in-the-mouth
pot roast and onions in hearty gravy
served with creamy garlic mashed
potatoes.
106 Shrimp in the Pot & Baked
Tomatoes
Tender shrimp cooked in a flavorful
sauce of wine, garlic and tomato
sauce served with baked tomatoes
filled with savory rice.
107 Sausage Stuffing & Sausage
Flavorful stuffing of spicy sausage,
mushrooms, cheese and seasoned
bread crumbs fills thick and juicy
pork chops and sweet bell peppers.
108 Country Style Roasted
Potatoes & Chicken
Flavor-filled chicken roasted with
wine, rosemary and sage served
with garlicky oven roasted potatoes.
109 Terrine of Roasted Eggplant
& Eggplant Sauce
Sweet roasted eggplant with spicy
bread crumbs and tangy cheese
combine in a melt-in-your-mouth
appetizer.
110 Seafood Pasta & Baked Ice
Cream Cake
Shrimp, scallops and pasta are
especially flavorful cooked in an
aluminum foil pouch, followed by
easy and delicious baked ice cream
cake.
111 Ossobuco & Peas and Bacon
The Italian classic of veal cooked
until butter-tender in tomato sauce
and wine, served with irresistible
peas and bacon.
112 Pasta with Sausage Sauce &
Sweet Pepper Salad
Homestyle pasta cooked with spicy
sausage and creamy ricotta cheese
served with a salad of sweet roasted
bell peppers and feta cheese.
113 Lamb Chops with Enzino’s
Pesto & Mushroom Salad
Garlic, mint and rosemary marinated
lamb chops served with pesto sauce
and a hearty grilled mushroom salad.
114 Shrimp Pasta & Cookies and
Cream
Quick and delicious, shrimp tossed
with pasta in a garlic-white wine
sauce and dessert of cookies,
custard and whipped cream
115 Eggdrop Soup & Spreads
Light, flavorful eggdrop soup is
served with garlic bread and three
different spreads: olive, sun-dried
tomato, and gorgonzola cheese.
116 Pasta Frittata & Mushrooms
Easy pasta, egg and cheese omelet
is teamed with tangy zucchini and
porcini mushrooms in balsamic
vinegar on the side.
117 Shrimp with Prosciutto
Juicy shrimp cooked in zesty ham
wrap is served on a savory bed of
lentils, tomatoes and onions - a great
appetizer or main dish.
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118 Grilled Pork Tenderloin &
Potatoes
Juicy pork tenderloin is stuffed with
ham and cheese and served with
tender stewed potatoes with
tomatoes, onion and garlic.
119 Pasta “Sidewalk Cinderella” &
Broccoli
Hearty garlic, black olive and caper
sauce for pasta served with extra
sweet roasted broccoli.
120 Chicken Fricassee & Peas and
Carrots
Plump chicken breasts are stuffed
with ham, cheese and herbs and
served with peas and carrots in
cream sauce.
121 Nanci’s Pasta & Roasted
Peppers
Fast and fresh, pasta tossed with
sausage and sun-dried tomato sauce
served with tender roasted bell
peppers on garlic toast.
122 Smoked Salmon Pasta &
Custard
An easy celebration, pasta with
smoked salmon and vodka sauce
and delicious creamy strawberry
custard.
123 Potato and Onion Soup &
Focaccia
Simple and satisfying, potato and
onion soup served with herbed
focaccia bread.
124 Bean Soup & Omelet
Simple and satisfying, pinto beans,
onions and tomato soup followed by
savory omelet of sweet sausage and
onion.
125 Fillet of Tomato Pasta &
Eggplant
Extra simple, delicious tomato sauce
out of a can tossed with pasta and
served with sweet roasted eggplant
in balsamic vinegar.
126 Veal Cutlets Pizza Style &
Onions
Easy and elegant, tender veal cutlets
are cooked in tomato sauce and
served with sweet and sour pearl
onions.
Family Cooking: From the
Blanchard's Kitchen
Julia Child! The French
Chef
Bob and Melinda Blanchard have
been married for over thirty years
and are the co-owners of
Blanchard's Restaurant on the
Caribbean island of Anguilla. In this
special, they will inspire families and
friends not only to eat together, but
to roll up their sleeves and
experience the joy of cooking
together.
Features
pantry list; top ten cooking tips;
bonus interviews with Melinda
Blanchard and Bob Blanchard; and
described video for the visually
impaired.
PBS, 2004
Discover Julia Child as few have
seen her before in a one-hour tribute
and testament to a great American
icon through an interview with Julia
herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen,
and rare images from the photo
collection of Paul Child and family
photo albums. Plus, this special
collection also includes twelve
episodes from the original French
Chef series, including Coq Au Vin,
Quiche Lorraine & Co., and
Madeleines and Genoise Jelly Roll.
Features
Disc 1:
American Masters: Julia Child!
America's Favorite Chef
Disc 2:
Starters and Side Dishes:
Brioches
Pâte à Choux
Main Courses:
Coq Au Vin
alias Chicken Fricassee
Pot Au Feu
Desserts:
Introducing Charlotte Malakoff
Petits Fours
Disc 3:
Starters and Side Dishes:
Bourride and Aïoli
Quiche Lorraine & Co.
Main Courses:
Coquilles Saint-Jacques
Pipérade for Lunch
Desserts:
Madeleines and Génoise Jelly Roll
Napoleons
PBS, 2006
Jacques Pepin: More Fast
Food My Way
In Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food
My Way, the man who taught
millions of Americans how to cook
shares the techniques he honed in
the most famous kitchens of the
world to show you how to create
simple, special meals in minutes.
Jacques shows you how to create
great-tasting dishes ranging from
stunning salads to main courses to
desserts - all special enough for
company, yet easy enough for those
weekday evenings when you have
no time.
PBS, 2008
Widescreen
Made in Spain: Season 1
Made in Spain is a series exploring
the culinary and cultural riches of
Spain. Hosted by chef José Andrés,
the show highlights the extraordinary
cooking traditions of a country whose
food and wine is capturing the
worlds' imagination. Andrés brings
the exciting flavors of his native
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Spain to the American audience with
easy and informative recipes created
in his Washington, DC, kitchen using
products found here in the U.S.
Features
-Includes 13 thirty minute episodes:
How They Cook Back Home
A Pilgrim's Progress in Food
The Sweet Spanish Center
Spain's Vegetable Garden
Tuna and Tapas
Surf and Turf
Earth, Wind and Fire
The Magic of Saffron and Cervantes
A Taste of the Sea
Food for the Family
A Cultural and Culinary Capital
Food Arts
Red Red Wine
PBS, 2008
Made In Spain: Season 2
Made in Spain hosted by José
Andrés, one of the most exciting
chefs in America today, highlights
the extraordinary cooking traditions
of a country whose food and wine is
capturing the world's imagination. In
every episode, Andrés brings the
exciting flavors of his native Spain to
the American audience with easy
and informative recipes created in
his Washington, D.C. kitchen using
products found in the U.S..
Features
-Disc One includes Andalucia: Liquid
gold, Catalunya: The Onion that
Would be King, Castilla y Leon: The
Land of Fire, Murcia: The Tale of the
Drunken Goat, Valencia: Paella Day,
Iies Balears: Seas of Delicacies, and
Andalucia: Cold Soup and Hot
Flamenco
-Disc Two includes Cantabria: Green
Spain, Valencia: Jose Goes Nuts,
Extremadura: Cherries and
Cheeses, Aragon: A Fairy Tale
Come True, Basque Country:
Sophisticated Tastes, Canarias:
Islands in the Sun.
PBS, 2008
Simply Ming: Cooking with
Friends & Family
Join Ming Tsai on the Emmy®nominated SIMPLY MING as he and
a great group of guest chefs find
inspiration from his East-West pantry
and from surprise ingredients that
range from exotic fruits and
vegetables to meats and fish.
"I want to bring you into the mind of
the chef; we went into the studio and
on the road with no recipes, no
thought of what we would be
making--using our pantry or favorite
markets as inspiration," says Ming.
"We want to show you how you can
shop in your own pantry and create
delicious dinners on the fly."
Ming highlights techniques to help
you at home, from filleting a fish to
sharing a technique for cooking
veggies kids will love. Together with
his friends and family, they share
their culinary tricks for
mouthwatering meals in these six
great shows:
- Ming and Jacques Pepin
demonstrate the classic technique of
"paner à l'anglaise" to make PankoCrusted Butterfish with WasabiAvocado Crema & Mango Salsa and
Paner au Beurre Turkey with
Mushroom "Ratatouille."
- Andrew Zimmern, "Mr. Bizzare
Foods" himself, joins Ming to cook
two new dishes kids will devour:
Turkey Spring Rolls with Hoisin-Lime
Dipping Sauce and Bacon Brussels
Sprouts and Mixed Vegetables &
Tofu with Miso Sabayon.
- Iron Chef Morimoto teaches Sushi
101, as they create Omusubi with
Alaskan King Crab Salad and
Sashimi Salad--Chirashi Zushi.
- Along with fabulous baker Joanne
Chang, Ming shows how grasping
one small but important rule can
allow viewers to bake countless
desserts with just a few ingredients
in quantities you can eyeball,
including Raspberry-Rhubarb Free
Form Crostata.
- Jonathan Waxman, one of the
godfathers of New American
Cuisine, and Ming use the fantastic
technique of oven roasting to create
Spicy Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast
with Baby Cauliflower and Potatoes
and Macadamia Duck with Roasted
Vegetables "Waxman" Style.
- Together with his parents, Steven &
Iris Tsai, Ming shows us the perfect
culinary marriage of chicken, duck,
and wine when they create Red
Roast Duck with Scallion Pancakes
and Coq au Vin.
Special Bonus Features include...
- 12 printable recipes, including all of
the recipes seen in these programs
- Ming's Cooking on the Fly Pantry
List
English (SDH) 2012
PBS, 2012
160 minutes
Simply Ming Easy
Techniques for East-MeetsWest Meals
If you're getting tired of the same
ingredients, chef Ming Tsai dishes
up easy solutions that will have
fantastic East-West food on your
table fast! By using one of Ming's
master recipes, anyone can create a
variety of dishes, keeping dining at
home interesting and fun--whether
you are a beginner or an
experienced chef. Each episode
features guest chefs, food and wine
pairing, and more!
Features
Each episode of Simply Ming
features:
- Master recipes: Utilizing no more
than eight versatile ingredients, Ming
whips up rubs, pastes, and
vinaigrettes to serve as the
foundation for delicious dinners
throughout the week.
- Guest chefs: From world-renowned
chefs such as Jacques Pepin to his
parents, Ming invites guests to test
out the versatility of his master
recipes by creating a new dish.
- Food and wine pairings: Selecting
the perfect bottle of champagne,
wine, or beer to accompany a meal
is a challenge faced by most. Ming
provides guidance on making the
best choices.
- Side trips: Ming goes on the road to
uncover the secrets behind selecting
the best ingredients, from the
sweetest caramel to the freshest
shrimp and local lobster.
Special DVD Features Include:
- Bonus video--Ming's five best tips
for the home cook
- Recipe cards featuring recipes from
Ming Tsai
- Pantry list for the well-stocked
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East-West kitchen
- Ming Tsai's top ten cooking tools
PBS, 2005
Simply Ming, Season 2
If you're getting tired of the same
ingredients, chef Ming Tsai dishes
up easy solutions that will have
fantastic East-West food on your
table fast! By using one of Ming's
master recipes, anyone can create a
variety of dishes, keeping dining at
home interesting and fun--whether
you are a beginner or an
experienced chef. Each episode of
Simply Ming features: - Master
recipes: Utilizing no more than eight
versatile ingredients, Ming whips up
rubs, pastes, and vinaigrettes to
serve as the foundation for delicious
dinners throughout the week. - Guest
chefs: From world-renowned chefs
such as Jacques Pepin to his
parents, Ming invites guests to test
out the versatility of his master
recipes by creating a new dish. Food and wine pairings: Selecting
the perfect bottle of champagne,
wine, or beer to accompany a meal
is a challenge faced by most. Ming
provides guidance on making the
best choices. - Side trips: Ming goes
on the road to uncover the secrets
behind selecting the best
ingredients, from the sweetest
caramel to the freshest shrimp and
local lobster. Ming Tsai is the awardwinning chef-owner of Blue Ginger in
Wellesley, Massachusetts, and the
author of three cookbooks, including
Simply Ming. He has received the
coveted James Beard Award for
Best Chef/Northeast, and is the star
of Simply Ming, airing on public
television. Special DVD Features
Include: bonus video--Ming's five
best tips for the home cook; recipe
cards featuring recipes from Ming
Tsai; pantry list for the well-stocked
East-West kitchen; Ming Tsai's top
ten cooking tools; scene selections;
and closed captions.
PBS, 2005
7hrs 48mins, Closed Captioned
The Best of America's Test
Kitchen: Best Baking
Recipes
America's Test Kitchen: Best Baking
Recipes collection includes
independent, objective reviews of
indispensable kitchen equipment
such as food processors and
torches, as well as recommendations
for supermarket staples from
unsweetened chocolate to brownie
mix. With advice from America's Test
Kitchen, you'll never have to waste
money on gadgets that don't work
and you'll maximize your budget
when grocery shopping.
Features
Recipes include:
- Free Form Summer Fruit Tart
- Deep-Dish Apple Pie
- Classic White Layer Cake
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Classic Corn Muffins and Orange
Apricot Variations
- Classic Creme Brulee
- Classic Brownies
- Spritz Cookies
- Molasses Spice Cookies
Bonus Footage: A 40-Minute
America's Test Kitchen Live Special
Event, featuring the entire cast of
America's Test Kitchen, 2 bonus
recipes, food tastings, and
equipment testings
- Printable versions of all 9 recipes
- Printable Shopping Guide: A taketo-the-store guide highlighting the
best supermarket products as rated
by America's Test Kitchen in 75
different taste tests
PBS, 2008
115 minutes
Kitchen: Best Entertaining
Recipes
America's Test Kitchen: Best
Entertaining Recipes collection
includes independent, objective
reviews of indispensable kitchen
equipment such as Santoku knives,
as well as quick tips on the best cuts
of meat, how to set up a grill fire, and
more! With advice from America's
Test Kitchen, you'll never have to
waste money on gadgets that don't
work and you'll maximize your
budget when grocery shopping.
Features
Recipes include:
- High-Roast Butterflied Turkey
- Turkey Gravy & Sausage Stuffing
- Beef Braised in Barolo
- Creole-Style Gumbo
- Maple-Glazed Pork Roast with Wild
Rice Pilaf
- Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
- Cassoulet with Pork & Kielbasa
- Clambake
- Barbecued Pulled Pork
- Grilled Glazed Salmon
- French Onion Soup
Bonus Footage: A 40-Minute
equipment testings
-Printable versions of all 11 recipes
-Printable Shopping Guide: A taketo-the-store guide highlighting the
PBS, 2008
127 minutes
Kitchen: Best Weeknight
Recipes
America's Test Kitchen: Best
Weeknight Recipes includes
independent, objective reviews of
indispensable kitchen equipment
such as celebrity skillets, as well as
recommendations for supermarket
staples from tomato paste to white
wine vinegar. With advice from
America's Test Kitchen, you'll never
have to waste money on gadgets
that don't work and you'll maximize
your budget when grocery shopping.
Features
Recipes include:
- Asparagus, Ham, and Gruyère
Frittata
- Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
- Pan-Seared Inexpensive Steak and
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Chicken Paillard
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- "Quick" Bolognese
- Stir-Fry Beef and Broccoli
- Farfalle with Tomatoes, Olives, and
Feta
- Skillet Lasagna
- Pork Chops with Vinegar and
Sweet Peppers
- Pan-Seared Shrimp
- Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Bonus footage: A 40-Minute
equipment testings
-Printable Shopping Guide: A taketo-the-store guide highlighting the
PBS, 2008
110 minutes
Kitchen: The Best of
America's Test Kitchen
Collection
Join the America's Test Kitchen team
to learn the basics of great home
cooking. From Deep-Dish Apple Pie
to Barbecued Pulled Pork and Skillet
Lasagna, these favorite dishes have
been tested and retested to make
sure they work every time. 30
carefully selected recipes, divided
into three categories - Best Baking,
Best Weeknight, and Best
Entertaining. Features Christopher
Kimball, the founder and editor of
Cook's Illustrated magazine.
Features
-Bonus Footage: A 40-Minute
America's Test Kitchen
-A Printable Shopping Guide: A taketo-the-store guide highlighting the
different taste test
-2 bonus recipes
-Food tastings and equipment
testings
Recipes include:
- Skillet Lasagna
- Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
- Classic Macaroni and Cheese
- Crisp-Skin High-Roast Turkey
- Maple-Glazed Pork Roast
- Classic Brownies
- 24 more favorites!
PBS, 2008
352 minutes
PC!
PBS, 2006
The French Chef with Julia
Child: 1
The Cheese Nun
Sister Noella Marcellino, "The
Cheese Nun," takes viewers on a
fascinating and delightful personal
journey as she becomes a champion
for artisanal cheesemakers on both
sides of the Atlantic. While making a
20,000-mile odyssey through some
of the most remote cheesemaking
regions of France, little did she
realize that she was on her way to
becoming a leading international
expert in the art of natural-milk
cheesemaking.
PBS, 2006
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
The Complete Pepin:
Techniques and Recipes
It doesn't matter whether you can
make the fanciest gourmet meal if
you lack the skills to do something
as basic as poach an egg. Once you
acquire those basic skills, your
culinary repertoire is limited only by
your imagination. The Complete
Pépin is an entire cooking course on
DVD that features dozens of
techniques that Jacques has
sharpened over his decades in the
kitchen.
Features
-Includes 41 of Jacques' recipes
selected to enhance each lesson.
Many of these recipes include video
of Jacques and his daughter,
Claudine, preparing the dish on one
of his public television shows. You
can view the ingredients and
instructions on your television
screen, or print them out from your
Now chefs of all ages and abilities
can share Julia's love of fine French
food and learn to cook some of her
most loved dishes with this special
collection of 18 episodes from her
original 1960s series, The French
Chef. In her signature style and with
bloopers, Julia demonstrates such
classic recipes as boeuf bourguignon
from her debut show, salade Nicoise,
bouillabaisse a la Marseillaise,
mousseline au chocolat, and many
more delicious dishes.
Features
printable recipes from Julia Child's
classic The French Chef Cookbook,
and a bilbliography.
Disc 1: Starters and Side Dishes
The Potato Show
Your Own French Onion Soup
Bouillabaisse à la Marseillaise
The Spinach Twins
Salade Niçoise
French Fries
Disc 2: Main Courses
Boeuf Bourguignon
To Roast A Chicken
The Lobster Show
To Stuff A Sausage
Tripes à la Mode
The Whole Fish Story
Disc 3: Baking, Desserts, and Other
Classics
Queen of Sheba Cake
Cheese and Wine Party
Apple Dessert
Mousse Au Chocolat
The Good Loaf
The Omelette Show
PBS, 2005
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individuals from a variety of ethnic
backgrounds to gauge their culinary
attitudes and practices.
PBS, 2005
180 minutes
The French Chef with Julia
Child: 2
Eighteen more episodes from the
groundbreaking TV cooking show
recall the warmth and culinary
genius of the late Julia Child. Even
with her humorous bloopers
(intentionally retained), The French
Chef was a marvelously entertaining
learning experience. Now sample
more of Julia's classic recipes, from
crêpes suzette and omelette gratinée
to pâté de champagne and bûche de
Noël.
Features
-Printable recipes from The French
Chef cookbook; Julia Child
bibliography.
Disc 1 - Starters, Sauces and Sides
- Cooking Vegetables
- Vegetable Adventures
- Elegance with Eggs
- More about Potatoes
- Terrines and Pates
- The Hollandaise Family
Disc 2 - Main Courses
- French Crepes I
- Cooking Your Goose
- Roast Suckling Pig
- Fish in Monk's Clothing
- Cheese Souffle
- Sole Bonne Femme
Disc 3 - Breads and Desserts
- French Crepes II
- Buche De Noel
- Croissants
- Gateau in a Cage
- French Bread
- VIP Cake: Le Prantome
PBS, 2005
To Market to Market To Buy
a Fat Pig
To Market to Market to Buy a Fat Pig
is a celebration of market houses,
market places and farmers' markets
across the United States. Rick
Sebak checks out crab cakes in
Baltimore's Lexington Market, shops
with a chef in Pittsburgh's East
Liberty Farmers' Market and attends
a tomato tasting in Asheville, North
Carolina. This program looks at the
joys of talking to people who grow
our food and the fresh opportunities
that are found in markets.
Features
-Trailers
-Deleted Scene "One More Market"
PBS, 2007
The Meaning of Food
For humans, eating food is more
than a mere biological necessity; it's
a sociological experience that
reflects a person's cultural identity.
The Meaning of Food takes a survey
of the relationship between food and
culture by focusing on American
eating patterns and traditions. Worldrenowned chef Marcus Samuelsson
travels across America to meet with
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DESIGN
Homes by Design
6 series DVD of 13 episodes
Series 4 and 5 also available in
French
Individual title: DVD 129$ each.
Price per series on request
Sound Venture International, 2002 à
2006
Homes by Design is a collection of
reports and ideas, a panorama of
homes and gardens featuring some
of the most extraordinary homes
from across Canada and around the
world. Discover a wide variety of
architectural designs and styles, at
the same time acquiring the most upto-date design, decorating, and
renovation ideas for your own home.
Homes by Design is hosted by Holly
Larocque and also features expert
commentary by prominent architects
Barry Hobin and Julian Smith, and
architect/historian Hal Kalman. Their
detailed analysis of each home gives
the viewer a unique perspective on
residential design, and a context in
which to savor it.
Series 1
Ahead of Their Time
A look at two very unique homes by
internationally-known, award-winning
architects.
district is still a benchmark for
modern architecture, 20 years after it
was built.
2) Brian Mackay Lyons has designed
a vacation home in the Maritimes to
look like half a barn.
Apartment Living
A divergent look at the notion of
downtown apartment living.
1) A quirky, funky, tiny apartment
where a family of four lives in central
Paris.
of an ideal downtown Montreal
apartment.
Artfully Crafted
A look at two different design
movements, the Arts & Crafts and
Art Nouveau periods.
Architect Steve Carruther’s historic
renovation in Calgary, Alberta.
Brussels, Belgium.
At the Water's Edge
A look at two very unique boat
houses used as residences.
Ontario.
2) Architect Robert Parker’s peaceful
scenic residence on the ocean near
St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia.
By the Lake
A look at two lakeside, vacation
refuges.
near Ottawa
hills of Northern Italy is a heritage
collection of greenhouses and
outbuildings renovated into a
magnificent vacation villa.
By the Sea
reflects the inspiration of Belgiumís
For the Love of Art
A look at two homes designed to
display art in the most interesting
ways.
1) Studio/home of painter and
sculptor Aldo Mondino’s
in Monferrato, Northern Italy.
2) Gallery/home of Marcia Rafelman
near downtown Toronto designed by
John Shiner.
Glass Houses
In the Country
A look at two year-round residences
located in the country.
endangered species of birds.
2) The Joyce’s quaint residence
nestled in the Gatineau Hills of
Eastern Quebec.
In the Mountains
A look at two homes that cling to
steep rock faces in prominent
mountain ranges.
Of French Influence
A look at two homes influenced by
different chapters in French history.
1) Designer Muffy Priceís restoration
of a traditional Normandy home built
in 1700 near Quebec City.
district of France.
On Islands
A look at two homes that are special
due to their island isolation.
by Jennifer Marshall featuring a post
and beam structure with arched ribs
resembling a boat on Bowen Island
near Vancouver.
Urban Living
A look at two magnificent homes set
next to urban centers.
estates in Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa.
2) Architect Carlos
Sanchez’s renovation of a 1492
courtyard home in Andalusia, near
Granada in Spain.
Series 2 & 3
Away from It All
A look at two retirement homes
located away from a major city.
Alberta.
located in the Provencal region in the
South of France.
B & B's - Bed and Breakfasts
A look at two incredible homes,
restored in all their glory as Bed &
Breakfasts.
Ottawa’s finest old homes decorated
in the Arts & Crafts tradition.
2) An historic British B & B in historic
Norwich, England with design
features spanning 6 centuries.
British Influence
A look at the main features of British
architecture and style.
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Ottawa
2) A beautifully restored, centuriesold home nestled in the English
countryside.
1) The Wallis House in Ottawa is a
former military headquarters turned
condominium.
home.
Challenging Sites
A look at two homes built on difficult
terrain in the mountains. 1) A cave
home in Guadix, Spain
representative of ecological
architecture.
to its environment.
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gardens.
Compact Living
A look at two small, yet very
comfortable condominiums.
1) A self-contained community
development of 90 luxury condos in
Toronto.
condo in Hong Kong.
Eco-Architecture
A look at two homes built with the
latest environment-friendly
technologies.
is a state-of-the-art energy selfsufficient technological home.
local materials and provides for a
healthy lifestyle.
Floating Homes
A unique look at a new wave in living
- the houseboat.
boathouse located close to where
"Sleepless in Seattle" was filmed.
French Influence
A look at the style and influence of a
French Acadian school.
French with a Twist
gardens.
Great Renovations
A look at two unique renovations.
Historical Restorations
A look at French design influences
on the East Coast.
home in Nova Scotia.
Homes on the Range
A look at two very unique ranch
homes.
picturesque site west of Calgary.
2) A ranch country home in the
Andalusian Mountains of Spain
owned by an artist.
Homes with a View
A look at two elegant waterfront
homes.
1) The Lacasse home is a Versaillesinspired estate on the shores of the
Ottawa River.
on a hill on the Island of Rhodes
overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Living over the Store
A look at living in the concrete
jungle.
1) Architect Murray Croteau’s
alleyway home in downtown Toronto.
London renovation atop his wife’s
florist shop.
Lofty Ideals
A look at two warehouses renovated
into loft apartments.
1) Designer/Artist Jacopo Foggini’s
loft in Milan, Italy.
combined home office loft in trendy
Gastown, Vancouver.
Minimal to the Max
A look at two minimalist designs
Columbia
2) Villa Dallí Ava in Paris is two glass
swimming pool.
Mountain Retreat
A look at two mountain homes
located on ski/golf resorts at
opposite ends of Canada.
Columbia.
touches of New England at MontTremblant, Quebec.
Multiple Personalities
A look at two homes built within
multi-purpose high density urban
developments.
1) Architect James Cheng’s
affordable waterfront project in
Vancouver.
low income housing project located
near Nimes In France.
Natural Elegance
A look at two innovative family
homes.
1) Architect Brian Hemingway has
On Display
A look at homes designed to display
art and furniture collections.
1) John Wallack is one of Ottawa’s
leading art collectors and dealers
2) A renovated 13th century home
built in the mountains in Spain.
One of a Kind
A look at two truly unusual homes.
in Madrid.
Personal Choices
A look at elegant family living.
1) A luxury family home in Toronto
designed by David Margulis with
California style.
Madrid.
Second Chance
A look at simple, yet exceptional
urban living concepts.
1) Architect Mary Jane Finlayson's
affordable infill housing project.
2) Marisa Coppiano displays her
furniture designs in her home in
Torino, Italy.
The Complete Home
A look at two spectacularly designed,
unique homes.
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#1 - Architect Arthur Erickson’s
design of a steel-structured home in
British Columbia.
#2 - An original Arts & Crafts home
Unique Apartments
A look at exceptional urban
apartments.
Series 4
Arts and Crafts
More than a style, the Arts and
Crafts Movement set new standards
for artisans and craftsmen
throughout the British Isles and
North America. Started during
Britain’s Industrial Revolution,
American and Canadian designers
have continued the movement and
democratized it with craftsman
bungalow marketed to reach
everybody.
Art Deco/Art Modern
Art Deco and Modern originated in
Europe and were marked by stylized
ornamental detailing. We will visit
homes that stand as works of art,
featuring mosaics, detailed
metalwork magnificent stained glass.
Only a few homes in Canada
including Ottawa’s French embassy
were built during the styles’ short life
before World War II.
Contemporary-Rural
A matter of personal expression,
contemporary architecture revisits
modernism and leaves the
designer’s distinctive stamp. We visit
two country homes that are designed
by some of Canada’s leading firms
as well as an international award
winner. They make bold statements
about the importance of space, light
and one’s relation to the
environment.
Contemporary-Urban
We examine the role of residential
architecture in the cities of today.
Contemporary architecture differs
from modernism in its respect for the
client’s needs and response to site.
An architect who designs an urban
home has a responsibility to fit into
an urban context as well. Each of
these city homes has something to
say, solves a problem or possibly
gives inspiration.
French Colonial
The first settlers in the New France
brought with them the ways of
building from their homeland in
Normandy and Brittany. This
program visits an historic home in
Normandy, built as the explorers set
sail for the New World, then looks at
architectural landmarks in early
settlements in Quebec and the
Maritimes.
Futures Homes
In Europe and Canada, we lift the
latest designs off the computer
screen and drawing table and
discuss what homes may look like in
the new millennium. Exciting,
experimental and edgy, it may not be
suitable for a mass audience, but
this architecture gives us a glimpse
of the potential cityscape of the
future.
International Style
In the latter part of this century, steel,
re-enforced concrete and glass were
used to create designs that turned
their backs on historical traditions
and developed a new aesthetic. The
style’s basic building block is a
square or rectangular module, it’s
most recognizable features are a flat
roof and minimal decoration. We
discover how the style has
developed through the decades.
Log Homes
Log construction was a fundamental
building method for Canada’s first
settlers. Log homes remain popular,
especially in the West, where people
want to recreate a rustic image that
fits the landscape. We visit log
homes in Quebec, Ontario and
Alberta.
Prairie Style
We look at the work of Frank Lloyd
Wright and the imprint he left on
residential architecture in North
America. We consider why he is one
of the most influential architects of
the 20th century, and visit one of the
many homes he designed in the
suburbs of Chicago Illinois. We also
trace his influence on Canadian
design by visiting a contemporary
home in BC that bears the strong
horizontals of the Prairie style, and a
remarkable free form organic design
by Ron Thom in Ontario.
Victorian Era
The last half of the nineteenth
century was rich in decorative
architectural styles, originating in
Britain. We trace the roots of the
Queen Anne, Italianate and Gothic
Revival styles in Britain and visit a
historic home built during the time
Canada was born as well as a new
home built in Western Canada which
reflects the continuing influence of
Victorian architecture.
Victorian Mansions
The Industrialization of the Victorian
era provided opportunities for
entrepreneurs to become very
wealthy. We look at the mansions of
number of Canadian millionaires
from the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. In them we see how the
eclecticism and picturesque design
of the Victorian era was carried to an
extravagant extreme. Many people
today remain attracted to the idea of
mansions of this kind.
Series 5
Modernism
This program takes apart the broad
term "modern". We review the origins
of modern styles that strip away
artifice and take residential
architecture in a new direction of flat
roofs, straight lines and walls of
glass. From the first designs by Le
Corbusier to boxes on stilts, the
modern style takes many forms and
remains a driving force in design
today.
Post Modernism
An eclectic assortment without
formal rules, post modernism allows
for a look backward while taking a
giant step forward. Designers return
to some traditional elements that
were thrown out by modernists, but
they inject individuality and even
humor into their designs. They reinterpret the best of the past while
adapting it to their own region or
local context.
Castles
The Romanesque Revival style had
its origins in the old castles of France
and Scotland. In this program, we
discover a stunning example of the
style in central Scotland, and visit the
magnificent Craigdarroch Castle built
buy an industrialist in the turn-of-thecentury Victoria, B.C. A modern-day
castle in West Vancouver rounds out
the show, exemplifying the style on a
smaller yet extraordinary scale.
Classically Georgian
This icon of architectural styles is the
most popular of the twentieth century
revival styles. We find its origins in a
villa on the river Thames in England
as well as in the American South. In
Canada, we find early Georgian
examples in The Grange in Toronto,
Nr. Tewkesbury, England and in
Canton, Ontario.
Diplomatic Style
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The job of a diplomat is to represent
their culture; very often their
residences fulfill the same function.
We take a peek inside the
resplendent residences of the
ambassadors to Denmark, Australia
and Iran to see how they entertain
and officially represent their cultures
while privately maintaining a home
away from home.
Exclusive Neighborhoods
This program explores the impact of
England’s architectural styles on our
wealthiest residential areas. We look
at the elegant homes of Toronto's
Rosedale, Vancouver’s
Shaughnessy Heights and
Montreal’s Westmount. Visuals from
various British homes are used to
give context to each architectural
style.
Farmhouse Design
Canada boasts a wealth of
agricultural land unparalleled in the
world. This program takes a look at
the architectural roots of the
farmhouses that dot our landscape.
A Saskatchewan prairie homestead,
a Southern Ontario farmhouse, and
a ranch home near Calgary illustrate
unique rural home design.
Nearer to God
The trend towards restoring and
residing in our old Canadian
churches is reflective of a growing
world-wide interest in preserving and
appreciating our architectural past. A
lovingly restored chapel in Torino,
Italy begins our exploration of
houses of worship that have become
unique living spaces. We discover a
church gone condo in Montreal, a
renovated country church in Perth,
Ontario, and a church turned B&B in
Winslow, England.
New Suburbia
The spread of suburban housing has
given rise to a new approach to
architecture called neotraditionalism. It’s an attempt to
capture the look and feel of a small
town in a suburban environment.
We’ll visit Prince Charles’ project in
Poundbury, England, a Seaside,
Florida waterfront community, a
unique housing subdivision in
Markham, Ontario, and a bedroom
community of Calgary, Alberta, each
an illustration of the best in suburban
development.
Ocean Inspiration
Whether in art or architecture,
nothing inspires like an ocean view.
We look at three contemporary
designs that take full advantage of
their seaside location in Nova Scotia,
British Columbia and Brazil.
Official Residences
One can virtually trace the history of
a country by stepping inside its
official residences. We visit three Rideau Gate, Kingsmere, home to
the Speaker of the House of
Commons and Stornoway, the
residence of the Leader of the
Opposition. With the help of
historians and heritage architects,
we uncover the grace and elegance
of the architectural styles preserved
for our political VIP's.
Recycling City Space
As urban land becomes scarcer and
more expensive, buildings and
spaces previously overlooked are
being recycled for housing. We look
at how unusual sites in the inner city
are being reclaimed and re-used. We
find a unique loft in London,
England, reclaimed space in
Montreal, and a Vancouver industrial
site that have been re-designed as
unique living spaces.
The Gothic Revival
This revival style of architecture with
its characteristic pointed arch first
appeared in Canada in the 1820's. It
continued well into the 20th century
and was one of the longest lived
architectural styles in Canada. We
discover three very different homes
that exemplify Gothic Revival -- a
country villa in England, a beautiful
residence in Westmount, Quebec,
and a B&B in Picton, Ontario.
Winter Designs
We explore the effects of winter and
cold climates on home design. We
look at how sub-zero winters have
given rise to innovative architecture.
We snuggle up to the fire in a
contemporary Canadian chalet in
Whistler, B.C., and a cozy winter
retreat in the Gatineau Hills of
Quebec.
Series 6
Artfully Crafted
An inspired look at the Arts and
Crafts and Art Nouveau movements.
1) Architect Steve Carruther’s
historic renovation in Calgary,
Alberta.
2) An original Arts & Crafts home
Ottawa’s finest old homes.
Brussels, Belgium.
Gallery and Home
Being an art dealer and collector
often means building an unusual
living space that accommodates the
art and home.
1) Gallery and home of Marcia
Rafelman near downtown Toronto.
2) Studio and home of
painter/sculptor Aldo Mondino’s in
Monferrato in Northern Italy.
3) The home of John Wallack, one of
Ottawa’s leading art collectors and
dealers.
4) Designer and artist, Jacopo
Foggini’s loft in Milan, Italy.
Urban High-rise, Apartment Living
The urban high-rise is here to stay.
A look at how modern-day urban
planners deal with this vastly
growing housing market.
of an ideal downtown apartment in
Montreal.
high-rise housing project near Nimes
in France.
Condo Living
An inside look at the condominium
and how they have become the
retrofit for condensed luxury living.
1) A self-contained community of 90
luxury condos in Toronto.
condo in Hong Kong.
3) The Wallis House, a former
military headquarters turned
condominium in Ottawa.
4) Architect Carlos Sanchez’s
renovation of a 1492 courtyard home
in Andalusia,Spain.
Away from the City
Everyone needs an escape from the
big city. See how designers
incorporate the richness of country
life into their designs.
1) Casa Mas Pares is a wonderful
getaway built in the mountains of
Spain.
2) A family retreat in the Laurentian
Mountains in Quebec with
architectural influences dating from
the first French inhabitants.
3) An original British bed and
breakfast in historic Norwich,
England.
4) Tim and Sue Joyce’s country
home on a ravine in the Gatineau
Hills near Ottawa.
Environmental Architecture
Many architects the world over have
concerns about our environment. A
look at homes built with the latest
environment-friendly technologies.
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local materials and provides a
healthy lifestyle.
is a state-of-the-art, energy-selfsufficient, technological home.
3) A cave home in Guadix, Spain is a
good representation of ecological
architecture.
endangered birds.
An Ocean View
A look at the concerns designing a
home with an ocean view.
1) Architect Brian Hemingway
2) David Miller’s magnificent home in
Chester, Nova Scotia.
3) This Greek weekend retreat is
heated and cooled by Mother Nature
4) Artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s
12th century home in Corniglia, Italy.
Glass Homes
A look at the challenges and rewards
of creating a home out of glass.
1) Villa Dall’Ava in Paris is two glass
swimming pool
to itsenvironment.
Canada.
Building on Islands
Homes on islands give the owner
ultimate privacy, but are often a
logistical challenge to build.
near Ottawa.
on a hill on the Island of Rhodes.
Mountain Homes
The romantic notion of building a
home in the mountains has been a
dream for many for centuries.
touches of New England at Mont
Tremblant, Quebec.
Columbia.
Historical Renovations
The challenge of respecting the
history of heritage homes.
district of France.
Ottawa.
4) A beautifully restored, centuriesold home in the English countryside.
Minimal to the Max
A look at several minimalist designs
Columbia.
Madrid.
in Madrid.
district.
Living in the Country
Designing unusual country homes
that fit their setting.
picturesque site west of Calgary,
Alberta.
2) A 300 year old French Canadian
farmhouse on Isle d’Orléans, near
Quebec City.
Alberta.
Ontario.
Heritage homes restored to
perfection.
hills of Northern Italy, a magnificent
vacation villa.
Rockcliffe Park estates, in Ottawa.
home in Italy.
located near Provence in the South
of France.
French Flavor – Acadian to New
Orleans
French inspired homes in New
Orleans and Acadia.
2) Architect Ron Blitch’s Acadianinspired home outside New Orleans.
home in Nova Scotia, owned by
photographer, Sherman Hines.
Influence of the Water
A unique look at a new wave in
living: the houseboat and homes that
resemble a boat.
boathouse, close to where
“Sleepless in Seattle” was filmed.
by Jennifer Marshall resembling a
boat on Bowen Island near
Vancouver.
4) Brian Mackay Lyons’ has
designed a vacation home in the
Maritimes.
Home Office/Home Business
A look at the challenge of creating
both a commercial and a residential
space, combined in one.
London renovation above his wife’s
florist shop.
2) Architect Murray Croteau’s alley
home in downtown Toronto.
3) This ‘cortijo’ or country home in
Seville, Spain is a family residence
and an artist’s retreat.
combined home and office loft in
trendy Gastown, Vancouver.
Heritage Homes
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EARTH SCIENCES
Bonus Program: Fire and Iceland
2 DVD set
Widescreen, 150 mins
more are right beneath your feet in
Explosive Earth – just one of the
Amazing Planet adventures from
National Geographic.
Standard version, 52 min.
30 Years of National
Geographic Specials
Embark on a spectacular journey
through three decades of discovery
and adventure in these highlights
from the best of the National
Geographic Specials! Climb into the
danger zone with the first Americans
to conquer Everest. Plunge into alien
depths with legendary underwater
explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
And head into the field with National
Geographic's award-winning
filmmakers to rough it alongside
renowned researchers like Dian
Fossey, Jane Goodall and others in
this dazzling, one-of-a-kind chronicle
of our world and all that's in it!
Bonus Program: Best of Cameramen
Who Dared
Photo Gallery, Interactive Historic
Moments Timeline, Trivia Quiz
Amazing Planet: Creatures
of the Deep
Join our alien team as they explore
one of the most amazing planets in
the universe – Earth! As Captain Rip
Rayon and crew send their space
ships deep into the ocean, they
encounter slimy sea slugs, spiky sea
urchins, and lots of super-sleek
sharks! Come along as they discover
that you should never rub a shark's
skin the wrong way; an octopus can
change its shape and color in the
blink of an eye; jellyfish can be as
long as a blue whale; and some
creatures glow in the dark to confuse
enemies! If you ever wondered
what's lurking beneath the seas,
come meet the Creatures of the
Deep.
55 mins
Born of Fire
National Geographic cameras travel
to Iceland, Africa, Japan, California,
and Greece to record how the huge
plates of the earth's crust crash
together and spread apart causing
ground-shattering earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions. Follow scientists
around the world as they search for
clues to the causes of these powerful
geologic events. Born of Fire
demonstrates that while man is
capable of harnessing this
tremendous power for his benefit, he
must also prepare for the possibility
of cataclysmic disaster.
60 mins
Climbing Redwood Giants
Amazing Planet
The earth is vibrant in color and
motion, startling in its variety of
shapes and textures, and aweinspiring in its grace and power. But,
many of the Earth's most spectacular
conjuring tricks unfold in a timeframe
that is imperceptible to mere
humans.
For Amazing Planet, National
Geographic has created a virtual
time machine of Earth's history,
making it possible to see in seconds
what took eons to create. Witness
the bumper-car antics of continents;
watch ice ages pulsing out of the
poles and back again; observe the
Himalayas surging upwards, view
the deepest ocean depths of the
Mariana Trench, and solve the
mystery of the singing sand dunes.
Amazing Planet: Explosive
Earth
Take a new look at Earth through the
eyes of a zany band of intergalactic
adventurers. Zooming in to
investigate, Captain Rip Rayon and
his crew discover that there's a
whole lot of shaking going on! And
when you beam aboard on this
global fact-finding mission, you'll
witness...
-Volcanoes oozing 2,000-degree
lava! -Yellowstone's bubbling mud
pots & geysers!
-Deep sea vents, home to creepy
tube worms!
-California's earthquake "danger
zone!"
-Tsunamis, giant killer waves that
can rage as fast as a 500 mph jet
plane!
These fascinating discoveries and
They are giants–stretching more
than 300 feet above the ground, with
hidden gardens and mysterious
predators thriving within their
canopy.
National Geographic reveals the
unexplored environment of the
California redwoods in an epic, yearlong exploration. Obsessive redwood
climber Steve Sillett of Humboldt
State University investigates their
monster crowns, tallying biological
material and discovering new recordbreaking trees, while escaping falling
branches and crashing trees in the
process. Down below, National
Geographic Explorer-in-Residence
Mike Fay charts the redwood range
to size up the past and future of
these primeval trees threatened in
21st century California.
Bonus program: Wildlife War USA:
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Elk Harvest (25 mins.)
Earthquakes in the
Midwest: NOVA
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Danger! Quicksand
Watch your step! As National
Geographic explores an often
inescapable nightmare of nature
that's much more common than most
of us realize: the killer mud called
quicksand.
Discover the real-life peril behind
Hollywood's horror movies and learn
how to spot quicksand's telltale
signs.
Witness actual footage and dramatic
re-creations of successful and
tragically failed rescues of victims
trapped in quicksand's grip!
Go on location to discover the
surprisingly high number of infamous
"quicksand zones" around the world.
Learn life-saving survival tips about
what to do when you're knee-deep
and sinking fast because this hidden
killer might be lurking as close as
your own backyard in Danger!
Quicksand!
57 mins
explores new data from cave
stalagmites and the Mississippi
riverbed to understand earthquakes
that strike in the heartland; the
crucial role sleep plays in
strengthening memories and
facilitating learning; a profile of
marine geologist Sang-Mook Lee;
and paleontologist Jonathan Bloch,
who thinks that tiny bones
embedded in limestone may be the
evolutionary evidence of the
creatures that evolved into primates.
Features
-Episode Includes: Earthquakes in
the Midwest, Sleep, Profile--SangMook Lee, and First Primate
impaired
PBS, 2009
Forces of Nature
Witness the awesome power –and
the unimaginable destruction –of
explosive volcanoes, groundbuckling earthquakes, and deadly
tornadoes as you head into the field
with scientists who risk their lives
exploring the origins and behaviors
of these fearsome natural disasters.
Venture to the brink of an erupting
volcano on the Caribbean island of
Montserrat.
Crisscross the Midwest's infamous
"Tornado Alley" with storm chasers
racing to unlock the secrets of
monster twisters.
Discover how the history of massive,
city-leveling earthquakes in Turkey is
helping scientists predict where and
when the next killer quake will strike.
It's a spectacular, up close glimpse
of the Earth's most destructive
forces! Narrated by Kevin Bacon.
Bonus Program: The Making of
Forces of Nature
Photo Gallery
64.95$
Earth Report: State of the
Planet 2009
Doomsday Volcano
An eruption of Santorini some 3,600
years ago was one of the largest, yet
most mysterious, natural calamities
in human history and may have
wiped out an entire civilization. Much
of the evidence of its destruction has
been lost at sea until now. National
Geographic Explorer-in-Residence
Robert Ballard and an international
team of volcanologists, armed with a
state-of-the-art Remote Operated
Vehicle fitted with HD cameras, dive
into the belly of the Santorini's
submerged caldera.
Widescreen, 52 mins
2008 was marked by astounding
scientific breakthroughs in the
understanding of our world–as well
as by devastating reminders of how
much the Earth has left to teach us.
From advances in predicting
earthquakes and hurricanes, to
amazing insights into coral reefs and
supervolcanoes, to the discovery of
over one hundred thousand
endangered gorillas, this was a year
to remember.
Stunning archival footage provides a
window into the front line of science
as National Geographic investigates
the impact that development has had
on the environment and what is
being done to protect our planet.
Forest of the Deep
Every day hundreds of creatures live
and play in the pristine waters of
California's spectacular Channel
Islands. But El Nino's warm
temperatures and raging storms-the
worst in more than 15 years-cast a
wave of destruction over this
remarkable life-giving kelp forest and
its inhabitants. See powerful currents
uproot underwater kelp plants up to
100 feet in length. Witness elephant
seals and their defenseless pups as
they are taken out to sea by the
relentless waters. Then find signs of
renewal and life as the kelp forest
recovers from the violence. Be there
to discover the dramatic untold story
of El Nino's devastating effects on
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the marine plants and animals of
southern California's magnificent
coastal islands.
57 mins
the United States. As Bob Sheets,
director of the National Hurricane
Center says, “Even if we could issue
the perfect forecast, it does no good
unless you motivate people to take
the right action.”
PBS, 1989
60 minutes
60 mins
Krakatoa
Hidden Hawaii
America's newest marine sanctuary,
Papahānaumokuākea Marine
National Monument, encompasses
the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
The monument is bigger than all
U.S. national parks combined–yet
the majority of this environment has
never been seen. What is in this vast
marine conservation area? And,
what will it take to protect it?
National Geographic embarks on a
month-long expedition to explore
stunning coral reefs, shallow water
environments, and rare species
unique only to Hidden Hawaii.
Photo Gallery
Hurricane!
Witness nature's fury as hurricanes
Camille and Gilbert crash onto the
Gulf coast. "It's one of the most
beautiful things I've ever seen," says
Hugh Willoughby, relishing the
unusual object of his profession.
"That's one of the reasons why
people fly into hurricanes." Join
Willoughby on a data-gathering flight
made into the eye of Hurricane
Gilbert in September 1988. NOVA
obtained spectacular footage of the
storm's center--a canyon of clear
blue sky surrounded by a wall of
clouds 10 miles high. Watch how
these highly-trained scientists
routinely--and carefully--fly into the
world's most destructive storms to
discover what makes them tick and
to measure their intensity and
probable path. Then hear first-hand
accounts of Hurricane Camille, the
most devastating storm ever to strike
Inside Hurricane Katrina
Its path and power were known. Its
imminent arrival was certain. Yet
somehow, when Hurricane Katrina
slammed into the Louisiana coast
with Category 4 winds and a storm
surge that would drown most of New
Orleans, no one was prepared for
the chaos it unleashed. Now relive
the onslaught of the monster storm
that blind-sided America, caught
officials off guard, and doomed
thousands of victims in one of the
most devastating natural disasters of
modern times.
National Geographic takes you
Inside Hurricane Katrina to shed new
light on the fateful decisions of those
in charge – and the desperate
struggles of those fighting to survive
the awesome impact of one of
nature's ultimate weapons of mass
destruction.
Photo Gallery
Using dramatic recreations and CGI,
the program brings the May 20,
1883, eruption to life. The eruption
reduced the island of Krakatoa to a
third of its former size and sent
waves that reportedly topped 100
feet high crashing onto Asian shores,
killing 36,000. Portions of the
program tie the resulting tsunami
destruction to the December 26,
2004, tsunami.
PBS, 2005
L.A.'s Future Quake
Revisit the site of one of the most
expensive natural disasters in
American history. Through riveting
stories of eyewitnesses, relive the
infamous 1994 Northridge
Earthquake that released more than
5 megatons of explosive force
throughout the Los Angeles region.
Learn how cutting edge seismic and
structural testing can help save lives
and better prepare us for the next big
earthquake.
In the Shadow of Vesuvius
Since the days of the Roman
Empire, Italy's Mount Vesuvius has
erupted more than 50 times,
devastating whole cities and towns.
At Herculaneum, archaeologists
found human skeletons in a fatal
embrace. Although Vesuvius is
sleeping now, this active volcano is
never far from the minds of the two
million people who live in its shadow.
National Geographic's Most
Amazing Moments
With some of the most spectacular
footage ever captured by National
Geographic's celebrated filmmakers,
this is an adrenaline-charged
marathon of nonstop action and
take-your-breath-away excitement.
From a cameraman's own recording
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of the shark attack that nearly killed
him to a reporter ducking Taliban
rockets in Afghanistan. From primal
predator-prey encounters to Titanic
discoveries to city-leveling natural
disasters, and much more. These
truly extraordinary moments bring
you all the real-world wonder of
National Geographic adventure at its
unforgettable best!
Bonus Programs: Megatransect,
Crittercam
Photo Gallery
NOVA: Deadliest
Earthquakes
In 2010, epic earthquakes all over
the planet delivered one of the worst
annual death tolls ever recorded.
The deadliest strike was in Haiti,
where a quake just southwest of the
capital, Port-au-Prince, killed more
than 200,000, reducing homes,
hospitals, schools, and the
presidential palace to rubble. But
barely a month later, Chile was
struck by a quake 100 times more
powerful, unleashing a tsunami that
put the entire Pacific coast on high
alert. NOVA follows a team of U.S.
geologists, capturing exclusive
footage as they enter Haiti in the
immediate aftermath of the tragedy;
then NOVA visits a coastal town
devastated by the Chilean tsunami,
where geologists battle aftershocks
to measure the displacement caused
by the earthquake. Could their work,
and the work of geologists at
earthquake hot-spots around the
U.S., one day lead to a breakthrough
in predicting quakes before they
happen? It is a race against time in
the hunt for crucial evidence that will
help determine exactly what is
happening deep underground--and
what the risks are of a new killer
quake.
English (SDH)
-This program contains mature
content, including graphic imagery
that may not be appropriate for more
sensitive viewers. Viewer discretion
is advised.
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA: Deadliest
Volcanoes
Millions of people around the world
live in the shadow of active
volcanoes. Under constant threat of
massive volcanic eruptions, their
homes and their lives are daily at risk
from these sleeping giants. From
Japan's Mount Fuji to the "Sleeping
Giant" submerged beneath Naples to
the Yellowstone "Supervolcano" in
the United States, NOVA travels with
scientists from around the world who
are at work on these sites,
attempting to discover how likely
these volcanoes are to erupt, when it
might happen, and exactly how
deadly they could prove to be.
This DVD features:
- Descriptive Video for the Visually
Impaired, and
- Subtitles in English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA: Japan's Killer
Quake
In its worst crisis since World War II,
Japan faces disaster on an epic
scale: a rising death toll in the tens of
thousands, massive destruction of
homes and businesses, shortages of
water and power, and the specter of
nuclear reactor meltdowns. The facts
and figures are astonishing. The
March 11th earthquake was the
world's fourth largest earthquake
since record keeping began in 1900
and the worst ever to shake Japan.
The seismic shock wave released
over 4,000 times the energy of the
largest nuclear test ever conducted;
it shifted the earth's axis by 6 inches
and shortened the day by a few
millionths of a second. The tsunami
slammed Japan's coast with 30 feethigh waves that traveled 6 miles
inland, obliterating entire towns in a
matter of minutes. Japan's Killer
Quake combines authoritative onthe-spot reporting, personal stories
of tragedy and survival, compelling
eyewitness videos, explanatory
graphics and exclusive helicopter
footage for a unique look at the
science behind the catastrophe.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA: Hunt for the
Supertwister Chasing
Nature's Most Powerful
Tornadoes
Can technology help us tame
nature's most violent tornadoes?
Little on this earth can withstand the
violent fury of an F5 tornado. A
churning vortex with winds over 300
miles an hour, these tornadoes
create immense swaths of death and
destruction in a matter of seconds.
But today, experts are exploring the
supertwister's complex inner
workings in bold new ways in the
hopes of one day being able to
accurately predict the occurrences of
tornadoes.
Features
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2004
NOVA: Hurricane! Katrina,
Gilbert, and Camille
Witness nature's fury first-hand as
hurricanes crash into the Gulf coast.
Join NOVA and scientist Hugh
Willoughby as he flies into the eye of
Hurricane Gilbert, then hear firsthand accounts from survivors of the
1969 Hurricane Camille. And NOVA
exposes crucial failures in
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preparation and engineering that led
to the worst disaster in U.S. history,
in a compelling hour-by-hour
reconstruction of the ferocious
Hurricane Katrina.
Features
-Includes materials and activities for
educators
PBS, 2006
NOVA: In the Path of a
Killer Volcano
The Philippines' Mount Pinatubo is
about to blow big. Is there enough
time to evacuate the hundreds of
thousands in its raging path? Stay
with the scientists who remain
behind- and see some astonishing
footage of the world's largest
volcanic eruption in 80 years.
PBS, 2006
NOVA: Killer Quake
Metropolitan Los Angeles is sitting
on ground zero. On January 17,
1994 a previously unknown fault
convulsed beneath Northridge. It
was the most destructive earthquake
in modern Los Angeles history.
NOVA takes viewers from urban
trench sites to the top of the Santa
Susanna Mountains, in search of
clues to where nature will strike next.
PBS, 2006
NOVA: Lightning!
Lightning! takes you on a high
voltage trip into the most electrically
charged weather in the world-culminating in a dazzling lightning
show set to music that rivals the
most extraordinary fireworks display.
The program also visits with some of
lightning's tragic victims who though
they were out of harm's way.
Features
educators
PBS, 2004
NOVA: Secrets Beneath the
Ice
Can Antarctica's climate past offer
clues to what may happen to our
warming planet? To gather crucial
evidence, NOVA follows an
ambitious Antarctic investigation -- a
state-of-the-art drill¬ing probe known
as ANDRILL. Drilling deep beneath
the Antarctic ice, down through the
sea and three-fourths of a mile into
the seafloor, ANDRILL recovers rock
cores that reveal intimate details of
climate and fauna from a time in the
distant past when the Earth was just
a few degrees warmer than it is
today. As researchers grapple with
the harshest conditions on the
planet, they discover astonishing
new clues -- not only about
Antarctica's past, but also Earth's
future.
Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
NOVA: Tsunami: The Wave
That Shook the World
On the morning of December 26,
2004, an undersea section of the
earth's crust slipped along a 700mile-long fault off the coast of
Sumatra. In one of the worst natural
disasters on record, the ensuing
earthquake triggered a series of
destructive waves or tsunamis that
claimed more than 250,000 lives.
Barely a minute after the quake,
computers at the Pacific Tsunami
Warning Center in Hawaii picked up
seismic signals and automatically
alerted scientists. They issued an
emergency bulletin for the Pacific but
watched helplessly as the tragedy
unfolded, since no similar detection
network exists in the Indian Ocean.
Fifteen minutes after the quake, a
colossal wall of water struck the
northwest coast of Sumatra, surging
miles inland and obliterating
everything in its path. Over the next
few hours, gigantic waves raced
across the Indian Ocean, killing tens
of thousands of people in Thailand,
Sri Lanka, and India. Now NOVA
tells the minute-by-minute story of
the 2004 tsunami, featuring the
testimony of lucky survivors and
gripping eyewitness video footage. In
an authoritative look at tsunami
science, NOVA presents the first indepth exploration of what made the
waves so destructive. And with the
help of a massive wave tank,
scientists assess the risk that a
similar or even bigger catastrophe
might one day strike U.S. coastlines.
materials and activities for
educators; scene selections; closed
captions; and described video for the
visually impaired.
PBS, 2005
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NOVA: Volcano Above the
Clouds
NOVA takes an expedition to the top
of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest
mountain, and a breathtaking "island
in the sky." Trek up its steep flanks
through five "worlds," ranging from
rainforest near the bottom to arctic
ramparts of ice surrounding a rocky
crater at the peak. Explore how
global warming is affecting the
world's tallest volcano and see how it
may soon erupt in a cataclysm
similar to Mount St. Helens.
Features
impaired
educators
PBS, 2004
Odzala: Islands in the
Forest
Hidden deep inside the Republic of
Congo lays Odzala National Park, a
dense, isolated rain forest that
humans seldom visit. National
Geographic journeys into this
untamed world to explore its remote
reaches. From forest elephants and
lowland gorillas to water buffalo and
cattle egrets, Odzala: Islands in the
Forest features a remarkable cast of
animals that coexist around a
swampy watering hole called a bai.
Witness rarely seen wild creatures,
and discover how their unique
behaviors unwittingly serve each
others' survival. Featuring incredible
close-up cinematography, this
fascinating film transports you into a
mysterious ecosystem still all but
untouched by modern development.
NOVA: Weather Gone Wild
Join storm chasers as they learn
how to tame nature's fury.
Investigate the source of lightning;
venture into America's "Tornado
Alley" to witness some of the most
intense tornado footage ever filmed;
and witness nature's fury as
hurricanes Camille and Gilbert crash
into the Gulf coast.
Features
-Each DVD program includes
downloadable educational materials,
including program descriptions,
viewing suggestions, discussion
questions, activities, and more.
PBS, 2004
Rain Forest
The tropical rain forests of the world
are home to nearly half the animal
species on earth - an estimated five
million different life forms. More than
100 inches of rainfall each year
sustain this lush environment, where
some of the most fascinating
examples of natural adaptation can
be found. Journey to the dense rain
forests of Costa Rica and watch as
leaf-cutting ants carry sections of
leaves many times their weight to
underground fungus gardens, a
basilisk lizard walks on water, and
howler monkeys bask in the sun.
Fascinating and thought-provoking,
this film is an eloquent warning of the
natural wonders we stand to lose on
a world scale if human
encroachment of the world's rain
forests continues.
60 mins
Rivers of North America
Journal, Booklist
Designed to stimulate young
students this important series
provides a unique look at the role
great rivers have played and
continue to play in the development
of a nation. Beginning at the
headwaters and meandering through
majestic landscapes, the waters of
these great rivers continue to flow
along paths created millions of years
ago. Learn who first settled along
their banks, when the first European
explorers arrived, the ecological
impact from the demands on their
waters, the geologic story they
embrace and the modern, thriving
cities that have sprung up along their
shores.
- Eguides available
Film Ideas, 2001
20 min each
of 13 titles 2149.95$
Arkansas
At 1,450 miles long the Arkansas
River is one of the longest rivers in
the United States. Its headwaters
originate high above the Rocky
Mountains near Leadville, CO. From
there the river journeys through the
states of Kansas, Oklahoma, and
Arkansas before finally emptying into
the mighty Mississippi River.
Colorado
High in the Rocky Mountains little
creeks and streams form into the
headwaters of the Colorado River.
Along the way, the river passes
through 5 states, 2 major deserts,
and 110 miles of Mexico before
emptying into the Gulf of California.
Vital to its surrounding region, the
Colorado River is a main water
source throughout the river basin
including Southern California. Today,
more than 29 dams have been built
on the Colorado River.
Columbia/Snake
From the Columbia River’s
headwaters high above the
Canadian Rocky Mountains in British
Columbia, to the Snake River’s
headwaters among nature’s colorful
spectrum in Yellowstone National
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Park both these rivers travel over
1,000 miles to their final destiny–The
Pacific Ocean.
Connecticut
Lurking below the peaks of the White
Mountains in Northern New
Hampshire, the pristine headwaters
of the Connecticut River travel 407
miles south while its river basin
drains 11,000 square miles making it
New England’s largest river system.
Hudson
Though just 315 miles in length, the
Hudson has witnessed and
influenced many events throughout
American history. Like a true
American legend, this river played a
prominent role during the founding
and growth of the United States.
Indian River & Intracoastal
Waterway
Students of Social Studies learn that
the Indian River of Florida is three
kinds of waterways all rolled up into
one. A River, a Lagoon and a water
highway best known as the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway which passes
alongside or through 12 states from
Massachusetts to the tip of Florida.
Mississippi River- Upper
The Great River, The Big Muddy,
Gathering of Waters and Old Man
River these are but a few of the
names given to the most storied
waterway in all of North America.
From the north central woods of
Minnesota, near Lake Itasca, the
headwaters of this grandiose river
begin to shape and form before
traveling 2,300 miles south to the
Gulf of Mexico. The upper river
journey ends at the confluence of the
Ohio River.
Mississippi River- Lower
The Great River, The Big Muddy,
Gathering of Waters and Old Man
River these are but a few of the
names given to the most storied
waterway in all of North America.
The Lower River Valley begins its
journey near the confluence of the
Ohio River, which joins the
Mississippi at the southern tip of
Illinois and winds its way to the Gulf
of Mexico.
Missouri
From its rather humble beginnings
high in the Rocky Mountains of
Montana, the Missouri River twists
and turns for 2,300 miles as it makes
its way east. It is the second longest
river in North America and the
500,000 square mile Missouri River
Basin, ranks as one of the country’s
largest watershed.
Ohio
From its trickling headwaters
uniquely formed at the confluence of
the Allegheny and Monongahela
Rivers near Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, the Ohio River begins
a journey vibrant in both geologic
and historic significance.
Potomac
Though just 383 miles in length, the
Potomac has witnessed and
influenced many events throughout
American history. Starting from its
sparse headwaters high above the
Allegheny Mountains in West
Virginia the Potomac’s journey is
aligned with numerous geological
formations. Its colorful route is
peppered with mountains, valleys,
towns, country prairies and most
notably America’s capital city– the
District of Columbia.
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is the 3rd longest
river in the United States and the 5th
longest in North America. The “Great
River” travels 1,900 miles through
the states of Colorado, New Mexico,
Texas and along the northern border
of Mexico before finally emptying into
the Gulf of Mexico.
Sacramento & American
From their headwaters high above
the Sierra Nevada Mountains these
two rivers are forever a part of
California’s robust history. As the
two rivers travel along California’s
picturesque Central Valley terrain,
they finally end their journey near the
golden gate bridge in the San
Francisco Bay before emptying into
the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco's Great
Quake
It would consume a great American
city, kill over 3,000 people and leave
the nation reeling from the greatest
natural disaster in its history. But the
massive San Francisco Earthquake
of 1906 would also reveal an
incredible human story. It's a
chronicle of scandalous political
corruption, tragic military missteps
and moving individual heroism.
Now, told as only National
Geographic can with archival
imagery and compelling recreations
of the experiences of those who lived
through it, this is the inspiring,
sometimes shocking tale of the epic
catastrophe the world would know as
San Francisco's Great Quake.
Bonus Program: Landslide
Secret Yellowstone
Discover spectacular backcountry
wonders unseen by tourists as you
venture off the beaten track to
experience the extraordinary hidden
wilderness of Yellowstone National
Park.
Witness towering, newly mapped
waterfalls; rarely seen predator
behavior by wolves and grizzly
bears; and ecological mysteries
found only in this uniquely
challenging environment. Probe the
vast molten magma chamber that
underlies the park and powers its
incredible array of explosive geysers,
seething mud pots and toxic gas
vents.
Featuring striking satellite imagery
and dynamic computer-generated
animation, this is Yellowstone as
you've never seen or imagined it
before!
Yellowstone National Park Explorer
3D Interactive and Printable Map
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Interactive Map:
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Widescreen, 50 mins
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Secret Yosemite
Explore Yosemite National Park in a
way few have ever experienced. Get
an extraordinary, close-up
perspective of El Capitan as an elite
climber scales this vertical rock
formation twice the height of the
Empire State Building. Follow in the
footsteps of hikers caught in a
deadly lightning storm atop
Yosemite's Half Dome, and enter a
hidden world 300 feet above the
ground with researchers studying the
incredible biophysics of giant
sequoias.
From the stunning spectacle of North
America's tallest waterfall to the
complex ecologies of mountain frogs
and black bears, you'll enjoy an
unforgettable glimpse into the wild
heart of Secret Yosemite!
Yosemite National Park Explorer 3D
Interactive and Printable Map
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homes and taking some 270 lives.
Follow one family's terrifying ordeal
as a 12-foot-high storm surge
ravages their weekend reunion. And
be there for the dramatic rescue of
students trapped by the blinding
snow on a wilderness expedition in
the Great Smoky Mountains.
Experience these deadly forces of
nature in Storm of the Century.
56 minutes
The Great San Francisco
Earthquake
In April 1906, San Francisco was
destroyed by earthquake and fire.
Thousands were killed, and tens of
thousands were left homeless. But
three years later the city had been
rebuilt from the ashes. This film
looks at the destruction and rebirth of
San Francisco, and how it became a
part of American folklore.
PBS, 2005
Tornado Intercept
This groundbreaking one-hour event
takes you into the whirling
devastation of a tornado's heart as
cutting-edge science meets over-theedge filmmaking to capture
incredible images of what happens
inside one of nature's deadliest
phenomena!
-Witness the construction and first
deployment of the revolutionary
Tornado Intercept Vehicle – 8,000
pounds of ¼-inch armor plating,
bullet-proof windows, state-of-the-art
IMAX camera, and a crew of
hardcore, thrill-seeking filmmakers. --Plunge into the killing zone of
tornadoes capable of generating
300-mph-plus winds as researchers
risk life and limb to shoot neverbefore-seen footage from within
these monster storms.
From stunning computer-generated
imagery, to riding shotgun in the first
vehicle ever to take a camera into a
tornado's vortex, it's extreme,
adrenaline-driven science, National
Geographic style!
Bonus Program: Into the Tornado
Tornado Glory
Storm of the Century
The late weather forecast predicted
deadly tornadoes, thunderstorms,
and a record breaking blizzard that
would hit the eastern United States
in one violent storm. But for some
already asleep for the night, these
urgent emergency warnings would
go unheard. Now, witness one of this
century's most catastrophic storms
on its 1,200 mile journey of
destruction from Florida's Gulf Coast
to Canada-- knocking out some
power in more than three million
Experience the amazing beauty and
violent fury of Tornado Alley in this
award-winning documentary.
Filmmaker Ken Cole puts you in the
passenger seat with Joel Taylor and
Reed Timmer, two stormchasers
living their dream in Storm Season,
2003. When they're not studying the
weather, Reed and Joel try to get
close to the deadliest twisters. Learn
what meteorologists think about
stormchasing and know what it
means to come face-to-face with a
tornado.
Features
-Commentary by Ken Cole
-Commentary by Taylor and Timmer
-The Science of Storm Chasing
-Trailer
PBS, 2006
Sylva Borealis (Biomes of
our Planet)
Sylva Borealis explores one of the
great biomes of our planet. The
boreal forest extends across North
America and Northern Eurasia form
more than 5,000 kilometers. It covers
an area roughly the same size as the
tropical forest, and accounts for half
of the world’s forests. This
documentary takes a look at the
boreal forest from both a scientific
and humanistic perspective. From
one season to the next, we observe
the daily struggle of moose and
beaver. We meet black bears, otters,
hares and foxes. There are glimpses
of Canada geese, ospreys, grouse,
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gray jays and cross-beaks. We enter
the world of marshes where we
discover the relationships between
birds, fish, frogs and insects.
Authoritative and brilliant electronic
animations recreate the root system
of conifers, the movement of sap
toward leaves, and the complex
system of photosynthesis. This video
analyzes the effects on both the
forest and its inhabitants of natural
disturbances such as fire,
windstorms and insect epidemics.
Jean-Louis Frund, 1998
52 minutes
Purchase: DVD 100$
Sylva Borealis (The Man)
This video examines the relationship
of man with the boreal forest. To
satisfy our domestic and industrial
needs, foresters provoke new life
cycles. As a source of heat, lumber
and paper, the boreal forest is a
recyclable and renewable source of
woody material that takes many
forms. On a small scale, native
people integrated the many
resources of the boreal forest into
the making of birch-bark canoes, the
“water horse” that made possible the
exploration of the North American
continent. Over the course of
centuries, Swiss shepherds lived in
the mountainous boreal forest. From
it, they derived an unusual method of
communication: the famous
alpenhorn. A craftsman builds one
before our eyes and makes it
resound with its calls and
characteristic music. A violin maker
helps us appreciate the full acoustic
potentials of the spruce tree. We
follow him through the entire
adventure of making a violin, and
attend a concert in the forest.
Through its scientific dimension,
Sylva Borealis represents an
important contribution to the
understanding of the dynamic nature
of the boreal forest.
52 minutes
Purchase: DVD 100$
Purchase: DVDROM 169.95$
The Complete National
Geographic - Updated
Edition (2010)
Browse more than 121 years of
National Geographic magazine –
every article, photograph, and map
we've published exactly as they
appeared in print. Now updated to
include 2009 issues, our definitive
collection of every issue of National
Geographic magazine is digitally
reproduced in high resolution. Use
the visual interface to explore a
topic, find photographs, browse the
globe, or wander on your own
expedition.
* Rediscover every printed page –
every article and advertisement, and
thousands of photographs – from
1888 through 2009
* Reference hundreds of the
magazine's classic maps digitized as
part of the magazine's archive for the
first time
* Use Geobrowse – a visual
geographic search tool – to find
articles, photographs, and maps
about the location you choose
* Browse special "read lists" from
National Geographic or personalize
your archive by creating and saving
your own lists of favorite articles
* Test your knowledge of subjects
including exploration, the
environment, geography, history,
cultures, and more with a trivia game
that links to related articles
Includes the 120-page book High
Adventure: The Story of the National
Geographic Society.
Minimum System Requirements:
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Premium, Business, Ultimate, or
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Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition SP2 and SP3,
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Mac OS X:
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faster processor
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- 512MB of RAM
Internet access required for some
features.
The Magic Tree
Authoritative and brilliant electronic
animations recreate the root system
of conifers, the movement of sap
toward leaves, and the complex
system of photosynthesis.
8 minutes
Purchase: DVD 100$
Violent Earth
Where and when the next mega
disaster will strike –– volcanic
eruption, earthquake, tsunami or
hurricane –– is the focus of Violent
Earth. Join tsunami scientist Jose
Borrero of the University of Southern
California on his trip to visit Banda
Aceh with a National Geographic film
team, barely one week after the
December 26, 2004, tsunami –– a
tsunami so strong it actually moved
the island of Sumatra a hundred feet.
Volcano!
You are about to peer inside one of
nature's most fascinating and
threatening phenomenons: the
volcano! On a trek around the world
you'll see some of the most
spectacular eruptions of recent
times. In Italy, you'll get up close to
fiery blasts of burning rock and ash.
In Hawaii, you'll hike beside a red hot
lake of lava seething at 2,000
degrees F. Witness the birth of a
volcano in Indonesia, and learn how
courageous humans live, work and
play with an active volcano in their
backyard.
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55 mins
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ECOLOGY/ENVIRONM
ENTAL SCIENCES
30 Years of National
Geographic Specials
Embark on a spectacular journey
through three decades of discovery
and adventure in these highlights
from the best of the National
Geographic Specials! Climb into the
danger zone with the first Americans
to conquer Everest. Plunge into alien
depths with legendary underwater
explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
And head into the field with National
Geographic's award-winning
filmmakers to rough it alongside
renowned researchers like Dian
Fossey, Jane Goodall and others in
this dazzling, one-of-a-kind chronicle
of our world and all that's in it!
Bonus Program: Best of Cameramen
Who Dared
Photo Gallery, Interactive Historic
Moments Timeline, Trivia Quiz
American Frontiers: Hot
Planet - Cold Comfort Global Warming
So you think global warming won't
affect you? Wait until the great
Atlantic Conveyor shuts down. And
find out what's already happening in
Alaska.
PBS, 2005
American Frontiers: Hot
Times in Alaska - Alaska;
Ecology; Endangered
Species; Environment
Alaska is warming up. It's now a few
degrees warmer than it was a
century and a half ago, and the trend
seems to be accelerating. Already
the landscape is changing
dramatically -- permafrost is thawing,
glaciers are melting, forests are
succumbing to drought and insect
attack. Alan Alda meets Alaskan
scientists who are working to find out
if these are the first signs of global
warming and what the future may
hold.
PBS, 2004
American Frontiers:
Hydrogen Hopes Automobiles; Energy;
Environment
We've all heard of hydrogen as the
fuel of the future, but what will it take
to get there from here? How can we
create hydrogen from renewable
sources like the sun - and how do we
store it safely once we've got it?
PBS, 2005
production, and home to the nation's
largest wildlife preserve, the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge, where
companies are pushing to drill.
National Geographic travels back
millions of years to see how oil was
created, and looks to the future to
ask how far we'll go to find every last
barrel and at what cost.
Earth Days
Director Robert Stone ("Oswald's
Ghost," "Guerrilla: The Taking of
Patty Hearst") drawing heavily on
eyewitness testimony and a wealth
of never before seen archival
footage, examines the revolutionary
achievements - and missed
opportunities - of a decade of
groundbreaking activism. The result
is both a poetic meditation on man's
complex relationship with nature and
a probing analysis of past responses
to environmental crisis.
Includes:
-Interviews with former Secretary of
Interior Stewart Udall; renewable
energy pioneer Hunter Lovins;
Biologist Paul Ehrlich; former
congressman Pete McCloskey; Earth
Day organizer Denis Hayes; and
Apollo Nine astronaut Rusty
Schwecikart;
-Footage of all the presidents from
JFK to George W. Bush discussing
the environment;
-Stunning satellite footage of the
Earth included in the film; and
-Consumer web site available,
www.pbs.org/amex
-Bonus features include:
-First Film: Pollution 1972 (with
Robert Stone commentary); and
Commentary by filmmaker Robert
Stone.
PBS, 2010
Alaska's Last Oil
The world is addicted to oil. But now
the easy pockets of oil are gone and
the race is on to find new sources.
Nowhere is the battle more intense
than in Alaska – source of nearly
15% of America's domestic
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Rachel Carson's Silent
Spring
She was a biologist for the federal
government when she first noted the
effects of the unregulated use of
pesticides and herbicides, especially
DDT. Magazines, afraid of losing
advertising, refused to publish her
articles.
When Rachel Carson published
Silent Spring in 1963, she was
viciously attacked, called "an
ignorant and hysterical woman." But
her warning sparked a revolution in
environmental policy and a new
ecological consciousness.
PBS, 2007
Civilian Conservation
Corps
Interweaving rich archival imagery
with the personal accounts of Civilian
Conservation Corps veterans, this
film tells the story of one of the
boldest and most popular New Deal
experiments, positioning it as a
pivotal moment in the emergence of
modern environmentalism and
federal unemployment relief.
Features
-Special Features include:
Printable materials for educators for
Civilian Conservation Corps.
PBS, 2009
with both humor and anger the
attacks by the chemical industry, the
government, and the press as she
focuses to get her message to
Congress and the American people.
Features
-Extras include:
Lessons from Carson and
Challenges Ahead - 28:30;
A Visit with Stewart Udall - 7:00; and
A Visit with Roger - 10:15
PBS, 2010
Becoming Green: Growing
Environmental Awareness
What will the car of the future be
like? Can solar power help save the
Earth from the ravages of global
warming? Deadly flooding in Africa,
catastrophic hurricanes in the U.S.
record high temperatures worldwide,
are these natural, temporary glitches
in our global climate, or is the
devastation the result of global
warming? Join NOVA as they
explore these topics.
Features
-Set Includes:
Car of the Future
Solar Energy: Saved By the Sun
Global Warming: What's Up with the
Weather?
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
-Printable Materials for Educators for
Solar Energy: Saved by the Sun and
Global Warming: What's Up With the
Weather?
-Access to Program Web sites
-Scene Selection
impaired on Car of the Future and
Solar Energy: Saved by the Sun.
PBS, 2008
A Sense of Wonder
The program is an intimate reflection
of author Rachel Carson's life as she
emerges as America's most
successful advocate for the natural
world. Using many of Miss Carson's
own words, it depicts Carson in the
final year of her life. Carson recounts
from the sea floor in one of the worst
environmental disasters of all time.
From the front lines of the cleanup
efforts, National Geographic follows
the first two months after the spill,
tracking cleanup efforts as experts
seek to learn the ongoing effects and
BP battles the spill and the public's
outcry.
Bonus Program: Saved From the
Spill (50 mins)
Drowning New Orleans
On August 28, an early Sunday
morning, America woke up to a
shocking surprise. Katrina, a
moderate "category one" hurricane
that recently skirted Florida, had
blown up and had become into a
"category five" killer and it was
headed straight for New Orleans.
Join National Geographic as we
survey the vast devastation after
Hurricane Katrina struck New
Orleans in 2005.
e2: Design: Season One
e2 Design, Season One examines
the economies of being
environmentally conscious in green
building design. Includes all six
series episodes: The Green Apple,
Green for All, The Green Machine,
Gray to Green, China: From Red to
Green, and Deeper Shades of
Green.
PBS, 2006
Can The Gulf Survive?
With exclusive access to BP's clean
up operations, National Geographic
investigates what happened to the
4.9 million barrels of oil that poured
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e2: Design: Season Two
30-minute chapters filmed in HD, the
second season of e2: Design
features the designers and drivers of
change in the world of sustainable
architecture. Equal parts visual style
and storytelling acumen, each
episode explores the potential of the
built environment to help turn around
our global climate crisis.
Features
-Includes all six episodes from
season two:
The Druk White Lotus School LaDakh
Greening the Federal Government
Bogota: Building a Sustainable City
Affordable Green Housing
Adaptive Reuse in the Netherlands
Architecture 2030
PBS, 2007
e2: Design: Season Three
Season Three of e2: Design features
six more episodes of innovative
Design. Learn how designers
created green spaces in the urban
jungle of Cairo, are fighting to rebuild
the devastated 9th ward of New
Orleans in the wake of Hurricane
Katrina, and are creating architecture
out of junked tires and appliances in
Rotterdam, Netherlands. Each
episode presents unique design
challenges and triumphs which
represent true innovation.
Features
-A Garden in Cairo - Cairo, a city of
16 million, is one of the most densely
populated in the world, with only one
square foot of green space per
person prior to 2005. His Highness
the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of
the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, saw
the need to relieve this congestion.
The result is Al-Azhar Park: a 500year-old dump-turned-"urban lung"
that provides muchneeded green
space and a source of civic pride.
-The Village Architect - Architect
Brian MacKay-Lyons grew up on the
shipyards of Nova Scotia and
borrows from that lean, economical
building tradition in his architecture.
From the Barn Yard in his village to
the Canadian Embassy in
Bangladesh, this episode presents a
lesson in local vernacular -- why it
works and how it might be the most
sustainable form of architecture
there is.
-Melbourne Reborn - By the mid1970s, Melbourne was a dying city.
People commuted in to work during
the day, but downtown became a
ghost town after 5 p.m. This episode
explores how leadership and vision
transformed the cityscape. Rob
Adams, Melbourne's director of
design and urban environment, gives
a guided tour to show how the city
first sought livability, then
sustainability, and how the two are
inextricably intertwined.
-The Art & Science of Renzo Piano World-class architect Renzo Piano
draws on nature to create a structure
that defines a natural history
museum for the 21st century.
Combining Piano's signature
transparency design with a green
roof evoking its surroundings, San
Francisco's new California Academy
of Sciences provides a model for
sustainability, and sets a benchmark
for how people use, operate and
interact with public buildings.
-New Orleans: The Water Line - In
the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the
citizens of New Orleans' Lower 9th
Ward weren't about to watch their
community disappear, even as
government officials at all levels
turned a blind eye to their plight. This
story profiles community leaders
fighting to rebuild the neighborhood
sustainably, and the outsiders -including renowned architect Bob
Berkebile, and organizations Global
Green and Brad Pitt's Make It Right - who are working to make this
possible.
-Super Use - The partners of 2012
Architecten in Rotterdam, The
Netherlands, are making surplus
superfluous, reusing everything from
I-beams, wood floors, car tires,
washing machines, stainless steel
sinks and even windmill blades as
building materials in their creations.
2012 Architecten's work suggests
not only a new kind of aesthetic and
functionality in sustainable
architecture, but also a new
approach to design.
PBS, 2008
e2: Energy
30-minute chapters filmed in HD, e2:
Energy features people, places and
innovations that suggest that a more
environmentally benign future is
possible and within reach. Equal
parts visual style and storytelling
acumen, each episode stands alone
while contributing to the larger
dialogue the series is intended to
promote.
Features
-Includes all six series episodes:
Harvesting the Wind
Energy for a Developing World
Paving the Way
Growing Energy
State of Resolve
Coal & Nuclear: Problem or
Solution?
PBS, 2007
e2: Transport
Global in scope and comprised of six
30-minute chapters filmed in HD, e2
Transport examines sustainable
transportation alternatives with
potentially far-reaching effects. This
ongoing series explores real
solutions to pressing environmental
and social challenges, presented
with a combination of compelling
storytelling, proactive
cinematography and emotive original
music.
Features
-Teachers Guide
-Episodes include:
1 - London: The Price of Traffic
2 - Paris: Vélo Liberté
3 - Food Miles
4 - Seoul: The Stream of
Consciousness
5 - Portland: A Sense of Place
6 - Aviation: The Limited Sky
PBS, 2008
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Earth Report: State of the
Planet 2009
2008 was marked by astounding
scientific breakthroughs in the
understanding of our world–as well
as by devastating reminders of how
much the Earth has left to teach us.
From advances in predicting
earthquakes and hurricanes, to
amazing insights into coral reefs and
supervolcanoes, to the discovery of
over one hundred thousand
endangered gorillas, this was a year
to remember.
Stunning archival footage provides a
window into the front line of science
as National Geographic investigates
the impact that development has had
on the environment and what is
being done to protect our planet.
Fixing the Future: NOW on
PBS - Using innovative
approaches to create jobs
and build prosperity
After the economic meltdown of
2008, the nation stands in urgent
need of economic growth that's not
based on risky financial bets placed
by Wall Street. In search of new
solutions, Brancaccio visits
communities across America that are
using innovative approaches to
create jobs and build prosperity. He
talks to working Americans from
Maine to Washington State, and
from Texas to Ohio, who are reengineering the future, including:
- Sustainable Connections, a
collaboration of thousands of
businesses committed to buying
locally, hiring locally, and selling
locally; - Yo Mama's Cookin', a
cooperative of women of color who
are part of a national movement to
build and train cooperative groups;
and - The Time Bank, an institution
that allows people to barter their time
and services.
These and other efforts are built on
American values of commonwealth,
shared prosperity, fairness, wellness,
sustainability, and creativity.
Brancaccio also talks to Nobel Prize
winner Joseph Stiglitz, and
economists David Korten and Jane
D'Arista, to explore the new
pathways being charted by economic
reformers. Can these experiments
be nurtured and grown to provide
new opportunities for our children
and grandchildren?
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
FRONTLINE: Poisoned
Waters
FRONTLINE examines the rising
hazards to human health and ecosystem, and why it's so hard to keep
our waters clean. The coastal
estuaries of Puget Sound and the
Chesapeake Bay-are in perilous
condition. Polluted runoff still flows in
from industry, agriculture, and
massive suburban development, and
scientists fear contamination to the
food chain, drinking water, as well as
a growing list of endangered
species.
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: Nuclear
Aftershocks
It's been almost a year since a
devastating earthquake and tsunami
crippled Japan's Fukushima Daiichi
nuclear complex, leaving the
country's once popular energy
program in shambles. In response,
Germany decided to abandon
nuclear energy entirely. Should the
U.S. follow suit? FRONTLINE
correspondent Miles O'Brien
examines the implications of the
Fukushima accident for U.S. nuclear
safety, and asks how this disaster
will affect the future of nuclear
energy around the world. In
particular, he visits one emerging
battleground: The controversial
relicensing of the Indian Point
nuclear plant, located only 38 miles
from Manhattan. What lessons can
be learned from the disaster in
Japan?
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
FRONTLINE: The Old Man
and The Storm
Six months after Hurricane Katrina
slammed into New Orleans,
producer June Cross came across
82-year-old Herbert Gettridge
working alone on his home in the
Lower Ninth Ward, a neighborhood
devastated when the levees broke in
August 2005. Over the next two
years, Cross would document the
story of the extended Gettridge clan,
an African-American family with
deep roots in New Orleans, as they
struggled to rebuild their homes and
their lives.
PBS, 2009
Widescreen 16x9 Anamorphic
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FRONTLINE: The Quake
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was
leveled by one of the most
devastating earthquakes in recorded
history. Those responsible for
handling the catastrophe, were
crippled by the magnitude of the
disaster and struggled to respond, as
survivors were left without food,
water or shelter. Drawing on
interviews with key officials and
humanitarian experts from Port-auPrince to New York, The Quake
asks, can the world do better? And
how?
-This program contains graphic
imagery. Viewer discretion is
advised.
PBS, 2010
Global Warming: The Signs
and the Science
This documentary profiles people
who are living with the grave
consequences of a changing climate,
as well as the individuals,
communities and scientists inventing
new approaches to safeguard our
children's future. Filmed across the
U.S., Asia and South America, this
program brings the reality of climate
change to life and offers viewers a
variety of ways to make a difference
in their own communities.
Features
-Additional Interviews (Climate
Change Science/ Impact of Climate
Change/ Dealing with Climate
Change)
-Deleted Scenes (Madison,
Wisconsin - A Cheerful Anomaly)
PBS, 2005
Going to Green: Disc Four:
Implementing Urban
Greening
A practical, hands-on guide to urban
greening through agriculture,
community gardens, forestry, and
greener urban planning. It discusses
the social and economic impact of
community gardens, coordinated
forestry, and the re-introduction of
smaller farms that are appearing in
metropolitan areas throughout the
country. Also, the importance of
environmental well-being and the
need for an integrated approach to
neighborhood development
-Green Space and Increased
Property Values
-What Makes a City Great
-The Los Angeles River
-Educational Resources PDF
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: The Storm
Emmy Award winner for Outstanding
Continuing Coverage of a News
Story! Go beyond the alarming
images of destruction wrought by
Hurricane Katrina in Frontline's
investigation of the political storm
surrounding the devastation of
America's Gulf Coast. An
examination of the confused chain of
command reveals why government
officials could not keep up with
events on the ground. Explore the
structural flaws, social biases, and
the lessons learned.
Features
-Bonus Features: Commentary track.
PBS, 2005
Going to Green Educator’s
Toolkit
Going to Green deals with the
restoration of America's urban
landscape through the creation of
sustainable neighborhood
ecosystems. Each chapter is
devoted to a specific subject,
accompanied by a lesson with
service extension activities. Besides
the science and social studies
standards addressed throughout the
film, the curriculum highlights various
cross-curricular activities, such as
literature, math, psychology and are
tie-ins.
PBS, 2009
Going to Green: Disc One:
Towards a More
Sustainable Community
The vehicle of change is the
community. It defines us and
organizes our actions. This disc
introduces us to the importance of an
interactive and well governed
community -- using waste
management practices as an
example -- in furthering sustainable
practices and improved public
health.
- Episodes Include:
- Education in Action
- Understanding Sustainability
- Building Community
- Waste Management
- Bonus Material:
- Measuring the Effects of
Community
- Educational Resources PDFs
PBS, 2009
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Green Builders
A quiet green revolution in the
building world is evolving. Green
Builders profiles green building
pioneers who have taken the leap
into making their part of the "built
environment" a more energy-efficient
and environmentally-friendly place.
Their homes and offices are the
proving grounds for green building;
revealing that building greener is
less complicated and expensive than
you probably thought, and more
rewarding in the long run.
PBS, 2009
Green Matters
Recommended: North American
Association for Environmental
Education.
This 15-part DVD series, offers
viewers a look into what's being
done around the world and what we
can also do to help reduce our
carbon footprint. Each program
brings hopeful information from
governments, corporations,
environmental agencies and
individuals who are finding ways to
improve our planet. Using the latest
global perspective, this life changing
eco-friendly series deals with all
things "green", whether it's organic,
recyclable, sustainable, or bio.
Film Ideas, 2008-2009
of 15 titles 2495.95$
Endangered Species
From Tibet to Argentina and many
places in-between, this
encompassing look at endangered
species offers insight into the plight
and hope for many of our planets
animals. Along the way we'll search
for species now believed extinct,
such as the Yangtze Dolphin of
China, to more promising efforts in
Hungary for repopulating the rare
white rhino.
Bio Fuels
What do animal dung in Israel and
leftover cooking oils in North
America have in common? Both are
being used as bio fuels for powering
industrial equipment and motor
vehicles. Combine this with efforts to
process coconut oil from Uganda
and soy from Argentina and you
have the hopeful beginnings for
fossil fuel independence.
Global Warming
A critical concern for the planet today
is global warming and its probable
consequences. And whether
warming trends are occurring
because of greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere or a cyclical change in
the weather, we'll investigate this
global issue from the polar Arctic to
the polar Antarctic.
Recycling
As the world’s garbage piles grow to
even greater heights, many people
and industries are finding new uses
for old things. In Manila, the
Philippines, local women are running
a thriving business repurposing old
papers into fashionable accessories
creating a worldwide demand. In the
U.S., recycling E-Waste is big
business as producers and
consumers consider important ways
to reduce their toxic impact on the
environment. It begs the question:
So, what are you doing?
Pollution
Most everywhere in the world, the
air, the ground, the drinking water,
the ecosystems and even mademade structures, are impacted by
the harmful effects of pollution. It's a
serious problem in need of some
serious solutions. This global
perspective on the topic of pollution
takes a closer look at the where and
what, along with the when and how,
of this threatening environmental
issue.
Alternative Energy
Most everyone realizes the
environmental and economic cost for
the dependence on fossil fuels for
energy, foreign or domestic. So it
makes sense to embrace other
technologies that are cost efficient
and sustainable, yet reduce their
negative impact on the planet.
Governments, industries, and people
worldwide are finding new ways to
reduce their energy dependency and
environmental impact by investing in
sustainable energy alternatives.
Organic Living
For now, organic living is a lifestyle
preference. It's based on the belief
that food, clothing, and other things
in one’s life is best if it is of reduced
(95%) or completely chemical free.
However, you don't have to be a
purist to make a difference in your
own well-being or to improve your
personal environment. In this look at
modern living we'll learn some
different ways the concept of organic
can be incorporated into anyone's
world.
Conservation
With a growing world population,
paying close attention to the
optimum use and not abuse of
natural resources is a
compassionate idea. Whether it's
reclaiming the desert in China or
harvesting water in Kenya, we'll
understand the important benefits of
resource allocation. Preserving by
conserving, what an important
concept!
Eco Friendly
When it comes to the environment
each person makes a difference,
each person leaves a mark. Deciding
how to lighten one's footprint is
usually an individual decision, but
these decisions have a collective
outcome. Choosing the more
environmentally friendly approach to
life is what this program is about.
We'll hop the globe to learn about
"green" weddings, constructing
"green" buildings and even efforts to
turn the lowly toilet just a shade
greener.
Carbon(less) Footprint
As we travel through life, all of us
leave footprints behind. At times
these prints are wider & deeper than
they should ever be. So how does
one go about lightening their step
and reducing the imprint? Well, by
doing what others have chosen to
do, share, renew, reuse, and rethink
new ways of doing old things.
What’s your idea?
Green Good News
That old adage “what you don’t know
can’t hurt you” doesn’t hold up as
well when we’re speaking of the
environment. Around the globe
environmental news worthy events
are happening that could have close
and serious consequence. But there
is other news too, really good and
hopeful news, news you should
know. Now you’ve really got
something to think about.
Environmental Heroes
Be thankful for those individuals who
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care enough to make a difference.
From across our globe, these special
people are taking on unique
environmental challenges and in the
process protecting our world. Each
person, each effort, brings hope and
inspiration to us all, whether it’s rewilding, rebuilding, preserving,
enlightening, surmounting or
conserving.
Habitat Loss
In the name of progress with an eye
on commerce, important habitats are
steadily losing ground, quite literally.
The consequences of these lost
habitats are difficult to comprehend,
but the results are becoming ever
more evident. Abundant plant and
animal life gradually dwindles, water
and other vital resources diminish,
and if the habitat losses continue
unchallenged, humans are surely the
next in line.
Climate Change
Something is going on and it’s not
pretty. What ever is causing the
change in global climate, the
dangers are significantly real and
possible solutions massively large.
The domino effect of this climatic
change can now be found in most
places of the world. At times these
changes can be quite subtle, at other
times abundantly clear, but in any
case obtaining a broader
understanding of the consequences
is a smart idea.
Eco-tourism
What a novel idea, getting up close
and personal with plants, animals
and the environment and then
leaving it just as it was found.
Without impact, or damage!
Sometimes that means bypassing
that once in a lifetime experience or
forsaking the urge for a take-home
souvenir. It’s important to remind
ourselves that we’re not alone in this
world and to also understand, it’s not
fair to treat the rest of the world as if
we are all that matters.
Growing Greener Schools
This multi-media resource offers a
comprehensive look at best practices
for creating sustainable schools.
Educators and green experts
country-wide discuss environmental
curriculum and its effect on student
health, attendance, learning, tests
scores, and preparedness for green
jobs. You'll also get an inside look at
new eco-friendly buildings, retrofitted
classrooms, daily operations, and
the benefits - including cost savings.
Features
-132-page downloadable Handbook
and Curriculum Guide with 12
instructional modules for grades 612.
-46-page downloadable appendix
with step-by-step information on how
to create a sustainable school; grant
writing tips; a 21st Century Skills
matrix of lessons across curricula;
and more resources.
-Instructional Modules:
Light and optics
Solar (Iincludes an interactive game)
Organic Gardening
Composting
Energy (Includes an interactive
game)
Water Conservation (Includes an
interactive game)
Heat Flow
Design
Recycling (Includes an interactive
game)
Transportation
Consumer Choices (Includes an
interactive game)
Careers (Includes an interactive
game)
PBS, 2010
Human Footprint
Have you ever thought about how
much food, everyday products, and
fuel you've consumed during the
course of your life? In National
Geographic's new program, Human
Footprint, you'll find out that it's a lot.
From our cars to our clothes dryers
to our disposable toothbrushes, our
impact on planet Earth is
astonishing.
Whether you're a child who drinks
milk or an adult who enjoys a bottle
of wine, Human Footprint takes a
phase-by-phase journey through life
to illustrate the enormous imprint
every American makes during his or
her time on Earth. Incorporating
surprising facts with playful visuals,
this enlightening portrait reveals our
level of consumption – and the
simple changes we can all make to
reduce our negative impact on the
world. Narrated by Elizabeth Vargas.
Featuring eco-friendly packaging –
Made of 100% recycled fiber, 55%
post consumer waste. Plastic film
100% compostable.
Behind the Scenes
Hotspots
In the late 1980s, scientists coined
the word "hotspots" to refer to those
areas on the planet which were
populated by the largest number of
unique plant, animal and insect
species at risk of going extinct.
Hotspots chronicles the work of Dr.
Russell Mittermeier as he shows
how many conservation efforts are
succeeding throughout the world;
and what it takes to negotiate a
sustainable future for life on Earth.
PBS, 2008
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
Jane Goodall: Reason for
Hope
Jane Goodall: Reason for Hope
portrays the admired scientist and
conservationist, famous for her
pioneering study of chimpanzees in
Tanzania's Gombe Stream Reserve.
Filmed on location in Tanzania,
England, San Francisco, and Paris,
the film looks at her remarkable life
and her deeply held spiritual beliefs.
Goodall talks about the origins of
good and evil, moral evolution, the
existence of God, and preserving the
environment.
PBS, 1999
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NOW: Home Grown
National Geographic's Most
Amazing Moments
With some of the most spectacular
footage ever captured by National
Geographic's celebrated filmmakers,
this is an adrenaline-charged
marathon of nonstop action and
take-your-breath-away excitement.
From a cameraman's own recording
of the shark attack that nearly killed
him to a reporter ducking Taliban
rockets in Afghanistan. From primal
predator-prey encounters to Titanic
discoveries to city-leveling natural
disasters, and much more. These
truly extraordinary moments bring
you all the real-world wonder of
National Geographic adventure at its
unforgettable best!
Bonus Programs: Megatransect,
Crittercam
Photo Gallery
NOW: Fuel Economy
Failure
Many cars now on America's roads
get no better gas mileage than the
ones we were driving twenty years
ago. Meanwhile, other country's cars
are leaving ours in the dust in terms
of efficiency. How did this happen,
and what are American auto
manufacturers doing about it?
Former GM engineer and NOW
correspondent Jonathan Silvers
goes under the hood of the US car
industry to look at what's being
called a colossal failure of American
engineering.
PBS, 2007
30 minutes
Can America grow its way out of
dependence on foreign oil? Country
music legend Willie Nelson thinks so.
Nelson launched his own brand of
biodiesel called "BioWillie," a blend
of vegetable oil and regular diesel.
Bio Willie burns cleaner than regular
diesel and could give farmers a new
market for their crops.
PBS, 2007
30 minutes
NOVA/Frontline: Global
Warming: What's Up with
the Weather?
Deadly flooding in Africa,
catastrophic hurricanes in the U.S.
with record-high temperatures
worldwide. Are these natural,
temporary glitches in our global
climate, or is the devastation the
result of global warming? The
weather is different now but why?
Find out when NOVA and
FRONTLINE join forces to determine
What's Up with the Weather?
Features
-Materials and Activities for
Educators
-A link to the What's Up With the
Weather? Web Site
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2007
NOVA: Fire Wars
Every year, armed with the best
technology, thousands of firefighters
battle the blazes, but in spite of all
their efforts, we are not winning the
fire wars. Can we win them? Should
we fight all fires? Ecologists claim
that fire is a necessary and
revitalizing element of healthy
ecosystems. What would happen if
we did eliminate all wildfires? Join
NOVA to explore the science of fire,
from the smallest match to
uncontrollable conflagrations.
Features
educators
-Link to the NOVA Web site
-Scene selections
impaired
PBS, 2004
NOVA: Hurricane Katrina:
The Storm That Drowned a
City
NOVA looks at what made hurricane
Katrina so deadly and analyzes how,
despite sophisticated defenses and
disaster relief planning, this event
has resulted in destruction on an
unprecedented scale for the Gulf
Coast region. NOVA will also
examine the question of whether
storms, like Katrina, are increasing in
power and frequency and how the
long-term ecology of New Orleans
and the shrinking wetlands steadily
increased the city's vulnerability.
Features
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2006
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most importantly they encounter
ordinary people and show them that
locomotion using only the power of
the sun is possible.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA: World in the
Balance
It took all of human history until the
year 1804 for our population to reach
its first billion. Now a billion new
people are added every dozen
years. In the industrialized world-Japan, Europe, and the United
States--birthrates are falling steeply
while the senior citizen population is
booming. In this two-hour Earth Day
special, NOVA explores these and
other trends in the relationship
between people and the planet.
Features
materials and activities for
educators, a link to the NOVA Web
site and scene selections
-DVD has closed captions and
described video for the visually
impaired.
PBS, 2004
Saving the Ocean: Shark
Reef & The Sacred Island
Two thirds of the globe is ocean. And
while most people are just starting to
hear about problems with
overfishing, pollution, coral reef
troubles, and the like, marine
biologists, fisheries scientists, and
conservationists worldwide are
already hard at work inventing,
devising, and implementing
solutions. By focusing on those
solutions, we'll help our viewers
understand both what the problems
are and the vision forward.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Six Degrees Could Change
the World
By the year 2100, many scientists
believe that the Earth's average
temperature could rise by as much
as six degrees Celsius. In a
compelling investigation, National
Geographic leads a degree-bydegree journey to explore what each
rising–and critical–degree could
mean for the future of our people
and planet.
Through powerful filmmaking and
intimate profiles, this special
illustrates how global warming has
already affected the reefs of
Australia, the ice fields of Greenland,
and the Amazonian rain forest. With
a sobering look at the effects of our
world's insatiable appetite for energy,
Six Degrees Could Change the
World explains what's real, what's
still controversial, and how existing
technologies and remedies could
help dial back the global
thermometer.
Six Degrees Could Change the
World is available on DVD and Bluray Disc.
DVD Features eco-friendly
packaging - Made of 100% recycled
fiber, 55% post consumer waste.
Plastic film 100% compostable.
Blu-Ray Disc:
Celebrity interviews
Degree-by-Degree Impact Guide
Everyday Green Living Tips
Preserve Our Planet PSA
94.95$
Strange Days on Planet
Earth 2
Join a fact-finding mission to
uncover, clue-by-clue, explanations
behind some of today's most
mysterious environmental changes.
In a follow-up to National
Geographic's award-winning film
Strange Days on Planet Earth, this
revealing second volume explores
how human life has affected some of
the Earth's most valuable water
systems.
From hidden water caves in Mexico's
Riviera Maya to the swirling currents
of the North Pacific gyre to Africa's
wild savannas, this eye-opening
documentary offers a firsthand
account of how overfishing, waste
disposal, and casually discarded
plastics have created an unsettling
domino effect on the planet's land,
animals, and climate. Featuring
underwater cinematography, 3-D
animation, and captivating
storytelling, Strange Days is an
important message to the world.
Hosted by Edward Norton.
Earth 2 DVD Set
Solartaxi
The story of an epic, 18-month
adventure that spans the globe in a
home-made car powered exclusively
by the sun. Louis Palmer and
"Solartaxi" meet princes, movie
stars, politicians and scientists, but
Around the globe, scientists are
racing to solve a series of mysteries.
Unsettling transformations are
sweeping across the planet, and clue
by clue, investigators are discovering
ways that seemingly disparate
events are connected. Crumbling
162
houses in New Orleans are linked to
voracious creatures from southern
China. An asthma epidemic in the
Caribbean is linked to dust storms in
Africa. Scientists suspect we have
entered a time of global change
swifter than any human being has
ever witnessed. Where are we
headed? What can we do to alter
this course of events? Hosted by
actor Edward Norton. 2 Disc Set.
Environmental Quiz and Photo
Gallery
Widescreen version
220 mins on 2 DVDs
Earth 3-Volume Collection
Unsettling transformations are
sweeping across the planet, and clue
by clue, investigators are discovering
ways that seemingly disparate
events are connected. Crumbling
houses in New Orleans are linked to
voracious creatures from southern
China. An asthma epidemic in the
Caribbean is connected to dust
storms in Africa. Erratic behavior of
olive baboons in Ghana is linked to
human overfishing of the world's
oceans.
Strange Days on Planet Earth
explores the ways in which human
life has affected the planet and how
globally connected problems are
personally relevant and urgent. It
brings into focus the realization that
the decisions we make today will
affect all life on Earth for years to
come. Actor-writer-director Edward
Norton hosts six eye-opening
episodes, each uncovering
explanations behind some of today's
most puzzling environmental
changes.
Volume 1
Episode 1: Invaders
Nonnative plant and animal species
are taking over entire ecological
zones, with devastating
consequences for the original
inhabitants, including humans. Join
scientists rushing to better
understand these ongoing invasions
and what can be done to curb the
alien attack.
Episode 2: The One Degree Factor
A declining caribou population in
Alaska, rising asthma rates in the
Caribbean, ailing coral reefs, and
shifting temperatures in the world's
ocean are happening around the
globe. Join scientists investigating
these seemingly random
occurrences, and explore whether
they are all linked to one Earthchanging phenomenon.
Volume 2:
Episode 3: Predators
From Caribbean coral reefs to
Yellowstone's forests, serious
disruptions in once-stable ecological
zones are being linked to a common
factor: loss of major predator
species. As scientists work to
understand the vital role of
predators, the question remains:
Even if humans can coexist with
large carnivores, is it too late to bring
them back?
Episode 4: Troubled Waters
Something is decimating aquatic life
in the world's oceans, rivers, ponds,
and streams. Now, set sail with
scientists studying the rapidly
increasing pollution of our
waterways, and see how advanced
research using plants and bacteria is
being deployed to help stem the
rising toxic tide.
Volume 3:
Episode 5: Dangerous Catch
The overfishing of global waters is
dramatically shrinking the population
of our commercial fish but also
appears to be connected to other
distressing phenomena both in the
oceans and beyond the shoreline.
Join scientists as they investigate the
consequences of our fishing
pressures and work to restore the
health of these ecosystems before it
is too late.
Episode 6: Dirty Secrets
Disturbing mysteries are unfolding
along the shores of rivers, estuaries,
islands, and the ocean, all linked to
chemicals and pollutants found in the
world's water system. Experts race
against the clock to understand
these seemingly connected chemical
connections and to devise lasting
solutions.
Environmental Quiz and Photo
Gallery
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The Complete National
Geographic - Updated
Edition (2010)
Browse more than 121 years of
National Geographic magazine –
every article, photograph, and map
we've published exactly as they
appeared in print. Now updated to
include 2009 issues, our definitive
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Geographic magazine is digitally
reproduced in high resolution. Use
the visual interface to explore a
topic, find photographs, browse the
globe, or wander on your own
expedition.
* Rediscover every printed page –
every article and advertisement, and
thousands of photographs – from
1888 through 2009
* Reference hundreds of the
magazine's classic maps digitized as
part of the magazine's archive for the
first time
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articles, photographs, and maps
about the location you choose
* Browse special "read lists" from
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* Test your knowledge of subjects
including exploration, the
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that links to related articles
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ECONOMICS
9 to 5 No Longer
A demographic change is affecting
all Americans wherever they work
and live: the rise of the flexible
workforce. The global economy,
increasing numbers of two-income
families and the need for businesses
to retain talent both in the executive
suite and among low-paid workers
are all having an impact on the way
we work. This documentary, hosted
by Bonnie Erbe, explores the latest
innovations in workplace flexibility.
Features
-Scene Selection
PBS, 2008
A Flea Market Documentary
This program from film-maker Rick
Sebak (A HOT DOG PROGRAM) is
an unabashed celebration of unusual
people and enticing things to be
found in parking lots, fairgrounds,
drive-ins, on sidewalks, and
wherever a sign says "Flea Market."
It's capitalism mixed with craziness.
Starring amazing old stuff, great
salespeople, the ancient tradition of
the open-air market, and the
possibility of bargains, all uniting
shoppers across the nation.
PBS, 2001
American Experience: Into
the Deep: America,
Whaling & the World
For two centuries, American whale
oil lit the world -- illuminating and
powering the start of the industrial
revolution, and laying the
groundwork for a truly global
economy. This two-hour film will tell
the riveting and extraordinary story
of the American whaling industry,
from its origins off the coast of New
England and Cape Cod, through the
great golden age of deep-ocean
whaling, to the industry's spectacular
demise.
Features
Deleted scenes take a closer look at
whales, the history of Nantucket, and
the whaling industry:
The Forecastle - Experts Margaret
Creighton and Stuart Frank consider
the reasons why men were drawn to
employment on whaleships, and
describe how they occupied
themselves during long stretches of
inactivity. This is covered primarily
by our reenactment footage filmed
aboard the Charles W. Morgan and
the Brig Niagara [04:02]
Pollard's Return - Expert Nat
Philbrick describes the scene as
Essex captain George Pollard
returns to Nantucket after having
cannibalized his young cousin. This
is covered by archival materials from
the Nantucket Historical
Association.[01:06];
Nantucket - Expert Nat Philbrick
narrates the arc of the island's
history, beginning with the founding
families and ending with the collapse
of the whaling industry in the 1850s,
and making mention along the way
of the island's connections to the
Gold Rush, Folgers Coffee, and
Macy's. This will be covered by a
combination of our live footage and
archival materials furnished the
project by the Nantucket Historical
Assocation [~06:00]; and
Whales - Experts Daniel Vickers, Nat
Philbrick and Eric Jay Dolin consider
just what it is about whales that
make them so compelling to human
beings. This will be covered.
Bonus footage:
Wings of Gull - Mystic Seaport
reenactors gather around vocalist
Rick Spencer in the cramped
forecastle of the Charles W. Morgan
as he delivers an a cappella
performance of the whaling shanty
"Wings of a Gull." This song and
scene have a somber feel. [03:36];
Bonnie Ship the Diamond - Mystic
seaport reenactor and musical
performer David Littlefield delivers a
rousing performance of the whaling
shanty "Bonnie Ship the Diamond,"
with banjo and violin
accompaniment. As above, David is
among the Mystic reenactors in the
crowded and smoky forecastle of the
Charles W. Morgan. [02:35]; and
Coast of Peru - Mystic Seaport
reenactor and musical performer
David Littlefield sings the whaling
shanty "Coast of Peru," a cappella,
on the deck of the Charles W.
Morgan. [02:50] .
PBS, 2010
Crash of 1929
In 1929 there were few critics of the
stock market; it seemed to rise
without limits. In fact, presidents and
economists alike confidently
predicted that America would soon
enter a "New Era" when everyone
could be rich. But when reality finally
struck, the consequences of such
unbound optimism shocked the
world.
Features
-Special Features includes:
The Crash of 1929.
PBS, 2009
165
Buffett & Gates Go Back to
School
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are the
two richest men in America and very
close friends. Though a generation
apart in age, and founders of two
very different businesses, each has
a deep admiration for the other. They
share a sense of responsibility to use
their wealth to improve the world. In
September 2005, the two men spent
the day at the University of Nebraska
at Lincoln with students and faculty
from the College of Business
Administration.
PBS, 2006
Based on the bestselling book, this
powerful documentary provides a
clear understanding of globalization,
world trade, and economic
development, including the forces
and ideas that have shaped the
present global economic system.
Features
-Daniel Yergin on creating a
television series from his book
-Q&A with Daniel Yergin and
producers William Cran and Greg
Barker
-An excerpt from the companion
book to the series
-A complete list of interview subjects
included in the series
-Access to web site, including:
- An exclusive time map, which
provides an interactive atlas of
economic history
- Comprehensive transcripts from
on-camera interviews, and
biographies of the people who
played significant roles in the
development of the modern global
market
- An online teacher's guide that
provides suggestions for applications
of the Web site in classroom
instruction
PBS, 2002
China Inside Out
China is brimming with massive new
wealth, more than 600 million people
have been lifted out of poverty.
China's leaders know that their
survival depends on meeting the
needs and desires of its people.
After years of relative isolation,
China is reaching out to, and into the
rest of the world. China has been
shaking hands and making deals all
around the world. China Inside Out
examines how China's rise is
impacting all of us.
PBS, 2008
42 minutes
Closed Captioned
Commanding Heights
How will the global economy change
life in the 21st century? Find out
what experts from 20 countries think,
from Bill Clinton to Lee KuanYew,
Mikhail Gorbachev, and Vicente Fox.
Diamonds of War: Africa's
Blood Diamonds
Diamonds are symbols of affection –
widely thought to be as pure as love
itself –and the vast majority are legal
stones that are mined, exported and
sold in the clear light of day. But for
years, some diamonds have been
sold illegally –with devastating
results linking to war, blood and
brutality. In the diamond-rich West
African nation of Sierra Leone,
rebels have used these precious
gems to bankroll a violent ten-year
insurrection, leaving a terrorized
population and a ravaged landscape
in its wake. Join National Geographic
from Europe to Africa to uncover the
truth about the dark side of the
diamond trade.
Join National Geographic from
Europe to Africa to uncover the truth
about the dark side of the diamond
trade.
Photo Gallery
50 minutes
David Macaulay: Mill Times
This animated program centers on a
small New England community
similar to Pawtucket, Rhode Island,
where Samuel Slater established
America's first textile mill. Live action
hosted by David Macaulay, takes
viewers from Manchester, England,
to Lowell, Massachusetts, explaining
technological changes that
transformed the making of textiles, a
key component of the Industrial
Revolution sweeping across Europe
and America in the late 18th century.
PBS, 2001
Financial Fitness for Young
Adults
Recommended: Video Librarian,
School Library Journal
Financial Fitness like physical fitness
takes a sharp focus on the final goal,
what we would like to accomplish
financially. It requires us to crunch
the numbers, focus the energy, and
keep the course if we are to stay
healthy in a financial sense.
As part of that regimen, we’ll help
young adults learn to appreciate the
value of their money by presenting
the pleasures and pitfalls of financial
responsibility. From credit to interest
and all the money stops in between,
we’ll share successful strategies for
ways to remain financially fit.
Film Ideas, 2005
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of 4 titles 649.95$
Identity Theft: Protecting Your
Identity
This comprehensive program for
young adults provides all the
information necessary for protecting
yourself from identity theft. The wellaimed message includes a step by
step explanation of the problem, the
possible defenses, and important
solutions for keeping your personal
identity protected.
Taking Credit For Your Credit
Credit can be a double-edged
sword. It offers us the ability to
purchase things we might need and
want without spending cash but then
ties us to the debt that has been
created. Understanding the
importance of this trade-off is crucial
for playing the credit game. A
program designed to reach young
earners well before serious credit
problems can begin.
Valuing Your Money
This program for young adults helps
them to better understand what trade
offs they make for the money they
earn. Programs on spending are
countered by programs on saving.
Also money managers will provide
very practical tips on how to save
more of that hard-earned money.
Saving Here…Saving Now
For any wage earner learning the
basic pitfalls of money management
is a formidable task. It takes a
steady course well researched and
well monitored. Finding ones way to
financial security and independence
is everyone’s goal. In this important
program we’ll share some of the
tactics successful people use for
staying fit financially.
Fixing the Future: NOW on
PBS - Using innovative
approaches to create jobs
and build prosperity
After the economic meltdown of
2008, the nation stands in urgent
need of economic growth that's not
based on risky financial bets placed
by Wall Street. In search of new
solutions, Brancaccio visits
communities across America that are
using innovative approaches to
create jobs and build prosperity. He
talks to working Americans from
Maine to Washington State, and
from Texas to Ohio, who are reengineering the future, including:
- Sustainable Connections, a
collaboration of thousands of
businesses committed to buying
locally, hiring locally, and selling
locally; - Yo Mama's Cookin', a
cooperative of women of color who
are part of a national movement to
build and train cooperative groups;
and - The Time Bank, an institution
that allows people to barter their time
and services.
These and other efforts are built on
American values of commonwealth,
shared prosperity, fairness, wellness,
sustainability, and creativity.
Brancaccio also talks to Nobel Prize
winner Joseph Stiglitz, and
economists David Korten and Jane
D'Arista, to explore the new
pathways being charted by economic
reformers. Can these experiments
be nurtured and grown to provide
new opportunities for our children
and grandchildren?
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
FRONTLINE: Bigger Than
Enron
Enron's meteoric rise and collapse
revealed a watchdog system that
failed. But in the 1990s, more than
400 corporations dramatically
restated their value after accounting
lapses, failures, or fraud.
FRONTLINE examines an oversight
system gone soft in interviews with
SEC officials, corporate executives,
members of Congress, and investor
advocates, blaming market
deregulation and conflicts of interest
for eroded controls against
investment fraud.
PBS, 2002
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
FRONTLINE: Black Money
FRONTLINE examines the shadowy
world of international bribery,
revealing how multi-national
companies create slush funds, set
up front companies, and make secret
payments, all to get billions in
business. These practices are facing
a new international crackdown. At
the center of this is a controversial,
ongoing investigation into the Britishbased multi-national BAE Systems
and allegations about billion dollar
bribes.
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: Breaking the
Bank
The bets were huge and risky,
billions of dollars on the housing
market. Superbanks reaped billions
of dollars, and gobbled up
competitors. Then the bottom
dropped out, massive losses on Wall
Street nearly broke the banks and
many are on the brink of failure. As
the federal government
contemplates what could become a
massive nationalization of the
industry, watch as FRONTLINE tells
the inside story.
PBS, 2009
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FRONTLINE: Can You
Afford to Retire?
Emmy Award winner for Outstanding
Documentary on a Business Topic!
Baby boomers are facing a
retirement shock: long life
expectancy but short income. The
pillars of retirement income for
Americans, Social Security,
corporate pensions and employeecontribution plans such as 401Ks,
are in trouble. Buffeted by pension
cuts, corporate bankruptcies, and the
2001-2002 stock market crash, most
boomers will now be working in their
retirement years.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Commentary Track with director
Hedrick Smith
PBS, 2006
FRONTLINE: Close to
Home
Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles how
the middle class is faring in this
recession through stories of the
people who she's come to know at
the hair salon she's frequented for
the past twenty years. The film
reveals the struggles - from well-todo bankers to struggling actors, each
with a story to tell about how they're
getting by in these turbulent times.
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: Season 27:
Inside the Meltdown
FRONTLINE investigates the causes
of the worst economic crisis in 70
years and how the government
responded. The film chronicles the
inside stories of the Bear Stearns
deal, Lehman Brothers collapse, the
propping up of insurance giant AIG
and the $700 billion bailout. It also
examines what Treasury Secretary
Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve
Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't see,
couldn't stop and haven't been able
to fix.
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: Tax Me If You
Can
Tax shelters, one of corporate
America's biggest hidden profit
centers in recent year, have become
so lucrative over the past 50 years
that the effective corporate tax rate
has fallen to half its average, costing
$180 billion a year. FRONTLINE
provides an inside look at how big
corporations and wealthy individuals
cut their taxes with intricate tax
shelters, and investigates the role of
blue-chip accounting firms in these
secret deals.
PBS, 2004
60 minutes
FRONTLINE: Is Wal-Mart
Good for America?
FRONTLINE: Ten Trillion
and Counting
FRONTLINE offers two starkly
contrasting images: one of empty
storefronts in Circleville, Ohio; the
other, a sea of high rises in the
South China boomtown of
Shenzhen. The connection between
American job losses and soaring
Chinese exports? Wal-Mart. For
Wal-Mart, China has become the
cheapest, most reliable production
platform in the world, the source of
up to $25 billion in annual imports
that help the company deliver
everyday low prices.
PBS, 2005
All of the measures by the feds to
stem the tide in the financial
meltdown have added hundreds of
billions of dollars to our national
debt. FRONTLINE reports on how
this debt will constrain and challenge
the new administration, and on the
growing chorus, that without fiscal
reform the US government may face
a debt crisis of its own in years to
come that make the current financial
problems look almost painless by
comparison.
PBS, 2009
168
FRONTLINE: The Madoff
Affair
FRONTLINE producers Martin Smith
and Marcela Gaviria unravel the
story behind the world's first truly
global Ponzi scheme - a deception
that lasted longer, reached wider,
and cut deeper than any other
business scandal in history.
Features
-This film contains strong language.
Viewer discretion is advised.
PBS, 2009
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
FRONTLINE: The
Merchants of Cool
Today's teenagers have money and
independence, their lives the object
of obsessive focus by corporate
America. FRONTLINE explores the
culture of today's teenagers and how
they view themselves and their
parents. Teenage tastes, attitudes,
and aspirations are endlessly
sampled by marketers to determine
exactly what they want, while
Hollywood and Madison Avenue tell
a carefully tailored version of
teenage life in movies, TV, music
and advertising.
PBS, 2001
discovers early warnings of the
crash, reveals an intense battle
among members of the Clinton
administration, and uncovers a
concerted effort not to regulate the
lucrative derivatives markets, which
would become the ticking time-bomb
within the American economy.
PBS, 2009
NOW: Stock Alert
Illicit: The Dark Trade
National Geographic explores the
shadowy world of illicit trade, where
dangerous multi-billion dollar criminal
networks threaten whole sectors of
our global economy.
Based on the book, Illicit, by Dr.
Moisés Naím–highly acclaimed
editor of Foreign Policy magazine–
Illicit: The Dark Trade travels the
globe to expose the dire
consequences of this dirty industry:
money laundering, political
corruption, and the subversion of
entire governments. From knock-off
handbags to bootlegged compact
discs to fake pharmaceuticals, this
hard-hitting special reveals how
consumers' insatiable demand for
counterfeit merchandise has given
birth to a vast criminal system that
must be battled every single day.
Photo Gallery
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Independent Lens: A Fish
Story
FRONTLINE: The Warning
In the aftermath of the economic
meltdown, FRONTLINE looks for
clues about why it happened and
examines moments when it might
have gone much differently.
Producer/director Michael Kirk
heartache and humor, this story finds
the women at the center of a political
storm as they try to save both fish
and fishermen.
Features
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2006
Fish Story is the tale of two women
in a battle for the ocean. Angela
Sanfilippo and Shareen Davis, born
into fishing families, both married
men who make a living from the sea.
But their way of life is threatened
when environmental organizations
file a lawsuit that could put hundreds
of fishermen out of business. With
NOW takes a look at hedge funds,
the secretive and often risky
investment accounts that have
brought incredible wealth and power
to some, but with the potential to
spell dire consequences for ordinary
Americans. Billions of dollars are
invested in hedge funds, which are
not regulated, and there's a chance
some of your retirement money is in
one. Hedge fund managers say they
won't tell anyone how they make
their money - not even the
government.
PBS, 2007
Retirement Revolution: The
New Reality
The months since Spring of 2008
have not been kind to the American
economy or to the retirement
accounts of millions of Americans.
Retirement Revolution: The New
Reality undertakes the mission to
help older citizens do better with a bit
less and to navigate tougher
financial waters with determination
and good cheer. This special
features different, personal stories as
well as expert commentaries and is
hosted by Paula Zahn.
PBS, 2009
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economic environment.
PBS, 2005
85 mins, Closed captioned
Stay Rich Forever and Ever
with Ed Slott
In this eye-opening program,
renowned tax advisor Ed Slott
reveals many of the startling facts
behind retirement plan taxation and
what you can do right now to ensure
your financial future. Through his
simple, effective Stay Rich Action
Plan, you will learn how to protect
your money from excessive taxation,
how to have more money forever
and more of it tax free, and how to
take advantage of the laws to bestprotect your tax-deferred savings.
Features
- Stay Rich Forever and Ever! with
Ed Slott is a commonsense guide to
personal finance. This program is
intended for information purposes
only and is not meant to take the
place of professional advice. The
laws in this area are complex and
constantly changing. You should
consult with an experienced
professional to apply the relevant
laws in your state to your unique
situation.
-Special Edition DVD features
include two hours of bonus advice
with 10 Questions to ask Your
financial Advisor, 10 Financial
Disasters You Can Avoid and 21
Items to Check on Your Retirement
Account.
PBS, 2008
54 minutes
Suze Orman: Women &
Money
Suze Orman, the New York Times
bestselling author, financial expert
and two-time Emmy winner, returns
to PBS to inspire women to take
charge of their financial futures. In
her new special Suze Orman:
Women & Money, Suze shares her
surprising insights into the
complicated relationship women
have with their money and equips
women with the knowledge and
awareness to overcome the blocks
that have kept them from making
more out of the money they have.
Features
-Additional Advice from Suze:
Mothers and Daughters, Running a
Business, Investing, and More!
-A Note on Mutual Funds
-Scene Selection
PBS, 2007
Suze Orman's Money Class
Suze Orman for the Young,
Fabulous & Broke
In her inimitable straight-talking style,
Suze provides powerful, insightful
and often surprising guidelines for
actions that can help young women
and men at perhaps the most critical
financial time of their lives - getting
started! Suze understands the
financial realities of today and that
this generation has the grit to deal
with these problems. She provides
powerful, real-world advice on
exactly how to succeed in today's
In Suze Orman's Money Class,
financial powerhouse Suze Orman
delivers her expert take on what
actions everyone needs to consider
to secure a hopeful and sustainable
financial future in light of the new
economic reality. After the upheavals
of the economic downturn that began
in 2008, Orman believes it's critical
to rethink many of the traditional
strategies we've been using to
achieve our financial goals.
In this special, Orman offers hardhitting advice in her trademark nononsense style on how to navigate
today's unsettling economic waters.
The core of her message is an
inspirational re-imagining of the
American Dream -- based on
integrity and standing in your truth.
Throughout this financial master
class, Orman equips viewers with
timely, powerful and often surprising
advice for getting a grip on the most
important financial fundamentals:
understanding the opportunities and
pitfalls of the real estate market,
raising financially aware children,
borrowing for college and paying off
student loans, building a career,
saving and investing, planning for
retirement and more.
As Orman puts it, "I am calling on
you to re-educate yourself, to
discover -- perhaps for the very first
time -- what truly constitutes your
new American Dream. You will learn
what it means to stand tall in your
truth today, so that you can realize
your vision for tomorrow."
Taped before a live audience in
Minneapolis at the University of
Minnesota, this special presents
fresh insight in Orman's timehonored style: plenty of frank and
down-to-earth advice combined with
compassionate and humorous Q and
A. Orman's much-anticipated new
program will offer viewers nationwide
the insight and encouragement they
need to succeed on this new
financial frontier.
-This DVD includes additional 20
minutes of Q&A not seen on
broadcast.
-This DVD offers chapter selection
making it helpful to return to sections
of interest.
English (SDH)
The premiere broadcast of Suze
Orman's Money Class will be
accompanied by the publication of
Orman's new book: The Money
Class: Learn to Create Your New
American Dream.
Acclaimed personal finance expert
Suze Orman was twice named one
of the "Time 100," Time magazine's
list of the world's most influential
people, and named by Forbes as
one of the 100 most powerful
women.
She is a two-time National Emmy
winner for her PBS specials, writer of
eight consecutive New York Times
bestsellers and seven-time Gracie
Award winner.
She is also a contributing editor to O,
the Oprah Magazine.
PBS, 2011
80 minutes
170
of 4 titles 649.95$
TEN9EIGHT: Shoot for the
Moon
This is the compelling question
behind award-winning filmmaker
Mary Mazzio's newest project
Ten9Eight, a thought provoking film
which tells the inspirational stories of
several inner city teens (of differing
race, religion, and ethnicity) from
Harlem to Compton and all points in
between, as they compete in an
annual business plan competition
run by the Network for Teaching
Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
Features
-Nominated as a finalist for VH1's Do
Something Awards.
PBS, 2010
The Working World for
Young Adults
This latest series designed
especially for young adults deals
with the all important world of work.
Today's young workers will need to
be even more dedicated to
successfully compete in a global
marketplace. Poor work ethics, a
careless regard for customer
satisfaction and lack of a
commitment to the job will only lead
to a troubled work history and
unhappy careers.
In these timely programs we'll take a
look at the issues being faced by
young workers today and offer in
return some solid solutions. We'll
discover what makes a person
successful in a job now and into the
future, as well as important ways to
improve their success in the world of
work. Viewers may be surprised to
learn they don't have to be the very
best worker at the job to succeed, if
they apply the good work ethics
they'll learn in this 4-part, The
Working World For Young Adults.
Film Ideas, 2006
Work Ethic: A Commitment to
Work
In this well aimed program for young
adults, beginning wage earners learn
the importance of a strong work ethic
and how it relates to their success as
they embark on their working
careers. Real world location settings
that highlight active young workers
supported with expert commentaries
help reinforce the concepts.
Customer Service: An Attitude Not
An Occupation
The bottom line for any position is
keeping the customer happy. In this
age appropriate program young
earners see first hand what makes
for good customer service and bad
customer service. Once they’re on
the job they learn the importance of
putting the golden rule for customer
service into action. Customer
service: it's what makes sense in the
working world.
Why Work?
Work is a life long journey and many
experts suggest that the sooner you
begin the better. Unless you are
independently wealthy or lucky at
Lotto, you are going to be working
for most of your adult life. In this
program viewers learn that when you
commit to your job, career
advancement, job satisfaction and a
sense of fulfillment will follow.
The Global Marketplace: How Will
You Compete?
In this new and up-to-date program,
young workers learn the importance
of the global marketplace. As
workers, they will be required to
compete for employment with people
of different nationalities from all over
the world. What skills will best help
them stay competitive? What can
they bring to the market to make
themselves more desirable to this
global working world? These
questions and more will be
addressed in this thought-provoking
program.
The New Recruits
The New Recruits is a documentary
about a battalion of business
students armed with a plan to end
global poverty: charge poor people
for goods and services. The recruits
are selected from thousands of
applicants to take part in the
prestigious Acumen Fund Fellows
Program. They will apprentice with
"social enterprises" around the world
intended to help poor people by
treating them as customers rather
than recipients of charity.
PBS, 2010
The Powder and the Glory
Based on British author Lindy
Woodhead's bestselling book War
Paint: Madame Helena Rubinstein
and Miss Elizabeth Arden, their lives,
their times and their rivalry, this film
focuses on two women from meager
means who immigrated to the US
nearly a hundred years ago,
reinvented themselves and ultimately
created the cosmetics, health, and
beauty industry we know today.
Features
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2007
They Made America
American history is filled with the
stories of influential innovators,
whose ideas and entrepreneurial
spirit gave birth to commercial
milestones like the steamboat and
cultural touchstones like the Barbie
171
doll. They Made America examines
America's evolution over two
centuries, from the infancy of the
country, to its growth as an industrial
power, through its global reach
today. Series based on the book by
Harold Evans.
Featured profiles include
Revolutionaries - Four early
American innovators who got the
new nation up and going:
- Robert Fulton and John Fitch
(steamboat service)
- Lewis Tappan (credit rating and
reporting system)
- Samuel Colt (mass market
weapons production)
Newcomers - Three immigrants who
helped create modern urban
America:
- Samuel Insull (inexpensive
electricity)
- Amadeo Giannini (the people's
banker)
- Ida Rosenthal (the Maidenform bra)
Gamblers - Three mid-20th century
figures who contributed to American
commercial dominance:
- Juan Trippe (PanAm airlines)
- Ruth Handler (the Barbie doll)
- Thomas Watson, Jr. (IBM)
Rebels - Two 21st-century American
media entrepreneurs:
- Ted Turner (CNN)
- Russell Simmons (hip-hop industry
leader)
Series based on the book by Harold
Evans, They Made America: From
the Steam Engine to the Search
Engine - Two Centuries of Innovation
PBS, 2004
Your Life, Your Money
Told through real-life stories by a
series of engaging characters, this
presents a broad range of
fundamental financial information
from basic banking to loans and
insurance. - aimed at teens/young
adults. Hosted by Donald Faison
(Scrubs).
PBS, 2009
60 minutes, Closed Captioned
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EDUCATION
A Place Out of Time: The
Bordentown School
The little-known story of the last all
black, publicly funded, coeducational boarding school North of
the Mason-Dixon Line. In a
segregated society, The Bordentown
School was an educational utopia
and cultural oasis for black citizens
in the Northeast and beyond. Forced
to close in 1955 after the Brown v.
Board of Education decision, the
story of Bordentown is also the story
of black education in America,
across three centuries.
PBS, 2010
Monkey Trial
Chautauqua: An American
Narrative
Tennessee biology teacher John
Scopes was arrested in 1925 for
teaching evolution in defiance of
state law. His trial became an epic
free speech debate that spiraled into
an all-out duel between science and
religion, with two of the century's
greatest orators, Clarence Darrow
and William Jennings Bryan, as
competing attorneys. Monkey Trial
explores the social fault line between
scientific discoveries and the literal
truth of the Bible.
PBS, 2002
Chautauqua: An American Narrative
is a one-hour documentary that looks
at the contemporary aspects of
Chautauqua, the utopian community
that is in Chautauqua, New York.
The program goes briefly into the
history of Chautauqua, the national
Chautauqua Movement of the early
19th century, and the historic and
cultural importance that Chautauqua
once held. But most of the program
focuses on what goes on at
Chautauqua today, including a
tremendous artistic community,
spiritual aspects, recreation and the
daily dose of educational/intellectual
lectures attend by thousands of
people in a large semi-outdoor
amphitheater. Voices heard in the
program include David McCollough,
Sandra Day O'Conner, E.J. Dionne,
and many others.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Buffett & Gates Go Back to
School
America At A Crossroads:
Campus Battleground
Since the 1960s, American
universities have been less a free
marketplace of ideas and more of a
combat zone where partisan groups
forcefully and fiercely argue their
positions on national and world
affairs. America At A Crossroads:
Campus Battleground focuses on the
University of California-Berkeley and
Columbia University, where proIsrael and pro-Palestinian students
struggle over the competing claims
of Zionism and Palestinian
nationalism.
PBS, 2007
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are the
two richest men in America and very
close friends. Though a generation
apart in age, and founders of two
very different businesses, each has
a deep admiration for the other. They
share a sense of responsibility to use
their wealth to improve the world. In
September 2005, the two men spent
the day at the University of Nebraska
at Lincoln with students and faculty
from the College of Business
Administration.
PBS, 2006
Cheating, Lying and
Stealing
Honorable Mention-Columbus
International Film & Video Festival|
Recommended: Video Rating Guide,
School Library Journal, The
Elementary School Library Collection
Composed of three vignettes, this
excellent video creates realistic
situations in which young adults can
examine their value systems and
guide decision-making so poor
decisions, and their negative and
destructive consequences can be
avoided.
Film Ideas, 1993
20 min each
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Declining By Degrees:
Higher Education at Risk
Declining by Degrees looks at what's
really going on in higher education.
This monumental project gathers
sixteen essayists that ask tough--and
long overdue--questions about our
colleges and universities. Declining
by Degrees blows higher education's
cover, showing that the multi-billion
dollar enterprise of higher education
has gone astray.
PBS, 2005
Developing Minds
Discover the five-step process that
can lead to academic and social
success for all children. Based on
pioneering work by pediatricianeducator Dr. Mel Levine, this
comprehensive set and guidebooks
foster deeper understanding of
learning differences and how to work
with each child's unique learning
profile. Classroom footage and
interviews with students, parents,
teachers, and learning experts
demystify complex concepts.
PBS, 2006
900 minutes
-Behavioral Complications
-Social Cognition
-Memory
-Language
-Attention
-Library Overview
-Introduction for Parents
-Introduction for Teachers
-General Strategies for Parents
-General Strategies for Teachers
-A Student Profile
PBS, 2006
380 minutes
-Library
-Overview
-A Student Profile
PBS, 2006
404 minutes
Purchase: 3-DVD 69.95$
Digital Media: New
st
Learners of the 21
Century
Developing Minds: Student
Output Set
In this DVD collection, you will
explore the various tasks involved in
student output.
Includes: 12 programs, plus printable
guidebooks:
-Student Output
-Neuromotor Function
-Higher Order Cognition
-Memory
-Language
-Attention
-Library Overview
-A Student Profile
PBS, 2006
375 minutes
Digital Media: New Learners of the
21st Century examines how mobile
devices and digital media practices
can empower young people to direct
their own learning. Documenting five
success stories both inside and out
of the classroom, the program
demonstrates how digital media,
games, smart phones and the
Internet are fundamentally
transforming the way young people
communicate, collaborate,
participate and learn in the 21st
century. Featuring leading experts,
thinkers and practitioners in the field,
Digital Media is a startling preview of
a 21st century education.
Bonus Features include extended
interviews:
- Daina Rhoten
- Henry Jenkins
- James Paul Gee
- John Seely Brown
- Katie salem
- Mimi Ito
- Nichole Pinkard
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Developing Minds:
Thinking with Numbers Set
Developing Minds:
Behavioral Complications
Set
In this DVD collection, you will
explore how inappropriate behaviors
and social difficulties can interfere
with a child's success in school.
Includes 11 programs, plus printable
guidebooks:
Math involves many skills: addition,
fractions, and more. This set looks at
what happens when students fall
behind.
Includes: 13 programs, plus printable
guidebooks
-Thinking with Numbers
-Temporal-Sequential Ordering
-Spatial Ordering Higher
-Order Cognition
-Memory
-Language
-Attention
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Discounted Dreams: High
Hopes and Harsh Realities
at America's Community
Colleges
Community Colleges represent the
fastest growing segment of American
higher education; their open
admissions, low tuition and flexible
scheduling draw students from all
walks of life. They are the gateway to
the American dream for millions.
Vital yet flawed. Huge but virtually
invisible. Government generally
spends five times as much on prison
inmates as it does on community
colleges. Resolving these issues is
essential for the American future.
PBS, 2007
Widescreen
Evolution and Judgment
Day-Intelligent Design on
Trial
Includes both Evolution and NOVA:
Trial. Evolution offers a definitive
view of the impact the evolutionary
process has on our understanding of
the world. From revolutionary theory
to the conflict between science and
religion, this series explores all
facets of evolution. Judgment Day:
Intelligent Design on Trial captures
the turmoil of a landmark battle over
the teaching of evolution in public
schools.
Features
-Printable Materials for Educators
and Web Link
-Described Video Track on
Trial
PBS, 2008
FRONTLINE: College, Inc.
The business of higher education is
booming. It's a $400 billion industry
fueled by taxpayer money. But what
are students getting out of the deal?
Critics say a worthless degree and a
mountain of debt. Investors insist
they're innovators, widening access
to education. FRONTLINE follows
the money to uncover how Wall
Street and a new breed of for-profit
universities are transforming the way
we think about college in America.
PBS, 2010
Independent Living
Evolution: Learning and
Teaching Evolution
The Evolution project offers a
groundbreaking and definitive view
of the extraordinary impact the
evolutionary process has had on our
us, and offers multimedia resources
to enhance teaching and learning.
This disc includes education
approaches for teachers (four
Teaching Evolution Case Studies
profiling actual teachers) and
engaging scientific content for
students (short videos in the
Evolving Ideas series).
Features
Materials and activities for
educators;
A link to the Evolution Web site;
Scene selections; and
Closed captions.
PBS, 2008
FRONTLINE: A Class
Divided DVD Kit with Book
& Guide
One of the most requested programs
in FRONTLINE's history, this film
recounts a small town teacher's
attempt to teach her students about
racism and discrimination. Jane
Elliott decided on a bold experiment:
she awarded special privileges to her
blue-eyed students while
discriminating against those whose
eyes were brown. FRONTLINE
tracks down Mrs. Elliott's former
third-graders to learn what effect
those early lessons on racism had
on thier lives.
PBS, 1985
60 minutes
These ethnically diverse programs
offer young adults a realistic guide to
the challenges they'll face after
graduation, whether from High
School or College. Each focused
topic offers sound advice on
important elements for entering the
world of adult responsibility. The
four essential programs provide solid
assistance for dealing with job
expectations and job interviews, from
living at home to life on their own
and finally, to enjoying basic needs
or establishing a new personal
lifestyle.
Film Ideas, 2007
of 4 titles 649.95$
You’re Graduating: Now What?
Graduation, whether from high
school or college is usually the last
step taken before officially joining the
adult world. Leaving behind the
hallowed grounds of education
generates a sense of excitement yet
ahead is uncertainty. Young adults
will be faced with new situations,
most of which have little to do with
what they learned in school. This
feeling of starting over and becoming
self-reliant can be frightening & for
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some immobilizing.
“So you’re graduating, now what”?
Will you jump in feet first or will you
drag your feet hoping to delay those
steps that lead to independent
living?
Succeeding On Your Own
Now that you’ve decided it’s time to
be living independently, there are
several important life-skills that you’ll
need for success. Not surprising
leaving the cushiness of home can
lead to a downward spiral in ones
lifestyle. It therefore becomes critical
to learn how to balance what comes
in against what goes out.
It’s not easy! Student debt along
with housing, clothing, food,
insurance, automobile, savings and
entertainment all combine to put a
serious strain on an income. But, if
you can’t manage your money you
can’t manage your life and that
makes it very difficult for succeeding
on your own.
Finding That Dream Job
Armed with a diploma, possibly
degreed, you've paid your dues and
now, it's finally time for the big
payoff. Time to get that resume out
there and enjoy the sweet life as the
offers come rolling in.
Screeeeeeeeeccccch! Can I get a
reality check here?
It will take a lot more than a few
resumes to land a job, and that first
offer is more likely to be at the
bottom of the rung, not the top.
Entry level work can be repetitive,
very often boring, and the hours
might be rough, just what you were
hoping to avoid. But employers will
want to know you can master the
necessary skills and are reliable
before moving you up. So be
prepared for the reality of the adult
world where job skills and hard work
make finding that dream job
possible.
Moving On With Your Life
It's common today for young adults
to stay at home longer in life.
Understandably you're parents love
you and want to help, but with their
help comes a level of control. To
become truly independent it will be
necessary to break the financial ties
with your parents, and that can hurt.
As an adult, you have a job and a
place of your own. You reserve the
freedom to choose how you will live,
and where, and in the lifestyle that
you desire. You crave the
excitement of moving on with your
life and are ready to face the
challenges, risks and rewards,
welcome to Independent Living.
Justice: What's The Right
Thing to Do?
More than 14,000 students have
taken Justice, one of Harvard's most
popular courses. In a trailblazing
partnership with WGBH, Harvard is
opening its classroom to the world.
Professor Michael Sandel's course
aims to help viewers become more
critically minded thinkers about the
moral decisions we all face in our
everyday lives.
PBS, 2009
Make the Choice: Stay in
School
Recommended: Video Rating Guide,
School Library Journal
Honorable Mention- Columbus
International Film & Video Festival;
Finalist- CAVE Media Festival
Thought provoking vignettes are
interspersed with hard found wisdom
as told by incarcerated youth, all
high school dropouts.
Dropping out of school "ain't where
it's at" and is often the first step to
even more serious problems as an
ethnically diverse group of young
adults in this fast paced video will
quickly point out. Believing that all of
the excitement is on the outside,
many dropouts find that their “worry
free future” has been badly damaged
by a strong dose of street life reality.
With 80% of our prison population
comprised of high school dropouts,
adolescents who leave school
greatly reduce their chances of
becoming successful citizens.
Presented by their peer group in a
straight at you style, this video
powerfully states that education is
where it’s at! So Make The Choice,
stay in school.
Film Ideas, 2009
Misunderstood Minds
You feel like the luckiest person
alive: your seven-year-old is a bright,
social, athletic child with countless
friends. His potential seems
unlimited, his future success
unquestionable. Then one day a
teacher calls you to tell you that your
child can't read. That is one scenario
presented in Misunderstood Minds, a
deeply moving and personal look
into the lives of five children and their
families as they deal with the
puzzling mysteries presented by
their unique learning differences.
See how bright, articulate Nathan
masked his inability to read by
memorizing. Find out why Lauren's
social isolation provided experts with
vital clues about her learning
problem. See how undiagnosed
learning problems led Adam on a
downward spiral towards drugs,
alcohol, and crime. As many as one
in five families are coping with
children who struggle to learn. Many
of these children don't fit any clinical
diagnosis, but for some reason, they
aren't learning. Though these
children may be suffering from
debilitating learning problems, they
are often mistakenly called "lazy" or
"stupid" by teachers, classmates,
and even by their families. But
learning specialists believe that they
now possess a key that will
ultimately help struggling students,
their parents, and teachers better
identify and manage learning
problems -- each mind works
differently and has its own unique
strengths and weaknesses.
Misunderstood Minds illustrates the
emerging view that specific
identification and customized
management of learning problems is
the key to success for the millions of
children struggling in school.
Misunderstood Minds features
leading experts in the field of
learning problems, including Mel
Levine, M.D., G. Reid Lyon, Ph.D.,
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and
Richard D. Lavoie, M.A. M.Ed.
PBS, 2002
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My Changing Life
Custom create your DVD's from the
available chapters.
As youngsters move towards, into,
and through puberty many important
changes will take place in their
bodies. This variety of change once
completed, will create their new and
unique identity as adults. Learning to
understand these physical changes
as “normal” will greatly reduce angst
and assuredly assist in the
acceptance of self. A consistent and
education focused theme about
puberty, normalcy, and acceptance.
Film Ideas, 2007
18 min each
of two titles 389.95$
Boys
Testosterone is the hormone that
fuels the development in boys as
they move into adulthood. Each boy
will develop at his own pace. The
reproductive elements of these
changes are throughly discussed
and detailed with the use of
animations, cartoons, and live action.
All the basics are covered. Boy's
learn that no matter how they
develop it's "normal".
Girls
For young girls the many changes
that occur in their body will happen
over a span of several years. Some
of these changes can be seen on the
outside but many of the changes will
happen inside. This program
explores all facets of physical &
reproductive development of the
female body. The focus is on
normalcy & acceptance of self.
Naturally Obsessed: The
Making of a Scientist
An award-winning film that tells a
vivid, suspenseful story about a trio
of students going for their PhD
degrees. They are in a race to beat
the competition to discover the
molecular switch that controls
appetite in the human body - but the
pressure is on, as each student
struggles to give what it takes. Made
by a scientist-turned-filmmaker, it is
a rare and fascinating view of the
world of laboratory science.
Features
-Bonus Videos include:
Pipeline of Future Scientists (27:04);
Mentoring (9:42);
Technology at the Cutting Edge
(3:53);
Basic Research and Drug Design
(5:39); and
Talking to My Grandpa (1:05)
-Also included:
Discussion Guides for General
Audiences and Teachers.
PBS, 2010
NOVA: Judgment Day:
Intelligent Design on Trial
In a tiny town of Dover in eastern
Pennsylvania, in 2004, the local
school board ordered science
teachers to read to their high school
biology students a statement that
suggested there is an alternative to
Darwin's theory of evolution called
"Intelligent Design." NOVA captures
the emotional conflict in the historic
six-week trial, Kitzmiller v. Dover
School District, which was closely
watched by the world's media.
Features
Web site
impaired
PBS, 2008
Online Predators and
Internet Safety Series
Journal
These Are The Programs Being
Used By The FBI To Fight Online
Predators
This guide to online safety will
empower young people with the
information they need to stay safe
from Online Predators. Law
enforcement professionals provide
specific information about what to do
and what not to do online. A diverse
cast of teenagers reinforces the
safety lessons through real life
testimonials. A narrative track
combines with clear visual examples
to make the teaching objectives clear
for any viewer.
Learn: • to identify and avoid the
Predator’s Grooming Process • how
to protect yourself when Online •
techniques to outwit predators • safe
meeting practices.
Film Ideas, 2007
25 min each
Purchase: DVD 199.95$, series of 2
titles 379.95$
Titles:
Online Predators – Invading My
Space
A Parent’s Guide to Online
Predators
Paying for College with the
Greenes
This father and son team have
developed a program to make
paying for college manageable. They
enlighten, motivate, and encourage
students and their parents to follow a
set of ten principles designed to help
families get a handle on saving for
and financing a college education.
Their mission is to reassure and help
families of every income level and at
every stage of preparation in
planning a strategy for paying for
college.
PBS, 2004
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Richard Lavoie: Beyond
F.A.T. City DVD (Includes
Viewer Guide)
F.A.T--Frustration, Anxiety, Tension-three all-too-familiar feelings for the
families of children with learning
disabilities. It is the basis for a 1987
workshop simulating the children's
daily experiences. Richard Lavoie,
creator of the original F.A.T. City
Workshop, reviews the history and
philosophy of the project, the major
trends and issues in the field of
learning disabilities since 1987, and
the challenges ahead for parents
and educators.
PBS, 2005
Richard Lavoie: How
Difficult Can This Be?
F.A.T. City--A Learning
Disabilities Workshop
This unique program lets viewers
experience the frustration, anxiety,
and tension faced by children with
learning disabilities. Workshop
facilitator Richard Lavoie presents a
series of striking simulations
emulating daily experience of LD
children. Teachers, social workers,
and parents, workshop participants,
reflect upon how the workshop
changed their approach to LD
children. Includes discussion of
mainstreaming discipline and selfconcept.
Features
-Spanish language track
PBS, 1989
Purchase: DVD 69.95$, with
Teacher’s Guide 79.95$
Richard Lavoie: It's So
Much Work to Be Your
Friend: Helping the
Learning Disabled Child
Find Social Success
Drawing on three decades of
experience in residential schools,
Rick Lavoie provides powerful
strategies for teaching friendship
skills in the classroom, the
homefront, and the community. First,
you'll explore the causes and
consequences of "social
incompetence." Then, you'll gain
field-tested advice on how to help
children work through daily social
struggles and go from being picked
on and isolated to becoming
accepted and involved.
Features
-Materials on bullying and the role of
teachers
-Boys + Girls + Friendship - It's all
different!
PBS, 2005
Richard Lavoie: The
Motivation Breakthrough
Motivation is the key to learning. But
very few parents and teachers have
an effective arsenal of techniques at
their disposal. With empathy and
understanding, backed by decades
of experience in the classroom, Rick
Lavoie gives parents and teachers
the key to unlock any child's
enthusiasm and responsiveness.
The Motivation Breakthrough will
revolutionize the way parents,
teachers, and professionals reach
out to and motivate all children.
PBS, 2007
School’s Cool
Multiracial elementary and junior
high students of both genders
reiterate the theme "stay in School"
in phrases and dramatizations.
Grandparent figures also speak from
their own experiences about how
education has been important to
them. A cross-generational,
ethnically diverse, fast paced video
that focuses on young children who
encourage their peers to stay in
school. A video that demonstrates
the importance of staying in school.
Film Ideas, 2009
14 minutes
Small Steps: Creating the
High School for
Contemporary Arts
This film follows students, staff and
parents through the first four years of
the High School for Contemporary
Arts, an experimental "small school"
housed within one of the most
dangerous schools in the Bronx.
PBS, 2007
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
Tavis Smiley Reports: Too
Important to Fail
Too Important to Fail takes a cleareyed look at the challenges facing
African American teenage boys as
they navigate their way to adulthood.
With the high school drop out rate
among black boys approaching 50%,
this program examines the obstacles
these boys confront and puts a very
human face on the statistics. Taking
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his cameras to Philadelphia,
Oakland, Chicago and Los Angeles,
Tavis Smiley talks with boys who are
achieving against enormous odds
and the adults who refuse to let them
fail. An inspiring story of hope and
accomplishment, Too Important to
Fail provides a roadmap for what can
be done to provide all teens with the
tools they need to succeed.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Teach Me Different! With
Sally L. Smith
Sally L. Smith, founder of The Lab
School of Washington, distills her
classroom and research findings in
four special tutorials. Set includes
Abilities and Disabilities, Visual
Concrete Teaching, Prizing Diversity,
Problem Solving and Self-Advocacy.
Winner of the 1993 LDA Award from
the Learning Disabilities Association
of America, Smith is known for her
pioneering approaches to educating
children and adults with learning
disabilities.
PBS, 2001
Ten Steps to College with
the Greenes
Getting into college is more
important, expensive, complex, and
competitive than ever. The number
of college applicants is climbing, yet
admissions at selective schools are
not keeping pace. College
consultants Howard and Matthew
Greene take guesswork and
confusion out of admissions as they
dispel myths and misconceptions,
discuss costs and standardized
tests, and provide common-sense
advice.
PBS, 2003
TEN9EIGHT: Shoot for the
Moon
This is the compelling question
behind award-winning filmmaker
Mary Mazzio's newest project
Ten9Eight, a thought provoking film
which tells the inspirational stories of
several inner city teens (of differing
race, religion, and ethnicity) from
Harlem to Compton and all points in
between, as they compete in an
annual business plan competition
run by the Network for Teaching
Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
Features
-Nominated as a finalist for VH1's Do
Something Awards.
PBS, 2010
The Working World for
Young Adults
This latest series designed
especially for young adults deals
with the all important world of work.
Today's young workers will need to
be even more dedicated to
successfully compete in a global
marketplace. Poor work ethics, a
careless regard for customer
satisfaction and lack of a
commitment to the job will only lead
to a troubled work history and
unhappy careers.
In these timely programs we'll take a
look at the issues being faced by
young workers today and offer in
return some solid solutions. We'll
discover what makes a person
successful in a job now and into the
future, as well as important ways to
improve their success in the world of
work. Viewers may be surprised to
learn they don't have to be the very
best worker at the job to succeed, if
they apply the good work ethics
they'll learn in this 4-part, The
Working World For Young Adults.
Film Ideas, 2006
of 4 titles 649.95$
Work Ethic: A Commitment to
Work
In this well aimed program for young
adults, beginning wage earners learn
the importance of a strong work ethic
and how it relates to their success as
they embark on their working
careers. Real world location settings
that highlight active young workers
supported with expert commentaries
help reinforce the concepts.
Customer Service: An Attitude Not
An Occupation
The bottom line for any position is
keeping the customer happy. In this
age appropriate program young
earners see first hand what makes
for good customer service and bad
customer service. Once they’re on
the job they learn the importance of
putting the golden rule for customer
service into action. Customer
service: it's what makes sense in the
working world.
Why Work?
Work is a life long journey and many
experts suggest that the sooner you
begin the better. Unless you are
independently wealthy or lucky at
Lotto, you are going to be working
for most of your adult life. In this
program viewers learn that when you
commit to your job, career
advancement, job satisfaction and a
sense of fulfillment will follow.
The Global Marketplace: How Will
You Compete?
In this new and up-to-date program,
young workers learn the importance
of the global marketplace. As
workers, they will be required to
compete for employment with people
of different nationalities from all over
the world. What skills will best help
them stay competitive? What can
they bring to the market to make
themselves more desirable to this
global working world? These
questions and more will be
addressed in this thought-provoking
program.
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Til The River Runs Clear
'Til The River Runs Clear tells the
story of America's environmental
flagship, the Clearwater, which has
helped effect a remarkable
grassroots transformation of the
Hudson River over the last four
decades. The Clearwater is a
traditional wooden sloop that was
launched by folk singer Pete Seeger
35 years ago to draw attention to the
pollution of the Hudson River. The
ship still sails today, serving as a
moveable classroom, laboratory and
stage.
PBS, 2007
United Playground: We All
Belong
We should treat others the way we
would want to be treated, regardless
of ability, age, gender, creed, color,
nation of origin, or race. In this timely
production we meet three special
individuals whose “Ability” will
encourage viewers to accept and
celebrate all people with whom they
may come in contact. This program
will inspire each viewer to stop and
take notice of those around them
before pre-judging, and to help
eliminate exclusion, teasing and
bullying. This title provides a
wonderful introduction to “Ability”
while at the same time providing
important life lessons.
Film Ideas, 2007
6 minutes
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GENEOLOGY
Faces of America
Exploring Our Roots with
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
This Exploring Our Roots Pack
includes:
African American Lives - An
unprecedented four-part series
uncovers a new level of personal
discovery. Using genealogy, oral
history, family stories, and DNA
analysis to trace lineages through
American history and back to Africa,
the series provides life-changing
journeys for a diverse group of highly
accomplished African Americans
including Whoopi Goldberg, Bishop
T.D. Jakes, Quincy Jones, Dr. Sara
Lawrence-Lightfoot, Chris Tucker
and Oprah Winfrey. (Rating: TVPG+VL)
African American Lives - Henry Louis
Gates Jr. will again guide a new
group to discover their ancestry. The
series will draw on DNA analysis,
genealogical research and family
oral tradition to trace the lineages of
the participants, including Maya
Angelou, Morgan Freeman, Jackie
Joyner-Kersee, and Tina Turner,
down through U.S. history and back
to Africa. (Rating: TV-PG+VL)
Faces of America - What made
America? What makes us? These
two questions are at the heart of this
series. Using the latest tools of
genealogy and genetics to explore
the family histories of 11 renowned
Americans. Looking to the wider
immigrant experience, Professor
Henry Louis Gates Jr. unravels the
American tapestry, following the
threads of his guests' lives back to
their origins around the globe.
(Rating: TV-PG) (Descriptive Video
for the Visually Impaired)
PBS, 2010
What made America? What makes
us? These two questions are at the
heart of the new PBS series Faces
of America with Henry Louis Gates,
Jr. Building on the success of his
series African American Lives (called
by the New York Times "the most
exciting and stirring documentary on
any subject to appear on television in
a long time") and African American
Lives 2, Harvard scholar Henry Louis
Gates, Jr. again turns to the latest
tools of genealogy and genetics to
explore the family histories of 12
renowned Americans.
Looking beyond the black
experience to the wider immigrant
experience, Professor Gates
unravels the American tapestry,
following the threads of his guests'
lives back to their earliest origins
around the globe. Along the way, the
many stories he uncovers -- of
displacement and homecoming, of
material success and dispossession,
of assimilation and discrimination -illuminate the American experience.
Professor Gates' guests include
professor and poet Elizabeth
Alexander, who composed and read
the poem at President Barack
Obama's inauguration, chef Mario
Batali, comedian Stephen Colbert,
novelist Louise Erdrich, journalist
Malcolm Gladwell, actress Eva
Longoria, musician Yo-Yo Ma,
director Mike Nichols, Her Majesty
Queen Noor, television host/heart
surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, actress
Meryl Streep, and figure skater Kristi
Yamaguchi.
Episode Descriptions Our American Stories - Episode One
will explore the dynamic and shifting
relationship America had with her
new immigrants in the 20th century.
World war tore apart families; and
sundered the fabric of many lives;
but America beckoned and millions
came. Yet, America was an
ambivalent host. At its best, a place
of refuge and salvation. At its worst,
a country that would imprison two
generations of Japanese Americans.
Along the way, we'll discover the
buoyant American optimism that
shaped chance.
Becoming American - Episode Two
explores the many journeys to
becoming American that defined the
"Century of Immigration" (1820s -
1924) and transformed the United
States from a sleepy agrarian
country into a booming industrial
power. The obstacles, short-cuts,
tragedies and successes
encountered or created by the
guests' ancestors from around the
world reveal the complexity of our
shared history and identity as
Americans.
Making America - Episode Three
tells the story of the peopling of the
New World, of how land came to
define the settling and identity of
America, and of how the guests'
ancestors were part of this history.
Know Thyself - Episode Four
takes up the search for the guests'
ancestries where the historical
record leaves off and links their
distinctive family histories to the
broader history of "the family of
man." Combining the documented
stories of some of the guests' last
known ancestors with DNA
evidence, the series travel backward
through time to reveal both distant
relatives and surprising shared
ancestral connections. This episode
offers a compelling and thoughtprovoking meditation on the
importance of ancestry, the meaning
of family and the role of both in
creating identity.
PBS, 2010
Finding Oprah's Roots:
Finding Your Own
Finding Oprah's Roots, a companion
to the book by Henry Louis Gates,
Jr., features Oprah, showing by her
example, that it is possible to build
an African American family tree.
Excerpts from the Oprah's Roots
documentary are combined with
comments from many of the experts
featured in the film including
genealogist Tony Burroughs and
historian John Thornton. Powerful
storytelling and a clear how-to guide
make this DVD a unique educational
resource.
PBS, 2007
103 mins, Closed captioned
Widescreen
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The Human Family Tree
On the most diverse street in the
most diverse city in the most diverse
country in the world, a team of
National Geographic scientists swab
the cheeks of some 200 random
New Yorkers–hoping to reveal clues
about our ancestral footprints and
prove we are all cousins in the
"family of man."
Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a
team from National Geographic's
Genographic Project as they trace
the human journey through time,
from our origins in the heart of Africa
to the ends of the world. Cutting
edge science, coupled with a cast of
New Yorkers–each with their own
unique genetic history–helps paint a
picture of these amazing journeys.
The Human Family Tree answers
some of humanity's most burning
questions–who we are and where we
come from–and forces us to change
how we think not only about our
relationships with our neighbors, but
ourselves. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.
Photo Gallery
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GEOGRAPHY
American Geography
American Experience: New
York: A Documentary Film
by Ric Burns
American Experience: Lost
in the Grand Canyon
In the spring of 1869, Civil War
veteran John Wesley Powell, led an
expedition down the Colorado River
into the last uncharted territory in the
United States. Ninety-nine days
later, Powell emerged from the
Grand Canyon after one of the most
daring journeys in American history.
This American Experience film is an
account of the dramatic quest to
explore one of the most unforgiving,
and breathtakingly beautiful, places
on earth.
PBS, 2007
Orleans
In the wake of hurricane Katrina, as
Americans begin a dialogue about
the future of one of the nation's most
distinctive cities, American
Experience presents a provocative
history of the city that lies at the
mouth of the mighty Mississippi.
Walled in on almost all sides by
water, pressed together by the
demands of geography, New
Orleans has always been a
laboratory where the social forces
play out in dramatic and, at times,
disastrous fashion.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Inside the film with Stephen Ives
interview
PBS, 2006
An elegant, lyrical and compelling
portrait of the greatest and most
complex of cities. This definitive
series chronicles the history of New
York from its founding in 1624 as a
Dutch trading post to its continuing
pre-eminence as the cultural and
economic capital of the world.
Features
-Winner, Emmy Award for
Outstanding Historical Programming:
Long Form
-Winner, Alfred I. DuPont Award
-Archival Motion Pictures
-Interview with Ric Burns on making
The Center of the World
-Film outtakes including interviews
with Martin Scorsese, Donald Trump,
Allen Ginsberg, Fran Liebowitz,
Robert Caro, Mario Cuomo and
others
-Charlie Rose interview with Ric
Burns and Original Trailer
-Episodes include:
1609-1825 The Country and the City
1825-1865 Order and Disorder
1865-1898 Sunshine and Shadow
1898-1918 The Power and the
People
1919-1931 Cosmopolis
1929-1941 City of Tomorrow
1945-2000 The City and the World
1946-2003 The Center of the World
PBS, 2003
Americans can learn from the
recovery effort. Produced by Ric
Burns, in association with WGBH
Boston.
PBS, 2003
American Road Trip!
Take the ultimate cross-country road
trip to some of America's most
popular destinations, and learn the
fascinating true stories of Niagara
Falls, Mount Rushmore, the Hoover
Dam, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
And check out the changing
landscape along America's first
transcontinental highway, from
Times Square to San Francisco in A
Ride Along the Lincoln Highway.
Features
-Additional footage for Niagara Falls,
and more stops along The Lincoln
Highway (in Iowa, Nebraska,
Wyoming, and Illinois)
-Printable materials for educators for
Hoover Dam
PBS, 2009
Appalachian Trail
York: The Center of the
World
This final chapter of the acclaimed
series New York: The Center of the
World provides a powerful portrait of
the events leading up to and
following 9/11, reaching back to
when the idea of a "world trade
center" was first conceived and the
towers were constructed. Explore the
physical, economic, and symbolic
aftermath of the attack--and what
For more than half of the U.S.
population, the Appalachian Trail is
less than a day's drive away. Yet
despite its proximity to many major
cities, few truly know the splendor of
this national treasure. National
Geographic travels off the beaten
track to discover the remote and
often unknown corners of the 5million-step journey.
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92.95$
Photo Gallery
Big Sur: Wild California
National Geographic presents a
comprehensive view of the
spectacular California coastal area
known as Big Sur–through the eyes
of three intrinsically connected native
creatures.
Fly with the California condors and
capture the panoramic view of Big
Sur's many topside layers, and dive
with California's sea otters to
investigate life below the waves.
Then, follow the stealthy mountain
lions and see how the scavengers,
the key-stone species and this top
predator are all critical contributors to
Big Sur's unique habitat.
Bonus Programs: Wild Chronicles:
Red Devils, Wild Chronicles:
Farallon Islands
92.95$
Death Valley
Death Valley National Park is a land
of extremes. It's the driest place in
the United States, the lowest place in
the Western Hemisphere and, at one
time, the hottest single location
recorded on earth. Yet here–in this
seemingly inhospitable chasm–life
thrives. More than 1,000 species of
plant call this park home. And,
several animal species here live
nowhere else on Earth.
Journey with National Geographic,
from the park's highest peak, at
11,049, to its lowest point, a
staggering 282 feet below sea-level,
and meet the scientists who are
working to protect this wild place as
the mercury rises.
Explorer 3D Interactive and Printable
Map
Canyonlands
Canyonlands is the little-known jewel
of the American National Parks. This
stark landscape of extraordinary
features contains more than 300,000
acres of desert wilderness, towering
spires and spectacular canyons.
But this rugged terrain is more than a
pretty picture–it is a history book of
time. Its stories stretch from the
geologic forces that created this
land, to the beginnings of life on
earth and from ancient people, to the
cowboys and outlaws of the Old
West. Venture beyond the tourist
hotspots and discover the hidden
secrets of Canyonlands National
Park.
Bonus Programs:
Wild Chronicles: Colorado Mountain
Lions
Wild Chronicles: Yellowstone River
Everglades
The Everglades' 1.5 million acres are
home to some of the most unusual
creatures on the planet –
carnivorous plants, amphibious
birds, fish that breathe air and cacti
that grow in water. To better
understand this remarkable
ecosystem, National Geographic
journeys by foot, airboat, helicopter
and kayak to explore its hidden
secrets.
As water is diverted to farmlands and
rapidly growing cities of Florida, the
Everglades and its many species are
in danger. National Geographic goes
beyond the tourist hotspots to
explore the hidden reaches that few
will ever see and examines the
complex issues threatening the
future of the Everglades and the
extraordinary creatures who live
within.
Extreme Alaska: Denali
National Park
Located near the top of the world,
Denali National Park is home to
more than six million acres of
extreme wilderness. Venture beyond
the tourist hotspots and join National
Geographic on a low-to-high-altitude
trek through Denali's breathtaking
ecosystems. Elevation sets the rules
in this subarctic land where only the
most hardy creatures - including man
- can survive. Witness remarkable
moose-on-moose combat in Denali's
taiga forest, follow beautiful dall
sheep through the tundra's craggy
rocks, and climb alongside an
expedition to the death-defying
summit of Mount McKinley, North
America's tallest mountain. Featuring
cinematography of big game, glacier
crevasses, and snowcapped
mountains, Extreme Alaska: Denali
National Park is an absorbing
adventure through one of the Earth's
most remarkable places.
Denali National Park Explorer 3D
Interactive and Printable Map
Interactive Map
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP,
Vista 486DX/66 MHz PC or higher
64 MB RAM 8 MB video memory
Macintosh OS 10.2 or higher 350
MHz G3 or better 128 MB RAM 16
MB video memory
GeoQuest, North America:
A Hist-ography Series
This visually exciting and unique set
of 13 regional programs provides a
184
stimulating overview of both the
history and geography of all 50 of the
United States of America,
Washington D.C., the Eastern and
Western Provinces of Canada, and
Mexico. In addition to a significant
overview of the 13 regions, each
state or province is highlighted
showing Geologic Development,
Discovery & Early History, Native
People, Military & Colonial History,
Statesmen & Famous People,
Geographic Regions & Climate,
Cities, Commerce and General
Interest. This new and specialized
series has been specifically
developed to enhance the social
Intermediate through Junior High
aged student.
- EGuide available
Film Ideas, 1998
of 13 titles 1499.95$
Titles:
Washington D.C.
Branches of Government • National
Monuments • Important Buildings
Western Canadian Provinces
Alberta • British Columbia • Manitoba
• Northwest Territories •
Saskatchewan • Yukon Territory
Eastern Canadian Provinces
New Brunswick • Newfoundland •
Nova Scotia • Ontario • Prince
Edward Island • Quebec
Pacific Region
Alaska • California • Hawaii • Oregon
• Washington
Mountain West Region
Colorado • Idaho • Montana •
Nevada • Utah • Wyoming
Midwest Region
North Dakota • South Dakota •
Nebraska • Kansas • Iowa
Mid-Atlantic Region
New York, • Pennsylvania • New
Jersey • Maryland • Delaware • West
Virginia • Washington, D.C.
Southeast Region
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • North
Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia
Mexico
Baja Peninsula • Central Mexico •
Mexico West Coast • Northern
Mexico • Yucatan Peninsula
Grand Canyon
It hosts nearly 5 million tourists a
year, but visitors see only a tiny
fraction of the Grand Canyon's true
beauty. Some of its backcountry has
almost never felt the tread of a
human foot. Even scientists know
precious little about the canyon's 91
mammal species and more than 350
types of birds, its vegetation, and
how and when it was formed.
Now, National Geographic joins a
rare scientific expedition to explore
the canyon's entire 277-mile length.
Explore the canyon's geological
history, study the microscopic
colonies of vegetation that survive
where no other plant can and
examine its many unique creatures
to unlock some of the mysteries of
this wonder of the world.
Explorer 3D Interactive and Printable
Map
Southwest Region
Arizona • New Mexico • Oklahoma •
Texas
Mississippi River Region
Arkansas • Kentucky • Louisiana •
Mississippi • Missouri • Tennessee
New England Region
Connecticut • Maine • Vermont •
New Hampshire • Massachusetts •
Rhode Island
Great Lakes Region
Illinois • Indiana • Michigan •
Minnesota • Ohio • Wisconsin
Great Lodges of the
National Parks Collection
A fascinating tour of America's
national parks and their historic
lodges including: Grand
Lodges/Canyon Lodges, Glacier
Lodges/Pacific NW Lodges, and The
West/Pacific Rim. This collection
showcases the many ways to enjoy
the beauty of our National Parks.
Features
-Grand Lodges / Canyon Lodges:
Old Faithful Inn
Ahwanee Hotel
El Tovar
Zion Lodge
Grand Canyon Lodge
Bryce Canyon Lodge
-Glacier Lodges / Pacific NW
Lodges:
Glacier Park Lodge
Belton Chalet
Lake McDonald Lodge
Sperry and Granite Park Chalets
Many Glacier Hotel
Paradise Inn
Timberline Lodge
Oregon Caves Chateau
Crater Lake Lodge
-The West / Pacific Rim
Furnace Creek Inn
Camp Denali
Glacier Bay Lodge
Jackson Lake Lodge
Lake Quinault Lodge
Stanley Hotel
Volcano House
Wallowa Lake Lodge
PBS, 2009
Great Lodges of the
National Parks: Glacier
Lodges / Pacific NW
Lodges Episodes 3 & 4
Glacier Lodges features lodges and
a chalet in Montana's Glacier
National Park: Glacier Park Lodge,
with massive three-story atrium,
Lake McDonald Lodge, smaller and
more intimate; Many Glacier Lodge,
perched in a glacial cirque; and
elaborate hiking huts at Sperry
Chalet. Pacific Northwest Lodges
showcases spectacular lodges in
Washington and Oregon, including
the Paradise Inn, Timberline Lodge,
Oregon Caves Chateau, and Crater
Lake Lodge.
PBS, 2002
185
of 34 titles 1699.95$
Great Lodges of the
National Parks: Grand
Lodges / Canyon Lodges
Episodes 1 & 2
Grand Lodges tells the story of
Yellowstone's Old Faithful Lodge,
first of the grand park lodges, and
Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel,
considered by many the park
system's most luxurious. Canyon
Lodges features El Tovar, on the
South Rim of Grand Canyon
National Park, along with Zion Lodge
in Utah's Zion National Park, Bryce
Canyon Lodge in Bryce Canyon
National Park, and the Grand
Canyon Lodge on the canyon's North
Rim.
PBS, 2002
Great Lodges of the
National Parks: The
West/Pacific Rim DVD
Episodes 5 & 6
A fascinating tour of America's
national parks and their historic
lodges, Great Lodges sets you on
the edge of a volcano in Hawaii,
surrounds you with comfort in the
Alaskan wilderness, shows you the
rugged mountain peaks and pristine
lakes of the Rockies, Grand Teton,
and the Olympic peninsula, and even
an oasis of hospitality in California's
Death Valley. Great Lodges
showcases the many ways to enjoy
the beauty of our National Parks.
PBS, 2008
Widescreen
Hawaii: Strangers in
Paradise
Explore the Hawaiian Islands, an
archipelago born of volcanic
eruptions tens of millions of years
ago. Fertile for evolution and
protected by the immense Pacific
Ocean, this isolated tropical haven
produced an explosion of wildlife
found nowhere else on earth. Once
able to flourish, exquisite creatures
such as the ancient green sea turtle,
the playful monk seal, and the
Hawaiian honeycreeper now exist in
fragile habitats. Since the arrival of
man 2,000 years ago, 70% of all
native species have disappeared.
Watch as conservation heroes
dangle from the cliffs of Moloka'i,
risking their lives to hand-pollinate
endangered flowers. Ironically,
Hawaii's plants and animals must
now rely on man's intervention in
order to survive. Discover a land of
precious and threatened life forms in
Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise.
The Making of Hawaii: Strangers in
Paradise
60 mins
Historic Hotels of America
Enrich Travel & History Collections
With These American Treasures
Produced in cooperation with the
National Trust for Historic
Preservation and shot entirely on
location throughout the US, this
series features some of the most
prestigious and historic hotels in the
nation. Each program highlights the
facilities and unique history of the
hotel and surrounding region as well
as it’s cuisine and special amenities
that make them true American
treasures.
30 min each
Williamsburg Inn
Regarded among the world’s great
hotels and the crown jewel of
Williamsburg, VA. The Williamsburg
Inn is decorated in an elegant
English Regency style and is located
in Colonial Williamsburg, a living,
working 18th Century town.
Hotel del Coronado
Rising from the water’s edge on the
quaint Island of Coronado in San
Diego, this hotel is considered one of
America’s most beautiful & classic
historic resorts. USA Today called
the The Del “one of the top ten
resorts in the world.”
Lake Placid Lodge
One of the most exclusive mountain
retreats in North America, is nestled
on the secluded wood-lined shore of
Lake Placid, NY, and offers breathtaking views of the age-old
Adirondack Mountains. A romantic
and rustically elegant retreat.
The Jefferson
The Jefferson Hotel has been
recognized by discerning visitors and
guests as one of the grandest hotels
in America. Reminiscent of a more
gracious era and located in the The
Historic Region of Richmond, VA,
The Jefferson has something to offer
everyone.
Union Station/Hermitage
These quintessential Nashville, TN
hotels are located in the heart of
Music City USA. Both hotels are
steps from the State Capitol and
Legislative Plaza and within walking
distance of historic 2nd Avenue.
The Point
Originally built in 1930 for William A.
Rockefeller, The Point in Saranac,
NY, encompasses rugged
shorelines, ancient forests and
mountain lakes. Constructed on a
peninsula stretching into Upper
Saranac Lake, The Point honors its
guests with its combination of
hospitality, grace and rustic
elegance.
La Valencia
La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, CA has
delighted both guests and residents
alike. Lush tropical gardens,
breathtaking ocean views,
outstanding dining and sumptuous
guestrooms are all hallmarks of one
of the finest San Diego Hotels.
Le Pavillon
Le Pavillon Hotel is located in the
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heart of New Orleans, LA. The hotel
boasts the largest gas lantern in the
United States, which hangs burning
at the front porch. It is a short stroll
to the French Quarter, and
Mississippi Riverfront attractions.
The Hotel Hershey
The Hotel Hershey combines oldworld elegance, state-of-the-art
amenities. and uncompromising
service to continue its tradition as
one of America’s grand hotels.
Located on a hilltop overlooking
Hershey, PA, the 1930’s hotel is part
of Hershey Resorts, which also
includes The Spa At The Hotel
Hershey, Hershey Golf Club,
Hershey Park and ZooAmerica North
America.
The Windsor Hotel
Experience the Victorian ambiance
of this Americus, GA castle-like hotel
located just 10 miles from worldfamous Plains and Andersonville
National Historic sites. Built in 1892,
the Windsor occupies nearly an
entire city block. Today, the Windsor
features 53 period style guest rooms
and round tower suites.
Hyatt Union Station
Experience the gracious hospitality
of a bygone era at this magnificent
St. Louis, MO hotel located inside
historic Union Station. This
beautifully restored National
Landmark is filled with shops,
restaurants and entertainment.
The Wayside Inn
Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, at
the foot of the Massanutten
Mountains and originally a 1797
stagecoach stop, this Middletown,
VA distinctive inn gracefully blends
its 18th century ambience with 20th
century comfort.
El Encanto Hotel
Located in Santa Barbara, CA, the El
Encanto Hotel features a
Mediterranean-like setting on the
exclusive Riviera residential district
above the Mission Santa Barbara.
The historic hotel allows you to relax
and rejuvenate in full view of the
Pacific Ocean and the Channel
Islands.
The Sagamore
Originally constructed in 1883 by
four Philadelphia millionaires, The
Sagamore features elegant decor,
and The Lodges, decorated in a
relaxed Adirondack style. This 16th
Century English style resort is
situated in Lake George, NY, near
the Adirondack Mountains.
The Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge,
MA, is one of the few remaining
American inns in continuous use
since the 18th century. As
immortalized in Norman Rockwell’s
painting Main Street, Stockbridge,
the Inn epitomizes New England
tradition.
La Fonda
Since 1968, La Fonda has continued
the same tradition of providing warm
hospitality & excellent service while
maintaining historic integrity and
architectural authenticity. Located at
the end of the Santa Fe Trail in
Santa Fe, NM.
The Delta Queen
The legendary Delta Queen has
been at home on the Mississippi
River system since 1947. Lovingly
preserved and maintained, she’s an
echo from the Great Steamboat Era.
Bask in her hospitality & try playing
her vintage calliope.
Old Tavern at Grafton
If ever there were a Tavern that
represented the essence of picturebook New England, it is here in
Grafton, VT. People come here to
find two rare commodities: peace
and quite.
The King & Prince
The King & Prince Beach & Gold
Resort is located on St. Simons
Island, GA, one of Georgia’s fabled
Golden Isles. Called San Simone by
16th Century Spanish explorers,
today’s visitors delight in an
irresistible mix of natural beauty, rich
history and quaint charm.
Jekyll Island Club
Here, on an unhurried island off
Georgia’s colonial coast, awaits a
world of compelling contrasts and
perfect balances: old and new, rich
history and modern comforts, grand
surroundings and simple pleasures,
river and ocean.
The Morrison-Clark
A Victorian mansion located in the
heart of Washington, DC, MorrisonClark is the only inn in the nation’s
capital to be listed on the Register of
Historic Places. Built in 1864 as two
separate town homes, this elegant
boutique hotel offers modern
comforts amidst historic charm.
The Bellevue Hotel
One of the most celebrated
Philadelphia hotels, this FrenchRenaissance style 1902 hotel is
located in the heart of the downtown
and historic theater districts.
Nicknamed the “Grand Dame of
Broad Street”, Bellevue Hotel-Park
Hyatt Philadelphia is a short stroll to
the new PA Convention Center, the
Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and
other attractions
The 1842 Inn
Located in Macon, GA, the 1842 Inn
blends the amenities of a grand hotel
and the ambience of a country inn.
The guest rooms and public areas of
the Inn dwell within a Greek Revival
antebellum house and an adjoining
Victorian house that share a quaint
courtyard and gardens.
Green Mountain Inn
Since 1833 the beautifully restored
Green Mountain Inn offers the
perfect blend of modern comfort and
classic elegance. The Inn is ideally
situated in Stowe, VT in the heart of
historic Stowe Village - offering
guests the true flavor of classic New
England.
Hotel du Pont
When the Hotel du Pont opened its
doors, it rivaled the finest hotels of
Europe. French and Italian craftsmen
spent 2 1/2 years sculpting, carving,
gilding and painting the ornate
structure. Its suites featured cozy
fireplaces and polished brass beds
made up with imported linen.
Located in the heart of historic
downtown Wilmington, DE.
The Argyle
Once home to Errol Flynn, Clark
Gable, and Jean Harlow, this
stunning Sunset Boulevard landmark
hotel in Riverside, CA was designed
in 1929 by architect Leland A.
Bryant. Experience the pure
elegance, sophistication and fantasy
of the Argyle Hotel—considered to
be one of the most important Art
Deco structures in Los Angeles.
Mohonk Mountain House
Mohonk Mountain House is located
on the spectacular Shawangunk
Ridge in New Paltz, NY. This
“Victorian Castle” sits imposingly on
low cliffs by a mountain lake and
suits those who want to get
outdoors. Surrounded by thousands
of acres of unspoiled forest and
winding trails, Mohonk provides a
beautiful natural setting for relaxation
and renewal of the body, mind and
spirit.
Monmouth Plantation
Monmouth Plantation in Natchez,
MS is set high on a bluff overlooking
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the Mississippi River. Established in
1716 as Fort Rosalie by Jean
Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de
Bienville, the city, is the oldest
settlement on the Mississippi River &
rated “One of the top ten most
romantic places in the USA”.
Monmouth Plantation is a glorious
return to the antebellum South.
voracious collector Frank A. Miller,
has forever defied accurate
description. Docent-led tours
highlight the history of The Mission
Inn and the more than 6,000-piece
art collection on display throughout
the hotel. The Mission Inn is close to
historic sites, antiques shopping, golf
and museums.
The Greenbrier
Beautifully located in Sulphur
Springs, WV, The Greenbrier has
been rated one of the “Best of the
Best” golf resorts in the world, rated
the #1 resort spa in North America
and the Caribbean, and named as
one of the top 20 family resorts in
North America. The Historic
Greenbrier has thoroughly and
elegantly preserved the charm and
allure of a 19th Century southern
resort.
The Pontchartrain
The Pontchartrain Hotel is an
imposing structure with its brick
facade and architectural style. A
cherished landmark in the historic
Garden District of New Orleans, The
Pontchartrain Hotel has been
satisfying the desires of its
discerning guests since the 1920’s.
With their longstanding tradition of
hospitality, The Pontchartrain Hotel
truly is the heart and soul of New
Orleans
The Homestead
Since 1766, The Homestead has
offered visitors an incomparable
retreat and an incredibly grand
escape. Nestled amidst the beauty of
Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains in
Hot Springs, VA, The homestead
boasts 15,000 acres of relaxation
and recreation for the whole family.
Year ‘round you may choose from
among dozens of activities to please
a variety of discriminating tastes.
The Mayflower
Washington, D.C.’s largest luxury
hotel, this national landmark hotel is
located in the heart of Washington’s
business district. The hotel is
conveniently located just four blocks
from the White House, and minutes
away from Smithsonian museums
and national monuments. In addition,
there are three metro subway lines
within two blocks offering guests
easy access to all points in the
nation’s capital.
John Rutledge House Inn
A stay in this elegant antebellum
Charleston, SC home offers the
opportunity to experience history as
well as the warm hospitality for which
the south is justly famous. John
Rutledge, one of the 56 signers of
the US Constitution, built his home in
1763. Now exquisitely restored, it is
one of only 15 homes belonging to
those signers to survive - and the
only one to now accommodate
overnight guests.
The Mission Inn
Encompassing an entire city block in
the heart of southern California’s
downtown Riverside, The Mission
Inn, built between 1876 and 1931 by
Ken Burns: The National
Parks: America's Best Idea
The National Parks is the story of an
idea as uniquely American as the
Declaration of Independence: that
the most special places in the nation
should be preserved for everyone.
The series traces the birth of the
national park idea in the mid-1800s
and follows its evolution for nearly
150 years, chronicling the addition of
new parks through the stories of the
people who helped create them.
Features
-Directed and produced by Ken
Burns
Special Features:
-Disc One - The Making of The
National Parks (Includes Spanish
Audio and Subtitles);
-Disc Two - Capturing the Parks (A
behind-the-scenes look at filming of
The National Parks: America's Best
Idea);
-Disc Three - Musical Journeys
through the National Parks (National
Parks Timeline, Peace at Last/
Across the Ocean, Horizons, Green
Groves of Erin, The Shores of
Ogygia, Teddy Bears' Picnic);
-Disc Four - Outtakes (An Interview
with Nevada Barr, author and former
National Park Service ranger; and
The Boss, the story of Frank Pinkley
and Casa Grande. Narrated by Ken
Burns);
-Disc Five - The National Parks: This
Is America (Mini Documentary,
Includes Spanish Audio and
Subtitles); and
-Disc Six - Contemporary Stories
from America's National Parks (San
Antonio Missions: Keeping History
Alive, Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers,
Mount Rushmore: Telling America's
Stories, Manzanar: "Never Again,"
City Kids in National Parks, Includes
Spanish Audio and Subtitles).
This film is presented in
"widescreen" format, enhanced for
16x9 televisions.
Audio: English 5.1 Surround; English
2.0 Stereo; Spanish 2.0 Stereo; and
Descriptive Video for the Visually
Impaired.
Subtitles: English & Spanish.
Region: NTSC 1.
PBS, 2009
Purchase: 6-DVD or Blu-ray Boxset
199.95$
Thrill to the wonders of planet earth
with National Geographic's National
Parks Collection, a seven-disc
compilation showcasing the hidden
beauty of our national parks. From
the Grand Canyon's unexplored back
country to Hawaii's hidden coral
reefs, this breathtaking anthology
takes you beyond the tourist hot
spots to explore these amazing
places as never before.
Trek to the high-altitude summit of
Denali Park's Mount McKinley, kayak
through the hidden secrets of the
Everglades, and face the wild
extremes of life in Death Valley. With
stunning cinematography, National
Parks Collection travels off-road to
reveal the real Yosemite and
Yellowstone. It's an awe-inspiring
collection you'll want to journey to
again and again.
Programs include:
Secret Yellowstone, Secret
Yosemite, Extreme Alaska: Denali
National Park, Everglades, Grand
Canyon, Death Valley, Hidden
Hawaii
DVD Special Feature
3D Interactive Maps
Photo Gallery
330 mins on 7 discs
Widescreen Version
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Expanded
Celebrate the wonders of our
beautiful National Parks with this tendisc expanded collection, now
including Glacier National Park,
Canyonlands, plus two bonus
programs: Appalachian Trail and
Pacific Crest Trail. This breathtaking
collection takes you beyond the
tourist hot spots to explore these
amazing places as never before.
Trek to the high-altitude summit of
Denali Park's Mount McKinley, kayak
through the hidden secrets of the
Everglades, and face the wild
extremes of life in Death Valley. With
stunning cinematography, National
Parks Collection travels off-road to
reveal the real Yosemite and
Yellowstone. It's an awe-inspiring
collection you'll want to journey to
again and again.
The collection includes: Secret
Yellowstone, Secret Yosemite,
Extreme Alaska: Denali National
Park, Everglades, Grand Canyon,
Death Valley, Hidden Hawaii,
Canyonlands, Glacier National Park,
Appalachian Trail, and Pacific Crest
Trail and features 6 interactive,
printable guide maps.
Bonus Programs
Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest
Trail
Special Features
3D Interactive Maps
Includes 9 programs on 10 discs
429 minutes
Widescreen Version
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is more than the
celebration of a natural wonder: it's a
study of human achievement and
human folly on an epic scale. It is a
tale of exploitation and preservation
and the changing nature of love in
America - of the way Man has
related to Nature over centuries.
With spectacular high definition
videography, the camera takes us to
the edge of the falls via helicopter
and boat; we see newsreel footage,
actual weddings and much more.
Features
-Additional footage.
PBS, 2006
North America: Geographic
Regions and Landforms
North America has 8 distinct
geographic regions running north to
south and extending east to west.
This series examines the climate,
soil, vegetation, animal life and
landforms of each diverse
geographic region. The human
impact on the area is also discussed.
Concise maps outline the location
and size of each region and
computer graphics help illustrate
how notable geologic features are
formed. Each program includes a
description of continental drift and
how North America was formed
millions of years ago. Series also
includes a visual dictionary, (Diginary), of key terms found in the
programs.
Film Ideas, 2009
8 Regions, 1 Digi-nary:
Coastal Plains
The surf of the Atlantic Ocean
washes the eastern coast of North
America. Then, the continental coast
circles the Gulf of Mexico… from the
southern end of Florida… across
Alabama and Mississippi, to
Louisiana and Texas… and finally
hooking down into Mexico, all the
way to the Yucatan Peninsula. Along
this roughly 3,000 miles of
oceanfront, the relatively flat lands
adjacent to the sea are known as the
“Coastal Plain.” In some places in
the north, the Coastal Plain can be
as narrow as ten miles. While at its
widest point the Coastal Plain region
extends a distance of about 400
miles! From its pine and hardwood
forests in the north, to the tropical
rain forests of the Yucatan Peninsula
in the south, the Coastal Plain
features some of the most beautiful
and diverse landforms in all of North
America.
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains are the
oldest mountain range in North
America. They date back about 650
million years. The collision between
the North American and African
plates caused the mountain range to
rise up. The Appalachians had
become the highpoint of the eastern
part of the continent, running from
Newfoundland down to the central
part of Alabama.
Canadian Shield
The Canadian Shield has a greater
land area with fewer people living in
it than any other geographical region
on the North American continent.
This geographic region has some of
the hardest and oldest rocks to be
found anywhere in North America.
Scientists estimate there were at
least 150 separate volcanic belts, or
strings of volcanoes, involved in
creating the foundation of the
Canadian Shield. This region is the
very first portion of North America to
be pushed up above sea level. It all
began some 3-4 million years ago.
Included within the Canadian Shield
are portions of five Canadian
Provinces, 4 United States, and the
world’s largest island, Greenland.
Interior Lowlands
The Interior Lowland of the North
America is at the heart of the
continent. This important region
extends from the Canadian Arctic in
the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the
south. The region features terrain
with broad river valleys, rolling hills,
high bluffs, forested growth, open
vistas and many lakes.
Great Plains
At the very heart of North America,
between the Rocky Mountains and
east of the Mississippi River, we find
one of the continent's largest
regional landforms, The Great
Plains. Its most striking feature is its
flatness and wide open spaces. The
Great Plains encompass all or part of
15 of the United States and three
Canadian provinces. In Canada, the
Great Plains is known as “The
Prairies.” One might wonder…how
did the Great Plains become so flat?
The answer goes back about 250
million years. Back then, the Great
Plains were not plains or prairie at
all. In fact, they were not even dry
land. Scientists have determined that
it was once covered by a vast inland
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sea known as the Western Interior
Waterway. This waterway ran from
the Arctic Ocean in the north to the
Gulf of Mexico in the south.
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are like the
backbone of the North American
continent, stretched from top to
bottom of the continent like a spine.
In this case, the vertebrae are
rugged mountain peaks. The true
Rockies are found running from the
Laird River Basin in the Canadian
province of British Columbia to the
Sacramento Mountains in the state
of New Mexico. The Rocky
Mountains span a distance of about
3,000 miles.
Basin and Range
Located between the Rocky
Mountains to the east and the
Coastal Ranges to the west, this
gigantic Basin and Range Region
runs for about 5,000 miles from the
Bering Sea to the southern end of
Mexico.
Coastal Range
The western coast of North America
is a series of spectacular shorelines,
where breathtaking waves from the
Pacific Ocean crash upon amazing
rock formations… at the base along
the Coastal Range. It stretches for
over 3,500 miles, from the Alaskan
Peninsula in the north, to the tip of
the Baja California Peninsula in the
south. One would normally think of
mountains as solid and unmovable,
but the majority of these towering
peaks began as volcanoes and
several still have the potential to
become active even today! This
region is just a small part of a
famous line of tectonic activity that
circles the entire Pacific Ocean,
known as The Ring of Fire!
Digi-nary
The comprehensive and visually rich
“Digi-nary” program includes over 60
key terms defined within the series.
Access video clips, approximately
20-30 seconds per term, from an
alphabetical menu.
Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail zigzags some
2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.
It cuts through seven national Parks
and 24 national forests as it travels
through California, Oregon, and
Washington. It's a trail of everchanging obstacles – from some of
the highest mountain passes in the
west to some of the hottest desert in
the country. The two to three
hundred hikers who attempt the PCT
each year often find out quickly if
they have what it takes for the
journey ahead.
The Living Edens: Big Sur:
California's Wild Coast
It has been called the greatest
meeting of land and sea in the world.
A sometimes violent yet fragile
place, Big Sur challenges the
senses. Here, air, water and land
combine in spectacular fashion and
provide refuge for a host of
creatures, including condors,
falcons, blue whales, great white
sharks and elephant seals.
PBS, 2002
The Living Edens: Denali,
Alaska's Great Wilderness
The Adirondacks
On six million acres in upstate New
York, the Adirondack Park is by far
the largest park in the lower 48
states. Its land is divided almost
evenly between protected wilderness
and privately owned tracts creating a
pattern of ownership that maintains a
delicate relationship between
progress and preservation. Through
the perspectives of several
characters, this program explores
the history, seasonal landscape and
current state of the Adirondacks.
Features
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2008
Beneath the Northern Lights on Mt.
Denali, the highest mountain in North
America, Bruce Reitherman braces
himself against 40-below weather
that cracks the face as well as the
camera lens to capture this "living
Eden" on film. Watch him soar above
the jagged mountain peaks by skiplane, slice his way across the
tundra by dogsled, and get chased
up a tree by a grizzly bear. A year of
Reitherman's enriching experience is
highlighted in this program.
PBS, 1997
The Living Edens:
Yellowstone: America's
Sacred Wilderness
High in the American Rockies,
Yellowstone Park is a place of
extraordinary landscapes and
geysers. Created by the largest
volcanic explosions in the planet's
history, it became the world's first
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national park. With the return of
wolves, it has become a world-class
wildlife sanctuary, the best place to
see wolves and grizzly bears
chasing elk. Yellowstone expert Paul
Schullery guides viewers through the
dramatic events that unfold each
season.
PBS, 2001
Statesmen & Famous People,
Geographic Regions & Climate,
Cities, Commerce and General
Interest. This new and specialized
series has been specifically
developed to enhance the social
Intermediate through Junior High
aged student.
- EGuide available
Film Ideas, 1998
of 13 titles 1499.95$
Titles:
Washington D.C.
Branches of Government • National
Monuments • Important Buildings
Wild River: The Colorado
Follow the Colorado River from its
headwaters in Rocky Mountain
National Park through Utah's
Westwater Canyon, the national
parks of Canyonlands, Arches,
Capitol Reef, and Zion, the fragile
beauty and rapids of Grand Canyon,
and into Mexico. Set to classical
music by some of the world's
greatest composers and narrated by
Joseph Campanella.
PBS, 2006
Canadian Geography
Western Canadian Provinces
Alberta • British Columbia • Manitoba
• Northwest Territories •
Saskatchewan • Yukon Territory
Eastern Canadian Provinces
New Brunswick • Newfoundland •
Nova Scotia • Ontario • Prince
Edward Island • Quebec
Take an enchanting, exhilarating
journey through one of the
continent's last great wildernesses in
this two-part series. From the fivestar Banff Springs Hotel to the
remote cabins of Twin Falls Chalet
near Lake Louise, Canada's Rocky
Mountain lodges combine "roughing
it" with elegance and luxury.
Features fascinating people,
visionary architects, and heroic feats
of engineering that transformed
western Canada forever.
PBS, 2004
Mountain West Region
Colorado • Idaho • Montana •
Nevada • Utah • Wyoming
Midwest Region
North Dakota • South Dakota •
Nebraska • Kansas • Iowa
Mississippi River Region
Arkansas • Kentucky • Louisiana •
Mississippi • Missouri • Tennessee
This visually exciting and unique set
of 13 regional programs provides a
stimulating overview of both the
history and geography of all 50 of the
United States of America,
Washington D.C., the Eastern and
Western Provinces of Canada, and
Mexico. In addition to a significant
overview of the 13 regions, each
state or province is highlighted
showing Geologic Development,
Discovery & Early History, Native
People, Military & Colonial History,
Great Lodges of the
Canadian Rockies
Pacific Region
Alaska • California • Hawaii • Oregon
• Washington
Southwest Region
Arizona • New Mexico • Oklahoma •
Texas
GeoQuest, North America:
A Hist-ography Series
Baja Peninsula • Central Mexico •
Mexico West Coast • Northern
Mexico • Yucatan Peninsula
New England Region
Connecticut • Maine • Vermont •
New Hampshire • Massachusetts •
Rhode Island
Great Lakes Region
Illinois • Indiana • Michigan •
Minnesota • Ohio • Wisconsin
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is more than the
celebration of a natural wonder: it's a
study of human achievement and
human folly on an epic scale. It is a
tale of exploitation and preservation
and the changing nature of love in
America - of the way Man has
related to Nature over centuries.
With spectacular high definition
videography, the camera takes us to
the edge of the falls via helicopter
and boat; we see newsreel footage,
actual weddings and much more.
Features
-Additional footage.
PBS, 2006
Mid-Atlantic Region
New York, • Pennsylvania • New
Jersey • Maryland • Delaware • West
Virginia • Washington, D.C.
Southeast Region
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • North
Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia
Mexico
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plates caused the mountain range to
rise up. The Appalachians had
become the highpoint of the eastern
part of the continent, running from
Newfoundland down to the central
part of Alabama.
North America: Geographic
Regions and Landforms
North America has 8 distinct
geographic regions running north to
south and extending east to west.
This series examines the climate,
soil, vegetation, animal life and
landforms of each diverse
geographic region. The human
impact on the area is also discussed.
Concise maps outline the location
and size of each region and
computer graphics help illustrate
how notable geologic features are
formed. Each program includes a
description of continental drift and
how North America was formed
millions of years ago. Series also
includes a visual dictionary, (Diginary), of key terms found in the
programs.
Film Ideas, 2009
8 Regions, 1 Digi-nary:
Coastal Plains
The surf of the Atlantic Ocean
washes the eastern coast of North
America. Then, the continental coast
circles the Gulf of Mexico… from the
southern end of Florida… across
Alabama and Mississippi, to
Louisiana and Texas… and finally
hooking down into Mexico, all the
way to the Yucatan Peninsula. Along
this roughly 3,000 miles of
oceanfront, the relatively flat lands
adjacent to the sea are known as the
“Coastal Plain.” In some places in
the north, the Coastal Plain can be
as narrow as ten miles. While at its
widest point the Coastal Plain region
extends a distance of about 400
miles! From its pine and hardwood
forests in the north, to the tropical
rain forests of the Yucatan Peninsula
in the south, the Coastal Plain
features some of the most beautiful
and diverse landforms in all of North
America.
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains are the
oldest mountain range in North
America. They date back about 650
million years. The collision between
the North American and African
Canadian Shield
The Canadian Shield has a greater
land area with fewer people living in
it than any other geographical region
on the North American continent.
This geographic region has some of
the hardest and oldest rocks to be
found anywhere in North America.
Scientists estimate there were at
least 150 separate volcanic belts, or
strings of volcanoes, involved in
creating the foundation of the
Canadian Shield. This region is the
very first portion of North America to
be pushed up above sea level. It all
began some 3-4 million years ago.
Included within the Canadian Shield
are portions of five Canadian
Provinces, 4 United States, and the
world’s largest island, Greenland.
Interior Lowlands
The Interior Lowland of the North
America is at the heart of the
continent. This important region
extends from the Canadian Arctic in
the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the
south. The region features terrain
with broad river valleys, rolling hills,
high bluffs, forested growth, open
vistas and many lakes.
Great Plains
At the very heart of North America,
between the Rocky Mountains and
east of the Mississippi River, we find
one of the continent's largest
regional landforms, The Great
Plains. Its most striking feature is its
flatness and wide open spaces. The
Great Plains encompass all or part of
15 of the United States and three
Canadian provinces. In Canada, the
Great Plains is known as “The
Prairies.” One might wonder…how
did the Great Plains become so flat?
The answer goes back about 250
million years. Back then, the Great
Plains were not plains or prairie at
all. In fact, they were not even dry
land. Scientists have determined that
it was once covered by a vast inland
sea known as the Western Interior
Waterway. This waterway ran from
the Arctic Ocean in the north to the
Gulf of Mexico in the south.
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are like the
backbone of the North American
continent, stretched from top to
bottom of the continent like a spine.
In this case, the vertebrae are
rugged mountain peaks. The true
Rockies are found running from the
Laird River Basin in the Canadian
province of British Columbia to the
Sacramento Mountains in the state
of New Mexico. The Rocky
Mountains span a distance of about
3,000 miles.
Basin and Range
Located between the Rocky
Mountains to the east and the
Coastal Ranges to the west, this
gigantic Basin and Range Region
runs for about 5,000 miles from the
Bering Sea to the southern end of
Mexico.
Coastal Range
The western coast of North America
is a series of spectacular shorelines,
where breathtaking waves from the
Pacific Ocean crash upon amazing
rock formations… at the base along
the Coastal Range. It stretches for
over 3,500 miles, from the Alaskan
Peninsula in the north, to the tip of
the Baja California Peninsula in the
south. One would normally think of
mountains as solid and unmovable,
but the majority of these towering
peaks began as volcanoes and
several still have the potential to
become active even today! This
region is just a small part of a
famous line of tectonic activity that
circles the entire Pacific Ocean,
known as The Ring of Fire!
Digi-nary
The comprehensive and visually rich
“Digi-nary” program includes over 60
key terms defined within the series.
Access video clips, approximately
20-30 seconds per term, from an
alphabetical menu.
General
National Geographic Bee
2007
Do you know the major mountain
ranges of the Earth?s seven
continents? Or which is the largest
city in Switzerland? These are just
some of the daunting questions that
confronted finalists in the 19th
annual National Geographic Bee –
where 14-year-old Caitlin Snaring
declared victory, the second girl to
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win the competition in its 19-year
history.
Now, watch the top ten finalists,
selected from more than five million
students nationwide, square off in
the ultimate geography challenge –
moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex
Trebek. Then take the challenge and
test your own geographic savvy with
more than 1,000 questions from past
National Geographic Bees in the
GeoBee interactive quiz game – and
become a geography expert
yourself!
National Geographic Bee Quiz
Challenge: An interactive quiz game
featuring 1,000+ questions taken
directly from the National
Geographic Bee
Standard Version, 56 mins
National Geographic Bee
2010
Moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex
Trebek, National Geographic
presents the suspenseful final round
of the annual competition which pits
young geography braniacs in a
head-to-head match for winning
scholarships up to $25,000.
World Geography
Afghanistan Revealed: The
Unknown Story of a Land
Take a harrowing journey with author
Sebastian Junger and photographer
Reza deep into Afghanistan for the
last interview with the assassinated
resistance leader, Ahmed Shah
Massoud. With never-before-seen
footage, Afghanistan Revealed
explores this war-torn country and
the lives of its people as they
struggle against the Taliban.
45 mins
American Frontiers:
Voyage to the Galapagos
environment and development with
clips, articles, activities, classroom
extension
PBS, 2006
China Inside Out
Alan Alda follows in Charles Darwin's
footsteps, meeting the animals and
birds that inspired Darwin's theory of
evolution. Alda joins scientists who
witness the daily struggle for survival
that has shaped the Galapagos
Islands' unique wildlife. As he
experiences the enchantment of the
islands, he learns of efforts to protect
them from alien invaders--including
the 60,000 eco-tourists who visit
every year.
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
China is brimming with massive new
wealth, more than 600 million people
have been lifted out of poverty.
China's leaders know that their
survival depends on meeting the
needs and desires of its people.
After years of relative isolation,
China is reaching out to, and into the
rest of the world. China has been
shaking hands and making deals all
around the world. China Inside Out
examines how China's rise is
impacting all of us.
PBS, 2008
42 minutes
Closed Captioned
China from the Inside
Congo Bush Pilots
China from the Inside is a series of
four documentaries that survey
China through Chinese eyes to see
how history has shaped them, and
where the present is taking them.
Episodes include Power and the
People, deals with the governance of
China, The Women, talks about the
past and future for Chinese women,
Shifting Nature, looks at China's
environmental challenges, and
Freedom, explores China's conflict
between personal freedom and
governance.
Features
-Includes 4 episodes:
Power and the People
Women of the Country
Shifting Nature
Freedom and Justice
-Scene Selection
-Visit pbs.org/kqed/chinainside for
online discussions, maps, US-China
quiz, Lesson Plans: globalization,
Bush piloting in the Congo, a country
crippled by 30 years of war and
famine, may be one of the world's
most hazardous professions. Brave
men and women risk life and limb to
transport cargo to this remote region
of the world. Landing strips are often
little more than pitted dirt roads and
local militia is known to fire on them,
so what drives them to do it? Hear
their harrowing accounts and witness
firsthand the courage and skill it
takes to land planes on some of the
world's most challenging terrain.
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Narrated by Glenn Close.
Photo Gallery
Letterbox, 50 mins
Hidden India: The Kerala
Spicelands
Descending the Dragon
Accomplished adventurer and author
Jon Bowermaster discovers a new
Vietnam – from the sea – and guides
an intimate tour of this intriguing
country. More than a travelogue,
Descending the Dragon is a personal
look into the heart of this sea-loving
nation, its hopeful spirit and unique
culture.
Driven by his intense curiosity about
post 1975 Vietnam and eager to
replace the old war images burned in
his mind with new ones of today,
Bowermaster overcame daunting
bureaucratic obstacles and pushed
ahead with his expedition. Joining
the expedition is Ngan Nguyen,
whose family escaped Saigon by
helicopter when she was three, on
the last day of the war. She grew up
in New Orleans speaking
Vietnamese and has traveled back to
her homeland many times. What she
learned about her home country will
change her forever.
Gabon: The Last Eden
Boasting an extraordinary variety of
pristine habitats, Gabon may be the
last best hope for many of Africa's
species who live there - from forest
elephants to spectacular lowland
gorillas, sea-going hippos and the
largest concentrations of mandrills
ever recorded.
But Gabon is an embattled paradise,
surrounded by war-torn nations and
rampant exploitation of natural
resources. Fortunately, a dedicated
group is determined to preserve
Gabon's natural riches, with an
unprecedented, 10,000-square-mile
network of national parks unlike
anything Africa has ever seen. Now,
with breathtaking wildlife imagery
captured by National Geographic,
witness the inspiring campaign to
save an irreplaceable Last Eden!
Great Cemeteries of the
World
Recommended Library Journal
Have you ever considered a
cemetery to be a living museum?
Well it is! It's what remains after
everything else is gone.
If you haven't spent time at a
cemetery you're missing one of life's
most interesting places.
Aesthetically they're beautiful,
historically they're fascinating,
artistically they're monumental, and
at a more personal level, they're
immensely restful.
Film Ideas, 2008
of 28 titles 1499.95$
Titles:
Arlington (Virginia) (Part 1)
Arlington (Virginia) (Part 2)
Bunhill Fields (London)
Central Cemetery (Vienna)
Crown Hill (Indianapolis)
Cypress Lawn (San FransiscoColma)
Fairview Lawn (Halifax)
Glasnevin (Dublin)
Graceland (Chicago)
Green-Wood (Brooklyn)
Greyfriars & Abbies (Scotland)
Hollywood Forever (Los Angeles)
Ixelles (Brussels)
Kensal Green (London)
Manasota (Bradenton)
Metairie & St. Louis (New Orleans)
Mount Pleasant (Toronto)
Nevsky (St. Petersburg)
Northern Cemetery (Stockholm)
Pere-Lachaise (Paris) (Part 1)
Pere-Lachaise (Paris) (Part 2)
Rosehill (Chicago)
San Michele (Venice)
Santa Croce (Florence)
St. Peter & St. Paul (St.
Petersburg)
Woodlawn (Bronx)
Celebrity Grave Sites (60 min)
Cemetery Secrets (60 min)
Where in the world have Hindus,
Muslims, Christians and Jews lived
together in harmony? Try the small
Indian state of Kerala, where trade
and spices brought them together in
tropical lowlands studded with
coconut palms and cool mountain
ranges where tea, cardamom,
ginger, and rubber trees grow. Host
Bruce Kraig guides viewers to
markets, spice plantations, rice
paddies, elephant parades,
traditional dances, and spectacular
boat races.
PBS, 2002
Hidden Korea
Hidden Korea explores the culture of
the Republic of South Korea, a
modern country that has retained a
unique identity through its traditions
and cuisine. The program highlights
different areas of agriculture
including rice farming, traditional
foods and their preparations, the
Chu'sok festival (a holiday
remembering the dead), Buddhism,
Confucianism, traditional celadon
making and fishing.
PBS, 2000
Hidden Turkey
The only country to straddle two
continents, Turkey offers a
mysterious bridge between exotic
Asian cultures and European
modernity, perhaps best mirrored
through its ancient cuisine, from
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stuffed foods such as Dolmas and
Sarmas to its famous bread, Yufka.
This fascinating documentary by
food historian Bruce Kraig and his
wife, director Jan Thompson, also
visits carpet weavers, coppersmiths,
and Whirling Dervishes.
PBS, 2005
the most isolated nations on Earth.
Photo gallery: Korea's Dangerous
Divide
Widescreen, 52 mins
Jerusalem: Center of the
World
In Search of Tuscany With
John Guerrasio
Join food critic and author John
Guerrasio as he covers magnificent
Northern Italy from Chianti to
Florence, as well as the towns of
Greve and Panzan. Along the way
stop in San Gimignano, Siena, Val
d'Orcia, Pitigliano, and Montalcino.
Stumble upon fresco art and
architecture and take in the
mouthwatering wines, cheeses, and
local cuisine! DVD bonus: Exclusive
sneak peek inside the town of
Pienze, one of Italy's best-kept
secrets!
Features
-Scene selection
PBS, 1999
This documentary tells the story of
the world's most incredible city,
capturing the rich mosaic of the city's
Christian, Jewish and Muslim
communities. Covering a history of
over 4,000 years, the film explores
the founding of the city; the birth and
convergence of the world's three
major monotheistic religions; and the
key events in Jerusalem's history as
described in the varied religious
sacred books.
Features
-Directed by Andrew Goldberg.
-Hosted by Ray Suarez.
-The film includes interviews with
locals, top scholars and clergy.
-Highlights include:
Mount Moriah, the site of the First
and Second Temples;
the Church of the Holy Sepulcher;
the Dome of the Rock; and
the Western Wall.
PBS, 2009
Inside North Korea
Go undercover with National
Geographic correspondent Lisa Ling
as she journeys into mysterious and
reclusive North Korea. Posing as
part of an international medical team,
Lisa and her camera crew reveal the
extraordinary, hidden face of this
insular, little-known place, from the
powerful control Kim Jong Il exerts
over his people to the military
powder keg of life along the heavily
armed demilitarized zone.
Filmed against the politically charged
backdrop of North Korea's nuclear
ambitions, Inside North Korea is a
fascinating search for the truth, and
mutual understanding, inside one of
Magnificent Italia
Recommended Video Librarian
Take an unprecedented journey
through Italy. Soar high above the
magnificent peaks of the Alps, to the
rural fields of Tuscany, to the
breathtaking coastal regions of
Umbria and Basilicata, to the
romantic canals of Venice and to the
historical streets of ancient Rome.
Bear witness to an inexhaustible
reign of castles, fortresses, and
places of worship. Glide majestically
above breathtaking coasts to
secluded romantic bays and
picturesque islands. Travel to
bustling seaports and millenary
towns before heading inland to the
productive farmlands and hillside
villages in the peaceful countryside
seeped in ancient and modern
traditions. Magnificent Italia is a true
mosaic of cultures, nature and art
revealing three millennia of history.
Film Ideas, 2007
60 min each
Basilicata
As Francis Ford Coppola discovered,
Basilicata is a place of both ancient
and modern tales. Journey to the
seaside fishing villages before
ascending to the tops of the
mountains where traditions remain
constant in modern times. Full of
fascination, visit magnificent caves
dug into the rocks, and the beautiful
beaches lining the blue sea.
Tuscano (Elba to Firenze)
Take a journey to the birthplace of
Italian Renaissance to the flowing
fields of rural Tuscany. In a region
known for artistic greats such as
Leonardo DaVinci and Michelangelo,
Tuscany flourishes in artistic history.
Venture on a scenic excursion
through the museums of Florence,
and the town of Pisa where you will
truly marvel at one of the most
breathtaking regions in the world.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
From the Alps to the Adriatic where
the Mediterranean reaches the heart
of Europe, follow along as we travel
to Northern Italy's mountains,
lagoons, and golden sandy beaches
in search of what defines this
beautiful region and the unique
nature of the people who inhabit the
land.
Sicillia (From Favignana to
Agrigento)
Roman and Greek influences are
present throughout the largest island
in the Mediterranean. With a
population of some five million
inhabitants, the cities within the
island are born and bred by the sea.
Visit the port cities made famous by
explorers and archaeological sites
that depict the past of this great
island.
Umbria
Bordering Tuscany to the West, the il
cuor verde d'Italia, which translates
to “The Green Heart of Italy,” tells a
story that is to be treasured by all.
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Witness the spirituality of Saint
Francis and his undying love for
nature in this picturesque Central
Italian region.
Trentino
Take flight over the summits of the
Dolomites, an inexhaustible reign of
Alpine castles and fortresses of
history and contemporary art. Follow
in the footsteps of the pioneers of
mountaineering where Italian and
Germanic legends reverberate
amongst the woods and valleys,
torrents, impetuous cascades and
placid lakes.
Marche (From Ancona to Gabicce)
Lining the Adriatic coast, long sandy
beaches and rocky promontories
combine to create a dramatic
landscape. Immerse yourself in the
silence of ancient monasteries, the
bustling seaports, and the age-old
traditions of the interior towns.
Discover the artistic heritage worthy
of great cities of art.
Puglia (From the Tremiti to Bari)
Puglia is a region with many
fascinating landscapes, from the
Adriatic coast to the interior, from the
wild nature of the islands to the vast
plains broken by calcareous rocks.
Traverse through the tiny fishing
villages that dot the coast, to the
most famous sanctuaries of
Southern Italy amid productive farms
and legendary castles.
Campania (Naples and the Gulf)
Experience the beauty of Naples
with its thousands of gothic
churches, fascination with music, its
popular traditions, and culture that
make Naples world-renowned.
Travel from times past encountering
ancient origins that are reflected in
the blue of the Mediterranean.
Valle D'Aosta
Nestled amongst the parks and
valleys of the Italian Alps, journey
back in time as we travel to the
magical summits of Mount Blanc and
the Matterhorn in search of a greater
understanding of the ancient Roman
culture that lives in harmony with
these vast mountains.
Lazio (Rome and Province)
A synthesis of history, art and culture
is concentrated in Rome, the Eternal
City. As we walk through its streets,
every corner evokes memories of its
extraordinary past, and we cannot
help but marvel at the magnitude of
this once queen of the world, and her
surrounding mountains, villas and
castles.
Liguria (The Eastern Riviera)
Along Italy's northwest coast, travel
in the footsteps of the locals down
the narrow streets of these quaint
seaside towns. From secluded
romantic bays, to urban landscapes,
the sea is a constant reminder of the
famous navigators that have made
call to the region.
track down his anonymous subject.
Follow clues and rumors through the
twisting byways of a teeming refugee
camp on a mission to solve this 17year-old mystery. Witness FBI
investigators applying cutting-edge
eye-scanning and face-recognition
technology to crack the ultimate
"missing person" case. Follow the
amazing story of how the National
Geographic team searched for the
mystery girl with the green eyes in
Search for the Afghan Girl.
52 mins
NOVA: Descent into the
Ice: Exploring Mont Blanc's
Hidden Glacial Lakes
Take the most intimate look at
mountain glaciers ever filmed as a
NOVA team goes where no one has
gone before--deep inside the subfreezing waters of Mont Blanc's
1000-foot-thick Mer de Glace, where
a hidden danger lurks: killer lakes
with the potential to burst free--just
as they did in 1892 when a midsummer torrent of cascading mud
and water claimed 200 lives. Is Mt.
Blanc's historic catastrophe is ready
to repeat itself?
Features
educators
impaired.
advised.
PBS, 2004
Tanzania: Thorn Tree
Country
Venture beyond the dense green
curtain into a pristine rain forest that
thrives in splendid isolation on a
Panamanian island, sustained by the
complex partnership of plant and
animal. Climb a colossal tree, from
shadowy forest floor to leafy canopy,
marvel at the exotic species that live
and feed, breed and die here, and
ponder the interactions among
them–both predatory and peaceful–
that continually enrich the forest's
vitality. For the few researchers
privileged to set foot here, this refuge
yields tantalizing clues to the secrets
of the rain forest–and unforgettable
glimpses of the natural harmony and
magnificence that distinguishes it as
one of the world's last great places.
Search for the Afghan Girl
In 1985, the haunting picture of an
Afghan refugee girl with startling
sea-green eyes graced the cover of
National Geographic magazine.
Now, the search is on to find the
nameless woman whose youthful
image became a global symbol of
wartime dignity, resilience, and
survival. Journey to the AfghanPakistan border with the
photographer who took this worldfamous picture as he attempts to
The Historic Pubs of Dublin
Dublin is a great place to quench
your thirst for history, beautiful
sights, warm and wonderful people,
and, of course, a good pint! Join
Frank McCourt, Pulitzer Prize
winning author of Angela's Ashes as
he tells the story of Dublin through its
most historic pubs, dating back
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hundreds of years. In addition to the
legendary drinking establishments,
viewers will learn more about mustsee attractions, the city's beautiful
parks, and more!
Features
-Scene Selection
-Outtakes
-Great Restaurants of Dublin
-Extended and Deleted Scenes
PBS, 2008
The Living Edens: The Lost
World Venezuela's Ancient
Tepius
Amid the highland forests and
savannas of southeastern Venezuela
lies an isolated wilderness, which
was the inspiration for Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle's famous adventure
novel, "The Lost World." It is a place
that hosts an alien world of plant and
animal life, evolved in its own unique
way. One of its many high, remote
and virtually inaccessible plateaus,
or "tepuis," is the source of Angels
Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.
PBS, 2003
The World Heritage
World heritage sites have been
selected for their outstanding cultural
and natural historical value to all
humanity. The World Heritage DVD
series transports viewers to 50 (two
on each DVD) of the most popular,
inspiring destinations. From lost
civilizations to the splendors of
earth's beauty, across the continents
and under the sea, you will learn why
these treasures are so critical to
preserve and enjoy.
Film Ideas, 2008
of 25 titles 3499.95$
Vol. 1, Pyramid & Moenjodaro
• Memphis and Its Necropolis Along the banks of the Nile River, in
the areas of Giza, Saqqara, and
Dahshur, pyramids representing a
variety of stages of development dot
the landscape. The three great
pyramids of Giza situated to the
southwest of the Egyptian capital
Cairo, the Saqqara necropolis which
is representative of the ruins of the
ancient Egyptian capital Memphis,
and further to the south, the
pyramids of Dahshur. This series of
pyramid fields that stretches along
the banks of the Nile was designated
as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
• Archaeological Ruins at
Moenjodaro (Pakistan) – The Indus
Civilization thrived in the Indus River
Valley circa 2000BC. The
Moenjodaro city archaeological site
is representative of this civilization.
Moenjodaro is in the Southern
Pakistan province of Singh. The
perimeter of the city ruin is roughly 4
kilometers. One can find evidence of
methodical city planning; there are
major thoroughfares running north to
south, and east to west, and a sewer
system runs through the city. The
residential buildings are made of
brick, and there are also public
facilities such as a large bathing
facility, wells, a drainage system,
and an assembly hall.
Vol. 2, Hattusha & Persepolis
• Hattusha (Turkey) - The history
of the Hittite Empire which
dominated the Orient was brought to
light thanks to the cuneiform
character inscriptions excavated at
the archaeological site of Hattusha.
The Hittite tribe which advanced into
Asia Minor at the beginning of the
17th century BC built the strongest
country into Orient, employing
horses, chariots, and metal weapons
to establish their superiority. A large
number of cuneiform character
inscriptions were excavated at the
Hattusha site near Bogazkale,
meaning that the history of the Orient
had to be largely rewritten.
• Persepolis (Iran) - Magnificent
palaces, in which royal ceremonies
and celebrations were held, were
constructed in Persepolis, the sacred
capital of the Persian Empire.
Situated to the northeast of the
modern city Shiraz in southwest Iran,
Persepolis was the ancient capital of
the Persian Empire. Although the city
was left in ruins after being
destroyed by Alexander the Great,
the ruins excavated at the site
include the palaces constructed by
Darius the Great and Xerxes 1, and
relief carvings abound revealing the
flowering of Achaemenid Dynasty
art.
Vol. 3, Acropolis & Great Wall
• The Acropolis, Athens (Greece) The Parthenon Temple that looks
down over the city of Athens from
the Acropolis is considered to be the
greatest masterpiece of ancient
Greek culture, and it became one of
the starting points of Western
culture. The hills on which temples
and palaces were built in ancient
Greece were called acropolises, and
they were the political and religious
heart of ancient Greek city states.
Representative of these is the
Acropolis of Athens, on top of which
stand marble buildings such as the
Erechtheion Temple and the Temple
of Athena Nike, with the Parthenon
built by the sculptor Pheidias at its
center.
• The Great Wall of China and the
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
(China) - The Great Wall was
constructed by Qin Shi Huang Di, the
first emperor of the Qin Dynasty and
the first man to rule over all of China.
The First Emperor’s mausoleum
speaks to us of his immense power.
The Great Wall of China is one of the
largest structures on Earth and it is
said to be “the only man-made
structure visible from the moon.” The
Great Wall was constructed by Qin
Shi Huang Di and other successive
emperors using vast amounts of
manpower and expenditure. The
archaeological site of the
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
with its 6000 life-size figures of
warriors and horses that were buried
underground, speaks to us of the
extent of the First Emperor’s power.
Vol. 4, Bukhara & Palmyra
• The Historic Center of Bukhara
(Uzbekistan) - Situated on the Silk
Road that passes east to west
through Central Asia, the oasis city
of Bukhara, offered traveling
caravans a brief respite from their
journey across the desert. The town
Bukhara in Uzbekistan, Central Asia,
once prospered as an important stop
off point along the Silk Road. The
town still retains the vestiges of the
old Silk Road days with its many
historic structures such as the
Kalyan Minaret and the Ismail
Samani Mausoleum.
• Site of Palmyra (Syria) - Palmyra
was a trade city connecting the East
and West that flourished under
Queen Zenobia and fell when she
did. Situated in the approximate
center of the Syrian Desert, the
caravan city of Palmyra prospered
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under the protection of the Romans
as a trade station on the Silk Road.
The city fell in 273 because Queen
Zenobia rebelled against Rome, but
there are many structures remaining
such as the Temple of Bel, the
colonnaded streets, the Tetrapylon,
a Roman theater, and tomb towers,
that all hint at the prosperity of those
bygone days.
Vol. 5, Petra & Venice
• Petra (Jordan) - Built amongst
rocky hills, the ancient city of Petra
had been completely forgotten, until
the city’s ruins were discovered by a
Swiss explorer in 1812. The ancient
rose-colored fortress city of Petra
was built by the Nabataeans (who
came to this area in the 3rd Century
BC), by carving deeply into the
surrounding red rocks. There are still
many extant structures such as Al
Khazneh Faroun called “the
Pharaoh’s Treasury,” a circular
theater, and various temples, and
they provide a beautiful contrast with
the surrounding steep-sided rocky
hills.
• Venice and Its Lagoon (Italy) Venice, the “City of Canals,”
prospered greatly from maritime
trade in the Middle Ages, and the
entire city is now truly a living
architectural museum. From the 9th
Century to the 15th Century, Venice
prospered as a leading trade port
connecting Europe with the Orient.
The city with its history dating back
to medieval times has many precious
structures such as St. Mark’s
Basilica in St. Mark’s Square, the
Ducal Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.
Vol. 6, Florence & Vatican
• The Historic Center of Florence
(Italy) - There were once a large
number of great artists and
architects working in Florence. The
rich culture that matured in this area
went on to flower as the
Renaissance. Geniuses working in
areas such as art and architecture
competed to outdo each other while
proclaiming loudly the importance of
the concepts of respect for individual
human beings and harmony between
them. Florence became an important
center of European culture and art
thanks to the patronage of art and
learning by the wealthy Medici
family, a family of wealthy
statesmen.
• Vatican City (State of the Vatican
City - One can retrace the footsteps
of the great Renaissance artists in
the Vatican City, the city-state in
which the soul of Christ resides. This
little sovereign city-state ruled by the
Pope, the Vatican City, is a pillar of
spiritual support for Catholics. In this
city-state, which covers a mere 44
hectares, religious teachings and
great art were fused to create a
sublime cultural heritage that
remains intact to this day. St. Peter’s
Basilica and the Palace of the
Vatican are literally treasuries of art.
Vol. 7, Salamanca & Evora
• The Old City of Salamanca
(Spain)- When the Italian
Renaissance’s fresh winds of
change swept into Salamanca in
Spain, it evolved into a city of
learning, adorned with historic
structures. In the city of Salamanca,
home to Spain’s oldest university,
there are a large number of historic
structures including the Baroque
style Plaza Mayor, huge cathedrals,
and the Convent of San Esteban.
Spain’s unique architectural style
called “Plateresco” can be discerned
in these structures.
• The Historic Center of Evora,
Portugal - Évora, had prospered
since Roman times, but in the
Renaissance period a university was
built in the city, making it an
important center of Portuguese
culture. The Historic Center of Évora
is just like a living museum with its
collection of structures that date from
Roman times to the 17th Century,
such as a Roman temple, a
cathedral, a convent, the university,
and a wall that surrounds the city.
This city, which offers visitors a
chance to see the footprints of
history, is a symbol of Portugal’s
golden age.
Vol. 8, Fontainebleau & Tikal
• The Palace and Park of
Fontainebleau (France) - Profoundly
impressed by the art of the
Renaissance, Francis I called Italian
artists to the forest of Fontainebleau
in order to have them build a
luxurious palace. The Fontainebleau
forest on the outskirts of Paris,
France, had been a royal hunting
ground since medieval times. It was
here in 1528, that Francis I
constructed the Renaissance style
Fontainebleau Palace. From that
time on, successive monarchs
poured their wealth into the palace
tailoring it to their tastes.
• Tikal National Park (Guatemala)
- Slumbering in the jungle of northern
Guatemala, Tikal is the largest and
oldest ruined city of the Maya
civilization. The site contains around
3000 structures including temples
and residential buildings. In 1696, a
group of Spanish missionaries who
had lost their way in the jungle while
fleeing from the indigenous people
stumbled upon an unbelievable
sight. They saw four white temples
rising high up above the sea of treesit was the ruined city of Tikal with its
countless ancient ruined structures.
Even today, the magnificent sight of
the ruined buildings causes people
who visit the city to gasp in
astonishment.
Vol. 9, Palenque & Copan
• The Pre-Hispanic City and
National Park of Palenque (Mexico) There were a number of city-states
in the Maya region, but the city that
prospered most during the 7th and
8th Centuries AD was Palenque.
Following the appearance of the citystate of Tikal, a number of other
cities began to develop in the
surrounding area. During the 7th and
8th Centuries the power of these
independent cities gradually began
to grow. Amongst these cities, the
one that prospered the most was
Palenque, a satellite city of Tikal. Its
prosperity began when King Pacal
succeeded to the throne
• The Maya Site of Copán
(Honduras) - A pyramid staircase
engraved with countless cuneiform
characters, the site of a ball court,
and plazas surrounded by
magnificent buildings, are some of
the defining features of Copán. The
ruined Maya city of Copán in western
Honduras started to gain power after
the city of Palenque’s golden age
had come to an end. In the center of
the city there are a large number of
stone monuments, five plazas with
altars, pyramid-shaped temples that
surround those plazas, and the
dwelling of an oracle. The city itself
had a number of satellite cities
spread out over a wide region.
Vol. 10, Chavin & Cuzco
• The Archaeological Site of
Chavin (Peru) - Around the year
1000 BC, an advanced civilization
existed in the Andes Mountains long
before the start of the Incan Empire.
Chavín de Huantar is one of the
ruins of this civilization. Chavín de
Huantar is famous for its mazelike
network of underground
passageways: to the extent that,
during the 1997 Japanese Embassy
hostage crisis in Peru, the military
operation that involved burrowing
tunnels to rescue the hostages was
called Operation Chavín de Huantar.
The style of artistic expression that
can be seen at the temples of
Chavín de Huantar was inherited by
the later Inca Civilization.
• The City of Cuzco and the
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
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(Peru)- The city of Cuzco is a place
where Incan Civilization and Spanish
culture converge. And, in the
mountains to the northwest of
Cuzco, is Machu Picchu, a city which
escaped Spanish occupation. The
temples and palaces of Cuzco, the
capital city of the Incan Empire, were
destroyed by the Spanish
conquistadors, but the original
subdivision of the city as delineated
by the unique stone masonry
foundations remained, and churches
and cathedrals were built directly on
top of the foundations of Incan
buildings.
Machu Picchu, to the northwest of
Cuzco, is an ancient city that
remained undiscovered long enough
to escape destruction.
Vol. 11, Ajanta & Borobudur
• Ajanta Caves (India) - Famous
around the world for their elegant
wall murals, the spectacle of the
Ajanta Caves overwhelms visitors.
Bored into a cliff-face on a bank of
the Wanghora River in a ravine
situated on the Deccan Plateau in
India, the Ajanta Caves complex is
one of the world’s greatest Buddhist
ruins. The murals based on the
Jataka stories and Mahavastu
writings are particularly famous, and
the caves allow us to trace the
history of the golden age of
Buddhism in India, and also trace the
development of Buddhist art which
originated here in these caves.
• The Borobudur Temple
Compounds (Indonesia) - The
Borobudur Temple in central Java is
a massive stupa that represents a
harmonious expression of Buddhist
devotion and the Buddhist view of
the world. Built by the rulers of the
Shailendra Dynasty in the 8th and
9th Centuries AD, the Borobudur
Temple has a pyramid-like
appearance with square and circular
terraces and stupas arranged on the
top. Each terrace has passageways
and the walls of these passageways
are covered with superb relief
sculpture depicting a variety of
episodes from Buddhist scripture.
Vol. 12, Angkor & Mogao
• Angkor (Cambodia) - Angkor,
situated near Tonle Sap Lake, is a
precious city ruins that conveys to us
the splendor of the Khmer Kingdom.
Situated at the heart of the Khmer
Kingdom that ruled over the
Indochina Peninsula from the 9th
Century to the 15th Century, Angkor
is dotted with the ruins of hundreds
of stone temples, city walls, etc.
Amongst these ruins, the stone
temple Angkor Wat, and the royal
city Angkor Thom, are the largest in
scale and are the most valuable in
terms of artistic merit.
• Mogao Caves (China) - The
construction of the Mogao Cavesthe world’s largest cave-temple
complex- began in the 4th Century
BC, and continued on for a further
1000 years. The caves are situated
near Dunhuang, a city that
prospered thanks to its strategically
important position on the Silk Road.
The Mogao Caves are located in the
northwest of China’s Gansu Province
at the foot of the Sanwei and
Mingsha Mountains on the outskirts
of the oasis town of Dunhuang.
There are 492 caves which are
arranged over a span of about 1600
meters in a cliff face that stretches
north to south. The total area of wall
murals at the complex is more than
45,000 square meters, and there are
some 2415 statues. This group of
caves called the Mogao Caves, is an
example of a type of Buddhist cavetemple referred to as ‘One Thousand
Buddha Caves’ and it is the largest
cave-temple complex in the world.
Vol. 13, Kyoto & Isfahan
• Historic Monuments of Ancient
Kyoto (Kyoto City, Uji City Otsu City)
Japan - The ancient capital Kyoto is
the focal point of traditional
Japanese culture, and has survived
a great many wars to bequeath to
posterity a large number of historical
buildings. Kyoto prospered as the
capital of Japan for about 1000
years: from 794 when Heian-Kyo
(Kyoto’s original name) was declared
to be the new capital, to 1869 when
the capital was transferred to Tokyo.
Although Kyoto is no longer the
capital, the city is still the focal point
of traditional Japanese culture and
acts as an important spiritual support
for the Japanese people. The city is
also home to a vast array of precious
shrines, temples, and Buddhist
artwork.
• Meidan Emam, Isfahan (Iran) Isfahan prospered as the capital of
the Safavid Dynasty from the end of
the 16th, and there is a proverb that
said of the city “Isfahan is half of the
World.” Situated on a plateau 42
kilometers to south of Tehran,
Isfahan is Iran’s second largest city.
It is an ancient city that dates back to
the time of the Assyrian Empire, but
it repeatedly experienced periods of
prosperity and decline. From the end
of the 16th Century it came to
flourish as the capital of the Safavid
Dynasty.
Meidan Emam (the Imam Square) is
enclosed by a group of buildings,
including a palace and a mosque.
Vol. 14, Cairo & Damascus
• Islamic Cairo (Egypt) - The Old
City area of Cairo is one of the
world’s oldest Islamic cities, and is
home to hundreds of mosques,
ruined fortresses etc. When the Arab
armies of the Umayyad Dynasty
invaded in the mid-7th Century they
set up their military base in Fustat on
the outskirts of Cairo. And then in the
10th Century the Fatimid Caliphate
built what is now the Old City section
of Cairo as its capital and called it alQahirat (the Subduer). This is the
origin of the name of Cairo, one of
the world’s greatest Islamic cities.
• The Ancient City of Damascus
(Syria)) - The unchanging world of
Eastern Islam is reflected in the work
of the craftsmen making their
handmade arts and crafts at the
city’s old-fashioned souks (market).
The Syrian capital Damascus is an
oasis city built upon an alluvial fan. It
was the capital of the Aramean
Kingdom in the 10th Century, and is
considered to be one of the oldest
extant cities in the world. The city
later came under the rule of the
Assyrian, Babylonian, Roman, and
Byzantine empires, but from the 7th
Century AD, it was ruled for a long
duration by Islamic powers.
Vol. 15, Istanbul & Cordoba
• Historic Areas of Istanbul
(Turkey) - Referred to as the
crossroads of East and West,
Istanbul is home to Islamic, Roman,
and Byzantine heritage sites. Due to
the strategic importance of its
location on the Bosporus peninsula
between the Balkans and Anatolia,
and the Black Sea and the
Mediterranean, any power that took
control of Istanbul became the
masters of their particular era. In the
Old Town of Istanbul, Roman era
ramparts, Byzantine churches, and
Islamic mosques coexist forming a
unique atmosphere.
• The Historic Center of Cordoba;
and the Alhambra, Generalife and
Albayzin, of Grandad (Spain) - There
are a number of glorious Islamic era
heritage sites in Spain, such as the
Mezquita in Cordoba, and the
Alhambra Palace in Granada. The
legacy of Islamic culture remains
strong in the towns of Cordoba and
Granada in the province of Andalusia
in southern Spain. The city of
Cordoba, which was the capital of
the Later Umayyad Caliphate from
the 8th Century to the 11th Century;
and the city of Granada, which
flourished as the seat of the Nasrid
Dynasty from the 13th Century to the
15th Century, are home to some of
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the greatest buildings in the Islamic
world.
Vol. 16 Chartres & Thessalonika
• Chartres Cathedral (France) Chartres Cathedral was built under
the ‘Cult of the Virgin Mary.’ The
cathedral is filled with mysterious
light, and attracts many pilgrim
worshippers. Construction of
Chartres Cathedral, the symbol of
French Gothic architecture, began in
the 12th Century and was completed
in the 13th Century. Adorned with
two towering steeples, colorful
stained glass windows that retain
their original appearance, and Gothic
style sculpture, the cathedral holds a
very important place in the history of
art.
• Paleochristian and Byzantine
Monuments of Thessalonika
(Greece) - Byzantine and early
Christian monuments have long
been watching the march of history
in Thessalonika, a city where long
ago the apostle Paul once carried
out missionary work. In the
Byzantine era, the city of
Thessalonika in northern Greece
prospered as the second most
important city of the Byzantine
Empire after Constantinople. The city
is home to a large number of
Byzantine and early Christian
monuments, including the Church of
Saint Demetrius, the Church of Agia
Sofia, and the Church of the Holy
Apostles.
Vol. 17, Göreme & Kiev
• Göreme National Park and the
Rock Sites of Cappadocia Caves
(Turkey) - Cappadocia has an array
of great sculptural works created
both by Mother Nature and by man,
including forests of strange rock
formations, and cave dwellings and
churches hewn out of the bedrock.
• Kiev: Saint Sophia Cathedral and
Related Monastic Buildings, KievPechersk Lavra (Ukraine) - A
succession of magnificent churches
was built in Kiev following the
conversion to the Greek Orthodox
Faith of Vladimir, the Grand Duke of
the Grand Duchy of Kiev. The
Ukrainian capital is one of the oldest
cities in Eastern Europe. As a result
of Grand Duke Vladimir’s conversion
to the Greek Orthodox Faith in the
10th Century, the city is home to
such wonderful buildings as the
Saint-Sofia Cathedral, which is
adorned with beautiful mosaics and
frescos; and the Kiev-Pechersk
Lavra Monastery with its towering
bell towers.
Vol. 18, Mont-Saint-Michel &
Hawaii
• Mont-Saint Michel and Its Bay
(France) - At full tide, the holy
monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel is
completely surrounded on all four
sides by the sea, and its sublime,
towering image is reflected in the
waters below. The monastery that
stands upon a small island in MontSaint-Michel Bay in northwestern
France was built in the 8th Century
at the instruction of the archangel
Michael. After becoming a
Benedictine monastery in the 10th
Century a variety of structures such
as churches and ramparts were built
in a variety of styles up until the 16th
Century, and the monastery came to
attract a large number of pilgrims.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
(The United States of America) - The
island of Hawaii is home to the
world’s largest active volcanoes- the
boiling magma-filled mountains
Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park covers the
entire southeastern coast of Hawaii
Island, and is an active volcanic
region that features the volcanoes
Mt. Kilauea and Mt. Mauna Loa.
These are active volcanoes that are
continuously producing lava, creating
new land with terrifying force. This
national park is one of the very few
places in the world where people can
witness volcanic activity firsthand.
Vol. 19, Grand Canyon & Mt.
Huangshan
• Grand Canyon National Park
(The United States of America) - The
Grand Canyon, the gorge with the
most magnificent scenery of any in
the world, narrates to visitors its
recollections of the Earth’s past
activities of the last several hundred
million years. The Grand Canyon in
northwestern Arizona is a gorge that
was carved from the Kaibab and
Coconino Plateaus that form part of
the larger Colorado Plateau. The
canyon is 1600 meters deep, about
up to 30 kilometers wide and about
450 kilometers long. The magnificent
precipitous landscape of the canyon
overwhelms visitors with its power.
• Mount Huangshan (China) - One
of China’s leading places of scenic
beauty, Mount Huangshan features a
plethora of extraordinarily beautiful
overhanging cliffs that were scooped
out by glacial erosion, and these
coupled with ancient Huangshan
Pines and the flowing ‘sea of clouds’
creates an atmosphere evocative of
traditional Chinese landscape
‘mountain-and-water’ paintings.
Since ancient times, the Chinese
have considered Huangshan to be
the most extraordinary mountain in
the world. It is situated in the Anhui
Province near the lower reaches of
the Yangtze River. The bizarre
shapes of the peaks of Mount
Huangshan are the result of glacial
erosion, and their shapes, along with
rare Huangshan pines and ‘seas of
cloud’ combine to create a unique
landscape.
Vol. 20, Pirin & Canadian Rockies
• Pirin National Park (Bulgaria) The Pirin Mountains area features
basin-shaped cirques carved out by
glaciers, a large number of lakes that
dot these cirques, and lush
vegetation nourished by spring
water. The mighty Pirin Mountain
Range in southwest Bulgaria has a
total of 81 peaks that exceed heights
of 2500 meters. The mountains were
shaped during the 4th glacial period
of the Pleistocene epoch, and the
valleys that lie between them have
been carved into beautiful, rounded
cirques by glaciers. These cirques
are dotted with lakes making the
park one of Eastern Europe’s most
beautiful scenic spots.
• Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
(Canada) - The Canadian Rocky
Mountain Parks feature U-shaped
valleys, lakes and marshes, and
precipitous mountainsides that were
formed by glacial activity one million
years ago. The Rocky Mountains are
a vast chain of mountains that
stretches a total of 4800 kilometers
north to south along the western side
of the North American Continent.
The section of the mountain range
that lies within Canadian territory is
called the Canadian Rockies.
The mountains are characterized by
their craggy topography, which is the
result of glacial erosion. There are
four contiguous national parks in the
area: Jasper, Yoho, Banff, and
Kootenay.
Vol. 21, Iguazu & Fraser Island
• Iguazu National Park
(Brazil/Argentina) - Iguazu Falls, one
of the three largest waterfalls in the
world, throws up dense clouds of
vapor and sends out a thunderous
roar through the surrounding jungle.
The Iguazu Falls, which lies on the
border between Brazil and
Argentina, is one of largest waterfalls
in the world, with a total of 270
separate cascades stretched across
an area three kilometers long. The
“water cycle” that the waterfall
creates enables a large number of
rare plants and animals to live and
grow in the surrounding jungle
environment.
• Fraser Island (Australia) - Fraser
Island, the world’s largest sand
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island, is a paradise covered in lush
greenery that is home to a wide
variety of mammals and rare wild
birds. Fraser Island measures 123
kilometers north to south, making it
the world’s largest sand island. The
island, which was created over an
800,000 year period, has a vast
tropical rainforest and is a
paradisiacal environment for the wild
birds and mammals that inhabit it.
The island is dotted with more than
40 sand dune lakes, and has over 50
rivers and streams, and these all
help to create the island’s beautiful
natural environment.
Vol. 22, Everglades & Yakushima
• Everglades National Park (The
United States of America) - The
Everglades National Park, with its
vast virgin wetlands and mangrove
forest, is a veritable treasury of
wildlife. The gently flowing waters of
the Everglades situated at the
southern tip of the Florida Peninsula,
is an avian paradise and a home to
alligators and crocodiles. Dense
mangrove forests thrive where the
fresh waters of the wetlands finally
meet the seawater of the Gulf of
Mexico. These dense forests by the
sea display to us the inner workings
of nature.
• Yakushima (Japan) - The island
of Yakushima is home to a primeval
forest of ancient crytomeria trees
that are over 1000 years old, and
features a variety of vegetation types
ranging from subtropical to alpine.
Yakushima is situated 70 kilometers
to the south of the southern tip of
Kagoshima Prefecture. The island
has a diverse range of plant life with
subtropical plants such as Chinese
Banyan trees and Ficus superba var.
japonica trees growing near the
coast; laurel forests and coniferous
forests featuring ancient cryptomeria
trees on the mountainsides; and
clusters of Pseudosasa owatarii at
elevations over 1500 meters. This
fertile island is a microcosm of the
various natural environments that
exist on the islands of the Japanese
Archipelago.
Vol. 23, Danube & Great Barrier
Reef
• The Danube Delta (Romania) Europe’s largest wetlands, the
Danube Delta, is blanketed with a
dense expanse of reeds, a bountiful
untouched natural environment that
is a paradise for wild birds. The
Danube River, made famous by the
popular piece of music “the Blue
Danube,” is Europe’s second largest
river. The river originates in
Germany’s Black Forest region. The
Danube Delta stretches out across
the estuary of the Danube River
which opens onto the Black Sea. As
many as 300 species of birds live in
this vast swathe of wetlands.
• Great Barrier Reef (Australia) The Great Barrier Reef, a 2000
kilometer stretch of colorful coral, is
a paradisiacal habitat for marine
creatures. Great Barrier Reef, the
world’s largest coral reef, is situated
off the eastern coast of Queensland
in northeastern Australia. The reef,
ranges from 20 kilometers to 240
kilometers in width, is 2000
kilometers long, and is dotted with
700 large and small islands.
Pleasure boats ply the calm
sheltered waters that lie within the
reef area.
Vol. 24, Talamanca & Serengeti
• Talamanca Range-La Amistad
Reserves / La Amistad National Park
(Costa Rica / Panama)- The vast
tropical rainforests of La Amistad are
a safe refuge for a variety of rare
animals including the legendary bird,
the quetzal. The Talamanca
Mountain Range stretches from
central Costa Rica to western
Panama. The forested region that
surrounds the mountain range is
called La Amistad and is Costa
Rica’s largest nature reserve. The
primeval forest is Central America’s
largest when the section situated on
the Panama side of the border is
included, and the richness of its
fauna and flora is unmatched
anywhere in the world.
• Serengeti National Park /
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
(Tanzania) - The endless savanna of
the Serengeti National Park and the
vast crater of the Ngorongoro
Conservation in which man and
beast coexist. The name Serengeti
means “Endless Plains” in the
language of the Masai tribe. The
Serengeti is situated at the center of
the savanna of Africa, and is
Tanzania’s largest national park. The
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
which is adjacent to the Serengeti
National Park is a crater formed by a
massive volcanic eruption that is
dotted with marshes which are
frequented by hippopotami.
Vol. 25, Thungyai & Galapagos
• Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng
Wildlife Sanctuaries (Thailand) - This
jungle, which is protected by forest
rangers, is inhabited by rare animals
such as green peafowl and Indian
elephants. Thungyai and Huai Kha
Khaeng are nature reserves that are
situated adjacent to each other in a
mountainous region in western
Thailand. As they share the same
environment, they were designated
together as a single World Heritage
Site. They make up Southeast Asia's
largest nature reserve and are
inhabited by elephants and tigers.
Squads of forest rangers work to
prevent poaching in the sanctuaries.
• Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)Charles Darwin was amazed by the
unusual flora and fauna of the
Galapagos Islands group, which
includes such animals as giant
tortoises and iguanas. Galapagos
was the birthplace of the Theory of
Evolution. The Galapagos Islands
(Galapagos means “tortoise”) are a
group of volcanic islands that belong
to Ecuador in South America. They
are located in the Pacific Ocean 960
kilometers to the west of Ecuador.
They are officially called the
‘Archipielago de Colon.’ As they are
situated in a location that is isolated
from the outside world, the islands
are inhabited by many unique plants
and animals.
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regions and exotic cities offer the
viewer their historical past, their
architectural grandeur, and their
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Australia
Take a look at the famous Great
Barrier Reef, the world’s longest
coral reef Cairns, the capital of
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Brisbane and venture into the
Daintree Forest, which remains
unchanged since dinosaurs roamed
the earth.
culture, legend, and beauty.
Experience Greek art, breathtaking
landscapes, poets, gods, sailors, and
pirates.
Austria & Hungary (Land of the
Danube)
Visit the birthplace of Albert Einstein
and witness the magnificent beauty
of medieval architecture. Gaze upon
such natural wonders of Germany’s
Gorge’s of Weltenburg, Austria’s
majestic Gorge of Strudengau, and
the mysterious city of Budapest.
Ireland
Experience the energy of Ireland’s
capital, Dublin, where one can enjoy
the sounds of its famous street
musicians and the lively life of its
people.
Bavaria
In this enchanting place we will see
Bayreuth, the temple of opera, the
castle of Herrenchiemesee at the
lake of Chiemsee and the
Benedictine Abbey of Ettal.
Caribbean
In the turquoise sea surrounding
many beautiful islands that are
steeped in early history and legend,
we’ll visit some unique cultures and
learn what make these island
paradises so special.
Czech Republic
One of the most mysterious and
magical of all European countries,
this region is a place rich in history
and tradition. Prague, also known as
the city of100 spires, is the capital of
this beautiful land-locked country.
Italy (Rome)
The capital of art and keeper of
ancient history. Italy is the home of
the former High Roman Empire and
cradle of Western civilization.
Italy (Naples)
Explore southern Italy and the
breathtaking Amalfi Coast. In the
center is Naples, the capital of art
and music. Experience Pompeii,
where in 79 A.D. a volcanic eruption
destroyed the populous, burying
them under a thick layer of debris
and mud that conserved them for
1600 years.
Italy (Florence & Tuscany)
Uncover the Tuscany region, the
cradle of the Italian language and
culture. In the heart of Tuscany lies
Siena, rival sister city of Florence,
known for its red buildings that are
the color of earth.
France
See the beautiful castles in France
that are found in the gentle Loire
Valley, built during the Middle Ages
ad the Renaissance.
Italy (Venice)
In Venice, the city of canals, we
begin with a boat ride on Lake
Garda. Finally, we explore Venice
and the islands of Murano and
Burano.
Great Britain
Start with a look at Wales and
Cornwall. After exploring the capital,
Cardiff, we experience the West
Country regions of Bristol,
Stonehenge and Bath.
Madagascar
Further into the Indian Ocean to
what many call the last paradise, is
Madagascar. Here we explore the
crafts and churches that make this
culture uniquely beautiful.
Germany
Explore Germany’s lush countryside
as well as some of the most famous
historical and artistic itineraries along
the River Rhine. The video
culminates with a look at the
Rhineland metropolis of Cologne.
Mexico
Between North and S. America,
shouldered by the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans, is an ancient land.
The Yucatan is nothing less than a
true paradise with legendary cities
and modern settlements: Learn
about Campeche, the city of the
Conquistadors, as well as the
ancient cultures of Chichen Itza,
Uxmal and Merida—the white city.
Greece (Crete and the Aegean
Islands)
In the middle of the most beautiful
sea in the world, where Western
culture was born, Crete and other
enchanted islands shine like pearls
of the Mediterranean Sea.
Greece (Athens, Meteor,
Peloponnesus)
A fascinating area rich in history,
volcano.
Scotland
Scotland, the most northern section
of the United Kingdom, is famous for
its castle ruins, fortified cliffs and the
mysterious Loch Ness.
South Africa
On the shores of two oceans, South
Africa lies in the extreme south of the
continent. From Africa’s most
southerly metropolis, Cape Town, we
experience both the past and the
present of this fascinating culture.
Spain (The Basque Country)
A land of gorgeous sunsets, which
borders the Pyrenees and is the
home of the famous Bay of Biscay.
Learn what helps to make the
country famous.
Spain (Andalusia)
The rich history and art of Arabs and
Christians are entwined in this region
stretching from Granada to Seville
and Cordoba. Also known as the
Spain of Islam.
Thailand
In the Thai capital of Bangkok, also
known as the Venice of Asia explore
the city’s canals and intricate
architecture from the new to the old.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, the former heart of
colonial Indochina, there waits for us
the picturesque town of Mitho, in the
Mekong delta and the immense
metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, also
known as Saigon. Experience the
capital Hanoi, otherwise known as
the Paris of the East.
New Zealand
A land of lush green pastures, active
volcanoes and geysers. The capital,
Auckland, is the most inhabited city
on its Northern Island. In the Bay of
Plenty and White Island, we see
New Zealand’s largest active
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Brain Fitness: Peak
Performance
Brain Fitness Frontiers
This program illustrates how ordinary
people are using their brain plasticity
to create lasting and astonishing
changes. Neuroscience research is
proving that neuroplasticity holds the
key to previously unimaginable and
amazing transformations. The third
program of the Brain Fitness trilogy
takes viewers into the labs of the
scientists and the lives of those who
have been assisted and changed
through cognitive training.
PBS, 2009
Dr. Michael Merzenich, PhD
demonstrates how experts in various
fields (a flutist, a baseball player, and
a simultaneous translator) improve
their neurological abilities through
sustained, continuous, intense
practice of their respective skill set
and how such consequential
neurological findings in experts
compare to the average individual.
Features
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
to create lasting and astonishing
changes. Neuroscience research is
proving that neuroplasticity holds the
key to previously unimaginable and
amazing transformations. The third
program of the Brain Fitness trilogy
takes viewers into the labs of the
scientists and the lives of those who
have been assisted and changed
through cognitive training. This DVD
features closed captioning.
Brain Fitness 2: Sight and Sound This program, specifically designed
to help people get the most from
their vision and hearing as they age,
considers how these senses change
throughout life and what people can
do to keep them healthy and fully
functional. This DVD features closed
captioning.
PBS, 2011
Caring For Your Parents
Brain Fitness, Volume 1
Brain Fitness 2: Sight and
Sound
This program, specifically designed
to help people get the most from
their vision and hearing as they age,
considers how these senses change
throughout life and what people can
do to keep them healthy and fully
functional.
Features
-The BrainPort
-Driving
-Field of View
-Synesthesia
-Babe RuthThe Ear
PBS, 2008
This Brain Fitness Pack includes
Brain Fitness: Peak Performance Dr. Michael Merzenich, PhD
demonstrates how experts in various
fields (a flutist, a baseball player, and
a simultaneous translator) improve
their neurological abilities through
sustained, continuous, intense
practice of their respective skill set
and how such consequential
neurological findings in experts
compare to the average individual.
English (SDH)
The Brain Fitness Program - The
Brain Fitness Program is based on
the brain's ability to change and
adapt, even rewire itself. In the past
two years, a team of scientists has
developed computer-based stimulus
sets that drive beneficial chemical,
physical and functional changes in
the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of
the University of California and his
colleagues share their scientifically
based set of brain exercises in this
life-altering program. Peter Coyote
narrates. This DVD features closed
captioning.
Brain Fitness Frontiers - This
program illustrates how ordinary
people are using their brain plasticity
As the population ages, many adult
children are grappling with an
unprecedented social, cultural,
economic, and personal revolution
as they transition into the primary
caregiver role for their aging parents.
Caring for Your Parents is a moving
film that draws much-needed
attention to this universal reality,
underscoring today's struggle
through an intimate look at five
American families.
PBS, 2008
Depression: Out of the
Shadows
Many Americans are keeping an
important, possibly deadly secret:
depression. Approximately 15 million
American adults live with this
devastating disease which affects all
age, race, gender, and
socioeconomic groups. Through the
voices and stories of people living
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with depression and interviews with
scientists, Depression: Out of the
Shadows provides a portrait of the
disease never before seen on
American television.
Features
-Caring For Depression with Jane
Pauley
-Spanish Language Track/ Spanish
Subtitles
-Spanish Subtitles
-Outreach Materials, English and
Spanish
PBS, 2008
Dr. Lori Mosca's 3 Keys to
Heart Health
Let Dr. Lori Mosca help you get on
the right track to improve your
health!
Many of us know that good eating
habits, exercise and stress reduction
are important to improving health.
The biggest challenge is how to get
started and stay on track. In this
program, Dr. Lori Mosca, a leading
preventive cardiologist, informs and
engages women to prevent heart
disease, the number one killer of
women. Dr. Mosca focuses on how
to:
- Know Your Heart to get the facts
about heart disease
- Nurture Your Heart with actions to
take care of yourself, and
- Share Your Heart with family and
friends.
The program also includes special
bonus material:
- FAQs about Heart Disease - RX
"Prescription" for Exercise - Keys to
Nutrition - Heart Health Resources
(PDF)
Dr. Lori Mosca is a Professor of
Medicine at Columbia University
Medical Center and Director,
Preventive Cardiology at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
Dream Stealers: A True
Story About Cigarettes
This very powerful program does not
encourage people to quit smoking,
but rather to never start. Geraldine
brings new meaning to the term
struggling actor. She was just a
young woman when she began to
smoke. It was, at the time, quite
sophisticated, even bordered on
glamorous. She smoked for the
better part of her adult life and
probably still would be if that nagging
problem with her vocal cords had
just cleared up.
18 surgeries later and her vocal
cords removed, Geraldine struggles
with an open hole in her throat to
breath, the inability to speak, chronic
pain and the need to stick a tube
down her throat daily to keep her
esophagus open. Can you imagine?
Film Ideas, 2005
25 minutes
FAT: What No One is
Telling You
Open abuse of fat people is our last
accepted prejudice. As the number
of obese Americans climbs to
frightening levels, the quest for
answers is becoming even more
urgent. Obesity experts have a
sobering awareness of the complex
human puzzle that is driving this
epidemic and creating so much
personal pain. This program gives
viewers a window into the intense
human dramas of those labeled
obese and the difficulty of solving
weight problems.
Features
-Scene Selection
-30 Minutes of Extras!: Take One
Step for your Family's Health hosted
by Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Interview
with Producer Tom Spain
-PDF Files: 100 Ways to Eat
Healthier, 100 Ways to Add Steps,
100 Ways to Surround Your Family
with Success, Activity Conversion
Charts for Adults & Kids, Quick Tips:
Using a Step Counter
-Spanish language track/ Spanish
Subtitles
PBS, 2006
Four More Days: The
Dangers of Drinking and
Driving
Recommended School Library
Journal
Hard to believe, but it is just four
more days until high school
graduation. Tara and her friends are
beginning to feel the nostalgia
associated with saying their final
goodbyes to teachers and friends,
excitedly capturing their comments
by creating a reality based video
yearbook. Their exuberance remains
high with just two more days to go
when something terrible has
happened. A car accident has left
two friends dead and another
charged with negligent homicide for
driving under the influence. As
curious bystanders look on, their
faces are intermingled with images
of medical personnel and the police,
as the dramatic impact of this
tragedy gradually unfolds.
This highly realistic portrayal of the
dangers of adolescent behavior that
connects alcohol to accidents is
absolutely guaranteed to make teens
think twice about drinking and
driving.
Film Ideas, 2007
16 minutes
FRONTLINE: Facing Death
How far would you go to sustain the
life of someone you love, or your
own? When the moment comes, and
you're confronted with the prospect
of "pulling the plug," do you know
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how you'll respond? Unfounded
rumors of federal "death panels"
grabbed headlines last summer, but
the real decisions of how we die--the
questions that most of us prefer to
put off - are being made quietly
behind closed doors, increasingly on
the floors of America's intensive care
units.
In this film, FRONTLINE gains
access to the ICU of one of New
York's biggest hospitals to examine
the complicated reality of today's
modern, medicalized death. Here,
we find doctors and nurses
struggling to guide families through
the maze of end-of-life choices they
now confront: whether to pull feeding
and breathing tubes, when to
perform expensive surgeries and
therapies or to call for hospice. The
film also offers an unusually intimate
portrait of patients facing the
prospect of dying in ways that they
might never have wanted or
imagined.
-The DVD features Descriptive Video
for the Visually Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
Good Night with the Sleep
Doctor
Noted sleep expert Dr. Michael
Breus explains how a person's
genes, environment, job habits and
physiology may be hampering sleep
and thus dramatically affecting their
waking life. The doctor suggests that
getting proper sleep (both quality
and quantity) will rejuvenate the
mind and body, improve sex life,
increase energy reserves and help
viewers lose weight and keep it off.
Sleep well to live well!
Features
-Over 15 minutes of Q & A
PBS, 2008
Health & Fitness, Vol. 1,
Yoga for the Rest of Us
with Peggy Cappy
FRONTLINE: Living Old
Medical advances have enabled an
unprecedented number of Americans
to live longer and healthier lives, but
this new longevity has also had
unintended consequences. For
millions of Americans, living longer
also means chronic illness and a
physical decline. Just as the need for
care is rising, the number of
available caregivers is dwindling.
With a healthcare system
overburdened, many fear that we are
on the threshold of a major crisis in
care.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Teacher's Guide - PDF file
PBS, 2006
This Health & Fitness Collection
includes
Back Care Basics - Ease your back
and improve your posture! Just as
Peggy Cappy has modified yoga
poses in her earlier videos Yoga for
the Rest of Us and More Yoga for
the Rest of Us to make yoga
accessible to every body, Peggy now
turns her attention to stretches and
exercises that are most beneficial to
back care. Strong, healthy back
muscles provide support for your
spine and result in more energy and
vitality in everything you do.
Peggy shows you the right exercises
and yoga poses to protect your back
and improve your posture. These
simple but powerful exercises stretch
and strengthen back muscles and
can alleviate back pain caused by
muscular tension. And, with regular
practice, they can keep back pain
from returning.
Peggy has designed this program in
six easy-to-use segments, including
leg and back stretches performed
while positioned on your back, on
your side, or on your belly. By using
the exercises that work best for you,
in no time at all, you will experience
the difference that Back Care Basics
can make. (Closed Captioned)
Bonus Segment! Let Peggy show
you two restorative poses where,
with the aid of a chair, pillows, or the
wall, you simply relax and let gravity
work for you, bringing comfort to
your body and peace to your mind.
Heart Healthy Yoga - Peggy Cappy,
creator of the Yoga for the Rest of
Us series, now offers a heart healthy
approach to yoga in her signature
gentle style that every body can do.
Two separate workouts, in this 90minute program, are designed for
total beginners and yoga experts
alike. Make this your daily yoga
routine aimed at improving your
heart health as well as your overall
health.
Divided into five easy-to-do
segments, this workout is centered
around sun salutations, the series of
twelve poses that work the entire
body. Featuring dynamic movements
for the spine, lunges, side stretches,
breathing techniques, leg stretches
and relaxation poses, you'll enjoy
doing this at home. Plus, there is a
five-minute breathing technique that
once learned, you can do anywhere,
even while driving your car. You'll
love the results--improved balance,
greater joint flexibility, increased
endurance, stronger bones, and
reduced levels of stress and anxiety.
(Closed Captioned)
Easy Yoga for Arthritis - Join yoga
teacher Peggy Cappy as she
demonstrates movements to use at
home to strengthen muscles and
help increase mobility for people who
are challenged by arthritis or the
stiffness that comes with age or
injury.
This new special is divided into
seven easy-to-use segments that will
leave you energized and feeling
more flexible: - Gentle Warm-ups to
loosen shoulders, neck and back,
legs and feet - Warm-ups for the
hands, wrists, and arms - Standing
poses - Seated poses - Reclining
poses - Deep relaxation techniques Meditation
This gentle yoga routine is perfect for
people of all ages and abilities as
Peggy's unique approach allows for
three modifications for each pose:
standing, seated or using a chair for
support. Plus, Peggy incorporates
meditation into this workout, a
technique proven to increase our
ability to deal with stress. (Subtitles
in English (SDH)
Bonus! Travel to Peggy's historic
hometown of Peterborough, NH, to
meet the men and women whose
205
lives have been dramatically
improved by Peggy's classes. Hear
first-hand accounts of how yoga has
helped her students ease their
arthritis and increase their overall
health and well-being.
PBS, 2010
318 minutes
Health Matters: What You
Need to Know About
Alzheimer's, Cancer, Heart
Disease, Depression and
Obesity
In these five films from public
television's most esteemed
producers, the intense human drama
behind these devastating diseases is
presented alongside penetrating
looks into the latest discoveries,
treatment and research, to create
moving portraits of these diseases
and how they affect us all.
Features
-Bonus interview footaqe with
journalist and cancer survivor Linda
Ellerbee, heart disease survivor
Larry King, and more
-Printable resources such as hearthealthy recipes, and "100 Ways to
Eat Healthier"
-Spanish audio tracks and subtitles
for Depression, FAT and The
Forgetting
PBS, 2008
Here's Looking at You!
Here's Looking At You! looks at
everyday people of various ages and
backgrounds who usetheir bodies to
make their own individual
statements. Whether it's through
elaborate hairdos, cosmetic surgery,
and airbrushed nails, or piercing,
branding, and scarification, these
stories examine the personal choices
they've made to mark their bodies in
order to reflect their individuality and
to feel great about themselves.
-This film includes some material
that may be considered unsuitable
for all audiences.
PBS, 2005
60 minutes
Humor Your Stress with
Loretta LaRoche
Comedienne Loretta LaRoche uses
her irreverent, unconventional,
wacky and just plain funny style, to
show us how to “lighten our ways”,
including finding humor in everyday
situations, learning how to stop “todoing” and start "tah-dahing”, “the
power of twirling”, and finding “the
bless in all the mess.”
PBS, 2007
Just Add SPICE: Parenting
for Happy, Healthy Kids
This learning resource of video and
print materials follows four families
as they attempt to instill healthy
habits in their kids by using a set of
proven positive parenting skills
represented by the acronym SPICE
(Structure, Praise, Inspire,
Consistency, and Enjoy.)
Features
-Also includes:
Bonus videos (20 minutes, in 6
segments); and
-A printable learning guide (.pdf file).
PBS, 2010
Jack Canfield's The Secret
Law of Attraction
If more success and personal
fulfillment is what you're seeking,
then let Jack Canfield help you get
from where you are to where you
want to be with The Secret Law of
Attraction. For more than 30 years,
Jack has been coaching individuals,
entrepreneurs, educators, and
corporate leaders to accelerate the
achievement of their personal and
professional goals, live their dreams,
and create more joy in their life every
day.
Features
-Bonus video: audience Q&A with
Jack Canfield
-Bonus video: life purpose goal
assessment--an interactive session
with Jack Canfield and the audience
PBS, 2007
Life (Part 2), Season 1
Life (Part 2) is a smart, daring series
on the subject of aging. It's a
straight-talking show filled with
honesty, integrity and humor. Each
week, host Alan Rosenberg and a
panel of regular contributors, guest
experts and celebrities delve deeply
into a range of topics. Each episode
features visits to people around the
country; freewheeling, roundtable
discussions; one-on-one interviews;
and brief personal essays.
PBS, 2007
Purchase: DVD 67.95$ each
Other Titles:
-Life (Part 2): A Conversation with
Bob Newhart
-Life (Part 2): Adapting to Change
-Life (Part 2): Aging And Fear
-Life (Part 2): Aging And The
Sexes
-Life (Part 2): Denial
-Life (Part 2): Don't Look Back
-Life (Part 2): Is There Sex After
50?
-Life (Part 2): Language Of Aging
-Life (Part 2): Pioneer In Aging: Dr.
Robert Butler
-Life (Part 2): Retirement
-Life (Part 2): Sandwich
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Generation
-Life (Part 2): The Aging Brain
-Life (Part 2): The Best Of Life
(Part 2)
More Yoga for the Rest of
Us with Peggy Cappy
Life (Part 2): Season 2
They are 78 million strong, and as
they hit their 50s and 60s, they are
still changing the way the country
perceives aging. Baby boomers are
pushing traditional limits as they
always have, but this time they are
redefining aging and everything
associated with it. This new "old age"
is the focus of the 20-episode
second season of Life (Part 2),
hosted by New York Times and
Emmy Award-winning journalist
Robert Lipsyte.
Features
Episodes include:
-Disc 1:
Boomer Marriage
Generation Gaps
Caregiving
Dancing with Doctors
Money is Love
Fighting Ageism
Plastic Surgery
Boomer Dating
-Disc 2:
Spirituality and Aging
The Science of Happiness
The New Face of Alzheimer's
Brain Exercise
Mechanics of Aging
Controlling the Boomer Belly
Encore Careers
Purpose Prize Winners
-Disc 3:
Should I Stay or Should I Go
Ethnicity, Race & Aging
Boomer Grandparenting
Survive and Thrive
PBS, 2009
In Yoga for the Rest of Us, instructor
Peggy Cappy demonstrated that
yoga is truly for every body. No
matter what age and ability level,
Peggy eases students into the world
of yoga where everyone benefits in
mind, body and spirit. Now, Peggy
brings you an all-new series of
gentle poses that will become an
easy, effective, and enjoyable daily
routine.
Features
-Special Bonus Feature: Travel to
Peterborough, New Hampshire to
meet Peggy Cappy and some of her
students, adults of all ages who
suffer from a range of ailments and
who have benefited greatly from their
yoga practice. Peggy's unique
approach to yoga has adults finding
new energy and flexibility, and
feeling better than they dreamed
possible.
PBS, 2005
NOVA: Dying To Be Thin
Tormented by an irrational fear of
being fat, an estimated eight million
young women are torturing
themselves, sometimes to death.
Meet students, ballet dancers,
fashion models and other young
women who are seeking recovery or
have conquered their disease.
Discover how leading eating disorder
specialists are making dramatic
advances in the diagnosis and
treatment of these two devastating
diseases that affect 8 million
Americans.
PBS, 2004
NOVA scienceNOW: Can
We Live Forever? - New
Technology for a Longer
Life
question - Can We Live Forever? and host Neil deGrasse Tyson
tackles one of science's major
Can My Car Live Forever-- - Irv
Gordon, a retired science teacher
from East Patchogue, NY, has
managed to keep his 1966 Volvo
P1800 going for four decades and
over 2.7 million miles. Can this
recipe for longevity help the human
body go the extra mile?
Replacing Body Parts - Scientists
are learning how to grow custommade body parts so they can be
ready when you--and your vital
organs--start falling apart. At the
University of Minnesota, Doris Taylor
and her colleagues strip organs of
their cells, reseed the organ
"skeletons" with living cells, and
watch as the organs start working
right in front of their eyes!
Can We Slow Aging - Could a gene
that doubles the lifespan of tiny
worms help extend human lives,
too? In Hawaii, a group of
exceptionally healthy elderly men-who just so happen to share a
genetic link to those long-lived
worms--could hold the answer.
Profile: Jason Leigh - Your body
can't live forever, says computer
scientist Jason Leigh, but your mind
still can--as an avatar. Leigh's
Project Lifelike is pioneering avatar
technology that will allow you to
impart your wisdom, humor, and
unique insight long after you are
gone.
Human Hibernation - They've been
called medical miracles: people
submerged in icy water, or buried in
snow, with no breath or heartbeat.
They seem dead, yet a fortunate few
are revived-- thanks to the cold.
Now, across the country, ER doctors
are intentionally chilling their patients
into hypothermia; meanwhile,
scientists are hoping that a cocktail
of drugs inspired by hibernating
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animals could one day perform the
same "miracles" on demand.
Impaired
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
John Gray "Creating Your
Happiness."
PBS, 2010
Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Organizing from the Inside
Out, with Julie Morgenstern
Veteran professional organizer Julie
Morgenstern explains the basic
concepts, then provides tips gleaned
from years of experience with
offices, rooms, and storage spaces.
The 256-page book is aimed at
corporate executives, entrepreneurs,
the self-employed, working parents,
students, and city dwellers in small
apartments, including chapters on
two critical elements: managing time
and taming technology.
PBS, 2000
Featuring MacArthur Genius Grant
winner Robert Sapulsky and Nobel
Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn.
Over the last three decades, science
has been advancing our
understanding of stress – how it
impacts our bodies and how our
social standing can make us more or
less susceptible.
From baboon troops on the plains of
Africa, to neuroscience labs at
Stanford University, scientists are
revealing just how lethal stress can
be. Research reveals that the impact
of stress can be found deep within
us, shrinking our brains, adding fat to
our bellies, even unraveling our
chromosomes.
Yet understanding how stress works
can help us figure out ways to
combat it and how to live a life free
of the tyranny of this contemporary
plague. In Stress: Portrait of a Killer,
scientific discoveries in the field and
in the lab prove that stress is not a
state of mind, but something
measurable and dangerous.
52 mins.
Secrets to Love
In this film, director Tracie Donahue
searches for the answers to finding
(and maintaining) a healthy, happy
love, by asking real couples and
relationship experts the most
important questions.
Features
-Viewer's Guide included.
-Bonus Videos include:
Dr. Bales : "Creating Monogamy";
Dr. Bales " Touch is Important to
Monogamous";
Dr. Bales "Loves Translates Love";
Dr. Shaver: "Empathy Leads to
Health";
Dr. Bales "Monogamy is
Opportunistic";
Phillip Shaver "Creating Change";
Catherine Underwood "Cycle of the
Negative";
John Gray "Stress and Loss
Interest"; and
Telling Bad News: The First
Step in Healing
This much needed program
addresses the issue of how health
care professionals, including
chaplains, doctors, and nurses, tell
patients bad news. For many in the
medical profession, the role of
messenger is often not a part of their
training.
Throughout this sensitive program,
experienced medical professionals
and their patients share valuable
information about best techniques
when Telling Bad News.
Topics discussed: learning
compassion and empathy; where to
tell bad news; how family members
react to bad news; respecting the
patients feelings and understanding
the emotional impact; making certain
the bad news is clearly understood;
the Do’s and Don’ts of delivering bad
news; the importance of eye contact,
silence and attention; the “D” words,
(death and dying); and dealing with
anger, sadness, grief and pain.
Film Ideas, 2004
25 minutes
The Brain Fitness Program
The Brain Fitness Program is based
on the brain's ability to change and
adapt, even rewire itself. In the past
two years, a team of scientists has
developed computer-based stimulus
sets that drive beneficial chemical,
physical and functional changes in
the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of
the University of California and his
colleagues share their scientifically
based set of brain exercises in this
life-altering program. Peter Coyote
narrates.
Features
-12 Additional "Bonus Interview"
Chapters
PBS, 2008
The Faces of AIDS
Although we may not personally
recognize their faces, they are the
faces of our neighbors, family, and
friends. They come from all walks of
life and all lifestyles, including our
own. They are a picture of every
ethnicity and culture, just like us.
They share many of our same
thoughts and perspectives,
connecting with us. They are no
longer they, but us.
These 6 faces believed they had
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very little in common. But they were
wrong. All 6 believed that AIDS was
something they weren't concerned
about. All 6 believed they knew who
contracted AIDS. All 6 believed that
AIDS happened to someone else.
All 6 believed that AIDS happened
somewhere else. All 6 were aware
of the AIDS virus. All 6 believed they
knew how AIDS was contracted. All
6 knew the consequences of risky
behavior. And all 6 are HIV positive.
Today, the growing attitude towards
AIDS is one of complacency. It's
even more important to address the
myth that this deadly disease is for
someone else, somewhere else.
Education is the key. A powerful and
eye opening snapshot on The Faces
of AIDS.
Film Ideas, 2010
20 minutes
The Forgetting: A Portrait
of Alzheimer's
This compelling documentary follows
the trials and triumphs of
researchers battling Alzheimer's
Disease. Dr. Steven DeKosky's team
conducts breakthrough scientific
tests, while Dr. Rudy Tanzi, pioneer
in genetics, tells of discoveries that
may help pinpoint the cause of
Alzheimer's. The experts make the
research palpable and real,
explaining in down-to-earth terms
how the disease dismantles the dayto-day lives of Gladys, Fran, and
Isabelle.
Features
-Spanish language track and
subtitles
-"The Future of Alzheimer's" with
David Hyde Pierce
-"Alzheimer's: The Help You Need"
hosted by David Hyde Pierce
-Interview with David Shenk, author
of "The Forgetting--Alzheimer's:
Portrait of an Epidemic"
-Interview with filmmaker Elizabeth
Arledge
PBS, 2004
The Hidden Epidemic:
Heart Disease in America
Heart disease is the number one
killer in America and one of the
nation's greatest health challenges
for both men and women. Hear
dramatic personal stories that
showcase the stunning scientific
advances that are transforming the
field of cardiology, and the effect
these changes will have on people
stricken with the disease.
Features
-10 Easy Steps to a Healthier Heart
from Reader's Digest Magazine
-Heart-Healthy Recipes from Real
Simple magazine, chef and
television host Ming Tsai, and PBS
Kids shows Arthur, Zoom, and
Postcards from Buster
-Bonus interview with Larry King
about his own heart disease
experiences
impaired
PBS, 2007
The Meaning of Food
For humans, eating food is more
than a mere biological necessity; it's
a sociological experience that
reflects a person's cultural identity.
The Meaning of Food takes a
survey of the relationship between
food and culture by focusing on
American eating patterns and
traditions. World-renowned chef
Marcus Samuelsson travels across
America to meet with individuals
from a variety of ethnic backgrounds
to gauge their culinary attitudes and
practices.
PBS, 2005
180 minutes
The Mystery of Love
In popular culture, one type of love passionate sexual romance - is
prized above all. But there are many
kinds of love that give shape and
meaning to life. This film explores
real love stories of marriage, parents
and children, romance, brotherly
love, altruism, divine love, love of
community, even the love of war.
Actor, playwright and author Anna
Deavere Smith hosts the special.
Features
-Chapter stops
-PDF guide
-Widescreen 4x3 Letterbox
PBS, 2006
The New Science of
Learning: Brain Fitness for
Kids
A child's brain is an amazing
structure, the more we discover
about the brain, the more we are
able to affect how children use their
brains, and thus improve their
potential for the future. The latest
neuroscience has shown how plastic
the brain actually is. We can train
this amazing structure to help
children become more fit and ready
for lifelong learning, and the earlier in
life we start with such exercise, the
better.
PBS, 2009
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The Science of Healing
with Dr. Esther Sternberg
Author and medical researcher Dr.
Esther Sternberg examines the role
the brain plays in healing. The
program addresses some critical
questions: What is healing? Is there
a mind/body connection? What
happens in the brain when healing
occurs? What role does emotion
play? Dr. Sternberg uses her own
story of illness and recovery as a
parallel to her investigation of what
scientists are learning about the
mind/body connection.
PBS, 2009
The Truth About Cancer shares the
personal story of her own husband's
battle with cancer. Part science, part
character-driven storytelling, this
powerful documentary will uncover
the truth about cancer and tell us
where we stand in fighting this
decades-old war.
Features
-Bonus footage of Linda Ellerbee's
Panel Discussion
-Downloadable Resource Materials
from the National Coalition for
Cancer Survivorship
-A link to The Truth About Cancer
Web Site
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2008
This Emotional Life
The Silent Epidemic: Teen
Suicide
Part talk show and part docu-drama,
this program focuses on the
epidemic of teenage suicide and
depression. The 30-minute program
profiles teens who have attempted
suicide and their progression in
coping with depression. Grammyaward winning recording artist CeCe
Winans hosts a studio audience
segment in which teens and suicide
experts discuss warning signs,
causes and prevention of teen
suicide.
PBS, 2001
The Truth About Cancer
An eye opening special that seeks to
answer the provocative question,
why does anyone still die of cancer?
Told in the first person by award
winning filmmaker Linda Garmon,
This three-part series explores ways
to improve social relationships, learn
to cope with depression and anxiety
and become more positive, resilient
individuals. The series host, Harvard
psychologist and best-selling author
of Stumbling on Happiness,
Professor Daniel Gilbert, talks with
experts about the latest science on
what makes us "tick" and how we
can find support for the emotional
issues we all face.
Each episode weaves the compelling
personal stories of ordinary people
and the latest scientific research,
along with revealing comments from
celebrities such as Chevy Chase,
Larry David, Alanis Morissette,
Robert Kennedy Jr. and Richard
Gere.
Professor Gilbert, whose research
examines why people so often
mispredict what will make them
happy, says, "Science has revealed
three important facts about
happiness: You can't be happy
alone; you can't be happy all the
time; you can be happier than you
are. Our three shows examine each
of these three facts."
-Episode 1: Family, Friends & Lovers
The first episode looks at the
importance of relationships and why
they are central to our emotional
well-being. What are the cognitive
and neurological processes
underpinning our everyday
interactions, and can they help us to
understand why some relationships
flourish and others fail?
-Episode 2: Facing Our Fears
In the second episode, we look at
emotions that are commonly
regarded as obstacles to happiness - such as anger, fear, anxiety and
despair. Why do we have these
emotions and how can we best
manage them? Our brains are
designed for survival, and the
negative emotions they create are
vital to that mission. But those
negative emotions can spiral out of
control with debilitating effects.
-Episode 3: Rethinking Happiness
Finally, the last episode explores
happiness. It is so critical to our wellbeing and, yet, it remains such an
elusive goal for many of us. What is
it, why is it important and how can
we attain more of it?
The film is complemented by a
content-rich Web site,
www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife. It
provides vetted resources and
opportunities to build social support
networks around topics highlighted in
the series, such as the importance of
early attachment, how to heal
strained or damaged relationships,
PTSD, stress, depression, grief,
resilience and our pursuit of
happiness.
The Web site is the centerpiece of a
nationwide outreach campaign,
extending the reach of the project
beyond the broadcast. The effort
provides people with valuable
information, offers access to
mechanisms for social support and
helps mitigate the stigma attached to
mental illness.
PBS, 2009
Time Management From
the Inside Out with Julie
Morgenstern
Building upon the success of her
bestselling book and PBS pledge
success "Organizing from the Inside
Out," Julie Morgenstern offers an
entirely new, breakthrough system
for taking control of your schedule
and your life. In this program, Julie
offers invaluable new insights and
tools that will help viewers take
control of their time, and help each of
us have the time for what's really
important in our lives.
Features
210
-Q & A Scene Selections
PBS, 2006
75 minutes
can make.
-Bonus Segment! Let Peggy show
you two restorative poses where,
with the aid of a chair, pillows, or the
wall, you simply relax and let gravity
work for you, bringing comfort to
your body and peace to your mind.
PBS, 2007
WGBH Boston Specials:
Marcus Buckingham: Go
Put Your Strengths to Work
Best-selling author Marcus
Buckingham answers the ultimate
question: how can you apply your
strengths for maximum success at
work, at school, and at home? Fewer
than a quarter of us actually play to
our strengths. Learn why each of us
is the best judge of our own
strengths, and how we can use the
activities of a regular week to
pinpoint what ours are. And see how
all homes, workplaces, and schools
could become explicitly strengthsbased.
Features
-Bonus video--watch teachers and
students from the Purnell School put
Marcus Buckingham's strengthsbased techniques into action
-Bonus video--audience Q&A with
Marcus Buckingham
PBS, 2008
Yoga for the Rest of Us and
More with Peggy Cappy
Peggy Cappy's unique approach to
yoga has adults finding new energy
and flexibility and feeling better then
they ever dreamed possible, and
Yoga for the Rest of Us and More
will ease you into the world of yoga-whatever your age and ability. Use it
in the morning or at night and
discover how easily yoga can be
incorporated into your daily routine
and how quickly you'll see the
benefits for your body and spirit.
Features
-Special Bonus Footage! Travel to
Peterborough, New Hampshire, to
meet Peggy Cappy, a yoga instructor
who has worked with students of all
ages and abilities for over 20 years,
and has perfected a yoga program
that is easy, effective, and enjoyable.
-Includes 2 step-by-step workout
DVD
PBS, 2006
Yoga for the Rest of Us:
Essentials for Every Body
Back Care Basics
poses in Yoga for the Rest of Us to
make yoga accessible to every body.
She now turns her attention to back
care, demonstrating the right
exercises and yoga poses to protect
your back and improve your posture
in six easy-to-use segments.
Features
-Peggy has designed this program in
This new special is divided into
seven easy-to-use segments that will
leave you energized and feeling
more flexible:
• Gentle Warm-ups to loosen
shoulders, neck and back, legs and
feet
• Warm-ups for the hands, wrists,
and arms
• Standing poses
• Seated poses
• Reclining poses
• Deep relaxation techniques
• Meditation
This gentle yoga routine is perfect for
people of all ages and abilities as
Peggy's unique approach allows for
three modifications for each pose:
standing, seated or using a chair for
support. Plus, Peggy incorporates
meditation into this workout, a
technique proven to increase our
ability to deal with stress.
Bonus! Travel to Peggy's historic
hometown of Peterborough, NH, to
meet the men and women whose
lives have been dramatically
improved by Peggy's classes. Hear
first-hand accounts of how yoga has
helped her students ease their
arthritis and increase their overall
health and well-being.
For more than thirty years Peggy
Cappy has been teaching yoga to
students of all ages. Peggy's other
yoga programs include Back Care
Basics and Heart Healthy Yoga.
English (SDH.)
PBS, 2010
95 minutes
Easy Yoga for Arthritis with
Peggy Cappy
Join yoga teacher Peggy Cappy as
she demonstrates movements to use
at home to strengthen muscles and
help increase mobility for people who
are challenged by arthritis or the
stiffness that comes with age or
injury.
Ease into the world of yoga,
whatever your age and ability, and
let this 3-disc collection be your
personal at-home yoga trainer. Host
Peggy Cappy's unique approach to
they ever dreamed possible.
Incorporate yoga into your daily
routine, day or night. Discover how
easy it can be, and how quickly you'll
see the benefits for your body and
spirit.
This set includes
Yoga for the Rest of Us - Yoga for
211
the Rest of Us will ease you into the
world of yoga--whatever your age
and ability--and can become your
personal at-home yoga trainer. Use it
Host Peggy Cappy presents three
20-minute segments that can be
done separately or as a complete
one-hour workout! (Closed
Captioned)
More Yoga for the Rest of Us Peggy Cappy's unique approach to
they ever dreamed possible, and
More Yoga for the Rest of Us will
ease you into the world of yoga-whatever your age and ability. Use it
(Closed Captioned)
Back Care Basics - Ease your back
and improve your posture! Just as
poses in her earlier videos Yoga for
the Rest of Us and More Yoga for
the Rest of Us to make yoga
accessible to every body, Peggy now
turns her attention to stretches and
exercises that are most beneficial to
back care. Strong, healthy back
muscles provide support for your
spine and result in more energy and
vitality in everything you do.
-Peggy shows you the right
exercises and yoga poses to protect
your back and improve your posture.
These simple but powerful exercises
stretch and strengthen back muscles
and can alleviate back pain caused
by muscular tension. And, with
regular practice, they can keep back
pain from returning.
-Peggy has designed this program in
can make. (Closed Captioned)
Special Bonus Feature
- Travel to Peterborough, New
Hampshire to meet Peggy Cappy
and some of her students, adults of
all ages who suffer from a range of
ailments and who have benefited
greatly from their yoga practice.
Peggy's unique approach to yoga
has adults finding new energy and
flexibility, and feeling better than they
dreamed possible.
PBS, 2008
and has perfected a yoga program
that is easy, effective, and enjoyable.
Peggy's unique approach to yoga
has adults finding they have energy
and flexibility they never dreamed
possible at their age.
PBS, 2004
Heart Healthy Yoga with
Peggy Cappy
Peggy Cappy, creator of the Yoga
for the Rest of Us series, now offers
a heart healthy approach to yoga in
her signature gentle style that every
body can do. Two separate
workouts, in this 90-minute program,
are designed for total beginners and
yoga experts alike. Make this your
daily yoga routine aimed at
improving your heart health as well
as your overall health.
Features
-Bonus video! This DVD includes a
25-minute program showing how
Peggy has helped countless
converts, ranging in age from 20-90,
make yoga a way of life.
PBS, 2008
Yoga for the Rest of Us
with Peggy Cappy: A StepBy-Step Yoga Workout
Yoga for the Rest of Us will ease you
into the world of yoga--whatever your
age and ability--and can become
your personal at-home yoga trainer.
Use it in the morning or at night and
Host Peggy Cappy presents three
20-minute segments that can be
done separately or as a complete
one-hour workout!
Features
-Special Bonus Footage! Travel to
Peterborough, New Hampshire, to
meet Peggy Cappy, a yoga instructor
who has worked with students of all
ages and abilities for over 20 years,
Younger Next Year: The
New Science of Aging
You can actually become more fit,
both physically and mentally, as you
grow older. Join Dr. Henry Lodge as
he dispels the myths of American
aging and explains the new science
of aging. Learn how to take charge
of your biology to become
functionally younger--more vibrant,
purposeful, and dynamic--for years
to come.
- 70% of what we think of as
"normal" American aging is not aging
at all--it's decay, and it's a choice we
make every day by how we live our
lives.
- Motion is the first great key to
taking charge of your biology.
Exercise transforms your body and
brain at the cellular level--fitness is
just a great side effect.
- Emotion transforms your body and
brain as well, through specific
biology that you can control.
- Learn how to cut your risk of heart
disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease,
and cancer, and how to grow
younger for decades to come.
English (SDH)
Bonus features include
- Q&A from studio (15 minutes)
- Longevity (How long can we live--)
(12 minutes)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
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HISTORY
American History
other real and alleged crimes
spread. Subsequently, Cameron's
two friends were hanged. Now, 65
years later, Cameron tells his
compelling story in vivid detail.
PBS, 1998
30 minutes
1421: The Year China
Discovered America
This special examines the theories
outlined by Gavin Menzies in his
best-selling book. An amateur
historian and former submarine
commander in the British Navy,
Menzies poses an argument that
could change the way we perceive
global history forever -- that Chinese
admirals discovered America and
Chinese junks first circled the earth.
PBS, 2004
A Cemetery Special
Rick Sebak brings his personal touch
to a tour of the many interesting,
historical and quirky cemeteries
across the country, from the burial
grounds of the famous to the
unmarked graves of soldiers.
Features
-Bonus Features: Where you'll be
buried, A Production Journal of
Sorts.
PBS, 2005
A Lynching in Marion
It was a hot summer evening in 1930
in Marion, IN, when James Cameron
and two friends robbed a white
couple. News of this robbery and
A Ripple of Hope
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. was shot and mortally
wounded. American cities were
engulfed in chaos and fear. Despite
the violence raging across the
country, Robert F. Kennedy made a
campaign appearance in an AfricanAmerican neighborhood, delivering a
moving, extemporaneous plea for
peace and reconciliation, a talk that
eventually would be regarded as one
of the great political speeches of the
twentieth century.
Description
-This program contains language
that may not be appropriate for all
viewers
- Viewer's discretion is advised.
PBS, 2010
A State of the Union
Starting with its pre-state history and
continuing on to the present day,
these fast-paced programs are
especially designed to appeal to a
younger audience.
- EGuides available
Film Ideas, 2000
20 min each
of 5 titles 399.95$
California
Undeniably rich in history and
culture, California is a trend setting
state. Building upon its early Spanish
history, California continues to
maintain its cultural heritage while
enjoying impressive growth and
world influence. Following the
California Frameworks, students of
history and geography will find this
rich video on California: A State Of
The Union a fascinating blend of the
past and present.
Florida
The southernmost of all the states,
Florida is home to some of nature?s
most treasured exotic plants and
animals. In this contemporary
presentation students will enjoy
learning of Florida?s cultural history,
its historic development and
continued progress. Following the
Sunshine State Standards this rich
production will assist students to
understand Florida?s contributions to
America and the world.
New York
New York is one of those states that
is always center stage and young
viewers will enjoy learning how and
why in this contemporary and rich
production. Following the New York
State Standards, New York: A State
Of The Union offers a satisfying
blend of history and geography
enriched with the dynamics of a state
ever on the move, upward. From its
world status to its famous people,
New York offers an unparalleled and
enriching environment for its citizens.
Texas
Starting with its pre-state history and
continuing on to the present day, this
fast-paced program is especially
designed to appeal to a younger
audience. Using TEKS guidelines,
Texas: A State Of The Union
provides young viewers a fascinating
blend of historical development
along with a contemporary view of
this most colorful state, including its
capital city and buildings, its famous
people, its significant contributions
and its continuing reflection of the
Texas way of life.
Virginia
Beginning with its earliest history and
continuing on into modern day, few
states can match the contributions
made by the state of Virginia to
American freedom and the American
way of life. Following the states
SOL?s, this richly historic and visual
production will allow young students
to capture the significance of
America?s first colony and the role
Virginia: A State Of The Union
continues to play in the lives of its
citizens.
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Across the Atlantic: Behind
the Lindbergh Legend
Climb into the cockpit of an exact
replica of the fabled Spirit of St.
Louis to experience a riveting, hourby-hour reenactment of the danger,
doubts, and fatigue endured by the
young Charles Lindbergh on his
record-shattering flights across the
Atlantic. From exclusive, rarely-seen
archival footage to the high
suspense of Lindbergh's down-tothe-wire race against a formidable
field of foreign competitors to be first
across the Atlantic, it's an
unforgettable encounter with a true
American icon.
56 mins
American Frontiers:
Coming into America Alaska; Ancient History;
Archaeology; Science
Who were the first Americans? Did
they get here by land or sea? Did a
single group populate the continent,
or did many? Experts used to agree
that the first Americans walked
across the Bering land bridge from
Asia about 12,000 years ago,
eventually colonizing all of North and
South America. But exciting recent
finds at sites on both continents have
triggered new theories. Alan Alda
tries to find out who's saying what,
and why.
PBS, 2004
America and the Holocaust
This program paints a troubling
picture of the United States during a
period beset by anti-Semitism and a
government that not only delayed
action but suppressed information
and blocked efforts that could have
resulted in the rescue of thousands
of people. An examination of these
factors is framed by the moving story
of Kurt Klein, a German Jew who
immigrated to America and struggled
against a wall of bureaucracy to free
his parents from Europe.
Features
PBS, 2005
America Goes to War
Journalist Eric Sevareid relives the
war-torn years on the American
home front during World War II.
Initially unprepared for war, America
amazed the world with the swiftness
of its industrial and military
mobilization. But the road to victory
was long and bitter, and American
resourcefulness was tested again
and again. Wartime newsreels are
interwoven with narrative to reveal
the trials and triumphs of this
remarkable era in American history.
Includes All 10 Episodes:
While the Storm Clouds Gather
Praise the Lord and Pass the
Ammunition
Thanks for the Memories
Accentuating the Positive
Sacrifices and Shotages
A String of Pearls
On The Shady Side of the Street
Right in the Fuerher's Face
Mood Indigo: Blacks & Whites
It's Been a Long, Long Time
English (SDH)
PBS, 2012
300 minutes
America Rebuilds: A Year
at Ground Zero
With exclusive access to the site of
the World Trade Center disaster, this
film takes an up-close look at the
recovery work at Ground Zero. For
months, filmmakers followed
engineers, contractors, fire and
police officials as they evaluated the
damage, recovered remains,
removed debris and prepared for the
eventual rebuilding of the site. This
documentary includes interviews
with Mayor Bloomberg, Larry
Silverstein, and community
residents.
PBS, 2002
America Rebuilds II: Return
to Ground Zero
After recapping the recovery since
9/11 in the first America Rebuilds, A
Year at Ground Zero, the second
program, Return to Ground Zero,
explores how builders, developers
and families are working against the
odds to move forward. The first
year's work brought out the best in
Americans and New Yorkers. Return
to Ground Zero documents the
continued effort in a way that is
accurate and sensitive to what's at
stake for New York and the nation.
Includes America Rebuilds I: A Year
at Ground Zero
PBS, 2006
Widescreen
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American Experience: A
Class Apart
Built around the landmark 1954 legal
case Hernandez v. Texas, the film
interweaves the stories of its central
characters with a broader story of
the civil rights movement. It also
brings to life the heroic post-World
War II struggle of Mexican
Americans fighting to dismantle the
discrimination targeted against them.
Features
-Interview with the filmmakers,
intercut with "making of" behind the
scenes footage and photos
-Spanish Audio and Subtitles
-A "slideshow" of legendary
photographer Russell Lee's photos
of Mexican American life in the
Southwest in the late 1940s.
-Discussion guide
-Deleted scenes
PBS, 2009
Clinton
From draft-dodging to the Dayton
Accords, from Monica Lewinsky to a
balanced budget, the presidency of
William Jefferson Clinton veered
between sordid scandal and grand
achievement. In Clinton, the latest
installment in the critically acclaimed
series of presidential biographies,
American Experience explores the
fascinating story of an American
president who rose from a broken
childhood in Arkansas to become
one of the most successful
politicians in modern American
history--and one of the most complex
and conflicted characters to ever
stride across the public stage.
Featuring unprecedented access to
scores of Clinton insiders, including
White House Press Secretary Dee
Dee Myers, White House Counsel
Bernard Nussbaum, White House
Chief of Staff Leon Panetta, and
Deputy Chief of Staff Harold Ickes,
as well as interviews with foreign
leaders, members of the Republican
opposition, childhood friends,
staffers from Clinton's years as
governor of Arkansas, biographers,
and journalists, Clinton explores how
the man's conflicted character made
history, even as it enraged his
enemies and confounded his friends.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2012
240 minutes
Purchase: 2-DVD or Blu-Ray Boxset
99.95$
Emancipator reshaped the nation
while his tragic death left Mary
reclusive and forgotten.
Features
-This DVD Includes Descriptive
Video
PBS, 2001
Alexander Hamilton
American Experience: A
Midwife's Tale
Based on her personal diary, this
program presents a dramatic
exploration of the life of Martha
Ballard, a woman who lived through
the economic boom and bust, and
political and social turmoil of the
decades following the American
Revolution. The video is
approximately three minutes longer
than the broadcast version.
Features
-Bonus Features: PDF file Teacher's guide.
PBS, 1997
Abraham and Mary Lincoln:
A House Divided
From award-winning film-maker
David Grubin, this miniseries weaves
together the troubled lives of a dirtfarmer's son and a wealthy Southern
slave-owner's daughter. Together,
Abraham and Mary Lincoln
ascended to the pinnacle of power at
the most difficult time in the nation's
history, the Civil War. Abraham
Lincoln's legacy as the Great
One of the most controversial men of
his age, Alexander Hamilton was a
gifted statesman brought down by
the fatal flaws of stubbornness,
extreme candor and arrogance. His
life and career were marked by a
stunning rise to power, scandal and
tragedy. But his contributions
survive. As Secretary of the Treasury
during the tumultuous early years of
the republic, Hamilton led the
transformation of the young country
into industrial powerhouse.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Deleted Scenes
-Behind the Scenes
-Link to the film's Web site, where
you can: Go behind the scenes with
the producers, See a timeline of
events, Access the teacher's guide,
and more!
PBS, 2007
Annie Oakley
Described as "the greatest woman
rifle shot the world has ever
produced," Annie Oakley thrilled
audiences of Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Show with her daring shooting feats.
Over time she became an American
legend. But that legend had little to
do with the real Annie Oakley. This
probing American Experience
production examines the dramatic
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life of a uniquely American icon
whose complex character
manifested many of the paradoxes of
the nation.
PBS, 2006
American Experience: Billy
the Kid
On April 28, 1881, just days from
being hanged for murder, 21-yearold Henry McCarty, alias Billy the
Kid, outfoxed his jailors and
electrified the nation with the last in a
long line of daring escapes. Just a
few weeks later, he was finally
gunned down by an ambitious
sheriff, and the felling of one of the
most notorious criminals of the age
made headlines across the country.
First demonized by the lawman who
killed him, the Kid was soon
mythologized by a never-ending
stream of dime store romances and
big-screen dramas. But with each
telling, Billy the Kid's real story was
further obscured. Born to
impoverished Irish immigrants, the
Kid led a hardscrabble, itinerant life
that became harder still when his
mother died of tuberculosis. He
came of age in a lawless corner of
New Mexico, caught in the middle of
a many-centuries-old Irish-English
conflict playing out on the Southwest
plains. But despite his reckless
violence, the Kid's fascination with
Mexican culture, his flare for
Spanish, and his disdain for the
Anglo authorities made him a hero of
sorts to the Hispanic community,
who hid him when the law came
looking and mourned him most when
he was gone.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
and audio descriptions.
PBS, 2002
Buffalo Bill
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody's
legendary exploits helped create the
myth of the American West -- one
that endures today. In 1883, he
transformed himself into a master
showman, creating and starring in a
world-famous traveling show that
brought the "real" Wild West to life.
Part circus, part history, "Buffalo
Bill's Wild West" toured for three
decades, playing to enthusiastic
crowds across the United States and
Europe. Richard Ben Cramer
narrates.
Features
-PDF - Teacher's Guide
-Scene Selection
PBS, 2008
Chicago: City of the
Century
Once a swampy, remote outpost of
fur traders and Native Americans,
Chicago rose to become the City of
the Century. The film chronicles its
transformation into the quintessential
19th-century metropolis, amid
political struggles, labor unrest, and
racial conflicts. Tour the city from
every angle, from distinctive
architecture and dramatic skyline to
conversations with eminent and
ordinary Chicagoans, in this rich
saga of the Windy City.
Features
-Special Features:
Bonus Video: Chicago by 'L': Touring
the Neighborhoods
Behind-the Scenes interviews with
producers Austin Hoyt, Patricia
Garcia Rios, and historian Donald
Miller;
Trivia Questions: Do You Know
Chicago?
Full accessibility through captioning
Citizen King
Citizen King, a two-hour
documentary from acclaimed filmmakers Orlando Bagwell and Noland
Walker, explores the last five years
in the life of slain civil rights leader
Martin Luther King Jr. Personal
recollections and eyewitness
accounts of friends, movement
associates, journalists, law
enforcement officers, and historians
illuminate this little-known chapter in
the story of America's most
influential moral leader in the 20th
century.
PBS, 2004
Coney Island
Before there was Disneyland, there
was Coney Island. By the turn of the
century, this tiny piece of New York
real estate was internationally
famous. On summer Sundays, three
great pleasure domes-Steeplechase, Luna Park and
Dreamland--competed for the
patronage of a half-million people.
By day it was the world's most
amazing amusement park, by night,
an electric "Eden".
Features
-Uncut version, includes material not
seen in the broadcast.
PBS, 2000
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presidency. A film by award winning
filmmaker David Grubin.
PBS, 1994
Custer’s Last Stand
On June 26, 1876, near the Little
Bighorn River in Montana Territory,
General George Armstrong Custer
ordered his soldiers to drive back a
large army of Lakota and Cheyenne
warriors. The battle pitted two largerthan-life antagonists against one
another: Sitting Bull, the charismatic
and politically savvy leader of the
Plains Indians; and George
Armstrong Custer, one of the Union's
greatest cavalry officers, a man with
a reputation for fearless and often
reckless courage. By day's end,
Custer and nearly a third of his army
were dead.
This American Experience follows
Custer from his memorable, wild
charge at Gettysburg--one that
turned the tide of the battle--to his
lonely, untimely death on the
windswept Plains of the West. Why,
time again, did the supremely
ambitious son of a blacksmith
ricochet from triumph to disaster,
from battlefield heroism to impetuous
escapade? In the end, Custer's
reputation as one of the most
charismatic and contradictory
American leaders of the 19th century
was saved by the wife he adored,
who almost single-handedly turned
the Battle of the Little Bighorn into
one of the most iconic events in
American history.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
120 minutes
American Experience: FDR
Polio at age 39, president at age 50.
Explore the public and private life of
a determined man who steered this
country through two monumental
crises: the Depression and World
War II. FDR served as president
longer than any other, and his legacy
still shapes our understanding of the
role of government and the
American Experience: Fidel
Castro
Fidel Castro has survived U.S.
hostility, an invasion, several CIA
assassination attempts and an
economic embargo. His face has
become an iconic image worldwide,
yet the man himself remains an
enigma to all but a few. Through
interviews with relatives, friends,
fellow rebel leaders, Bay of Pigs
veterans, and human rights activists,
this program constructs an intimate
and revealing portrait of the most
resilient of leaders.
PBS, 2005
Freedom Riders
(Educator’s Edition)
In 1961, segregation seemed to
have an overwhelming grip on
American society. Many states
violently enforced the policy, while
the federal government, under the
Kennedy administration, remained
indifferent, preoccupied with matters
abroad. That is, until an integrated
band of college students--many of
whom were the first in their families
to attend a university--decided, en
masse, to risk everything and buy a
ticket on a Greyhound bus bound for
the Deep South. They called
themselves the Freedom Riders, and
they managed to bring the president
and the entire American public face
to face with the challenge of
correcting civil-rights inequities that
plagued the nation.
Veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson's
inspirational documentary is the first
feature-length film about this
courageous band of civil-rights
activists. Gaining impressive access
to influential figures on both sides of
the issue, Nelson chronicles a
chapter of American history that
stands as an astonishing testament
to the accomplishment of youth and
what can result from the incredible
combination of personal conviction
and the courage to organize against
all odds.
This documentary is based partly on
Raymond Arsenault's acclaimed
book Freedom Riders: 1961 and the
Struggle for Racial Justice.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Purchase: 2-DVD or Blu-ray Boxset
82.95$
George H.W. Bush
The latest in a series of criticallyacclaimed presidential portraits, this
biography examines the life and
career of our 41st president, from his
service in World War II and early
career in Texas to his days in the
Oval Office. Drawing upon personal
diaries and interviews with his
advisors and critics, the film will also
explore Bush's role as the patriarch
of a political family whose influence
is unequaled in modern American
life.
Features
-PDF Teacher's Guide
-Going Negative? - Bush Insiders
and the 1988 Campaign Tandem
Parachute Jump with the U.S. Army
Golden Knights
-Scene Selection
-5.1 surround sound
PBS, 2008
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George Washington: The
Man Who Wouldn't Be King
George Washington: The Man Who
Wouldn't Be King is the story of a
man who grew into greatness by
accepting the challenge of leading a
fractious, rag-tag army against the
might of the British government. As a
young man, Washington was a
social climber, a land-hungry Virginia
surveyor and self-conscious military
officer, often blaming others for his
own mistakes. However, he
gradually built a reputation as a
gentleman by educating himself in
the classics and sciences, entering
politics, and marrying one of the
wealthiest women in Virginia.
It was at the battle of Trenton where
everything changed. Brilliantly timing
his attack on Christmas night,
Trenton was a psychological victory
both for America and for Washington
himself. His growing skill and
unwavering bravery transformed
Washington into the very symbol of
the Revolutionary War. After leading
his army to the final victory at
Yorktown, his officers--unpaid and
distrustful of Congress--wanted him
to assume even greater power.
Using impressionistic photography
and rare paintings, etchings and
prints from museums, libraries, and
private collections, George
Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't
Be King goes beyond the standard
textbook portrait to reveal the real
George Washington.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
Resistance
For years, Apache tribes had
resisted the advance of the pioneers
and their threat to the traditional
ways of life. But Geronimo fought the
longest, becoming one of the most
famous, feared and misunderstood
Indian warriors in our history. Now at
last, descendants of those Apaches
who fought so long ago tell their
story as it has never been told.
PBS, 2006
Hijacked
For more than 30 years it would be
known as "the blackest day in
aviation history." On September 6,
1970, to attract attention to their
cause and secure the release of their
comrades, members of a militant
Palestinian group hijacked four
commercial airplanes. In telling this
dramatic story, award-winning
producer Ilan Ziv interviews leaders
of the militants group, journalists who
covered the hijackings, crew
members and passengers.
PBS, 2005
Jesse James
The story of Jesse James remains
one of America's most cherished and
wrong-headed myths. Less heroic
than brutal, James was a product of
the American Civil War; a
Confederate partisan of expansive
ambition and cunning, who helped
invent his own valiant legend. A
member of a vicious band of
Missouri guerrillas during the war,
James sought redemption
afterwards, but, rode further from it,
redeeming instead the glorious
memory of the Old South.
PBS, 2005
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter ran for president on a
wave of post-Watergate disaffection
with Washington politics. But
inexperience, inflation, recession,
and the Iran hostage crisis, derailed
his presidency dramatically. His
crowning achievement, the Camp
David Accords, created a framework
for Middle East peace, inspiring his
life since. The film traces his ascent
from Plains, Georgia, to the Oval
Office and explores the role of
religion in his career.
PBS, 2002
American Experience: John
and Abigail Adams
Relying on the correspondence
between the second president and
his wife, this joint biography sheds
light on the characters of two
remarkable people and the
tumultuous times through which they
lived. In addition to a window onto
the revolutionary era, John and
Abigail's story provides an intimate
look inside a marriage of true
companions, for whom life included
the great events of history, but also
laughter, affection, and family
tragedy.
Features
-Bonus Features: Choice for
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Revolution, Behind the Scenes.
PBS, 2005
landslide election in 1964. Follow his
triumphs in passing a wave of social
legislation then his downward spiral
which ends in withdrawal from
politics.
PBS, 1991
American Experience: Kit
Carson
American Experience: John
Brown's Holy War
He led a righteous crusade against
the evils of slavery yet used
horrifying violence to carry out his
mission. Martyr, madman, and
murderer, John Brown was an
extremist who was as controversial
and misunderstood in the mid-1800s
as he is today. His execution at
Harper's Ferry sparked a chain of
events that led to the Civil War. Hear
his story and gain fresh insight into a
unique figure in American history.
PBS, 1999
Jonestown
On November 17, 1978,
Congressman Leo Ryan traveled to
Guyana to investigate the concerns
of constituents. Their alarming
stories focused on a compound
known as Jonestown, a group called
the Peoples Temple and its leader,
Jim Jones. Within 2 days, Ryan,
Jones and over 900 Jonestown
settlers were dead; casualties of a
mass murder-suicide. American
Experience goes beyond the
headlines to provide a revealing
portrait of Jones and The Peoples
Temple.
Features
-Scene Selections
-Deleted Scenes (30-35 minutes)
-Interview with the filmmaker Stanley
Nelson (5-10 minutes)
-This program contains adult themes
and graphic imagery. Viewer
discretion is advised.
PBS, 2007
His exploits on the American frontier
inspired dozens of dime novels, but
these wildly popular books belie the
complexities of the real Kit Carson.
When the West was a mystery to
most Americans, Carson mastered it,
and his expertise made him not only
famous but also sought-after.
Eventually, by helping to spur a
migration that would change the
West forever, he unwittingly became
an agent in the destruction of the life
he loved.
PBS, 2008
American Experience: Last
Stand at Little Big Horn
Take a fresh look at ''Custer's Last
Stand,'' one of the best-known but
least-understood moments in
American history. 1993 Emmy Award
Winner.
PBS, 2004
American Experience: LBJ
Award winning filmmaker David
Grubin profiles one of the most
controversial U.S. presidents,
Lyndon Baines Johnson, who rose
from obscurity to the pinnacle of
power, only to suffer disillusionment
and defeat. Witness the events that
brought LBJ from Texas to
Washington, the White House, and a
Marcus Garvey: Look For
Me In The Whirlwind
Powerful orator and pompous
autocrat, Marcus Garvey inspired
loyalty in millions of African
Americans while infuriating their
leaders. A strong advocate of black
self-help, he inspired thousands to
support his economic schemes, then
lost their money by mismanagement.
Look For Me In The Whirlwind uses
archival film, photographs, and
documents to portray the
controversial immigrant who built
history's largest black mass
movement.
PBS, 2001
Mount Rushmore
High on a granite cliff in South
Dakota's Black Hills tower four huge
carved faces of American presidents.
But is Mount Rushmore a
monstrosity, or a masterpiece? A
temperamental artist, Gutzon
Borglum, propelled the project by
sheer talent and guts, even as his
ego and obsession threatened to
tear it apart. Relive the hucksterism
and hyperbole of his massive public
works project during the Great
Depression. Narrated by Michael
Murphy.
PBS, 2001
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English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Murder at Harvard
When Dr. George Parkman, one of
Boston's richest citizens,
disappeared on his way to Harvard
Medical College in 1849, most
suspected robbery as the motive-until a determined school janitor
uncovered a grisly secret that led to
an even more sensational trial. Join
historian Simon Schama as a timetraveling detective on the trail of the
still-puzzling case in this fascinating
documentary.
PBS, 2003
Oswald's Ghost
The assassination of President
Kennedy left a wound on America
that is still with us today. Few
Americans now accept that a lone
gunman could bring down a
president and alter history. In that
breach, a culture of conspiracy has
arisen. Using rare archival footage
and interviews, Oswald's Ghost
takes a fresh look at Kennedy's
assassination, the public's reaction,
and the investigations that lead to a
widespread loss of trust in the
government.
Features
-Scene Selection
-A Visit to the Dealey Plaza
-The Zapruder Film and Beyond
-Interview with Robert Stone
PBS, 2008
Patriots Day
It is 227 years since local American
militias routed the British at the
Battle of Lexington and Concord, but
65 men of his Majesty's 10th
regiment and 67 American rebels are
still fighting. The film shows that
patriotism, a love of costumes, civic
duty, an urge to perform and a
passion for history all play a role in
these re-creators lives.
PBS, 2004
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon was one of
American history's most powerful
figures. Recalling events etched in
U.S. memory, this three-hour
program explores a fateful mix of
strength and weakness that made
him president, then brought him
down. Events revealing Nixon's
distinctive signature in American
politics, from a meteoric rise to
Congress to the presidency and the
morass of Watergate, unfold in three
parts: The Quest, Triumph, and The
Fall.
PBS, 1990
Public Enemy #1
Panama Canal
Panama Canal was the costliest
undertaking in human history. It
literally required moving mountains,
in one of the most challenging
environments on earth, breaking the
back of the great range that
connects North and South America.
This 2-hour program tells the epic
story of one of the great engineering
triumphs of all time, and one of the
most expensive, in both money and
lives. It weaves together the stories
of the powerful men whose decisions
shaped the enterprise, including
larger-than-life characters such as
Ferdinand de Lesseps and Theodore
Roosevelt, with the stories of the
ordinary laborers from Jamaica and
Barbados whose labor and sacrifice
actually dug the canal. Along the
way it tells a story of innovation that
literally changed the course of
history.
From 1933 to 1934, America was
thrilled and terrorized by John
Dillinger, bank robber and desperado
whose reputation grew until he
became the country's first Public
Enemy No. 1. Hunted by every cop
in America, Dillinger became a minor
folk hero, garnering the support of
ordinary Americans hard hit by the
Great Depression. Betrayed by a
mysterious woman, Dillinger finally
fell to the guns of the F.B.I., led by J.
Edgar Hoover.
PBS, 2002
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Reagan
Remember the Alamo
Riding the Rails
Solidarity thrived in Poland; Soviets
faced military pressure in
Afghanistan, but Congress cut
funding for Nicaragua. In 1986
Reagan met Mikhail Gorbachev, but
missile reduction talks failed over
SDI research. The Iran-Contra
scandal broke. Gorbachev signed a
missile reduction treaty. Reagan
visited Moscow in 1988, but his
dream ofending the Soviet Union
came after retirement in 1989. Soon
after, he was diagnosed with
Alzheimer's disease.
PBS, 1998
In the early 1830s Texas was about
to explode. Although under Mexican
rule, the region was home to more
than 20,000 U.S. settlers agitated by
what they saw as restrictive Mexican
policies. Mexican officials, concerned
with illegal trading and immigration,
were prepared to fight hard to keep
the province under their control. With
war on the horizon, the Tejanos had
to pick a side.
Features
-Includes a Spanish Language Track
and Spanish Subtitles
-Widescreen 4x3 Letterbox
PBS, 2004
Don't miss this ride! Winner of 11
major awards, this rare film will
inform, dazzle and profoundly move
you. Archival footage and newsreel
interviews with kids full of bravado
tells the unforgettable story of
250,000 teenagers who left their
homes and hopped freight trains
during the Great Depression. Winner
Peabody Award, 1998.
Features
-New video segment featuring an
interview with the filmmakers
-Photo gallery featuring archival
images from the National Archives
and the Library of Congress
-Excerpt from the companion book
PBS, 2003
Reconstruction: The
Second Civil War
American Experience: RFK
Spanning the years from 1863 to
1877, this dramatic mini-series
recounts the tumultuous post-Civil
War years. America was grappling
with rebuilding itself, with bringing
the South back into the Union, and
with how best to offer citizenship to
former slaves. Stories of key political
players in Washington are
interwoven with those of ordinary
people caught up in the turbulent
social and political struggles of
Reconstruction.
PBS, 2004
RFK, a biography of Robert F.
Kennedy written and directed by
David Grubin for American
Experience, takes as its theme lines
from Aeschylus that Kennedy often
used: "He who learns must suffer."
Grubin looks at Senator Kennedy's
remarkable and tragic life, including
the pivotal roles he played in many
of the major events that defined the
1960s: the Cuban Missile Crisis, the
civil rights movement, and the war in
Vietnam.
PBS, 2004
Roads to Memphis
This is the story of an assassin,
James Earl Ray, his target, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., and the
seething, turbulent forces in
American society that led these two
men to their violent and tragic
collision in Memphis in April 1968.
The film will explore the wildly
disparate, yet fatefully entwined
stories of Ray and King to create a
complex, engaging and thoughtprovoking portrait of America in the
crisis-laden year of 1968.
Features
-Roads to Memphis is based, in part,
on the book Hellhound on His Trail
by Hampton Sides.
-A Special Feature included: Writing
American History: Interview with
Hampton Sides.
PBS, 2010
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Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Uprising
He is celebrated by handsome
equestrian statues in countless cities
and towns across the American
South, and by no less than five
postage stamps issued by the very
government he fought against during
the four bloodiest years in American
history. Nearly a century and a half
after his death, Robert E. Lee, the
leading Confederate general of the
American Civil War, remains a
source of fascination and, for some,
veneration.
This American Experience film
examines the life and reputation of
the general, whose military
successes made him the scourge of
the Union and the hero of the
Confederacy, and who was elevated
to almost god-like status by his
admirers after his death.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Stonewall Uprising revisits a time
when homosexual acts were illegal
throughout America and when a
police raid on Stonewall led to the
birth of the gay rights movement.
Veteran filmmakers Kate Davis and
David Heilbroner (Adolescent Addict,
Jockey) explore the dramatic event
that launched a worldwide rights
movement.
Told by those who took part, from
drag queens and street hustlers to
police detectives, journalists, and a
former mayor of New York, and
featuring a rich trove of archival
footage, this American Experience
film revisits a time when homosexual
acts were illegal throughout America,
and homosexuality itself was seen
as a form of mental illness. Hunted
and often entrapped by undercover
police in their hometowns, gays from
around the U.S. began fleeing to
New York in search of a sanctuary.
Hounded there still by an aggressive
police force, they found refuge in a
Mafia-run gay bar in Greenwich
Village, the Stonewall Inn. When
police raided Stonewall on June 28,
1969, gay men and women did
something they had not done before:
they fought back. As the streets of
New York erupted into violent
protests and street demonstrations,
the collective anger announced that
the gay rights movement had
arrived.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Scottsboro: An American
Tragedy
In March 1931, two white women
stepped off a box car in Paint Rock,
Alabama, with a shocking accusation
of gang rape, by nine black
teenagers on the train. So began the
Scottsboro case, one of the 20th
century's fieriest legal battles. The
youths' trial generated the sharpest
regional conflict since the Civil War,
led to momentous Supreme Court
decisions, and helped give birth to
the civil rights movement.
PBS, 2001
Summer of Love
In the summer of 1967, thousands of
young people from across the
country flocked to San Francisco's
Haight-Ashbury district to join in the
hippie experience, only to discover
that what they had come for was
already disappearing. By 1968 the
celebration of free love and music
had descended into a maelstrom of
drug abuse, broken dreams, and
violence. American Experience
offers a complex portrait of the peak
of the 1960s counter-culture
movement.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Online text: Visit the film's Web site,
where you can:
-explore the summer's legacy
-see a video timeline
-access a teacher's guide, and more
pbs.org/amex/love
PBS, 2007
Surviving the Dust Bowl
In 1931 the rains stopped and the
"black blizzards" began. Less wellknown than those who sought refuge
in California, typified by the Joad
family in John Steinbeck's "The
Grapes of Wrath," the Dust Bowlers
stayed and overcame an almost a
decade of unbelievable calamities
and disasters, enduring drought,
dust, disease--even death-determined to preserve their way of
life.
Features
-Printable materials for educators for
Surviving the Dust Bowl.
PBS, 2007
1930s
Beginning with the 1929 stock
market collapse, The 1930s looks at
the creation of FDR's Tree Army;
construction of one of the greatest
engineering projects of the modern
era; the impact of the drought that
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transformed the plains; and an
unlikely hero that gave downtrodden
Americans hope. This collection of
films examines America's response
to the unprecedented threats facing
the nation during one of history's
most tumultuous decades.
The Crash of 1929 - In 1929 there
were few critics of the stock market;
it seemed to rise without limits. In
fact, presidents and economists alike
confidently predicted that America
would soon enter a "New Era" when
everyone could be rich. But when
reality finally struck, the
consequences of such unbound
optimism shocked the world.
The Civilian Conservation Corps Interweaving rich archival imagery
with the personal accounts of Civilian
Conservation Corps veterans, this
film tells the story of one of the
boldest and most popular New Deal
experiments, positioning it as a
pivotal moment in the emergence of
modern environmentalism and
federal unemployment relief.
Hoover Dam - An ambitious engineer
turned a ragtag army of unemployed
into a celebrated work force to create
the Hoover Dam, a colossus rising
700 feet above the Colorado River
that became a beacon of hope in
dire times, bringing electricity and
water to millions in the U.S. west.
Surviving the Dust Bowl - In 1931 the
rains stopped and the "black
blizzards" began. Less well-known
than those who sought refuge in
California, typified by the Joad family
in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of
Wrath," the Dust Bowlers stayed and
overcame an almost a decade of
unbelievable calamities and
disasters, enduring drought, dust,
disease, even death, determined to
preserve their way of life.
Seabiscuit - Despite his boxy build,
stumpy legs, scraggly tail and
ungainly gait, Seabiscuit was one of
the most remarkable thoroughbred
racehorses in history. His fabulously
wealthy owner Charles Howard, his
famously silent and stubborn trainer
Tom Smith, and the two hard-bitten,
gifted jockeys who rode him to glory
turned Seabiscuit into a national
hero.
Hoover Dam and Surviving the Dust
Bowl
PBS, 2009
292 mins, Cosed Captioned
Assassination of Abraham
Lincoln
A highlight of the nationwide Lincoln
Bicentennial celebration is this
unprecedented two-hour
documentary on the life and legacy
of the man widely considered one of
our best - and most enigmatic presidents. It addresses many of the
controversies surrounding Lincoln
about race, equality, religion, politics,
and depression by carefully
interpreting evidence from those who
knew him and those who study him
today.
Features
-PDF Guide
PBS, 2009
Bombing of Germany
Through interviews with veterans,
historians and ethicists from all the
countries engaged in World War II,
this American Experience recounts
the story of the Anglo-American
bombing campaign against
Germany, exploring the moral
conundrums imposed by the reality
of the war.
PBS, 2010
Donner Party: A Film by
Ric Burns
Berlin Airlift
In 1948, the Soviet Union blocked
access to West Berlin, starving the
population and choking commerce.
Allied forces refused to cede the city,
and for nearly a year, supplied two
million civilians and 20,000 allied
solders entirely from the air. Through
the personal stories of those who
were there, this program provides a
striking look at the first battle of the
Cold War and the largest
humanitarian campaign the world
has ever seen.
PBS, 2006
Trapped in the Sierra Nevadas
during the bitter winter of 1846,
nearly 90 members of the Donner
and Reed families longed for
California's "Promised Land." But an
untried shortcut became a death
warrant for half of them--victims of
madness, death, and cannibalism.
The program re-creates the Donner
Party's journey from family journals,
newspaper accounts, and interviews
with historians and descendants.
PBS, 1992
Duel
Alexander Hamilton was an
impoverished immigrant from the
West Indies. Aaron Burr was born
into wealth and privilege in New
England. Both rose to fame: one
became a framer of the U.S.
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Constitution, the other a
Revolutionary War veteran and
financier who nearly came to be the
nation's third president. In 1804 they
faced each other in a duel that
changed the course of history.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
-Map of gold discoveries in California
PBS, 2006
Greely Expedition
Great Famine
Fall of Saigon
This collection focuses specifically
on the final years of the Vietnam
War: 1968-1975. The End of the
Tunnel shows the desperation in the
final days before Saigon fell and
details the evacuation led by the
U.S.; Peace Is at Hand looks at the
diplomatic struggle in Paris in four
years leading to the accord; and
Homefront USA examines the shift in
American opinion at home after
years of violence, as casualties
mounted and victory remained
elusive.
PBS, 2006
Gold Rush
At the end of 1853, San Francisco
was a city on the fast track. A few
years earlier, the seaside town had
been a sleepy village of just 800
people. But the sight of gold in the
waters of the American River set the
stage for an event that would forever
change a city, a fledgling state, and
the nation. Incorporating rare and
exquisite daguerreotypes and
original recreations, this film offers a
vivid portrait of a seminal event in
America's history.
Features
-Portrait gallery of gold rush miners
-Women who worked the mining
towns
When a devastating famine
descended on Soviet Russia in
1921, the United States responded
with a massive two-year relief
campaign that battled starvation and
disease, and saved millions of lives.
By summer 1922, American kitchens
were feeding nearly eleven million
Soviet citizens a day. At the time, the
American rescue operation was
hailed as "the beau geste of the
twentieth century."
The American expedition took place
as the embers of the 1917 Russian
Revolution still smoldered. The
nearly 300 American relief workers,
most of them veterans of World War
I, were the first group of outsiders to
break through Russia's isolation and
to witness and record the impact of
the revolution.
This American Experience sets a
riveting story of American
engagement with a distant and
desperate people--an engagement
hailed for its efficiency, grit and
generosity--within the larger story of
the Russian Revolution and the roots
of the U.S.-Soviet rivalry that would
dominate the second half of the
twentieth century. Produced by
Austin Hoyt.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
In 1881, twenty-five men led by
Lieutenant Adolphus Greely sailed
from the harbor of St. John's,
Newfoundland. Their destination was
Lady Franklin Bay in the high Arctic,
where they planned to collect a
wealth of scientific data from a vast
area of the world's surface that had
been described by a British admiral
as a "sheer blank."
Three years later, only six survivors
returned, with a daunting story of
shipwreck, starvation, mutiny and
cannibalism. The Greely Expedition,
from producer Rob Rapley (Wyatt
Earp), tells a harrowing tale of one of
the great scientific adventures of all
time. Drawing on an impressive
documentary record that includes
scientific accounts, diaries,
photographs and letters, the film
reveals the nearly unbearable
pressures experienced by the
members of the expedition, and
shows how poor planning,
personality clashes, questionable
decisions and pure bad luck
conspired to turn a noble scientific
mission into a human tragedy.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Kennedys: 2003
The legendary Kennedys seemed to
have it all-money, power, charm,
ambition. From Joe Kennedy's rise
on Wall Street to the collapse of his
last son's presidential hopes in 1980,
the compelling tale of the Kennedy
dynasty still fascinates Americans.
American Experience presents the
first comprehensive look at one
man's elusive dream for his family
and his nation, beginning in triumph
and ending in tragedy.
PBS, 2003
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Orphan Trains
Massie Affair
In the early years of the 20th
century, at a time when the U.S.
Navy dominated Hawaii, Americans
thought of the islands as a Pacific
Paradise. But in 1931, an explosive
incident shook the semblance of
tranquility and exposed growing
racial tensions. The alleged rape of a
white woman by a group of
Hawaiians led to violence and
murder. The Massie affair inflicted a
wound on the psyche of the
Hawaiian people that has yet to heal.
PBS, 2005
In 1853, 10,000 homeless children
roamed New York City streets.
Young minister Charles Loring Brace
founded the Children's Aid Society,
sending orphans west to begin new
lives with farm families. Until 1929,
Brace's Society and other charities
sent more than 150,000 neglected
children by train to 47 states. Most
were treated kindly and formed
loving bonds with new parents. Hear
the remarkable stories of The
Orphan Trains.
PBS, 1995
Presidents Collection
Murder of Emmett Till
The shameful, sadistic murder of 14year-old Emmett Till, a black youth
who whistled at a white woman in a
Mississippi grocery store in 1955,
was a powerful catalyst for the civil
rights movement. Till's killers were
apprehended, but quickly acquitted
by an all-white, all-male jury, later
providing grisly details of the murder
in a story to journalists. Three
months after Till's body was found,
the Montgomery Bus Boycott began.
PBS, 2002
This collection of 20th century
presidential biographies from the
acclaimed American Experience
President's Collection includes TR,
Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909),
Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), FDR
(1933-1945), Truman (1945-1953),
Kennedys (1961- 1963), LBJ (19631969), Nixon (1969-1974), Carter
(1977-1981), Reagan (1981-1989)
and George H.W. Bush (1989-1993).
PBS, 2008
2255 mins, Closed Captional
Trials of J. Robert
Oppenheimer
J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and
legacy are inextricably linked to
America's most famous top-secret
initiative - the Manhattan Project. But
after World War II, this brilliant and
intense scientist fell from the
innermost circles of American
science, and at the height of the Red
Scare, the veil of suspicion fell over
Oppenheimer. This biography
presents a complex and revealing
portrait of one of America's most
influential scientists.
Features
-Behind the Scenes featurette
-Teachers' Guide
PBS, 2009
Way West
Written and directed by Ric Burns
and narrated by Russell Baker, The
Way West chronicles the
extraordinary story of how the
American West was lost and won
from the time of the Gold Rush until
the final major battle of the Indian
Wars at Wounded Knee.
PBS, 1994
Wright Stuff
Garrison Keillor narrates the allAmerican story of two Midwestern
boys who truly believed they could
fly--Orville and Wilbur Wright. While
they had produced a working plane
by 1903, they didn't publicly reveal
their invention until five years later
when Wilbur executed a perfect
take-off and landing on a racetrack
outside Paris. Discover little-known
facts about these visionary brothers
and their flying machines that
changed the world.
Features
-Color and black and white
PBS, 2003
60 minutes
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American Experience: TR,
The Story of Theodore
Roosevelt
He personified America at the turn of
the last century, confident,
exuberant, but suffered from hidden
demons. He was Teddy Roosevelt,
heroic figure of boundless energy
and bleak emotions. Acclaimed
filmmaker David Grubin uses letters,
diaries, authentic film footage and
interviews to create a fascinating
profile of this ambitious man:
fearless in combat, loving and
generous with family, and unafraid to
take on powerful financial interests.
PBS, 1996
Transcontinental Railroad
Go behind-the-scenes of one of the
greatest engineering feats of the
19th century: the building of a
transcontinental railroad across the
United States. Completed in only six
years by unscrupulous
entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers,
and legions of dedicated workers,
the Transcontinental Railroad left in
its wake a horde of displaced,
broken Native Americans. See how
the railroad helped shape the politics
and culture of mid-19th century
America.
Features
-Bonus Features: PDF file Teacher's guide
PBS, 2002
Triangle Fire
Truman
The Triangle Fire chronicles the fire
that tore through the Triangle
Shirtwaist Factory in New York City
killing one hundred and forty-eight
young women and forever changed
the relationship between labor and
industry in the United States. A
relationship that is still in question
today as Americans re-examine the
balance between the welfare of
citizens and the motivations of global
capitalism.
Features
-The fire that tore through the
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New
York City on March 25, 1911, was
the gruesome culmination of years of
unrest in America's most profitable
manufacturing industry. Two years
earlier, led by a spontaneous
walkout in the same factory, twenty
thousand garment workers, in the
largest women's strike in American
history, took to the streets of New
York to protest working conditions.
They gained the support of both
progressives and leading women in
New York's high society. But it took
the tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist
Factory, the death of one hundred
and forty-eight young women and
the ensuing national outrage, to
force government action. From
producer Jamila Wignot (Walt
Whitman, Jesse James, The Massie
Affair) comes Triangle Fire (wt), a
one-hour film chronicling the tragedy
that shook New York and forever
changed the relationship between
labor and industry in the United
States. And it is a relationship that is
still in question today as Americans
re-examine the balance between the
welfare of citizens and the
motivations of global capitalism.
Produced by Jamila Wignot.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
He was a farmer, a businessman, an
unknown politician who suddenly
found himself president. Of all the
men who had held the highest office,
Harry Truman was the least
prepared, but would prove to be a
surprise. Acclaimed filmmaker David
Grubin recounts his struggles and
success as an army captain and
marriage to his lifelong sweetheart,
Bess. When he landed the vice
presidency in 1944 he had no idea
that his world was about to change
forever.
PBS, 1997
Ulysses S. Grant
With racial rioting common under
Andrew Johnson, Grant's views on
former slaves evolved; all freedoms
should be extended to African
Americans, he said. Elected
president in 1868, Grant faced
issues of Reconstruction, industrial
revolution, and the need for a
workable Indian policy. His blind trust
of advisors brought him scandal and
failure. Financially ruined after office,
Grant spent his final days writing his
best-selling memoirs.
PBS, 2002
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Vietnam: A Television
History
As another foreign war dominates
today's news, the Vietnam conflict
has once again become a hot
political topic. This Emmy Awardwinning history of the first American
war to be widely televised traces the
history of U.S. intervention in
Southeast Asia and the stories of the
soldiers on both sides. From Roots
of a War to The End of the Tunnel,
the series offers a detailed chronicle
of the war that changed everyone
involved.
Features
-Access to the American Experience
Web site
PBS, 2004
American Experience: We
Shall Remain
A provocative multi-media project
that establishes Native history as an
essential part of American history.
The centerpiece of this initiative is a
television series that tells five
heartbreaking, yet inspiring stories.
Together they highlight Native
ingenuity and resilience over the
course of 300 years. The series
upends two-dimensional stereotypes
of American Indians as simply
ferocious warriors or peaceable
lovers of the land.
Features
Episodes include:
1. After the Mayflower - In 1621,
Massasoit, sachem of the
Wampanoags of New England
negotiated a treaty with Pilgrim
settlers. A half-century later, as a
brutal war flared between the English
and a confederation of Indians, this
diplomatic gamble seemed to have
been a grave miscalculation.
Directed by Chris Eyre.
2. Tecumseh's Vision - In the course
of his brief and meteoric career,
Tecumseh would become one of the
greatest Native American leaders of
all time, orchestrating the most
ambitious pan-Indian resistance
movement ever mounted on the
North American continent. After his
death he would live on as a potent
symbol of Native pride and pan
Indian identity. Directed by Ric Burns
and Chris Eyre.
3. Trail of Tears - Though the
Cherokee embraced "civilization"
and won recognition of tribal
sovereignty in the U.S. Supreme
Court, their resistance to removal
from their homeland failed.
Thousands were forced on a perilous
march to Oklahoma. Directed by
Chris Eyre.
4. Geronimo - As the leader of the
last Native American fighting force to
capitulate to the U.S. government,
Geronimo was seen by some as the
perpetrator of unspeakable savage
cruelties, while to others he was the
embodiment of proud resistance.
Directed by Dustinn Craig and Sarah
Colt.
5. Wounded Knee - In 1973,
American Indian Movement activists
and residents of the Pine Ridge
Reservation occupied the town of
Wounded Knee, demanding redress
for grievances. As a result of the
siege, Indians across the country
forged a new path into the future.
Directed by Stanley Nelson.
Features
-The We Shall Remain 30-minute
preview film, which combines a
sneak preview of the documentary
films, with a behind-the-scenes look
at the production of the series.
Scenes from the Native Now project,
including films on language,
sovereignty , and enterprise.
-Behind the scenes footage,
including Apache Dance, Wardrobe
and Makeup, Cherokee language,
and Nipmuc Language.
and librarians, including resources
for social studies educators to
integrate Native American history
into curricula; bibliographies for each
of the five programs; and related
Web sites and resources for further
learning.
-An Event Kit for Libraries.
-Series Narrator: Benjamin Bratt
-Series Composer: John Kusiak
-Executive Producer: Sharon
Grimberg
PBS, 2009
Woodrow Wilson
A gifted orator, Woodrow Wilson was
supremely confident before crowds,
yet uneasy in small groups. An
intellectual with inflexible moral
principles, he led America into World
War I, threatening all that he
cherished. This miniseries recalls the
transformation of a history professor
into one of America's greatest
presidents, brought down by his
stubborn search for peace and an
incapacitating stroke. Narrated by
Linda Hunt.
PBS, 2002
180 mins, Closed Captional
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp has been portrayed in
countless movies and television
shows but these popular fictions
belie the complexities and flaws of a
man whose life is a lens on politics,
justice and economic opportunity on
the American frontier. He was a
caricature of the Western lawman,
and after his death in 1929,
distressed Americans transformed
him into a folk hero: a central figure
in how the west was won, a man
who took control of his own destiny.
PBS, 2010
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American Playhouse: Three
Sovereigns for Sarah
Nineteen people were hanged and
one man pressed to death, while
hundreds went to jail during the witch
hysteria of 1692. Three Sovereigns
for Sarah offers an accurate
portrayal of the Salem witch trials,
with real characters and original
transcripts woven into the dialogue.
The film is a powerful, moving story
about three loving sisters accused of
witchcraft, starring Academy Award
winners Vanessa Redgrave, Kim
Hunter, and Phyllis Thaxter.
PBS, 1985
Beef State
The hour-long program tells a tale of
economic, ecological and cultural
upheaval, as well as the personal
stories of victory, loss and true grit
that made Nebraska the Beef State.
It weaves together historical
background and human
determination into a fascinating saga
that takes viewers on a panoramic
sweep through a century of
American history.
PBS, 2009
Widescreen
Benjamin Franklin
Andrew Jackson: Good,
Evil and The Presidency
This biography explores whether
Americans should celebrate Jackson
or apologize for him. The program
reveals the world of America's 7th
president, who boldly founded the
Democratic Party -- yet was viewed
by his enemies as an American
Napoleon. Narrated by Martin
Sheen, the film tells a story with
startling relevance to the modern
presidency by bringing to life one of
the most remarkable, yet divisive
presidents in our history.
Features
-Scene Selections
PBS, 2008
Now in his 70s, Franklin is the oldest
revolutionary leader. Congress
sends Franklin to France in an effort
to secure an alliance with England's
rival; Franklin's political skills help
him coax the French to support the
American cause, leading to final
American victory at Yorktown. With
peace secured, Franklin returns
home. Two years later, an ailing
Franklin enters the constitutional
convention to guide rancorous
delegates.
Features
-Bonus Features: The Making of
Benjamin Franklin, Program
Outtakes.
PBS, 2002
Biographies of Famous
People
A 5-part humanities series featuring
uniquely famous individuals from
divergent walks of life and regional
areas of North America who have
made a recognized and significant
contribution to the history and spirit
of America.
- E-Guide available
Film Ideas, 2002 to 2004
20 min x 5 = 100 mins
Closed Captioned
of 5 titles 849.95$
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart amazed the world
with her aviating prowess during a
time in America when the Stock
Market crashed, the Great
Depression erupted, and women
were painfully restricted. Nicknamed
“Lady Lindy”, Amelia’s adventurous
spirit led her to become the first
woman to fly alone over the Atlantic
Ocean. However, on her flight
around the world, Earhart and her
navigator, Fred Noonan, left Miami,
Florida, and with 7,000 miles left on
a 29,000-mile flight they were never
heard from again. Today the theories
abound and the mystery remains…
Sitting Bull
Chief Sitting Bull naturally defended
his people and their promised land.
His mystical visions proved true both
in victory at Little Big Horn and in his
death at Standing Rock. Witness the
courageous life of this famous yet
unfamiliar man who was a loving
father, a composer of songs, an
artist, and a loyal friend.
Cezar Chavez
A migrant farm worker who, during
the 1950’s, became a labor
organizer for agricultural workers.
Later Chavez became the founder of
the National Farm workers
Association that valiantly fought to
improve wages and working
conditions for its members. In 1966,
Chavez successfully negotiated the
first collective bargaining agreement
for farm workers and established the
first comprehensive union health
benefits for farm workers and their
families.
228
Davey Crockett
A celebrated hero, warrior and
backwoods statesman, Crockett
symbolized the adventurous spirit of
the American frontier. He was
elected to the Tennessee state
legislature in 1821 and later to the
U.S. Congress in 1826. He died a
hero’s death at the Alamo while
helping Texas win independence
from Mexico.
Barbara Jordan
As a Texas politician, lawyer, and
educator Jordan became the first
African American woman from a
southern state to serve in the U.S.
Congress. Jordan’s rise to
prominence had taken her from
Houston’s impoverished inner city
neighborhoods to the enshrined halls
of Washington’s U.S. Capitol
Building. An inspiration to us all,
Jordan’s courage and fortitude
enabled her to successfully manage
her notable career and multiple
sclerosis, a disease from which she
had suffered for years.
Crucible of Empire: The
Spanish-American War
Crucible of Empire demonstrates
how and why the Spanish-American
War constitutes such an important
milestone in U.S. history. This
program examines the events and
attitudes that led to war, followed by
an exploration of the conflict and its
outcome. Early film footage and stills
of battle scenes, plus rich visuals, a
compelling story, and intriguing
analogies to current foreign policy
make Crucible of Empire a riveting
documentary.
PBS, 1999
Eyes on the Prize:
America's Civil Rights
Movement
Eyes on the Prize tells the definitive
story of the Civil Rights era from the
point of view of the ordinary men and
women whose extraordinary actions
launched a movement that changed
the fabric of American life, and
embodied a struggle whose
reverberations continue to be felt
today.
Includes: PDF Study Guide.
PBS, 2007
Eyes on the Prize:
America's Civil Rights
Years 1954-1965 (Season 1)
The Emmy award-winning landmark
civil rights series, Eyes on the Prize:
America's Civil Rights Years 19541965 (Season 1), is now available to
consumers on DVD for the first time.
Produced by Blackside, Eyes on the
Prize tells the definitive story of the
civil rights era from the point of view
of the ordinary men and women
whose extraordinary actions
launched a movement that changed
the fabric of American life, and
embodied a struggle whose
reverberations continue to be felt
today. Winner of numerous Emmy
Awards, a George Foster Peabody
Award, an International
Documentary Award, and a
Television Critics Association Award,
Eyes on the Prize is the most
critically acclaimed documentary on
civil rights in America.
The series covers all major events in
the civil rights movement from 1954 1965.
Eyes on the Prize won six Emmy
Awards.
-Companion book available.
-Includes an interview with Henry
Hampton.
-Episodes include:
Awakening (1954-1956)
Fighting Back (1957-1962)
Ain't Scared of Your Jails (19601961)
No Easy Walk (1961-1963)
Mississippi: Is This America? (19621964)
Bridge to Freedom (1965)
PBS, 2009
First Person Singular: John
Hope Franklin
Track the career of octogenarian
John Hope Franklin, the historian
who rewrote U.S. history. His major
work, From Freedom to Slavery,
forever changed historians'
perceptions of the African-American
role in building America. Franklin
describes the difficulties of growing
up black in America: slights, strife,
opportunities denied. Yet against a
grim backdrop, his indomitable spirit
shines through, in an uplifting tale of
triumph over adversity.
Features
-Includes excerpts from Franklin's
biography (PDF file)
-Scene Selections
PBS, 1997
Flyers in Search of a Dream
Most Americans are familiar with
Orville and Wilbur Wright, Charles
Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart, but
few know the stories of America's
pioneering black aviators, who
overcame social pressures to gain
the right to fly. Flyers in Search of a
Dream documents the lives and
adventures of early black aviators,
from Bessie Coleman, first black to
earn an aviator license, to James
Herman Banning, first black to
complete a transcontinental flight.
PBS, 1987
229
FRONTLINE: Dreams of
Obama
Forgotten Ellis Island
This is the first film about the once
abandoned immigrant hospital on
Ellis Island. In the era before
antibiotics, tens of thousands of
immigrant patients were separated
from family, detained in the hospital,
and healed from illness before
becoming citizens. 350 babies were
born, and ten times that many
immigrants died on Ellis Island,
3,500 were buried in pauper's graves
around New York City.
Features
impaired
-Scene Selection
PBS, 2007
As Barack Obama assumes the
presidency on January 20th, 2009,
FRONTLINE tells the story of how a
little known state senator rose from
obscurity to the White House in just
over four years. Dreams of Obama
draws on interviews with those
closest to Obama to provide insight
into how he might lead the country. A
personal and political biography, the
film examines the key moments that
shaped Obama, and asks what his
election says about America.
PBS, 2009
FRONTLINE: Faith and
Doubt at Ground Zero
Freedom: A History of US:
Independence & Revolution
Independence examines how the
9/11 terrorist attack renewed focus
on freedom, then returns to 1776,
when 13 colonies risked all in a
struggle for freedom, and explores
the escalating conflict, including the
Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's
ride. Revolution watches colonists
fighting to defeat the world's greatest
military power and striving to create
a government matching their high
ideals, led by George Washington
and Thomas Jefferson.
PBS, 2008
It's been ten years since the attacks
on the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon, and still the questions
linger. FRONTLINE explores how
the spiritual lives of both believers
and nonbelievers have been
challenged since September 11th by
difficult questions of good and evil
and the potential for darkness within
religion itself. Through interviews
with a cross section of Americans
impacted by the attacks, FRONTINE
explores and illuminates the many
spiritual questions that have come
out of the terror, pain, and
destruction at Ground Zero.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
120 minutes
Gettysburg: The Boys in
Blue & Gray
The sweeping epic of the largest
battle ever fought on American soil
emerges in Gettysburg: The Boys in
Blue & Gray. In mid-July 1863, Union
Lt. Frank A. Haskell wrote a vivid
account in a letter to his brother.
Compelling words from Haskell and
other soldiers on both sides recreate the action. Filmed in five
states and in the Gettysburg National
Military Park, the film shows seven
full-scale battles. CD holds the
complete original soundtrack.
PBS, 2002
Grand Canyon: The
Courageous First Explorers
The lure of the unknown and a love
of adventure drew John Wesley
Powell and his crew of nine to the
last uncharted waters of the
American west in 1869. Their goal:
to be the first to ride the mighty
Colorado River through the Grand
Canyon and map its unexplored
territory. Experience the explorers'
harrowing descents through furious
rapids and their wondrous
discoveries on land as they
overcome treacherous white water,
blistering heat, and near starvation,
struggling for survival throughout
their now-legendary adventure.
Spectacular Grand Canyon footage
and firsthand accounts from journals
of the men re-create all the dangers,
emotions, and hair-raising thrills of
this daring 1,000-mile voyage in
Grand Canyon: The Courageous
First Explorers.
56 mins
230
History Detectives: Atocha
Spanish Silver, Ernie Pyle's
Typewriter, Lucy Parson
Book
History Detectives:
Continental Currency,
Short Snorter, Liberty Bell
Pin
America's top gumshoes are back for
a fifth season to prove that an object
found in an attic or backyard might
be anything but ordinary. In this
episode a family in Nebraska has
found a puzzling $6 bill that they are
eager to learn about; a man in New
York has a British 10-shilling note
that is an autograph hunter's dream;
and a woman in North Carolina owns
an unassuming pin that, according to
lore, is made of metal drawn from
the Liberty Bell.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives: 3D
Cuban Missle Crisis, Amos
'n' Andy Record, Women's
Suffrage Painting
episode; a woman in Oregon, has a
projection screen that may have
helped save the Free World; a man
in Florida purchased a record that
may be a rare recording of a popular
radio program; and a woman bought
a painting at a garage sale twenty
years ago that may have helped to
secure women's right to vote.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives: Amelia
Earhart Plane, Fillmore
Pardon, Boxcar Home
America's top gumshoes are back...
In this episode: A fragment that may
been a piece of Amelia Earhart's
plane; a letter from President Millard
Fillmore commuting the death
sentence of a Native American; a
Colorado home whose supports may
have been constructed from a
railroad boxcar.
PBS, 2009
episode host Tukufu Zuberi
translates 300-year-old documents
from the Spanish treasury in Seville;
a student found a book emblazoned
with the name and address of the
legendary anarchist Lucy Parsons;
and an Oregon man thinks he may
have a typewriter that belonged to
the famous WWII journalist Ernie
Pyle.
PBS, 2007
(Seconday to General)
History Detectives: Bill
Pickett Saddle, Hitler Films,
McKinley Casket Flag
episode a Staten Island woman has
a saddle she believes was once
owned by cowboy Bill Pickett, a
Washington man has a flag that he
claims once draped the casket of
President William McKinley, and a
contributor in New York, has many
film cans he believes may contain
German home movies of Nazi
officials.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives: Black
Tom Shell, USS Olympia
Glass, Front Street
Blockhouse
Back for a sixth season to prove
once again that an object found in an
attic or backyard might be anything
but ordinary. In this episode a New
Jersey woman owns an artillery shell
which traces back to German
sabotage in WWII, the window of a
farmhouse door may have come
from Commodore Dewey's famous
cruiser the USS Olympia, and a New
York couple's home could that have
served as a fortress in the French
Indian War.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives:
Blueprint Special, Monroe
Letter, Atocha Spanish
Silver
a sixth season to prove once again
that an object found in an attic or
backyard might be anything but
ordinary. In this episode a California
veteran owns a recording which
points to a little known part of WWII
history, a Florida woman owns a
letter allegedly penned by future
President James Monroe in 1807,
and sunken treasure from 1622 hints
at a unique code among ship
captains of the era.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives:
Chicago Clock, Universal
Friends, War Dog Letter
America's top gumshoes investigate
in this episode - How could one clock
regulate time for an entire region,
and was this that clock? Then, a
document seems connected to an
early controversial religion, the first
founded by an American-born
woman. So why is her name missing
from this document? And, in an
encore segment, Tukufu Zuberi
investigates what went wrong during
a WWII dog-training program on Cat
Island.
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: China
Marine Jacket, Airstream
Caravan, Lincoln Forgery
ordinary. In this episode a WWII era
jacket sparks questions about its
original owner, a California couple's
Airstream trailer which may have
traveled the world, and an Oregon
woman's sheet music which claims
to be a gift from Mary Todd Lincoln
to the President's coachman.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives:
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Cromwell Dixon, Plane
Fragment, Bartlett
Sketchbook, Duke
Ellington Plates
in this episode - Cromwell Dixon: A
four-inch square of fabric tells the
story of one of America's first
barnstorming pilots. Bartlett
Sketchbook: Does this sketchbook
illustrate scenes from the first ever
US-Mexican border survey? An
encore segment, Duke Ellington
Plates: Could this dumpster find be
the printing plates for Duke
Ellington's hit "Take the A Train"?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: Duke
Ellington Plates,
'Scottsboro Boys' Stamp,
Civil War Bridge
In this episode: The site where a
bridge may have been burned to
thwart General Sherman's attempt to
cross into Columbia, South Carolina;
a penny stamp that may be
connected to a landmark civil rights
case; and metal sheets that look like
printing plates for Billy Strayhorn's
"Take the A Train," performed by
Duke Ellington.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: GAR
Photograph, Jefferson
Pledge, Dempsey Fight Bell
episode a Civil War enthusiast in
Pennsylvania, owns a striking
vintage photograph of the first
national social group to challenge
the color barrier; in Washington, DC,
a photo archivist has discovered
what may be a momentous piece of
history; and a bar Reno, Nevada
may house the Jack Dempsey fight
bell.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives: Great
Mexican War Posters,
Muhlenberg Robe, Nora
Holt Autograph Book
episode a man from San Francisco
discovered a stash of posters
announcing the Great Mexican War;
a man inherited a curious autograph
book that belonged to a woman
named Nora Holt, a luminary of the
Harlem Renaissance; and host Elyse
Luray tries to find the truth behind
the story of the Muhlenberg Robe.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives:
Hindenburg Artifact, Bonus
Army Stamp, Dempsey
Fight Bell
ordinary. In this episode a New
Jersey man's souvenir could be from
the ill-fated Hindenburg, a collector's
postage stamp carries a political
message from veterans of WWI, and
a Nevada man wants to know if a
bell on the wall of his favorite bar
started Jack Dempsey's historic
heavyweight championship bout.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives:
Hindenburg Artifact, John
Adams Book, Birthplace of
Hip Hop
In this episode: An instrument that
may have been recovered from the
Hindenburg; a book that may have
been a gift from John Adams to his
son; and a home in the Bronx that
may have been the birthplace of hip
hop.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: Hot
Town Poster, Face Jug,
Lost City of Gold
in this episode - The images and
words on a poster suggest a battle is
brewing: a clenched fist, police
called "pigs." Who made this poster
and why? Then, did the artist mean
to scare someone with the grimace
on this face jug? And, what does the
inscription on a rock in Phoenix tell
us about when Spain first arrived in
America?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: Iwo
Jima Map, Copperhead
Cane, Theremin
in this episode - Iwo Jima Map: Did a
Japanese map found during World
War II play a role in the Battle of Iwo
Jima?; Copperhead Cane: Tracing
the Civil War-era history of cane
topped with a coiled snake; and
Theremin: Is an instrument owned by
a New Mexico man one of the few
built by Leon Theremin himself?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: Jackie
Robinson Scorecard,
Modoc Basket, Special
Agent Five
in this episode - Does the roster on a
Jackie Robinson All-Stars scorecard
signal early steps toward integration
of major league baseball? Then, how
does this basket connect us to a
woman congress honored as a
heroine of the Indian Wars of the
West. And, why did J. Edgar Hoover
endorse this radio script, a crime
suspense drama based on an FBI
case?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives:
Japanese Balloon Bomb,
Society Circus Porogram,
Camp David Letter
a sixth season to prove again that an
object found in an attic might be
anything but ordinary. In this episode
the granddaughter of a World War II
veteran has a wartime memento that
may have floated across the ocean
in 1945, a young girl from Oregon
finds a curious, yellowed circus
program, and a self-styled dumpster
diver in San Francisco has
recovered a windfall of memorabilia
Maryland's Camp David.
PBS, 2008
232
History Detectives: Lauste
Film Clip, Baker's Gold,
Transatlantic Cable
History Detectives: John
Adam's Book, Mankato
Spoon, NC-4: First Across
the Atlantic
in this episode - Lauste Film Clip:
Did a History Detectives viewer find
a clip of the first talking picture?;
Baker's Gold: What's the story
behind Gold Rush sketches of five
and eight-pound gold nuggets?; and
Transatlantic Cable: Did a
beachcomber find a section of the
first transatlantic cable?
PBS, 2010
ordinary. In this episode a New
Hampshire woman has a book which
could have been written by John
Adams, an Oregon woman's spoon
depicts a gruesome scene from
Minnesota's history, and a California
woman owns an artifact she believes
is from the first aircraft to make a
transatlantic journey.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives: Korean
War Letter, Diana, Lookout
Mountain Painting
in this episode - Korean War Letter:
The daughter of a Korean War
Veteran (MIA) looks for the man her
father mentioned in a letter, did this
man save her father's life. Diana:
Could this be the first true, widely
published lesbian autobiography?
Lookout Mt. Painting: This painting
depicts the Civil War battle of
Lookout Mountain. What's the story
behind the prisoner who painted the
scene?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: Lara
Barton Letter, Andrew
Jackson's Mouth, Spybook
in this episode - Andrew Jackson's
Mouth: The reunification of two
halves of a vandalized sculpture of
President Andrew Jackson; Barton
Letter: Why did Clara Barton,
founder of the American Red Cross,
write a letter about a Civil War
soldier?; and Spybook: Does a
Pennsylvania man have a notebook
that once belonged to a World War I
spy?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives:
Manhattan Project Patent,
Galleon Shipwreck, Creole
Poems
In this episode: An invention that
may have been used in the atomic
bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax
with strange markings; and a French
manuscript kept by an American
family for 160 years.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives:
Mussolini's Dagger, Liberia
Letter, N.E.A.R. Device
In this episode: A dagger that may
have belonged to dictator Benito
Mussolini; letters from a man who
may have been part of the postslavery exodus to Liberia; and a
device that could have had
something to do with nuclear attack
preparedness.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: NC-4
First Across the Atlantic,
Howard Hughes Crash,
Civil War Balloon
episode a woman has fabric she
believes came from the NC-4, a U.S.
Navy "flying boat" commissioned to
alert U.S. destroyers to German
submarines; a man may own a
altimeter from Howard Hughes fiery
airplane crash; and a collector may
have a fragment from the dawn of
American military airpower.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives:
Psychophone, War Dog
Letter, Panch Villa Watch
Fob
In this episode: a couple in
Cincinnati acquire a peculiar
phonograph at an antiques auction;
a World War II collector from
Kansas, has a cryptic letter from a
soldier to another military man; and
the new owners want to know more
about a watch fob commemorating
Francisco "Pancho" Villa's
murderous raid on the border town of
Columbus, New Mexico.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: Red
Cloud Letter, '32 Ford
Roadster, Cast Iron Eagle
episode a Nebraska man obtained a
curious letter from his grandfather
from the sculptor of Mount
Rushmore, a man in California owns
a 1932 Ford roadster that he
suspects was used for dry-lake
racing, and a zoo in New Jersey
houses a iron eagle that may have
once graced the old Grand Central
Station.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives: Red
Hand Flag, Seth Eastman
Painting, Isleton Tong
a Desert Storm veteran thinks her
flag was carried by an AfricanAmerican regiment of WWI; a Illinois
man has a painting that could be the
work of military officer Seth
Eastman; the president of a historical
society in California inherited a
wooden building that may have
housed a Chinese Tong.
PBS, 2008
233
History Detectives:
Satelloon, Space Boot,
Moon Museum
In this episode - Satelloon: Could a
scrap of Mylar have been a part of
an early U.S. satellite?; Moon
Museum: Could some of Andy
Warhol's artwork really be on the
moon?; and Space Boot: Could a
jury-rigged ski boot be a prototype
for a NASA space boot?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives:
Shipwreck Cannons,
Connecticut Farmhouse,
Kahil Gibran Painting
ordinary. In this episode wreckage of
a ship of the Oregon coast is linked
to a conflict between the United
States and Great Britain, a
Connecticut farmhouse has links to
mass Jewish immigration at the turn
of the 20th century, and an oil
portrait in Kansas could have been
painted by a historic poet.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives:
Sideshow Babies, Lubin
Photos, Navajo Rug
In this episode: A child who may
have been exhibited in an incubator
at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair; an
early movie mogul's dramatic rise
and fall; and a controversial design
woven into a Navajo rug.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: Slave
Songbook, Josh White
Guitar, Birthplace of Hip
Hop
In a special presentation of the sixth
season, America's top gumshoes
prove once again that an object
be anything but ordinary. Wes
Cowan, Gwendolyn Wright, Elyse
Luray, Tukufu Zuberi, leave no stone
unturned as they travel around the
country to explore the stories behind
local folklore, prominent figures and
family legends.
PBS, 2008
History Detectives: St
Valentine's Day Massacre,
Booth Letter, Cemetery
Alarm
In this episode: A gun that may have
belonged to a member of Al
Capone's gang; a letter allegedly
written by John Wilkes Booth's
father; and a device meant to guard
against grave robbers.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: Stalag
17 Portrait, George
Washington Miniature, St.
Valentine's Day Massacre
in this episode - Family lore says
their 12-gauge shotgun played a role
in the Chicago St. Valentine's Day
Massacre. Is their story true? Then,
why is this miniature of George
Washington much more than a piece
of art? And, a portrait sketched in a
World War II prison leads to a
moving meeting 65 years later.
(Compilation of previously aired
History Detectives ' episodes
(Seventh Season 2009.)
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: Stalag
17 Portrait, Seadrome,
Black Tom Shell
In this episode: A portrait created in
a German prisoner of war camp; the
Seadrome, a floating airport
anchored to the ocean floor where
trans-Atlantic passenger flights could
refuel; and an intact artillery shell
that may have been part of an attack
on the U.S. in WWI.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: Tokyo
Rose, Crazy Horse, World
War II Diary
In this episode: A recording that may
have played a part in the World War
II treason trial of Tokyo Rose; a
photo ostensibly of Crazy Horse; the
poignant diary of a World War II pilot.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: USS
Thresher, Pete Gray
Cartoon, Manhattan Project
Letter
episode a man in Massachusetts has
documents that may be linked a
secret weapon from the U.S. Cold
War arsenal, a comic book collector
in New York is curious to learn the
identity of a cartoonist, and a
contributor in New York has a
scrapbook of documents connected
with the top-secret Manhattan
Project.
PBS, 2007
History Detectives: WB
Cartoons; Galvez Papers,
Mussolini's Dagger
in this episode - A box of cartoon
drawings and cels tell us an
unexpected story about the early
days of animation and the people
behind the art. Then, why did a
regional governor care enough about
a slave to sign her emancipation
papers? And (in a repeat segment),
did this dagger once belong to
Fascist Italian dictator, Benito
Mussolini?
PBS, 2010
History Detectives: WPA
Mural Studies, George
Washington Miniature,
Japanese War Balloon
In this episode: Mural studies that
may have been commissioned by
the WPA in the 1930s or 40s; a
miniature painting that may depict
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George Washington; and a balloon
scrap that may be a missing piece of
a secret weapon.
PBS, 2009
History Detectives: WWII
Diary, Annie Oakley Coin,
1856 Mormon Tale
a North Carolina man, has a diary
written by a World War II pilot; an
anonymously authored 1856 book
titled Female Life Among the
Mormons claims to be the memoirs
of a woman who married in to
polygamy, and a contributor from
Maine, has an 1853 French
Napoleon coin with a great bit of
family lore.
PBS, 2008
House: Colonial House
Colonial House was filmed over a 5
month period on an isolated stretch
of the Maine coast. Our adventurers
arrived in their New World on a
period tall ship and struggled to
create a functioning and profitable
colony using only the tools and
technology of the era. Colonial
House brings history to life and
provides a glimpse into the daily life
and experiences that helped shape
our national character. Includes DVD
and CD.
PBS, 2004
House: Frontier House
What better sequel to 1900 HOUSE-modern family, Victorian home--than
a prequel? In the Frontier House,
three 21st-century families hit
Montana, circa 1880--no off-screen
conveniences, set, or cast trailers,
just their great-grandparents' world,
a thinking man's Survivor.
Features
-Behind-the-scenes footage
PBS, 2001
speech.
PBS, 1986
Ken Burns' America
Independent Lens: The
Longoria Affair
A one-hour documentary on the
Mexican American civil rights
movement. The film tells the story of
one key injustice - the refusal, by a
small-town funeral home in Texas
after World War II, to care for a dead
soldier's body "because the whites
wouldn't like it" - and shows how the
Incident sparked outrage nationwide.
Two stubborn and savvy leaders,
newly-elected Senator Lyndon
Johnson and activist Dr. Hector
Garcia, formed an alliance over the
incident. Their relationship would
help elect John Kennedy to the
White House and lead, ultimately, to
Johnson's signature on the Voting
Rights Act of 1965.
-This DVD features a Spanish Audio
Track
English (SDH)
PBS, 2010
60 minutes
In Remembrance of Martin
Personal comments from family,
friends, and advisors fill this
remarkable documentary honoring
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta
Scott King joins the Reverend Ralph
Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy
Carter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson,
Senator Edward Kennedy, John
Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and
Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King's
career and trace his leadership in the
civil rights movement. Includes
portions of his I Have a Dream
Seven documentaries by Ken Burns
offer an anthem to the nation and its
people. "Brooklyn Bridge" and
"Statue of Liberty" recalls the
building of two New York edifices.
"Empire of the Air" recounts the
creators of radio, while "The
Congress" depicts a unique
American institution. Artist "Thomas
Hart Benton" and politician "Huey
Long" emerge in compelling
biographies, while "The Shakers" is a
moving tribute to an enduring
religious experiment.
PBS, 2004
Ken Burns: Horatio's Drive:
America's First Road Trip
Get set for an adventure that marked
a new era in America! Film-maker
Ken Burns presents the hilarious
1903 saga of the first
transcontinental automobile trip. On
a visionary whim and a $50 bet, Dr.
Horatio Nelson Jackson became the
first person to drive an automobile
across the continent. His arrival in
New York City, after every
imaginable breakdown and delay,
proved that the "horseless carriage"
really did have a future.
PBS, 2003
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Ken Burns: Lewis & Clark:
The Journey of the Corps
of Discovery
The most notable expedition in U.S.
history was led by Meriwether Lewis
and William Clark, with soldiers, an
African-American slave, a female
guide, and Canadian boatmen. Ken
Burns' Lewis & Clark re-creates the
1803 journey to locate the Northwest
Passage. The explorers found a
varied landscape and a dizzying
diversity of Indian peoples.
PBS, 1997
Lewis & Clark: Great
Journey West HD Edition
Lafayette: The Lost Hero
Lafayette: The Lost Hero tells the
exciting story of this neglected and
controversial figure and his quest to
bring democracy to America and
France. He left home at the age of
19 to fight courageously for the
independence of the United States,
and went back in 1781 to fight in vain
for democratic reform in France. But
when he revisited the US for the
fiftieth anniversary of our revolution,
he was welcomed as an American
hero. An Oren Jacoby film.
PBS, 2010
Ken Burns: The Civil War
2011 Commemorative
Edition
Hailed as a film masterpiece and
landmark in historical storytelling,
Ken Burn's epic documentary brings
to life America's most destructive and defining - conflict. With digitally
enhanced images and 5.1 surround
sound, here is the sage of celebrated
generals and ordinary soldiers, a
heroic and transcendent presodent
and a country that had to divide itself
in two in order to become one.
Commemorative Edition includes
Bonus Disc Special Features
- From the Archive: Shelby Foote
Interviews
- Interview with Ken Burns
- Additional interviews: George Will,
Stanley Crouch, Shelby Foote, and
Jay Unger & Molly Mason
-Other Special Features
- Commentary by Ken Burns
- Biography Cards
- Battlefield Maps
- Civil War Challenges
- 16-page collector's booklet
featuring a selection of photos and
battle details.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
Legacy Of War
This program details the successful
launch and execution of the Marshall
Plan -- America's expansive
commitment to re-build Europe at the
end of the war. Walter Cronkite
traces the complex and changing
relationship between the United
States and England and explores the
dramatic shifts of the Cold War from
the end of the war up to the present.
Features
-Narrated by Walter Cronkite.
-16x9 letterbox
PBS, 2009
Relive one of the greatest tales of
adventure and exploration in history,
as National Geographic brings to life
the epic journey of Lewis, Clark, their
guide Sacagawea and the brave
Corps of Discovery across the land
that would become the United
States. Now, two hundred years after
the launch of this ambitious
expedition, experience first-hand the
danger and breathtaking beauty of
the unknown West as it unfolded
before the eyes of Lewis & Clark.
DVD Features: 2 disc release allows
all users to view the show either in
standard definition on a DVD player
or in Hi Def on a Windows XP-based
PC. High Definition content offers 6x
the resolution of a standard DVD.
DVD ROM Features: Lewis & Clark:
Great Journey West in Microsoft
Windows Media Video (.wmv) HighDefinition playable on PC
Bonus program: The Making of
Lewis & Clark (20 mins.)
Interactive Lewis and Clark Trail Map
Unchartered Territories Challenge
Game
High Definition Wallpapers
Liberty! The American
Revolution
Liberty! The American Revolution is
a dramatic documentary about the
birth of the American Republic and
the struggle of a loosely connected
group of states to become a nation.
The George Foster Peabody awardwinning series brings the people,
events, and ideas of the revolution to
life through dramatic reenactments
performed by a distinguished cast.
LIBERTY! is hosted by ABC news
anchor Forrest Sawyer and narrated
by Edward Herrmann.
Features
-Resources on DVD
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PBS, 1997
Lincoln: American
Mastermind
Campaigning for 16th president of
the United States, Abraham Lincoln
arrived onto the national stage as
"Honest Abe." But was he really a
simple frontiersman or a brilliant
strategist who manipulated his public
image, using newspapers,
photography and even folksy
imagery to win over voters? Lincoln's
abilities may have begun in the
backwoods, but he applied them
throughout his life – honing his
powers of persuasion in courtrooms
across Illinois, running for a Senate
seat and dealing with national crisis
as the president. With the
combination of dramatic re-creations,
scientific discoveries, rare photos
and interviews with historians,
National Geographic reveals the
hidden side of Lincoln and the wellorchestrated moves that took him all
the way to the White House.
Matters of Race
This series challenges its audience
to reconsider the architecture of
race, its role in democracy and its
relationship to power in North
America. Using personal memoirs,
autobiographies, interviews and
letters from several leading authors.
PBS, 2003
240 minutes
Nightmare in Jamestown
Behind the epic film The New World
lies the even more extraordinary
real-life drama of the harrowing
battle to carve out the first
permanent English colony in the
American wilderness.
Learn about evidence of plague,
violence, and cannibalism at
Jamestown that could change our
view of America's earliest settlers.
Witness stunning discoveries from a
newly unearthed fort to the possible
remains of one of the nation's
earliest "Founding Fathers".
Relive the colonists' desperate
struggles to survive deadly Indian
attacks, Spanish spies, and
starvation.
Brought to life with powerful recreations and fascinating interviews,
it's the thrilling true story of how a
small, embattled band of adventurers
would plant the seed of a continentspanning global superpower.
Bonus Program: John Smith's
Voyage of Discovery
Interactive Map
NOVA: Lincoln’s Secret
Weapon
March, 1862. Cannons blare, troops
cheer, and shells bounce off ironclad
hulls into the waters just off the coast
of Norfolk, Virginia. After four hours
at near point-blank range, the
Union's warship, the USS Monitor,
battles the Confederacy's wellarmored CSS Virginia (also known
as the Merrimack) to a draw,
altering--in one morning--the course
of the Civil War and naval combat.
With its revolutionary revolving gun
turret, submerged hull, and
impenetrable armor, the Monitor, and
the ironclads manufactured in its
wake, was a decisive factor in the
Civil War. But, after serving less than
12 months on active duty, the
Monitor sank in 230 feet of water of
North Carolina's Cape Hatteras.
Today, the Monitor rests in the
nation's first marine sanctuary, along
with several thousand wrecks in
waters dubbed "The Graveyard of
the Atlantic." Join an elite team of
Navy divers as they attempt to
recover priceless artifacts of
American and naval history; meet
the controversial ship designer who
built the Monitor in just over 90 days;
see a realistic reenactment of the
battle that changed the course of the
Civil War; and discover a powerful
military past as the secrets of the
Monitor's short-but-significant service
emerge from the deep.
Special Feature includes:
-Guide for teachers (PDF)
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
NOVA: Pocahontas
Revealed
Jamestown story.
Features
Web site
PBS, 2007
Old Dry Frye
ALA Notable Children’s Film, ALA
Selected Film For Young Adults,
EMMY- Best Int’l Special, Golden
Athena award
Journal, Booklist
A timeless, period-setting story, in
live action, revolving around a
traveling preacher by the name of
Dry Frye, whose love of a good
home-cooked chicken dinner brought
an entire community to repent the
wrong in their ways.
Early Appalachian communities
developed a strong oral tradition.
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From this sprang many folktales that
combine core values with bodacious
humor. Old Dry Frye is one of the
classics still recounted at storytelling
festivals today.
A must! Old Dry Frye will help
viewers develop an appreciation of
folktales as a literary genre and a
love for the oral tradition. Academics
will also benefit as a study of the
short story and regional literature, as
well as an excellent production for
film studies students.
Film Ideas, 2009
29 minutes
Kennedy's PT-109.
2 disc release allows all users to
view the show either in standard
definition on a DVD player or in Hi
Def on a Windows XP-based PC.
High Definition content offers 6x the
resolution of a standard DVD
DVD ROM Features
Search for Kennedy's PT 109 in
Microsoft Windows Media Video
(.wmv) High-Definition playable on
PC Featurette
War Code Navajo
Sonar Search Game
High Definition Wallpapers Photo
gallery
Rebels and Redcoats
An exploration into America's War of
Independence and how it divided the
nation between those who remained
loyal to the Crown and those fighting
for liberation from England.
Presented by respected British
historian, Richard Holmes using first
person narratives, recreations and
interviews.
PBS, 2004
Search For Kennedy's PT109 HD Edition
Embark on a search for the truth
about one of the most legendary war
stories of the 20th century! Set sail
with Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of
the Titanic, as he attempts to locate
John F. Kennedy's sunken torpedo
boat, PT 109.
Through re-creations, archival
footage, eye-witness accounts, and
memories of Kennedy family
members, you'll relive Kennedy's
heroic efforts to save his crew after
their collision with a Japanese
destroyer. And, amid the suspense
of Ballard's voyage, you'll discover
how the harrowing adventure of a
young Navy lieutenant helped
transform JFK into the future leader
of his country, as National
Geographic begins Search For
World's Biggest Bomb
Beginning in the 1950s, American
and Soviet scientists engaged in a
dangerous race to see who could
build and detonate the world's
largest bomb. The results exceeded
all expectations about how big a
bomb could be built. This is an epic
story where the United States led the
way, but then left the field clear for
the Soviet Union to break all records.
Terrifyingly, the bomb-makers on
both sides were flying blind as they
pushed the technology far into
unknown territory.
The US bomb blast of March 1,
1954, known as 'Castle Bravo', is
one of the most extraordinary tales in
the history of science - yet one which
is largely unknown. On that day the
US exploded its first hydrogen bomb.
To this day, it remains America's
biggest bomb ever.
As soon as the vast fireball erupted,
the test team knew something was
desperately wrong. Instead of five
megatons, the blast turned out to be
fifteen megatons. The explosion
vaporized three entire coral islands,
sending the ash 100,000 feet into the
air. What went wrong – and why? A
forensic investigation using
recreations, CGI, scientists and
people present at the explosion will
relate the dramatic chain of events
which led to this explosion rearing
out of control.
After the 'Castle Bravo' disaster, the
US changed gears to building
smaller, more precise bombs. At the
same time though, the Soviet Union
continued to build massive devices
capable of destroying entire cities.
The Soviet bomb program reached
its zenith on October 30 1961, with a
device they called the 'Tsar',
exploded above the north European
island of Novaya Zemlya. At 50
megatons, it released in a
nanosecond, energy that equates to
10 times the entire quantity of
explosives used in World War II. The
blast wave went three times around
the world. It made 'Castle Bravo' look
insignificant. How were the Soviets
able to detonate such a cataclysmic
device without fear of nuclear
fallout?
The story of the race to build the
World's Biggest Bomb has never
been fully told. But this fifty year
anniversary (2011) provides the
perfect opportunity share this chilling
story with the world.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2008
Seeking 1906
Seeking 1906 is a fascinating and
humorous journey with best-selling
author and adventurer Simon
Winchester as he researches his
book, A Crack in the Edge of the
World. This stunning film follows
Winchester for over a year, and as
far as Alaska, while searching for
stories behind the Great San
Francisco Earthquake. In his travels,
Winchester stumbles across some
strange and unexpected things and
meets an eclectic collection of
characters.
Features
-Interview with Simon Winchester
-Historical Footage of 1905 and 1906
San Francisco
PBS, 2006
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Slavery by Another Name
Slavery by Another Name, narrated
by Laurence Fishburne, is a 90minute documentary that challenges
one of Americans' most cherished
assumptions: that slavery in this
country ended with the Emancipation
Proclamation. The film tells how
even as chattel slavery came to an
end in the South after the Civil War,
new systems of involuntary servitude
took its place with shocking force
and brutality. The film documents
how for more than 80 years,
thousands of African Americans,
often guilty of no crime at all, were
arrested, compelled to work without
pay, repeatedly bought and sold, and
coerced to do the bidding of white
masters. Tolerated by both the North
and South, forced labor lasted well
into the 20th century.
Slavery by Another Name, based
upon the Pulitzer Prize-winning book
by Douglas A. Blackmon, gives voice
to the largely forgotten victims and
perpetrators of forced labor and
features moving interviews with their
descendants living today. A
distinguished group of historians
provides context and perspective on
one of the most shameful and little
known chapters in American history.
Bonus Features include:
The Bricks We Stand On
Behind the Scenes
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
90 minutes
Symbols of America
Library Journal
This comprehensive series is
designed to help young learners
understand and appreciate the
images that have become the
symbols that represent the greatness
of the world’s mightiest nation.
These images, recognized around
the world, symbolize the American
people, the American government,
the ideals of American democracy
and the determination of the people
to foster the American spirit.
- Eguides available
of 14 titles 2399.95$
Freedom & Democracy
Although Freedom & Democracy are
things you can't see, they are a
symbol of our nation just as real as
the Statue Of Liberty. As American's
we think of ourselves as being free
and democratic, but these very basic
rights come with fundamental and
serious responsibilities. Historically
not everyone enjoyed the same
levels of freedom in America. Look
at the days of slavery, women
without the right to vote and
American's with disabilities that
lacked equal access These hard
fought freedoms seem sensible
today, but it wasn't always so. It's
important to think of Freedom and
Democracy as living breathing
symbols of America. Symbols which
have in the past and will continue
into the future to assure they
incorporate the needs of all the
people.
The American Dream
The American Dream, a universally
known Symbol of America, is unique
in that what it symbolizes is
individual to each person. From the
innovators and entrepreneurs of
today, to Christopher Columbus and
the Founding Fathers before them,
they were all dreamers. So, don't let
anyone tell you the American Dream
is dead; it's alive and well, right
where it's always been, in the hearts
and minds of dreamers. So, what's
your American Dream?
Anthems
An anthem is a stirring song that
when played, reminds all who are
listening about their country. So it is
for Americans when we hear the Star
Spangled Banner. But the Star
Spangled Banner hasn't always been
our National Anthem, it was just one
of several that vied for the right to be
so named. Viewers will enjoy the
music and interesting historic
backgrounds of these symbolic
anthems, making for a cadence
marked lesson in early American
history.
Patriotism
Young citizens learn that patriotism
is hard to define, but easy to
display. They'll understand that the
earliest patriots were our founding
fathers. And from their guidance our
love of country continues to grow.
Our patriotic pride begins at home
but quietly spreads into our
community and over state borders,
filling the entire country. But
American patriotism doesn't stop
there. It flows across the continent
and around the globe. From waving
it to wearing it, the American people
symbolize patriotism, and America is
considered the most patriotic country
in the world.
Memorials
A memorial is a wonderful symbol
created to honor and share the
memory of those we have loved and
lost. Memorials can be very large
such as the Jefferson Memorial in
our nations capitol or they can be as
simple as a marker in a field or
picture on a wall. In this program for
young viewers we'll take a look at
some of the many different kinds of
memorials that have been created to
celebrate important people, historic
events, and the American way of life.
Monuments
Monuments can be very different!
They exist to remind us of a special
person... a historic time... a
significant achievement… a revered
place or even an idea. In this age
appropriate program we take a look
at some very important monuments
that honor the beauty of our country,
the spirit of our people and the
strength of our democratic ideals.
The Constitution of the United
States
Recognized around the world as a
symbol of freedom and democracy,
the US Constitution sets the
standards by which we elect our
leaders and the guidelines for writing
the laws by which we all live. But
most importantly, it outlines the
freedoms we are all guaranteed as
citizens of the United States of
America. Exactly how this historic
document grants power to the
people and how it works to insure
freedom in our everyday lives is a
very interesting story indeed. It
remains the responsibility of “WE
THE PEOPLE”, to continue to
protect the meaning and intent of this
historic and great symbol of America.
The Declaration of Independence
Young viewers will enjoy learning the
intent, meaning, and importance of
our country’s founding document, the
Declaration of Independence. This
early symbol of America is the
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cornerstone for our ideals of life,
liberty and the personal pursuit of
happiness. Combined with the role of
a responsible government to its
citizens, the Declaration Of
Independence is the very foundation
of our democratic nation.
The US Capitol Building
Youngsters will be fascinated by the
unique history and importance of one
of America’s greatest symbols of
democracy, the United States
Capitol Building in Washington DC.
From its early design to its imposing
position on Capitol Hill, viewers will
understand that this remarkable
structure symbolizes the will &
strength of the American people and
the principles of modern democracy
to citizens the world over.
Uncle Sam
Students will be amazed to learn
how “Uncle Sam” our national
symbol derived from a real man
named Samuel Wilson and how this
unique image helped recruit soldiers
during both World War I and II. By
understanding symbols like “Uncle
Sam”, youngsters will appreciate
their value and gain insight into their
purpose and powerful message.
The White House
During this program viewers will
discover this famous home’s most
important features, meet some of the
first families who have occupied
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., view the
oval office, treaty room and familiar
east room. They will also observe
White House ceremonies honoring
some of the best achievers America
has to offer.
The American Bald Eagle
The bald eagle was chosen June 20,
1782 as the emblem of the United
States of America, because of its
long life, great strength and majestic
looks. On the Great Seal of the
United States and in many places,
which are exponents of our nation’s
authority, we see this same emblem.
Images of Liberty (Statue of
Liberty, Liberty Bell)
A chime that changed the world
occurred on July 8, 1776, when the
Liberty Bell rang out from the tower
of Independence Hall summoning
citizens to hear the first public
reading of the Declaration of
Independence. One hundred and ten
years later the French gave to the
U.S. the Statue Of Liberty, which has
become the universal symbol of
political freedom and democracy.
The U.S. Flag
The story of the American flag is
told, from Revolutionary War days to
the present. Youngsters learn what
the flag symbolizes, what the various
parts mean, and how to maintain and
properly display the American flag. A
special section explains how the flag
prompted Francis Scott Key to write
“The Star Spangled Banner” and
tells when and under what
circumstances the “Pledge of
Allegiance” was written. Fun facts
are also included.
Features
-disc #1 - Auditions for Texas Ranch
House
-disc #2 - More Diaries
PBS, 2006
The American President
Tavis Smiley Reports:
MLK: A Call to Conscience,
Deconstructing One of His
Greatest Speeches
This episode delves into one of
Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatest
speeches, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time
to Break Silence," which Dr. King
delivered on April 4, 1967. Today
this speech is acknowledged to be
one of the most powerful ever written
by Dr. King and Smiley deconstructs
the meaning of the speech, as well
as put it in a contemporary context,
particularly in light of our nation's
current conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
PBS, 2010
Texas Ranch House
110 degrees. 200 cows. 47,000
acres. And 15 people. Can they
make it? Welcome to Texas, 1867,
where modern-day time-travelers
find themselves struggling to get a
real-life ranch up and running.
Narrated by native Texan and actor
Randy Quaid, Texas Ranch House
follows the daily life of a brave and
diverse group of cowboys-at-heart
who discover how the myth of the
American West meshes with reality
and explore the country's diverse
ancestry.
The American President, first series
to profile all 41 U.S. chief executives,
uses exclusive interviews with
Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and
Carter and the voices of well-known
figures for leaders before sound
recording: Colin Powell, H. Norman
Schwarzkopf, Bob Dole, Walter
Cronkite, Don Imus, Ben Bradlee,
John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew
Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham.
Narrated by veteran Time Magazine
correspondent, Hugh Sidey.
PBS, 2000
The Battle For Midway
More than 50 years ago, a lonely
outpost of coral and sea named
Midway erupted into one of World
War II's greatest naval battles. Now,
"Titanic" discoverer Dr. Robert
Ballard and a team of experts return
to Midway to attempt the impossible:
locate at least one of five downed
aircraft carriers more than three
miles underwater. With him are four
WWII veterans – two Japanese and
two Americans – whose gripping
stories of wartime survival create an
emotional counterpoint to the search
for their missing ships. This
extraordinary DVD presentation also
features rare battle footage by
Hollywood director John Ford.
Bonus Program: Combat
Cameramen
Interactive Battle Map & Timeline,
Trivia Quiz, Stats of US & Jap. Battle
Forces.
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The First Measured
Century
The Bicycle Corps:
America's Black Army on
Wheels
In the 1890s, the U.S. Army believed
it could replace horses with popular
new "safety bicycles." Testing this
theory, the army sent 20 AfricanAmerican soldiers on a 2,000-mile
ride from Fort Missoula, Montana, to
St. Louis, Missouri. This program
traces the group's route across the
American West through the eyes of
two riders: the enthusiastic white
officer and a black first sergeant,
whose experience guided and
motivated the enlisted men.
PBS, 2000
The First Measured Century
analyzes the United State's history
through data and measurement.
Statistical analysis reveals how the
lives of everyday Americans
changed over the last century. The
country increased it's size, and
witnessed the ever-changing flow of
city populations. It is a nation with
less mobility today than in 1900, and
it has seen the fluctuation of violent
crime rates and an increase in the
country's wealth.
PBS, 2000
Fullscreen 4x3 Full
The Jewish Americans: A
Series by David Grubin
The Brooklyn Bridge
This award-winning film by Ken
Burns recaptures the drama,
struggles, and personal tragedies
behind the greatest of all
achievements of America's industrial
age, The Brooklyn Bridge. Largest
bridge of the era, its construction
entailed enormous problems and
ingenious solutions. Witness the
human heroics behind the bridge
that seized America's imagination in
the 1880s. Discover the enduring
charm and beauty of a granite-andsteel masterpiece.
PBS, 1981
This six-hour documentary follows
350 years of Jewish-American
history, from the first settlement in
the 17th century to the present, and
explores the experience of
immigration and assimilation. Liev
Schreiber narrates.
Features
-Scene Selection
-Interview with David Grubin
-Deleted Scene (cooking segment)
PBS, 2007
The Journey of Sacagawea
Many mysteries surround her. More
mountains, lakes and streams bear
her name than any other North
American woman. Across the Nation
statues have been erected in honor
of her memory. This one hour
program explores the life of
Sacagawea from the rich oral history
of the Augadika Shoshoni, Mandan
Hidatsa and the Nez Perce Native
American tribes, as well as the
historical account taken from the
journals of the Corps of Discovery.
Features
-Extra Feature: The Living Legacy of
Lewis & Clark: They shaped
America. Through thousands of
miles of raw wilderness on their
voyage of discovery, the Captains
touch on areas that are national
parks today. One of those parks is
counted among the natural wonders
of the world. In these natural parks,
we see the untamed, unspoiled
America that they saw. Here, we
make our own voyage of discover.
PBS, 2004
The March of the Bonus
Army
In 1932, in the darkest days of the
Depression, unemployed World War
I veterans marched on Washington,
D.C. looking for an advance on the
bonus compensation promised to
them years earlier. After camping
throughout Washington for two
months, the veterans were driven out
by force. By the time the clashes
were over, two marchers and two
children were dead, and the Bonus
Army incident had become a political
liability for President Hebert Hoover.
PBS, 2006
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The Marshall Plan: Against
the Odds
Gaze back across 50 years to
measure the success of the Marshall
Plan, history's most controversial
rescue effort. With hunger, poverty
and devastation stalking postwar
Europe, retired general and war hero
George C. Marshall called for a U.S.
financed reconstruction of the
battered continent. For the first time,
hear European witnesses reflect on
the legacy and consequences of
Marshall's remarkable vision.
Features
- Archival film footage of Marshall
Plan projects in Western Europe
1948-1951
- Gallery of black-and-white photos
of postwar Western European
people and Marshall Plan projects
- Twenty-five posters chosen from
10,000 entries in 1950 Marshall Plan
competition to promote intraEuropean cooperation
PBS, 1997
The Real George
Washington
Founding father, commander of the
Continental Army, and America's first
president – George Washington's
face is as familiar as the dollar bill.
Today, the discovery of the ruins of
George Washington's childhood
home reveals the man behind the
myth.
National Geographic joins a team of
experts as they unearth a collection
of revealing artifacts that help to set
the record straight on Washington's
fabled youth. And, we witness as
forensic investigators recreate
George Washington's face – not as
painters and sculptors have
romanticized him, but as The Real
George Washington.
DVD Special Feature
Founding Father Facts
It is where generations of children
have learned to read and millions of
immigrants have been enabled to
settle in their new country. It is where
countless researchers have
discovered unparalleled resources,
and artists and writers have found
inspiration. Founded in 1895, the
New York Public Library has played
a vital role in the social, cultural and
economic life of New York City; its
influence now extends across the
U.S. and around the globe.
PBS, 2006
This series explores the events
surrounding the conflict between
neighboring nations struggling for
land, power and national identity.
Despite its enormous impact, the war
is a chapter in history that few
Americans know a lot about but that
few Mexicans will ever forget. For
the first time, the story of this
significant encounter is told from
multiple perspectives, with prominent
historians from both countries
examining the conflict.
Features
-Spanish Language Track
PBS, 1998
The War, A Ken Burns Film,
Directed by Ken Burns and
Lynn Novick
The Statue of Liberty
The People's Palace
The U.S. Mexican War
Ken Burns presents the definitive
portrait of America's great lady, in a
program nominated for an Oscar and
an Emmy. Follow the American
icon's life, from creation by French
sculptor Auguste Bartholdi through
painstaking construction and
accident-prone 1886 dedication.
Interviews with ordinary Americans
reveal the unique place the statue
holds in our hearts.
-DVD extras include "Ken Burns:
Making History" and "A Conversation
with Ken Burns."
PBS, 1985
The Emmy® award-winning
documentary The War explores the
history and horror of World War II
from an American perspective by
following so-called ordinary men and
women who became caught up in
one of the greatest cataclysms in
history. This epic film focuses on the
stories of citizens from four American
towns taking the viewer through their
personal and harrowing journeys,
painting vivid portraits of how the war
altered their lives.
Features
-Directed and produced by Ken
Burns and Lynn Novick
-Program Length: 15 Hours and 30
Minutes
Includes All Seven Episodes
Episode One: A Necessary War
Episode Two: When Things Get
Tough
Episode Three: A Deadly Calling
Episode Four: Pride Of Our Nation
Episode Five: Fubar
Episode Six: The Ghost Front
Episode Seven: A World Without
War
-Making of "The War"
242
-Commentary Track
-Deleted Scenes
-Interview Outtakes
-Contains adult language and
violence. Viewer discretion is
advised.
PBS, 2007
The War That Made
America
Consequences."
PBS, 2005
The West
In this panoramic documentary,
Stephen Ives reveals the American
West stripped of its Hollywood
mythology, yet with intense drama
and larger-than-life heroes and
villains. The series portrays the
impact the onrushing white settlers,
adventurers, and exploiters had on
Native Americans and the land.
Packed with vivid imagery and
personalities, The West reveals the
triumph and tragedy of America's
drive to become a continental nation.
-The videos present an inclusive
history covering Native Americans,
white settlers and cowboys, Hispanic
explorers, and others.
PBS, 1996
The World's Greatest Fair
The 1904 World's Fair was intended
to be the biggest and best World's
Fair ever. The first Olympics on
American soil where competitors
were openly administered drugs and
marathon runners were chased off
course by dogs. The first Ferris
Wheel, so large that a wedding was
held on horseback in one of its cars.
This engaging movie presents the
fair as never before through these
stories and many more.
PBS, 2005
119 minutes
Thomas Jefferson - A Film
By Ken Burns
Returning from France, Jefferson
strives to preserve the fragile new
U.S. government and helps create
the first political party, in bitter
struggles with the Federalists. He
becomes vice president in 1797, and
the third U.S. president in 1801. His
Louisiana Purchase doubles the
nation's size, but he faces
controversy and scandal, finally
retiring to his beloved Monticello in
1809. His last years are spent
founding the University of Virginia.
PBS, 1997
Time of Fear
In World War II, more than 110,000
Japanese-Americans were forced
into relocation camps across the US.
This film traces the lives of the
16,000 people who were sent to two
camps in southeast Arkansas, one of
the most racially segregated places
in America at that time. Through
interviews with the internees and
local citizens, the program explores
how the influx of outsiders
overwhelmed and exposed racial
tensions within the southern
communities.
PBS, 2005
True Whispers: The Story
of the Navajo Code Talkers
Exploring the personal and heartfelt
story of the Navajo Code Talkers,
this program tells the stories of the
young Navajo men recruited from
harsh government boarding schools
into the Marines during World War II.
From 1942-1945, the Code Talkers
devised an unbreakable code in their
native language and transmitted vital
messages in the midst of combat
against the Japanese.
PBS, 2007
Unforgettable: The Korean
War
Korean War veterans recount their
memories of America in the late
1940s and early 1950s, when young
men from all over the country were
being shipped off to defend South
Korea against the advancing Red
Army in the north. Unforgettable: The
Korean War recalls the "un-won" war
that never ended. The Korean War
killed tens of thousands of U.S.
soldiers and affected many more
lives at home.
PBS, 2010
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4-DVD Boxset, 9 hours
Purchase: DVD 429$
Wild West, Vol. 1
Step into the past with American
Experience, and walk beside the
legendary heroes and villains whose
lives and exploits took center stage
in the invention of the mythic Wild
West. Characters include
Annie Oakley - Described as "the
greatest woman rifle shot the world
has ever produced," Annie Oakley
thrilled audiences with her shooting,
but this uniquely American icon
embodied many of the paradoxes of
the nation. (Closed Captioned;
Rating: TV-G)
Buffalo Bill - Part circus, part history,
"Buffalo Bill's Wild West" toured for
three decades, across the United
States and Europe, and William
"Buffalo Bill" Cody's legendary
exploits helped create the myth of
the American West--one that
endures today. (Closed Captioned)
Resistance - It was said that
Geronimo--one of the most famous
and misunderstood Indian warriors in
history--could see into the future,
walk without footprints, and even
hold off the dawn. This film seeks to
separate myth from reality. (Closed
Captioned)
Jesse James - The story of Jesse
James remains one of America's
most cherished--and fictional-myths. Less heroic than brutal,
James lived a life steeped in
violence and bloodshed, and met his
end like so many of his victims:
unarmed, and shot in the back.
(Closed Captioned; Rating: TV-PG)
Kit Carson - His exploits on the
American frontier inspired dozens of
dime novels, but these wildly popular
books belie his tragedy. When the
West was a mystery to most
Americans, Carson mastered it,
ultimately helping to spur a migration
that would change the West forever-destroying the life he loved. (Closed
Captioned)
Wyatt Earp - He is a legend in the
American West, but how did the
young gambler who spent his days in
saloons and brothels use a shootout
at the O.K. Corral to become the folk
hero we know today? (Closed
Captioned)
PBS, 2010
Yukon Passage
It's thirty below zero in the Canadian
wilderness, your long underwear is
frozen stiff on the line, and you're
about to relive one of the greatest
adventures in North American
history. Join four courageous young
men on their 1,800-mile, eight-month
trek to retrace the steps of the gold
stampeders of 1898. You'll build a
log raft and steer it through
treacherous rapids, and when the
river freezes you'll travel by dog sled
through freezing rain and thigh-high
snow-drifts. Bathe in an icy lake and
share a tasty supper of moose meat.
You'll reach the gold rush town of
Dawson where you'll march in the
annual stampeder's parade, and
celebrate your thrilling journey
through the Yukon Passage.
58 mins
Canadian History
th
400 Anniversary of
Quebec, The Castle
Chronicles
Throughout the course of the 20th
century, the National Film Board of
Canada collected a great number of
archives and filmed several original
pictures about Quebec City.The
images you are about to see were
selected from this rich heritage. An
indispensable commemorative Box
Set Edition!
Exclusive 4 DVD's box set including:
- “The Tell-tale Gost 1608 to 2008” ,
a previously unreleased original film
production.
- 17 archives documents and films
from the NBF.
- Almost 9 hours of viewing in both
English and French versions.
Imavision
Muffins for Granny
The sad history of the Canadian
government’s residential school
program has had a profound effect
on First Nations peoples across the
country. For filmmaker Nadia
McLaren, it’s a personal history as
well; her Ojibway grandmother was
forced into a residential school and
its repercussions have echoed
through her family. Looking to
understand her loving but troubled
grandmother, McLaren interviews
seven First Nations elders about
their experiences in residential
schools. Mixing stark animated
moments with human faces and
home movie footage, Muffins for
Granny is a raw and honest
documentary about a difficult chapter
in Canadian history- a chapter that,
for some, is not over.
Mongrel, 2007
88 minutes, English, optional French
subtitles
Purchase: DVD 249$
Rebels and Redcoats
An exploration into America's War of
Independence and how it divided the
nation between those who remained
loyal to the Crown and those fighting
for liberation from England.
Presented by respected British
historian, Richard Holmes using first
person narratives, recreations and
interviews.
PBS, 2004
244
World History
The War That Made
America
Consequences."
PBS, 2005
Yukon Passage
It's thirty below zero in the Canadian
wilderness, your long underwear is
frozen stiff on the line, and you're
about to relive one of the greatest
adventures in North American
history. Join four courageous young
men on their 1,800-mile, eight-month
trek to retrace the steps of the gold
stampeders of 1898. You'll build a
log raft and steer it through
treacherous rapids, and when the
river freezes you'll travel by dog sled
through freezing rain and thigh-high
snow-drifts. Bathe in an icy lake and
share a tasty supper of moose meat.
You'll reach the gold rush town of
Dawson where you'll march in the
annual stampeder's parade, and
celebrate your thrilling journey
through the Yukon Passage.
58 mins
Across the Atlantic: Behind
the Lindbergh Legend
1421: The Year China
Discovered America
This special examines the theories
outlined by Gavin Menzies in his
best-selling book. An amateur
historian and former submarine
commander in the British Navy,
Menzies poses an argument that
could change the way we perceive
global history forever -- that Chinese
admirals discovered America and
Chinese junks first circled the earth.
PBS, 2004
Climb into the cockpit of an exact
replica of the fabled Spirit of St.
Louis to experience a riveting, hourby-hour reenactment of the danger,
doubts, and fatigue endured by the
young Charles Lindbergh on his
record-shattering flights across the
Atlantic. From exclusive, rarely-seen
archival footage to the high
suspense of Lindbergh's down-tothe-wire race against a formidable
field of foreign competitors to be first
across the Atlantic, it's an
unforgettable encounter with a true
American icon.
56 mins
24 Hours After Hiroshima
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima,
on August 6, 1945, was a moment
that changed the world. Power that
fueled the stars had been unleashed
and turned into a lethal technology.
Now learn the second-by-second
story of that defining moment
through those hit hardest by that
weapon – the survivors.
Interwoven throughout the survivors'
stories, we hear from atomic bomb
experts like Massachusetts Institute
of Technology Professor Theodore
Postol and "The Making of the
Atomic Bomb" author Richard
Rhodes, who draw from declassified
military reports to break down the
bomb's devastating effects and the
lasting implications of humanity's
newfound power to destroy the
world.
DVD Special Feature
Bonus Program: Secret History of
the Atom Bomb
After The Wall - A World
United
After The Wall - A World United
completes a two-part special about
the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall,
the reunification of Germany after 40
years of separation, and the peaceful
end of the Cold War. A follow-up to
The Wall: A World Divided, After the
Wall revisits the events of 1990,
going behind the scenes of this
unparalleled diplomatic effort to
examine how the relationships
among world leaders determined the
outcome.
Interviews with George H. W. Bush,
Mikhail Gorbachev, and Helmut Kohl
offer unusual and intimate details
about the inner workings of
government at the highest levels.
Other major players from all sides
provide insightful and often
surprising perspectives, including
then-Secretary of State James
Baker, National Security Advisor
Brent Scowcroft, Soviet Affairs
Advisor Condoleezza Rice, and
West German National Security
Advisor Horst Teltschik. Hear firsthand testimony from East German
leaders who oversaw the abrupt and
245
unexpected end of their 40-year-old
experiment in socialism, as well as
the stories of ordinary Germans who
had to reinvent their lives and make
their way in a new nation.
This DVD features subtitles in
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
60 minutes
.
way it tells a story of innovation that
literally changed the course of
history.
English (SDH)
PBS, 2011
American Experience: Fidel
Castro
Man Behind Hitler (The
Goebbels Experiment)
Fidel Castro has survived U.S.
hostility, an invasion, several CIA
assassination attempts and an
economic embargo. His face has
become an iconic image worldwide,
yet the man himself remains an
enigma to all but a few. Through
interviews with relatives, friends,
fellow rebel leaders, Bay of Pigs
veterans, and human rights activists,
this program constructs an intimate
and revealing portrait of the most
resilient of leaders.
PBS, 2005
Arguably the most gifted of Hitler's
henchmen, Joseph Goebbels was an
enigmatic genius whose successful
manipulation of mass political
opinion was unprecedented. In this
fascinating documentary, the
filmmakers provide a rare and
chilling glimpse into a brilliant but
toxic mind. Rejecting commentary,
they allow Goebbels to speak for
himself (in the voice of Kenneth
Branagh), via the extensive diaries
that he kept from 1924 to1945.
PBS, 2007
Panama Canal
Nuremberg Trials
Panama Canal was the costliest
undertaking in human history. It
literally required moving mountains,
in one of the most challenging
environments on earth, breaking the
back of the great range that
connects North and South America.
This 2-hour program tells the epic
story of on

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